Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on meetings, rallies, processions and protests in and around the National parliament Bhaban ahead of the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled to begin on November 9.
The restriction will take effect at midnight on Sunday and remain in force until the session ends, according to a DMP notice.
The public notice was signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Thursday, November 5.
The notice said the ban was imposed under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance to maintain law and order in and around the parliament complex and ensure the smooth conduct of the session.
The restricted areas include the stretch from Mohakhali Crossing along Mymensingh Road, via the old airport, to Banglamotor Crossing; from the western end of Banglamotor Link Road to the SARC Fountain on Hotel Sonargaon Road; and from the eastern end of Panthapath through the Green Road intersection to Farmgate.
The ban also covers the stretch from Shyamoli Crossing on Mirpur Road to the Dhanmondi-16 (formerly Road 27) intersection; from the Rokeya Sarani intersection through the former Ninth Division (Air Force) Crossing to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan Crossing; and from the eastern end of Indira Road to the western end of Manik Mia Avenue.
The restricted area of the National Parliament building, along with all roads and alleys within the designated boundaries, will also fall under the ban.
During the restriction period, carrying firearms, explosives and other harmful or polluting substances will be prohibited in the designated areas. All forms of meetings, rallies, processions and demonstrations will also remain banned, the notice said.
