Eid vacation for English medium schools starts today 

Eid vacation is about to begin at English medium schools following foreign curricula in Dhaka and other cities on Monday.

Like other public and private educational institutions, English medium schools will remain closed until Mar 26, with classes starting on Mar 29. Although classes will not be held in English medium schools until this day, exams will continue as per the schedule set by the authorities. All academic coaching centres have also been declared closed until the same day.

The Ministry of Education has taken the decision to reduce public inconvenience during the holy month of Ramadan.

Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon took the decision after discussing the matter with representatives of English medium schools on Sunday, ministry spokesman Khalid Mahmud told bdnews24.com.

Later on Sunday, the ministry issued an order announcing holidays for English medium schools will start on Monday.

Public and private educational institutions at the secondary and higher secondary levels have been closed since the first day of Ramadan.     �"bdnews24