Educational institutions to remain shut till 9 Apr

The government has extended the shutdown of all educational institutions till 9 April as precautionary measures to avoid coronavirus infection in the country.

Education ministry said this in a press statement on Tuesday.

Earlier on 16 March, the government shut all educational institutions and coaching centres till 31 March. Later, it postponed HSC and equivalent examinations to contain the spread of coronavirus infection.

Bangladesh has already decided to shut down water transports, public buses and train services from 26 March to 4 April.