Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique, the former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University (DU), has been laid to rest in eternal peace at the Azimpur graveyard following his funeral prayers.
On Friday, after the Jummah prayers, his body was taken to Azimpur after the namaz-e-janaza held at Shahi Eidgah Jame Mosque in Dhanmondi 6/A, Dhaka. The ceremony was attended by DU teachers, students, family members, and well-wishers.
Earlier, the first funeral prayer took place in front of the Baitul Aqsa Jame Mosque near his residence on North Road, Dhaka. The vice-chancellor of Dhaka University, Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, attended on behalf of the university.
After the funeral, the vice-chancellor said that, considering the overall situation and the family's wishes, the funeral would not be held at Dhaka University.
He added: “However, a special prayer for him will be offered at the Central Jame Mosque on behalf of the university. Additionally, formalities to honour him as a former vice-chancellor will be observed.”
Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan also mentioned that he would strive to uphold the legacy of Professor Arefin Siddique as a vice-chancellor.
Earlier, at 10:45pm on Thursday, the on-duty doctor declared Professor Arefin Siddique dead. He passed away while undergoing treatment at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital due to a stroke and brain haemorrhage.
