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SCHOOL-CLOSURE
Closure of primary schools, kindergartens extended till May 22
DHAKA, Mar 28, 2021 (BSS) – The closure of all types of government and private primary schools and kindergartens has been extended till May 22 to protect students from coronavirus infection, a statement of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education said here today.
“At this time, students will stay in their respective residences to protect themselves and others from coronavirus infection. Besides, online education activities will also continue,” said the statement.
It further said that the students have to abide by the instructions and disciplines issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Division, Ministry of Public Administration and Health Services Department.
Earlier, the decision to reopen all educational institutions at primary, secondary and higher secondary levels from May 23 was announced by the Ministry of Education on March 25.
All educational institutions of the country have been closed since March 16 last year due to the coronavirus situation.
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