Academic activities suspended at 60 schools

GAIBANDHA, Sept 02 (UNB): Academic activities of sixty primary, secondary schools and madrasas have been suspended due to the ongoing flood in Gaibandha district.

The authorities decided to suspend the activities of 60 educational institutions in four upazilas of the district due to the overall flood situation and disruptions to the communication system, said GM Selim Parvez , chairman of Fulchhari upazila parishad. Besides, the Brahmaputra River was flowing above the danger level at Fulchhari point on Saturday, according to the Gaibandha Water Development Board. The rising water is inundating low-lying areas of river basins and newly emerged char areas. The roads in these areas have been submerged, causing severe sufferings.

Chairman of Kamarjani Union of Gaibandha Sadar Upazila, Matiur Rahman said, due to the increase in water, extensive river erosion has occurred in Karaibari, Kharjani, Pardiara and Kunderpara villages.