Dhaka, May 2 -- Parents are taking to social media groups linked to schools to find out if the institutions are open on Thursday, given the uncertainty surrounding closures forced by a life-threatening heatwave.

The government has issued no new notice after the High Court ordered schools closed until Thursday.

Despite the High Court ordering schools shut until Thursday, the government has not issued any further updates.

Parents are expressing frustration towards the education ministry for its lack of clarity, while officials have not resolved the confusion.

Primary schools are indeed closed until Thursday amid the relentless heatwave.

After a week's closure following lengthy Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, the education ministry has been order...