Ministry of Primary and Mass Education
Coronavirus: Primary schools, kindergartens to remain shut until May 29
The recent spurt in Covid-19 cases has forced the government to extend the closure of primary schools and kindergartens until May 29 to protect the students from virus infection.
The decision was taken Sunday, said a handout from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education.
But classes will continue online during the closure, it said.
Read: Bangladesh extends lockdown until May 23
Students have to abide by health guidelines and regulations issued from time to time by the Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Division, Ministry of Public Administration and Health Services Department.
The government also extended the closure of secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions until May 29.
Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded 363 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Sunday morning as the number of sample tests declined drastically since the beginning of Eid holidays.
Only 5,430 samples were tested during the period. The number was much higher before the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Besides, the country recorded 25 deaths, taking the death toll to 12,149, according to a handout of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Read: Bangladesh sees only 363 new Covid cases as sample testing falls amid Eid
The mortality rate rose to 1.56 percent from Saturday’s 1.55 percent while the infection rate is 6.69 percent.
So far, 7,80,159 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the country.
The government has extended the ongoing lockdown until May 23 considering the overall situation.
No decision yet over reopening schools: Senior Secy
Senior Secretary to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Akram Al-Hossain said no decision has been taken over reopening schools as a suitable situation is yet to be created.
Guideline prepared to run schools
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has prepared a guideline for running schools maintaining proper health protocols amid the risk of coronavirus infections.
Schools to remain closed until situation improves: State Minister
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain on Sunday said the schools of the country will not be reopened until the Covid-19 situation gets normal and the safety of children is ensured.
Govt bets big on transformation of education sector
The government has planned to spend Tk 2836.96 billion for education sector over the next three fiscal years under a mid-term plan as it has given utmost importance to building skilled manpower to be equipped with modern knowledge of science and technology.
No PEC, Ebtedayee exam this time: Zakir Hossain
There will be no Primary Education Completion (PEC) and its equivalent Ebtedayee examination for 2020 and the students will be promoted to the next class through class assessment instead.
Allocation for education sees rise in budget
The government has increased the budgetary allocation for the education sector as the two ministries concerned will get Tk 66,400 crore in the upcoming fiscal year, which is higher by some Tk 5,282 crore than the allocation in the actual budget for 2019-20 fiscal year.
3 mn school children to receive food rations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, Bangladesh are working together to distribute food rations among nearly 3 million primary school children across Bangladesh, especially those who are missing out on their school meals due to school closures caused by the spread of the Coronavirus.