2,799 primary schools damaged in flood 

At least 2,799 government primary schools have been washed away by floodwater in 11 south-eastern districts.

This was disclosed at a meeting held in the conference room of Primary and Mass Education Ministry on Tuesday (September 10). 

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder was present at the meeting.

A total of 763 schools in Noakhali, 501 in Lukhmipur, 550 in Feni, 22 in Brahmanbaria, 523 in Cumilla, 169 in Chandpur, 164 in Chattogram, 77 in Moulvibazar, 8 in Sylhet and 22 in Habiganj were ruined by floodwater.