Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has chalked out programmes marking party founder Ziaur Rahman’s 80th birth anniversary.

A discussion will be held on Monday at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in the afternoon, said a party press release on Sunday.

Senior BNP leaders and eminent citizens of the country will address the programme.

Born on 19 January 1936 at Bagbari in Bogra, Zia had become the country's 7th president and formed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

BNP and its associate bodies have chalked out some other programmes to mark the day. The programmes include hoisting of the party flag on its offices, placing of wreaths and prayer session at Zia’s graveside.

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, the widow of the party founder, along with party leaders and activists will place wreaths on Zia's grave at about 10am on Tuesday paying homage to him on the occasion, says a UNB report.