Authorities have imposed a ban on meetings, gatherings, processions, and protests in and around the parliament building from Sunday night, as the parliament session is set to begin on Monday.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed the ban in a public notice on Thursday. The restriction will remain in force until the session ends.
The notice said maintaining peace and order in the National Parliament building area in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and surrounding areas is necessary to ensure the fourth session of the 13th Parliament proceeds smoothly.
Under the powers conferred by Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Ordinance, police banned the carrying of all types of weapons, explosives, and harmful and polluting substances in the designated areas.
At the same time, a ban has also been imposed on any kind of meeting, gathering, procession, rally, and demonstration in the area.
The area from Mohakhali Crossing on Mymensingh Road through Old Airport to Banglamotor crossing will be under the restriction.
In addition, the restriction will also be in effect in the area from the western end of Banglamotor Link Road to Shahbagh via Hotel Sonargaon Road, and from the eastern end of Panthapath through the Green Road intersection to Farmgate.
In addition, the areas from Shyamoli Crossing on Mirpur Road to the intersection of Dhanmondi-16 (old 27) Road, from the Rokeya Sarani intersection through the old Ninth Division (Urozjahaj) Crossing to Bijoy Sarani Tourist Crossing, and from the eastern end of Indira Road to the western end of Manik Mia Avenue are also included in the restriction.
The restricted area of the parliament building and all roads and lanes within these boundaries will also be subject to the restriction.
The order will take effect from 12 am on November 8, the notice reads. It will remain in force until the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament ends, it added.
