DHAKA,  – The prevailing closure of all educational institutions in the country (except Qaumi) has been extended till February 28 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A notification, sent by the Ministry of Education, said today.

According to the notification, educational institutions have been closed since March 17, 2020 as the first corona patient was identified in the country on March 8 last year. It also mentioned that the online educational activities will continue during the holidays.