BNP will celebrate the 87th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on tomorrow (Thursday).
Born on January 19, 1936 at Bagbari in Bogura, Ziaur Rahman, founded BNP in 1978 and became the country’s seventh president, reports UNB.
He was assassinated by a group of army officers at Chattogram Circuit House on May 30, 1981.
Marking the day, BNP announced a 10-day programme to mark the birth anniversary of its founder with due respect.
The programmes include placing of wreaths at Zia's grave at Sher-e-Banglanagar at 11 am and discussions at Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in memory of Zia at 3 pm on Thursday.
BNP’s associate bodies will also mark the day with various programmes, including discussions, a photo exhibition, and an essay competition as part of the birth anniversary programmes.
BNP’s city, district and upazila units will also celebrate the day with various programmes.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
