Dhaka, March 15 -- Dhaka University (DU) has declared a one-day holiday on Sunday to honour the death of its former Vice-Chancellor Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique.

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...