DU remains closed today to pay tributes to ex-VC Arefin Siddique

Dhaka University (DU) has declared a one-day holiday today (Sunday) to mourn the death of its former Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique, reports UNB.

In line with university traditions, the decision was made to pay respect to the late professor, according to a notification issued by the university's Public Relations Office on Saturday.

"As per normal practices announcements were made via loudspeakers across the campus after Dr Arefin Sidique's death, condolence messages were issued, a special prayer was held at the central mosque, and arrangements were made to inform everyone about the funeral details with the family's consent," the notification said.

The funeral prayer and burial arrangements were made in accordance with the family's wishes, which the university administration fully respected, it added.

Professor Arefin Siddique was admitted to the ICU of the Neuroscience Unit at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital after falling ill and March 7, DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan visited him at the hospital and inquired about his condition.