Khaleda drops birthday plan

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has decided not to observe her 63rd birthday today because of the flood situation in the country, according to a party press release.
On this occasion, the former prime minister has conveyed her greetings to people of the country including those living abroad and sought their blessings, says the press release signed by Nazrul Islam Khan, joint secretary general of the party.
She urged all to come forward to stand by the flood victims.
The BNP chief is observing her birthday on August 15 for the last few years.