Dhaka, April 28 -- The halls of primary and secondary schools and colleges are filled with the sound of students once again despite the ongoing heatwave as educational institutions reopen after a long break that included the Eid holidays, Pohela Boishakh, and a week off due to the scorching temperatures.

Guardians were seen dropping off their children at many schools in the capital on Sunday. Before they parted, they handed them water or juice and advised them to stay hydrated and refrain from playing outside.

Many guardians were opposed to reopening schools amid the baking heat. They fear their children may fall sick. Teachers say the children are restless from the heat.

Hasina Khatun, a teacher at the Shahidbagh Government Primary Sc...