Authorities of the Jagannath University have decided to continue classes online until further notice as heat wave continues.
No examinations will be held during the period, said a circular signed by Prof. Dr. Ainul Islam, acting Registrar of Jagannath University (JnU) on Thursday.
According to the notice, due to the ongoing heat wave all over the country, all classes will he held virtually and examinations will remain suspended until further notice considering health safety.
The notification also requested students to follow rules to avoid health risks during the ongoing heat wave.
Earlier, the university administration decided to take all the classes virtually for a week in an emergency meeting on April 21.
Agencies add: The Jagannath University administration has suspended in-person classes and examinations indefinitely as the scorching summer heat has yet to ease, even after it shifted to online classes for a week.
All in-person classes and exams will be suspended until further notice in consideration of the health of students amid the ongoing heatwaves sweeping across the country. Online classes and other activities will continue as usual, the university’s public relations office said in a notice on Thursday.
The authorities also asked students to follow health protocols amid the searing heat.
When asked about the operation of university buses, Transport Pool Administrator Dr Siddharth Bhowmik said, “I’ve seen the notice just now. The transport sector will publicise its decision through another notice soon.”
The rising temperatures since the beginning of the Bangla New Year have disrupted public life for a week. Weather forecasts indicate little possibility of relief from the heat any time soon.