The ongoing closure of the educational institutions at secondary and higher secondary level has been extended till June 30.

The Education Ministry on Saturday issued a circular in this regard.

The ministry concerned decided to extend further the ongoing closure of schools, colleges considering the health safety of students, teachers, staff and guardians.

The Covid-19 situation has worsened in different districts and lockdown has been imposed in many areas.

Earlier, the government extended the closure of all education institutions till June 12.