Govt extends closure of educational institutions till Aug 31

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DHAKA, July 29, 2020 (BSS) – The government has extended the ongoing closure of all educational institutions across the country till August 31 aiming at slowing down the further spread of the lethal coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country.

Primary and Mass Education Ministry and Education Ministry today took the decision following a joint discussion, said a press release.

Earlier, on June 15, the government extended closure of all educational institutions till August 6.

All educational institutions across the country have remained closed since March 17 following the first detection of the first Covid-19 case in the country on March 8.