But no concrete decision has been made on the duration of the closure of educational institutions, said an official of the Education Ministry. When asked, Akram Al-Hossain, senior secretary to the Primary and Mass Education Ministry, said no decision was taken on extension of holidays. “The decision will be made in accordance with the suggestion of the technical committee and in consultation with the Education Ministry,” he added. Although the official activities were gradually restored, educational institutions have not been reopened. The previously announced closure of educational institutions is scheduled to end on October 3.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 27, 2020 19:18 UTC