Police ban carrying arms, gathering around parliament

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on carrying all kinds of weapons, explosives, other harmful substances and holding rallies around the Jatiya Sangsad from Saturday midnight ahead of the 16th session of the 11th Parliament.

The 16th session of the 11th Parliament will begin on Sunday.

DMP imposed the restrictions to ensure undisrupted movement during the parliament session, said a notification signed by DMP Commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam.


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The roads and areas under restrictions are: From Mohakhali crossing on Mymensingh Road to Bangla Motor Crossing via Old Airport, from Bangla Motor Link Road to Hotel Sonargaon Road to SAARC Fountain, from the eastern end of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, From Shyamoli crossing to the junction of Dhanmondi-18 (old-27) road, from Rokeya Sarani Link road to old 9th division crossing to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing, from the east end of Indira road to west end of Manik Mia Avenue, the restricted area of the Jatiya Sangsad and all the roads and lanes in the area.

The restrictions will be in force till the parliament session ends.