Closure of schools, colleges extended until May 29

The government has again extended the closure of secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions until May 29 due to the recent spike in Covid-19 infections, reports UNB.

The decision was taken considering the safety of students, teachers and staffers after consultation with the National Advisory Committee on Covid-19, said an official release signed by M A Khair, public relations officer of the Education Ministry.

During the closure, online classes will continue, it said.

Earlier, the government decided to reopen schools and colleges on May 23 and the Education Ministry issued a notice in this regard.

The government has kept educational institutions shut from March 17 last year after the country reported its first Covid-19 cases on March 8.

The closure was extended several times, most recently until May 23 this year.

On February 22, the education minister announced that university classes would resume on May 24.

Residential halls were scheduled to be reopened on May 17.