The restricted zone also covers the Parliament’s protected area and all roads and alleys within the specified boundaries.
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House. Photo: Collected
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Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House. Photo: Collected
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all meetings, rallies, processions, demonstrations, and the carrying of weapons and explosives in and around the National Parliament building on Monday (9 November), ahead of the fourth session of the 13th parliament.
The restriction was announced in a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Thursday (5 November).
The commissioner issued the order under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1976, citing the need to maintain law and order around the Parliament building in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar during the session.
According to the notice, the restrictions will take effect at midnight on Monday and remain in force until the fourth session of the 13th parliament concludes.
The restricted areas include the stretch from the Mohakhali crossing along Mymensingh Road, via the old airport, to the Banglamotor crossing; the western end of Banglamotor Link Road to the Saarc Fountain on Hotel Sonargaon Road; and the eastern end of Panthapath through the Green Road intersection to Farmgate.
Other areas include the stretch from Shyamoli intersection on Mirpur Road to the Dhanmondi-16 (formerly Road 27) intersection; the connection from Rokeya Sarani through the old Ninth Division (Aircraft) crossing to the Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing; and the area from the eastern end of Indira Road to the western end of Manik Mia Avenue.
The restricted zone also covers the Parliament’s protected area and all roads and alleys within the specified boundaries.
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