No Need To Close Any Educational Institute Right Now

Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni said,’No need to close any educational institute right now.’

Despite being infected with coronavirus, the situation has not yet stopped due to the closure of educational institutions, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni.She also said that propaganda was being propagated from some places through social media.

She said this while addressing a discussion on ‘Rights of all women of equal generation’ at the Nasrul Hamid Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters’ Unit (DRU) on Wednesday 11 March .

Education Minister said, “You have heard the reason why we have not yet given a decision.” They will let us know if we need to close the educational system.”

“Unless we get the opinion of experts, we will not decide to close the educational institutions,” he said. There are many rumors trying to spread. Experts say that the situation is now prevalent with coronavirus in the country, there is no need to close any educational institutions right now.

Dipu Moni said, “Not everyone in our country needs to be a doctor. There is a competent institution in the country (IEDCCR) to look into this matter. They are updating daily. They said what to do. Besides, cautionary advice has been given in the educational institutions. Everyone has to be aware. Do not spread rumors.”

She added that the world is now in unstable situation with coronavirus. We’re still in good shape. Those who come from abroad should keep themselves separate so that no one else is infected. We will be saved from this danger.

The meeting was chaired by DRU President Rafiqul Islam Azad, General Secretary of the National Press Club, Farida Yasmin, DRU Women’s Affairs Secretary Rita Nahar, DRU Executive Member Ahmed Mushfiqa Nazin, Daily Ittefaq Secretary Tasimama Hossain, DRU Mumudhur.

Dhaka Bureau Chief, March 11,2020