No fireworks on Shab-e-Barat

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all types of fireworks in the city on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness and fortune for Muslims. DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia made the statement in a press release on Wednesday. The ban has been enforced under Section 28 of DMP Police Ordinance-1976 and will be applicable from 6pm on Thursday 6am on Friday. On April 27, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced May 11 as Shab-e-Barat after spotting the Shaban Moon.

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