DMP bans meeting, rally near Secretariat, CA's residence 

 
Considering the emerging recent situation in the public interest, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a notice banning any type of meeting, gathering, procession and rally near Bangladesh Secretariat and Chief Adviser's official residence Jamuna.

A public notification ordered by the DMP Commissioner said the decision was taken considering the recent situation in the public interest and it will be effective from Monday (August 26).
The restriction has been imposed under Section 29 of DMP Ordinance (Ordinance No-III/76).

It comes after several people were injured in a clash between students and a section of agitating Ansar members outside the Secretariat on Sunday night.

The clash started after 9pm, following reports that key figures from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, including Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, were being held hostage by the Ansar personnel at the Secretariat.