Bangladesh shuts educational institutions to conserve fuel and electricity

Bangladesh has ordered the closure of educational institutions nationwide as part of emergency steps aimed at conserving fuel and electricity amid a worsening global energy crisis linked to rising tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, Anadolu reports. The decision applies to both public and private universities, English-medium schools, and coaching centers, which have been instructed to halt academic activities beginning Monday. Authorities say the move is designed to cut electricity consumption and reduce transportation-related fuel use as global oil markets remain volatile. Under an order issued by the Education Ministry, universities have been directed to begin their Eid-ul-Fitr holidays ahead of schedule, effectively shutting campuses across the country. The directive followed instructions from the Cabinet Division as part of […]