Zia's death anniversary today
Today is the 33rd death anniversary of late president Ziaur Rahman, the founder of BNP.
The party and its front organisations have taken up a 14-day programme to observe the day.
On this day, May 30, 1981, Zia was assassinated by a group of disgruntled army officers at Chittagong Circuit House.
Born on January 19, 1936 at Bagbari in 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.
On the occasion of the death anniversary, the party flag will be hoisted at half-mast at the party's central office at Naya Paltan and all party offices across the country.
Leaders and activists of the party including its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, will offer Fateha and place wreaths at Zia's grave at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital early in the morning.
Khaleda will distribute food among the destitute and poor at different spots across the capital on May 30, 31 and June 1.
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