Dhaka, March 22 -- The BNP has announced a two-day programme to mark Independence and National Day.

The programme includes flag hoisting at party offices across the country, tribute at the National Martyrs' Memorial, wreath-laying at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and a discussion meeting in Dhaka.

According to the ruling party, national and party flags will be hoisted at dawn on Mar 26 at the BNP's central office and other party offices across the country.

After the president and prime minister pay tribute at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar, BNP leaders will place wreaths there on behalf of the party.

Party leaders and activists from all levels will then go from the memorial to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar to lay wreaths at the graves of former ...