From January 12, students between the ages of 12 and 17 will require to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine to attend in-person classes. 

Education Minister Dipu Moni made the announcement at a press conference at the Secretariat on Monday.

She also said students can get the vaccine in centers showing their respective school's identity (ID) card or registration card.

Besides, the authorities will take initiatives to ensure first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to 75.54 lakh school students (aged above 12) by January 31.

Dipu Moni said: "We have decided not to close them for now. We will, instead, try to administer vaccines to all students and allow them to continue classes. With the omicron strain, even if students remain at home, they still face a risk of being infected by a family member.”

Mentioning that the vaccination rate is poor among Qwami Madrasa students, the minister said, the ministry will give directives to the Local administration to take steps in this regard.

Those students who face health risks are encouraged to stay at home and attend online classes.

BDST: 1515 HRS, JAN 10, 2021
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