Won’t the government do anything for us? Management committees of many of these educational institutions are struggling to pay rent and utility bills during the closure for lack of funds. According to the district education office, there are 765 teachers and staff at 63 kindergartens where 7,427 students are enrolled. On March 16, the government closed down all educational institutions to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Due to the pandemic, the only income source for teachers and staff has dried up as many educational institutions across the country are closed.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 28, 2020 07:40 UTC