Bangladesh Reopens Educational Institutions After Month-Long Closure Due to Protests

Bangladesh has reopened all educational institutions, including universities, secondary schools, and colleges, following a month-long shutdown due to student-led protests. The closure was aimed at ensuring student safety amid clashes over job quota reforms. Academic activities have resumed under a directive from the Ministry of Education.

Bangladesh reopened all educational institutions, from universities to secondary schools and colleges, on Sunday after more than a month of closure caused by student-led protests that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In response to clashes and safety concerns, educational institutions had been shut down indefinitely starting July 17. The Ministry of Education issued a directive on Thursday to resume academic activities under its jurisdiction, effective Sunday.

Somoy Television, based in Dhaka, reported that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus instructed all necessary steps be taken to reopen schools by August 18. The Daily Star noted that students in uniform were seen heading to class, accompanied by guardians, despite severe traffic congestion in Dhaka. The postponed Higher Secondary Certificate exams will resume on September 11.

(With inputs from agencies.)