Rallies, protests around JS banned ahead of Nov 9 session 

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned rallies, meetings, pocessions and demonstrations in and around the National Parliament complex ahead of the fourth session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.

The ban will come into effect at midnight on November 8 and remain in force until the end of the parliamentary session.

The DMP issued the ban through a public notice on Monday, signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed.
According to the notice, the fourth session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is scheduled to begin on November 9. The ban was imposed under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance to maintain law and order in and around the National Parliament complex and ensure the smooth conduct of the session.

The areas covered by the ban include the stretch from the Mohakhali Crossing on Mymensingh Road through the old airport to Banglamotor Crossing; from the western end of Banglamotor Link Road to the SAARC Fountain on Hotel Sonargaon Road; and from the eastern end of Panthapath through the Green Road intersection to Farmgate.

The ban will also cover the area from Shyamoli Crossing on Mirpur Road to the intersection with Dhanmondi-16 (formerly Road 27); from the intersection with Rokeya Sarani through the old Ninth Division (Aircraft) Crossing to Bijoy Sarani Tourist Crossing; from the eastern end of Indira Road to the western end of Manik Mia Avenue; the restricted area of the National Parliament complex; and all roads and lanes within these boundaries.

During this period, carrying any kind of arms, explosives, hazardous or polluting substances, as well as holding any meeting, rally, procession or demonstration, will be prohibited in the designated areas.