Prof Arefin Siddique laid to rest at Azimpur

Former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University, Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique, was laid to rest at Azimpur Graveyard in the capital on Friday, reports UNB.

He was buried beside his parents at 3:55 pm following his third Namaz-e-Janaza, which took place at Dhanmondi Eidgaon ground shortly after his second one at Dhanmondi Eidgah Mosque following the Jumma prayer.

Earlier, his first Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Al-Aksa Mosque on Green Road at 11:00 am. Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan, attended the funeral prayer there.

Following the burial, tributes were paid by placing flowers at his grave on behalf of the DU Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni Association and several departments and organisations. On Thursday night, Prof Arefin Siddique (72) passed away, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and leadership.

He breathed his last at 10:45 pm while undergoing treatment at the Neurosurgery Department of Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital.