BSS
  06 Jun 2023, 17:48

Primary section in secondary schools to close till June 8

 

DHAKA, June 6, 2023 (BSS) - The government on Monday decided to close the 
primary section classes of all government and non-government secondary 
schools till June 8 due to the ongoing heatwave.

Director General of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Directorate 
Professor Nehal Ahmed confirmed the matter. 

The government instructed the authorities to suspend the assembly session at 
all schools until further orders, said a release here. 

Additionally, the DSHE also instructed all the educational institutions not 
to allow sports activities in the sun during the severe heatwave sweeping 
over the country. It also asked the students to drink adequate water to 
remain hydrated.

Earlier on Sunday, the academic activities of all government primary schools 
were announced to close for four days from June 5 to 8.