, Nov. 18 -- 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...