More than 6,000 students in Dhanusha district are currently out of school after teachers went on strike over unpaid wages. The protest has led to the closure of several community schools, disrupting regular classes and local education services.
Teachers say their salaries have remained unpaid for months despite repeated requests to the authorities. The ongoing strike has raised serious concerns among parents about learning losses, particularly with examinations nearing. Local officials have acknowledged the problem and said discussions are ongoing to find a solution, but classes will remain suspended until the issue is resolved.