DU, CU and JU suspend activities to mourn Khaleda Zia’s death

Dhaka University, Chittagong University and Jahangirnagar University have suspended academic and administrative activities and postponed examinations as they observe mourning following the death of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

DU, in a press release issued by its Public Relations office today, announced a three-day mourning from Tuesday to Thursday. Flags will be flown at half-mast, and all classes and examinations, including those at affiliated colleges, have been halted.

DU has also arranged transport for teachers, students, and staff to attend Khaleda Zia's namaz-e-janaza at Manik Mia Avenue, scheduled for tomorrow.

The Controller of Examinations confirmed that all scheduled exams during the period have been postponed, with revised dates to be announced later.

JU suspended all office operations, academic activities, and examinations for Wednesday. Flags will remain at half-mast from December 31 to January 2, with special prayers scheduled on January 2 across campus religious institutions.

Meanwhile, CU has declared a three-day mourning from December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Flags will be flown at half-mast, and observances arranged in line with university regulations.

In accordance with the chief adviser's announcement, December 31 has been declared a general holiday, suspending all academic and administrative activities for the day.