DMP bans gathering around parliament complex

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on carrying all kinds of firearms, explosives and other harmful objects around the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban from Saturday midnight to ensure smooth functioning of the 22nd session of the 10th parliament, reports UNB.

The restriction will remain in force until the prorogation of the 22nd session which will begin on Sunday.

Besides, there will be a restriction on holding any kind of rally and procession during the time.

DMP commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia imposed the ban under sections 28 and 29 of the DMP Ordinance 1976 for ensuring ‘peace and discipline’ in and around the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, said a DMP media release signed by its commissioner on Thursday evening.

The restricted areas are Mahakhali crossing of Mymensingh road to Bangla Motor crossing via Old Airport Road, western part of Bangla Motor link road to SAARC Fountain at Sonargaon crossing, eastern part of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, Shyamoly crossing of Mirpur road to Dhanmondi-16 (old 27) link road, Rokeya Sarani link road to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing via old 9th division (airplane) crossing, eastern part of Indira road to Manik Mia Avenue’s western part and restricted area of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and all the roads and lanes in the area.