Bangladesh’s government is expected to announce today, Sunday, the final decision on whether educational institutions will conduct classes online, offline, or in a hybrid format. The move follows a global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran, which has affected fuel supplies in Bangladesh. Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani shared the update during a briefing after Thursday night’s cabinet meeting.

Following a 40-day holiday for Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, schools reopened on March 29. However, due to the energy shortage, partial online teaching has been proposed to reduce pressure on fuel consumption. The education ministry is set to issue separate directives starting Sunday, ensuring that academic activities are not disrupted. The cabinet also approved duty-free import of electric buses for schools, while commercial imports will face a 20 percent duty.

An education ministry official said no final decision has yet been communicated from the cabinet division. A previous plan considered six-day weeks with three days online and three days in-person, with practical classes held physically.