File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - The High Court (HC) today ordered to close the government and non-government secondary and lower secondary schools from February 18 in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. However, the court also directed that if any examinations are scheduled during the Ramadan, they must be held on time. The order, along with a rule, was issued here by a High Court bench comprising Justice Fahmida and Justice Md. Asif Hasan after hearing a writ petition filed in the public interest, said the petitioner’s lawyer, Md. Ilias Ali Mondol filed the writ petition seeking a directive to close lower secondary and secondary schools during the holy month of Ramadan.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 15, 2026 19:04 UTC