Dhaka, Dec 16, (V7N) - On the occasion of Victory Day today, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued instructions for using alternative routes around Bangabhaban and its surrounding areas due to heavy traffic during the day.

In a notice issued on Sunday, the DMP stated that on Victory Day, the Chief Advisor, Chief Justice, various government advisors, foreign diplomats, high-ranking government officials, leaders of various organizations, and award-winning freedom fighters will be meeting with the President at Bangabhaban. To ensure smooth traffic for the guests attending the event, the DMP has requested vehicles to follow alternative routes from 12 PM until the completion of the event at Bangabhaban.

The notice further mentioned that all types of vehicles will be restricted from moving from Gulistan Ahad Box to Ittafaq intersection, and vehicles will not be allowed to enter from Aliko Gap to Dilkusha Commercial Area and Rajuk Crossing. No vehicles will be allowed to move from the northern end of Park Road towards Ittafaq intersection.

Buses heading from Shapla Chattar and Daily Bangla towards Rajuk-Gulistan will be rerouted through Daily Bangla, UBL Crossing, and the Press Club, or other convenient alternative routes. Additionally, no commercial vehicles will be allowed to move towards Rajuk from Daily Bangla.

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