The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a traffic advisory for the Hindu community’s largest religious festival, Durga Puja, which will conclude Sunday with the Bijoya Shobhajatra and the immersion of idols.
To ensure the event is festive and smooth, the DMP has also implemented a special security plan.
Dog squads, bomb disposal units, and SWAT teams will remain on standby for the safety of the procession.
Deputy Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Public Relations and Media Wing, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, said the procession will begin at the Dhakeshwari National Temple.
The route will cover Palashi Mor, Jagannath Hall, Central Shaheed Minar, Doel Chattar, High Court, Police Headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, Golap Shah Mazar, Bangabandhu Square, Gulistan, Nawabpur, and end at the Level Crossing area.
It will then continue through Nawabpur Road, Rathkhola Mor, Ray Saheb Bazar Mor, Shakhari Bazar, Jagannath University, Sadarghat Bata Crossing, Patuatuli Mor, and Waisghat.
In addition to regular security, traffic police will also be deployed for the Bijoya Shobhajatra and idol immersion, the police official said.
He added that three control rooms have been set up in Dhakeshwari National Temple, Palashi Mor, and Bahadur Shah Park.
Additionally, three watchtowers have been installed at Palashi Mor, Ray Saheb Bazar, and Waisghat.
The DMP has requested all participants to follow the designated time and route.
