Heavy rainfall and runoff from India's mountains have caused severe flooding in Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Netrakona, leading to the closure of more than 500 schools.
Many institutions are either submerged or serving as shelters for flood victims. The education system has been deeply impacted, with students worried about their upcoming annual exams. Teachers are committed to helping students recover academically, and the government has promised to take immediate action to reopen schools and address infrastructural damage.
In Haluaghat’s Naraile Union, Kawalijan Government Primary School is half-submerged, with displaced residents taking refuge in a nearby building. In Haluaghat, 165 schools are underwater, while 90 in Dhobaura and 13 in Phulpur have also been affected. Out of these, 80 schools are being used as shelters. Additionally, 57 secondary schools remain closed, with significant infrastructural damage reported. The suspension of classes has disrupted students' preparation for their annual exams, causing concern among parents and teachers.
Teachers fear that repeated closures are breaking students' learning continuity, which could affect their exam performance. However, they have pledged to make up for the lost time.
In Sherpur’s Jhenaigati, Nalitabari, and Nokla upazilas, most schools are flooded, while others are being used as shelters. Netrakona has also seen over 200 schools submerged, with 186 government primary schools closed. Many students have lost their books and supplies to floodwaters.
The District Commissioner has assured that replacements will be provided for destroyed materials, and local education officials are planning recovery strategies. The government has promised swift action to restore schools and mitigate further damage as the floodwaters begin to recede.
