After a month-long closure, five primary schools and a madrasa situated on the border of Bandarban with Myanmar have resumed operations, with classes set to commence from Wednesday.
Bandarban Deputy Commissioner Shah Mojahid Uddin shared, “In light of the unstable situation along the Myanmar border, five government primary schools and a madrasa were temporarily closed on January 29 due to security concerns. With the recent stabilization of the border situation, a decision has been made to reopen these educational institutions, with classes resuming from Wednesday.”
The closure was initially announced by the district administration in response to ongoing firing and mortar shelling by the Arakan Army, in collaboration with the junta forces, from January 13 across the Myanmar border. The decision prioritized the safety of students and staff amidst the heightened security risks.
From February 6 onwards, the situation gradually normalized, prompting continuous monitoring by the administration. With no reported incidents of violence since then, the district administration has deemed it safe to reopen the schools, ensuring the continuity of education for the students in the border region.
