Due to extreme heat, the government has closed all primary schools till May 2.

It has been said in the release that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the health and safety of children.

All schools, colleges, madrassas and technical educational institutions were scheduled to reopen on April 21 after Ramzan, Eid and other holidays, but the closure was extended till April 28 due to the heat wave.

But after holding classes for just one day, high schools were closed in five districts including Dhaka.

But it was announced to keep primary schools open.