Economic Contribution

One Student One Laptop,
One Nation's Future.

Since 2010, DIU has empowered every admitted student with a personal laptop — creating one of the world's longest-running digital inclusion initiatives in higher education.

  • OSOL's contribution to freelancing exports, digital economy participation, and national development goals is grounded in graduate-level evidence. Conservative estimates based on graduate surveys suggest significant and growing economic contribution across three key domains.
  • OSOL graduates contribute to Bangladesh's growing freelancing sector, earning foreign currency through digital services exported globally. Platform registration data and voluntary graduate reports consistently indicate strong participation in international outsourcing marketplaces.

Methodology note: 

Economic contribution estimates are based on voluntary graduate surveys, platform registration data, and conservative multipliers. Figures are indicative and subject to annual review.

Key Metrics (Conservative)

Active Freelancers

5,000+ Estimated active on platforms

Export Markets

50+ Countries served by alumni

Platform Presence

OSOL graduates are active across major global freelancing platforms.