What the study found
The review found nine key areas where blockchain, a digital record-keeping system, could be applied in Bangladesh's higher education sector. After considering feasibility and urgency, the authors prioritized five of those areas for blockchain use to support SDG 4, the United Nations goal for quality education.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that the findings help fill a gap in knowledge about blockchain applications in education in an emerging-country setting. They suggest the study can provide a foundation for future actions by policymakers, institutions, regulatory bodies, and educators to adopt blockchain in higher education and progress toward sustainability.
What the researchers tested
The researchers carried out a systematic literature review focused on Bangladesh's higher education sector. They searched Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ScienceDirect using targeted keywords from 2016 to 2024, and they used the PRISMA flow diagram to screen and select studies.
What worked and what didn't
A total of 39 articles were included after screening, covering articles, conference papers, and book chapters. The included papers examined different aspects of blockchain application in educational institutions, and the review identified nine possible application areas, with five then prioritized based on feasibility and urgency in the Bangladesh context.
What to keep in mind
The summary does not describe detailed results for each of the nine areas or name the five prioritized domains. It also does not report limitations beyond the scope of the review itself.
Key points
- The review identified nine potential blockchain application areas in Bangladesh's higher education sector.
- Five of those areas were prioritized based on feasibility and urgency in the Bangladesh context.
- The review included 39 studies published as articles, conference papers, and book chapters.
- The search covered major databases and publications from 2016 to 2024.
- The authors say the study addresses a knowledge gap about blockchain in education in an emerging-country setting.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Review identifies nine blockchain application areas in Bangladesh education
- Authors:
- Tahmina Akter, Nahida Sultana, Md. Asif Aziz, Rabeya Sultana, Ashis Talukder
- Institutions:
- Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Bangladesh University of Professionals, University of Dhaka, University of Dhaka, University of Dhaka
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-04
- OpenAlex record:
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