Government is thinking of closing down educational institutions

Corona (Kovid-19) infection is on the rise in the country. Besides, like other countries, a new variant, Omicron is spreading in Bangladesh. The government is thinking of closing down educational institutions to prevent this spread.

Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni will hold a virtual meeting with the Covid-19 National Technical Advisory Committee on Sunday (January 9) at 10 pm to take a decision on the issue. From this meeting, a decision may be taken to close the educational institution again.

After the meeting, the education minister will inform about the overall issue in a press conference on Monday. Education Ministry's public relations officer MA Khair told this to the media on Saturday night.

An official of the Ministry of Education told the media that due to the increase in corona infection in Bangladesh, there are plans to close educational institutions again. If the National Advisory Committee agrees, the educational institution may be declared closed for the next one month. The education minister will give a briefing on Monday to highlight those decisions.