Can the govt vaccinate 12-17 year olds?

According to Health Minister Zahid Maleque, 12-17 year olds will be vaccinated. However, the health directorate is unaware of any plan to vaccinate children.

According to Health Minister Zahid Maleque, 12-17 year olds will be vaccinated. However, the health directorate is unaware of any plan to vaccinate children.

Can the government vaccinate children? What is the reason behind this inconsistent communication?

In Straight from Star Newsroom, Karim Waheed discusses the possibility of vaccinating children with The Daily Star's senior reporter Mohammad Al-Masum Mollah.