DHAKA, Dec 19 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh again extended the closure of educational institutions, except madrasas (Islamic religious schools), following a fresh surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the current cold weather.
The Ministry of Education said, the government extended the closure of all educational institutions till Jan 16, next year.
Bangladeshi Education Minister, Dipu Moni, earlier said the country’s entire COVID-19 situation is not favourable for reopening of educational institutions.
Bangladesh on Mar 16, first announced to close all educational institutions in the country from Mar 17, in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Since Mar 8, the virus has spread to nearly every Bangladeshi district, and the total number rose to 498,293, with 7,217 deaths, so far.– NNN-BSS
