DHADING: Various educational institutions here, including the Nepal Teachers’ Union, have joined hands in their bid to close all educational institutes in Dhading district from Monday in support of the pro-democracy movement. The announcement was made in a joint press release issued here on Sunday by PABSON, Nepal National Teachers’ Association, Nepal Teachers’ Association and Nepal Women Teachers’ Union. These bodies have sought the co-operation of all professional organisations to strengthen the drive for democracy. Their decision will affect 739 educational institutions here.