BNP has launched an eight-day nationwide program to mark the 44th martyrdom anniversary of party founder and former President Ziaur Rahman, who was assassinated on May 30, 1981, in Chattogram. Events include tributes at his grave, discussions, prayers, and distribution of food and clothes to the poor. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul highlighted Zia’s pivotal role in declaring independence in 1971 and restoring multiparty democracy. The program is being observed with full honors following the fall of the Awami League government last year.