The Daily Morning Voice Online Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is celebrating the 87th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Thursday. Born on January 19, 1936 at Bagbari in Bogura, Ziaur Rahman, founded BNP in 1978 and became the country’s seventh president. Zia was assassinated by a group of army officers at Chattogram Circuit House on May 30, 1981. The party leaders and activists placed wreaths at Zia’s grave at Sher-e-Banglanagar at 11 am.

A discussion at Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in memory of Zia is scheduled to be held afternoon. BNP on Saturday announced a 10-day programme to mark the birth anniversary of its founder with due respect. BNP’s associate bodies will also mark the day with various programmes, including a photo exhibition, an essay competition, warm clothes distribution as part of the birth anniversary programmes. Besides, a cultural programme will be held on January 20 arranged by Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (Jasas). The party’s city, district and upazila units will also observe the day with different programmes.