Dhaka University has announced weekly holidays on Friday and Saturday with effect from July 1.
The university took the decision at a syndicate meeting on June 23 with Vice-chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique in the chair, Public Relations Officer Ashraf Ali Khan told bdnews24.com.
He said once the decision comes into effect, Thursday will be considered as full working day instead of half-working day.
The university office will remain open from 9am to 5:30pm on Thursday like other weekdays.
The official, however, said every department would enjoy the autonomy to take a holiday decision.
Source: Bd news24