Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has published a press release regarding the information on roads in the capital that will be closed to traffic on Monday on the occasion of National Mourning Day.
DMP Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam confirmed the matter on Saturday.
The president and the prime minister will be present at Dhanmondi road no 32 in the capital to pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 47th martyrdom anniversary and National Mourning Day.
Apart from the Cabinet members, people from different spheres of life will pay tribute to the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with flowers.
At this time, there will be the presence of the general public including numerous leaders and workers from Dhaka city and neighbouring areas.
On this occasion, traffic will be controlled on the surrounding roads of Dhanmondi 32.
After Dhanmondi 27, the road leading to Dhanmondi 32 will be closed. Dhanmondi 32 road from City College onwards and the road from Sonargaon crossing to Dhanmondi 32 will also be closed.
In order to avoid traffic jams, the drivers and users of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum area of Dhanmondi 32 are requested to follow the following route from Monday morning till the end of the event.
*Passenger vehicles coming from Mirpur-Gabatoli towards Russell Square-Ajimpur will take a right turn at Manik Mia Avenue-Dhanmondi 27 and reach their destination via Shankar-Jigatla-Sainslab.
*Passenger vehicles coming from Newmarket and Science Lab towards Russell Square will take a left turn from Dhanmondi road 2 and reach their destination via Jigatla-Shankar (Sat Masjid Road).
*Passenger buses coming from Rainbow FDC towards Russell Square will take a left turn at Sonargaon crossing and reach their destination via Banglamator and Shahbagh.
*Directions for invited guests: They will reach the event by crossing Manik Mia Avenue – Dhanmondi 27 – Metro Shopping Mall Right Turn – Ahsania Mission Crossing Left Turn – 32nd West End.
According to the DMP press release, law enforcers seek full cooperation of the public to maintain order and avoid traffic jams during the programs of National Mourning Day.
DMP expressed sincere regret to the respected citizens regarding the temporary disruption in the traffic.
