The ongoing closure of educational institutions across the country has been extended till January 30 due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic.
 
M A Khayer, public relations officer of Education Ministry, confirmed the matter to Banglanews on Friday.

All educational institutions of the country were declared shut on March 18 last year in wake of Covid-19 outbreak. 
 
Later that closure was extended till January 16 this year in several phases. No classes have been held since that day.

The education ministry also cancelled final examinations for primary and secondary level students, as well as the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations.

BDST: 1655 HRS, JAN 15, 2021
AP