Bangladesh reopens schools amid a severe heatwave, raising concerns for children's health and academic disruptions. Parents worry as temperatures soar.
Bangladesh faces scorching temperatures as schools reopen, despite a 72-hour heatwave alert extended till April 30. Concerns arise over children's health.
Last week, schools closed due to soaring temperatures, disrupting academic activities ahead of year-end exams. Bornali Hossain, principal of Meherunnesa Girls' School, expressed concerns about the impact on students' studies, emphasizing the need to catch up once directives allow.
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Parents worry about their children's well-being amidst the unbearable heat. With climate change exacerbating heatwaves, authorities urge residents to stay hydrated and indoors. However, challenges remain, the difficulties of commuting in sweltering conditions.
In response, the Education Ministry has suspended outdoor activities and daily assemblies until further notice to mitigate heat exposure. Yet, the reopening of schools amidst a severe heatwave underscores the complex balance between educational continuity and safeguarding children's health in extreme weather conditions.
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