BanglaPress Desk: Meetings, assemblies, processions, and demonstrations have been prohibited in and around the National Parliament House, effective from the night of Sunday, November 8. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) announced this measure in connection with the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament. The ban will remain in force until the conclusion of the session.
The prohibition was announced in a public notice issued on Thursday, November 5, signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed.
The notice states that maintaining peace and order in the area surrounding the National Parliament House in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar is essential for the smooth conduct of the fourth parliamentary session. Consequently, exercising powers granted under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance, the carrying of any weapons, explosives, or harmful and hazardous substances within the designated area has been prohibited. Furthermore, all forms of meetings, assemblies, processions, and demonstrations are also banned.
The restricted zone encompasses the area from the Mohakhali crossing on Mymensingh Road, extending through the Old Airport area to the Bangla Motor crossing. The ban also applies to the area stretching from the western end of the Bangla Motor Link Road to the SAARC Fountain near Hotel Sonargaon, as well as the area from the eastern end of Panthapath, through its junction with Green Road, up to Farmgate.
Additionally, the restricted zone includes the area from the Shyamoli intersection on Mirpur Road to the junction with Road 16 (formerly Road 27) in Dhanmondi; the stretch from the Rokeya Sarani junction, passing through the 'Old 9th Division' (Airplane) 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 prohibition also applies to the protected area of the National Parliament House, as well as all roads and alleyways located within these boundaries.
This order will take effect from midnight on November 8 and will remain in force until the conclusion of the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament.
