Bangladesh, May 10 -- Around 6 million primary and secondary students are at risk of learning loss due to the extended closure of the educational institutions in the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a study report revealed Monday.

Since the closure of schools in March 2020, there have been severe disruptions in the education of children, especially those from low-income groups.

The extended closure has led to far-reaching consequences including an increased risk of learning losses, dropouts, and psychological and economic costs, says the survey "Covid-19 Impact on Education Life of Children."

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