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Dhaak, June 10, 2025 : Bangladesh is experiencing a renewed surge in COVID-19 cases, with infections increasing daily. The spread of a new variant in neighboring countries, including India, has raised alarm. The government has already issued advisories for mask usage and health protocol compliance. Now, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has issued urgent directives for all educational institutions across the country.
In a Facebook post on Monday (June 9) night, DSHE Director General Professor Dr. Muhammad Azad Khan announced that educational institutions must prepare to curb the spread of the new COVID-19 subvariant as per the guidelines of the Directorate of Health Services. The directives include:
- Regularly washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoiding crowded places and wearing masks when going outside.
- Maintaining a minimum distance of three feet from infected individuals.
- Avoiding touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Covering the mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow during coughing or sneezing.
The Directorate of Health Services has also instructed that travelers at international entry points be screened for temperature using thermal scanners and digital thermometers. Adequate supplies of masks, gloves, and PPE must be maintained for healthcare workers. Individuals showing COVID-19 symptoms are advised to stay home and seek treatment at nearby hospitals if their condition worsens. The public is encouraged to contact the IEDCR hotline (01401-196293) for assistance.
Notably, the first COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh were detected on March 8, 2020, with the first death recorded on March 18 of the same year. The highest daily death toll of 264 was recorded on August 5 and 10, 2021.
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