Contemporary Perspectives on Entrepreneurial Challenges and Innovation in Education

Abstract

COVID-19 has changed the way the whole world used to operate, and education is no exception. Worldwide, a massive transition has been observed in the education sector. During the pandemic situation, the world has experienced the mode of education shifting to a digital platform. This chapter investigates the impact of COVID-19 on entrepreneurs, their challenges, and adoption strategies that have created a pathway for innovation in the private education sector in Bangladesh. A qualitative investigation on 57 observations along with 18 detailed case studies was included in this study. The study sheds focus on primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of education in Bangladesh. The outcome of the study emphasized the strategies taken by the entrepreneurs that focus on the bright and dark sides of the educational sector. Private institutions face technological, financial, and operational challenges during the pandemic time. Urgent initiatives need to be taken by the government or other agencies for addressing these issues for the sustainability of this sector.