Public gatherings prohibited in parts of Dhaka for Parliament session

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a ban on public gatherings, rallies, and the carriage of weapons or explosives in key areas around the National Parliament ahead of the 4th session of the 13th National Parliament, set to begin on Monday (November 9).

DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed signed a public notification on Thursday (November 5) announcing the security measures to maintain peace and order around Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

Issued under the powers conferred by Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No. III/76), the restrictions will come into force from midnight on Sunday (November 8) and remain in effect until the end of the 4th parliamentary session.

The designated restricted zones include:

• From Mohakhali Crossing on Mymensingh Road via the Old Airport to Banglamotor Crossing.

• From the western end of Banglamotor Link Road to the SAARC Fountain at the Hotel Sonargaon intersection.

• From the eastern end of Panthapath through the Green Road intersection to Farmgate.

• From the Shyamoli intersection on Mirpur Road to the junction of Road 16 (Old 27), Dhanmondi.

• From the Rokeya Sarani intersection via the former 9th Division (Airplane) Crossing to the Bijoy Sarani Tourism Crossing.

• From the eastern end of Indira Road to the western end of Manik Mia Avenue.

• The entire restricted perimeter of the National Parliament Building, including all connected roads and alleyways within these boundaries.

-SA