All educational institutions to remain closed till Oct 3

All educational institutions will remain closed till October 3 in a bid to stop the further spread of Covid-19.

Education ministry’s public relations officer Abul Khayer confirmed the matter on Thursday (August 27).

The educational institutions have been closed since March 17, and the government has now extended the closure again. However, the classes will continue through parliament TV, radio and online platforms as usual.

Akram Al Hossain, Primary and Mass Education Ministry's secretary, said if the situation doesn’t become normal, risk should not be taken through reopening of educational institutions.