Dhaka, Aug 04 (V7N) – The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public notice outlining special traffic arrangements for Tuesday, August 5, as a large cultural program and drone show will be held on Manik Mia Avenue to mark 'July Mass Uprising Day'.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, is expected to draw thousands to the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban area. Vehicle movement will be restricted on Manik Mia Avenue (from Khejur Bagan Crossing to the western end) from 11:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

Event Schedule:

  • Musical performances by various artist groups: 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM

  • Celebration of the escape of fascists: 2:25 PM

  • Reading of the historic July Declaration: 5:00 PM

  • Special drone show: 7:30 PM

  • Performance by Artcell: 8:00 PM

Roads to Avoid and Diversion Plan:

Aarong Crossing (West end of Manik Mia Avenue):

  • Vehicles from Mirpur Road (north) or Asadgate (Mohammadpur) towards Khejur Bagan/Farmgate must go straight via Dhanmondi-27 to Mirpur Road, avoiding a left turn at Aarong Crossing.

  • Vehicles from the south (Science Lab) towards Khejur Bagan/Farmgate must proceed north and take a right turn at Ganabhaban Crossing, then use Lake Road → Urojahaj Crossing → Bijoy Sarani Crossing.

Khejur Bagan Crossing (East end of Manik Mia Avenue):

  • Vehicles from the elevated expressway via Indira Road must turn right at Khejur Bagan, go left at Urojahaj Crossing, through Lake Road → Ganabhaban Crossing → Mirpur Road (south).

  • DMP recommends using the FDC (Hatirjheel) ramp instead of the Farmgate exit to avoid congestion.

Farmgate Crossing:

  • Vehicles from Farmgate to Khejur Bagan, Manik Mia Avenue, or Mirpur must use Urojahaj Crossing and Lake Road instead of proceeding straight.

Ganabhaban Crossing:

  • Vehicles from Mirpur Road (north) to Farmgate/Sonargaon must turn left at Ganabhaban Crossing and follow Lake Road → Urojahaj Crossing → Bijoy Sarani Crossing.

  • Vehicles from Mohammadpur via Asadgate must avoid turning right and instead turn left at Ganabhaban Crossing to follow the same alternate route.

Syed Mahbub Morshed Road (Agargaon to Shishu Mela):

  • Use this route as an alternative to Manik Mia Avenue during the program.

Parking Instruction:

  • All personal and hired vehicles attending the event should be parked at the Agargaon Old Trade Fair Grounds.

DMP’s Request:

  • Residents of Dhaka are requested to avoid roads near Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and follow the suggested diversions.

  • Full cooperation is sought from the public to ensure smooth traffic movement and avoid congestion throughout the day.

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