Bangladesh orders nationwide school closures after violent student protests

Dhaka:

Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered all high schools, Islamic seminaries and vocational colleges in the country to close indefinitely, an official told AFP on Tuesday, after violent student protests left at least six people dead.

“All secondary schools, colleges, Islamic seminaries and polytechnic institutes will be closed until further notice considering the safety of the students,” Education Ministry spokesperson MA Khair told AFP.

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