Zia's death anniv today
The crisis-riddled BNP today observes the 35th death anniversary of late president Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP, with party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and dozens of senior leaders facing corruption and other cases.
The BNP and its associate bodies have taken up a 15-day programme to mark the anniversary.
On this day in 1981, Zia was assassinated by a group of disgruntled army officers at Chittagong Circuit House.
Born on January 19, 1936, at Bagbari of Bogra, Zia was a sector commander during the Liberation War.
He was awarded Bir Uttam, the highest gallantry award for a living officer for his wartime services.
According to a BNP press release, the party flag will be hoisted at half-mast at the BNP central office in Naya Paltan and all other party offices across the country today.
Leaders and activists of the BNP, including Khaleda, will offer special prayers and place wreaths at the grave of Zia at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital this morning.
Khaleda will also distribute food among the poor at different spots in the capital.
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