The High Court has ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools during Ramadan. At the same time, the previous notification issued to keep schools open has also been suspended.
The High Court passed the order on Sunday afternoon.
Earlier on February 25, Supreme Court lawyer Md Elias Ali Mondal filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the government's decision to keep primary and secondary schools open during Ramadan.
Secretaries and deputy secretaries of the Primary and Mass Education Ministry, the director-general of the Primary Education Directorate, and the director of the Children Welfare Trust have been made respondents to the rule.
The writ also sought directives to keep schools closed during Ramadan until the rule is settled.
