Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- BNP will observe mourning day on Saturday in memory of those killed in the Chawkbazar fire incident.

In observance of the mourning day, the party leaders and activists will wear black badges across the country on the day.

Besides, the party will arrange special prayers at mosques across the country after Juma prayers on Friday seeking salvation of the departed souls of the victims and early recovery of those injured in the fire incident.

The party announced the two-day programme on Thursday in a press release.

At least 81 people were killed and 41 others injured in a devastating fire that broke out at a chemical warehouse and raged through four other adjacent buildings in the city's Chawkbazar area on Wednesday night...