<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The government decided to introduce two-day weekly holiday for educational institutions across the country, according to media reports.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The decision was taken in the virtual cabinet meeting held on Monday (August 22) with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.</div><div><br></div><div>The Prime Minister joined the meeting through video conference from the Gana Bhavan and the Ministers from the meeting room of the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat.</div><div><br></div><div>Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam gave this information in a press briefing at the secretariat after the meeting.</div><div><br></div><div>He said two-three important decisions were taken in the meeting. One is how to make power management more effective. It will not be possible to increase instantly.</div><div><br></div><div>The cabinet secretary said the proposal of the education minister has also been approved, he is also giving instructions that the educational institutions will be closed for two days a week.</div><div><br></div><div>In response to questions from journalists, he said they (Ministry of Education) will announce it. It is final, they will issue orders very soon.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>