Former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.A.M.S. Arefin Siddique’s funeral will not be held on the university campus, following a decision made by his family. Current DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan confirmed this while attending the first funeral prayer. He stated, "The family has decided to hold two funeral prayers and has also discussed the burial site with us. We respect their decision." The university will hold a special prayer at the central mosque in his honor.