Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will turn 61 on Thursday, though no celebratory events will be held to mark the occasion.

Born on 20 November 1965 in Bogura, Tarique is the eldest son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and party Chairperson Khaleda Zia. As per his directive, BNP has decided not to organise any programmes for his 61st birthday.

On Tuesday, the party instructed its leaders and activists nationwide to refrain from arranging any event or festivity related to the day.

"Ahead of the birthday of the BNP's Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, on 20 November (Thursday), no elaborate programmes or festivities - including cake cutting, displaying posters or banners, or holding discussion meetings - may be organised," sa...