BNP has instructed its leaders and activists not to hold any event or festival this year to celebrate the 60th birthday of party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, which falls on November 20.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi issued the instruction in a press release on Tuesday.
“The birthday of the BNP's Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, is on November 20 (Thursday). On this occasion, no lavish events or festivals, including cake cutting, putting up posters and banners, or discussion meetings, may be held,” the media release reads.
It also called upon the leaders and activists of all party units across the country, including Dhaka, not to violate this party directive.
Tarique, the eldest son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, was born on November 20, 1965, in Bogura.
He has been serving as the party's acting chairman from the United Kingdom since party Chairperson Khaleda Zia was imprisoned on February 8, 2018.
Tarique is currently living in exile in London with his wife, Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Zaima Rahman.
From the UK, he continuously participates in various party programmes virtually, giving guidance to leaders and activists and leading the party.