Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to reopen schools, colleges and universities as soon as possible.

“The children are becoming ill as they are staying at home for so long. Initiatives have to be taken urgently to reopen all educational institutions in the country. Vaccines to be ensured for all,” she said.

The prime minister said this while speaking at a meeting with all secretaries of the public service held at the NEC auditorium. The prime minister joined it from her official residence Ganabhaban.

She also thanked the secretaries for their sincerity and cooperation in working for the country and its people.