Khaleda distributes food on Zia’s death anniversary

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday distributed food among the destitute in different places of the capital for the second day, marking the 34th death anniversary of slain President Ziaur Rahman.

She also inaugurated a photo exhibition on the life and works of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student wing of the BNP, organised the exhibition at the auditorium of the National Press Club, marking the death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman.

JCD President Rajib Ahsan, General Secretary Akramul Hasan and other leaders and activists were present.

Around 11.30am, she started distributing cocked food among the poor and destitute in front of Gulshan DCC Market.

Later, she distributed food in Mohakhali, Shaheenbagh, Mohakhali, the National Press Club, CR Dutta Road, Gabtali, Mirpur Shah Ali Mazar, Mirpur-11, Shewrapara and Uttara Amir Complex areas.

BNP leaders Selima Rahman, Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel and other leaders and activists accompanied Khaleda Zia during the food distribution.

Meanwhile, BNP leaders alleged that police destroyed a stage set up for distributing food in front of Gulshan DCC Market.

The BNP and front organisations chalked up a 14-day programme to observe the death anniversary of the party founder that began on Saturday. Khaleda Zia distributed cocked food on the day.