Dhaka, June 26 -- BNP on Thursday announced a series of programmes to observe the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, which led to the ousting of autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina from power on August 5, 2024.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes at a press conference held at the party's Nayapaltan central office.

Rizvi said the party will observe the anniversary with a month-long programme featuring at least 22 different events.

The programmes include discussion meetings, blood donation drives, graffiti, street theatre, football tournaments, events on children's rights and public awareness campaigns on preventing dengue and COVID-19.

Rizvi said the programme will begin on July 1 w...