, Dec. 30 -- Jahangirnagar University (JU) has announced a one-day general holiday and will keep the national flag at half-mast for three days following the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

The decision was announced in a press release signed by Acting Registrar ABM Azizur Rahman on Tuesday.

According to the release, in line with the government's declaration, all classes and examinations at the university will remain suspended on Wednesday (December 31). All administrative offices will also remain closed on the day.

The press release further said that the Government of Bangladesh has declared a three-day state mourning from December 31 to January 2 over the demise of the for...