Dhaka Metropolitan Police has issued special traffic directives for the movement of vehicles on the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day. These measures have been taken centering the parade at the National Parade Square and a concert at Manik Mia Avenue.
The directive was announced in a public notice issued on Wednesday, signed by Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar.
According to the notice, a parade will be held at the National Parade Square from 10am to 12:30pm, and a courtesy meeting with the President will take place at Bangabhaban from 4pm to 5:30pm. The President, prime minister, ministers, foreign diplomats, high-ranking officials, and leaders and representatives of various organizations will attend these events.
Additionally, a concert marking Independence Day will be held at Manik Mia Avenue from 6pm to 11:30pm. In this context, DMP has urged citizens to follow special traffic management measures around the venues.
Traffic management around National Parade Square
Vehicle movement will be restricted—except for vehicles with special stickers for invited guests—on the following roads:
- From Agargaon Light Crossing on Begum Rokeya Sarani to Urojahaj Crossing
- Bir Uttam Major General Azizur Rahman Road (Agargaon Link Road) near the Prime Minister’s Office
- From Shishu Mela Crossing on Syed Mahbub Morshed Road to Agargaon Crossing
- From July Smriti Jadughar Crossing (Old Ganabhaban) to Urojahaj Crossing
Diversions
Diversions will be in place at:
- West end of Prime Minister’s Office Crossing
- East and southeast ends of Agargaon Light Crossing
- Shishu Mela Crossing to Syed Mahbub Morshed Road
- July Smriti Jadughar Crossing
- From Khejurbagan Crossing to Urojahaj Crossing
Traffic instructions at diversion points
- Vehicles from Jahangir Gate toward Agargaon/BICC will take a right turn at Bijoy Sarani and use Urojahaj Crossing–Lake Road–Mirpur Road
- Vehicles from Mirpur-10 toward Mohakhali/Bijoy Sarani/Farmgate/Dhanmondi/New Market will turn right at Agargaon Light Crossing via Shishu Mela
- Vehicles from Farmgate/Bijoy Sarani toward Mirpur will use Khejurbagan–Manik Mia Avenue–Mirpur Road
- Vehicles from Dhanmondi toward Mirpur will use Mirpur Road–Technical intersection
- Vehicles from Mirpur/Shyamoli/Shishu Mela toward Mohakhali will use Mirpur Road–Manik Mia Avenue–Farmgate–Bijoy Sarani
Traffic management around Bangabhaban
Only vehicles with special stickers will be allowed on, Abrar Fahad Avenue (Zero Point to Gulistan), DIT Road (Gulistan to Rajuk Crossing).
Vehicle movement will remain suspended at several connecting points, including:
- Dainik Bangla Crossing to Rajuk Crossing
- Fazle Rabbi Road (near Shaheed Matiur Rahman Park)
- Dilkusha Road entry points
- Diversions (Bangabhaban Area)
Diversions will be in place at:
- Zero Point, Rajuk Crossing, ALICO Gap
- Hanif Flyover outgoing lane
- Joykali Temple Crossing
- Motijheel City Centre and surrounding areas
Traffic instructions
- Vehicles (except invited guests) from Abdul Gani Road will be diverted via UBL Crossing toward Dainik Bangla–Shapla Chattar
- Vehicles from Fulbaria–Golap Shah Mazar will use Zero Point–UBL–Nightingale–Rajmoni
- Vehicles from Hanif Flyover will be routed via Zero Point toward UBL/Golap Shah/High Court
- Vehicles from UBL toward Gulistan will use Fulbaria–Tantibazar route
- Other rerouting instructions apply through Shapla Chattar, Dainik Bangla, and surrounding roads
Traffic for Manik Mia Avenue Concert
Special instructions will apply from 5pm to 11pm:
- From Shyamoli/Mohammadpur, vehicles will use Lake Road–Urojahaj Crossing instead of Manik Mia Avenue
- From Shahbagh/Sonargaon, vehicles will use Farmgate–Bijoy Sarani–Urojahaj Crossing–Lake Road
- Elevated Expressway vehicles will turn right at Khejurbagan Crossing
- Vehicles from Dhanmondi/New Market will use Ganabhaban Crossing–Lake Road
- Vehicles toward Dhanmondi/New Market via Mirpur Road will proceed directly without U-turn at Manik Mia Avenue
Citizens have been requested to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement during the events.
