DMP puts traffic restrictions in place for PM's reception

Vehicular movement around Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital will be restricted today ahead of a public reception programme for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina there. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) made the announcement in a statement on Thursday.

Ruling Awami League on June 19 announced to hold a reception programme on July 21 (today) for PM Sheikh Hasina.

The programme is scheduled to begin at 3:00pm.

The roads from Shahbagh intersection to Matsya Bhaban and TSC to Doyel Chattar will remain off-limits from 1:00pm till end of the reception programme, according to the DMP statement.

Besides, vehicles going towards Suhrawardy Udyan and Dhaka University (DU) campus may be diverted through Banglamotor, Kakrail Church, UBL, Zero Point, Golap Shah Mazar in Gulistan, Chankhar Pool intersection, Bakshi Bazar, Palashi intersection, Nilkhet, and Katabon crossing, it says.

Leaders and activists coming from Mirpur have been directed to park their vehicles in Nilkhet area.

Besides, those coming from Uttara and Mohakhali are advised to drive through Moghbazar-Kakrail Church-Nightingale-UBL-Zero Point-High Court to Doyel Chattar and park their vehicles at DU Gymnasium, according to the DMP directive.

Vehicles coming through Farmgate-Sonargaon intersection-Shahbagh intersection have been directed to turn right from TSC and park at DU Mall Chattar.

Also, those coming from Jatrabari, Wari and Bangshal areas are advised to drive through Zero Point-High Court to Doyel Chattar and park the vehicles at DU Gymnasium, while vehicles coming from Lalbagh and Kamrangirchar areas would have to park inPalashi-Nilkhet area.

The reception will be accorded for attaining the eligibility to graduate to a developing nation, launching Bangabandhu Satellite-1, Sheikh Hasina's achievement of Global Women's Leadership Award from US-based NGO Global Summit of Women, and her receiving DLitt from Kazi Nazrul University of India, reports BSS.

AL has taken massive preparation to make the reception a success, as the party expects a gathering of over three lakh people in the function, it says.

Source: thedailystar