Dhaka, Apr 14 (V7N) — On the occasion of the Pahela Baishakh celebrations, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced several road closures, diversions, and parking arrangements to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety around key celebration points including Ramna Park, Suhrawardy Udyan, and the Dhaka University area.
The instructions were shared in a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali on Saturday.
Diversion and Road Closure Points (Effective from 5:00 AM, April 14):
1. Banglamotor Crossing/Navy Gap
2. Police Bhaban Crossing
3. Sugandha Crossing
4. Kakrail Church Crossing
5. Kadamfoara Crossing
6. High Court Crossing (East and South)
7. Doel Chattar Crossing
8. Ramna Crossing
9. Dhaka University Medical Center
10. Jagannath Hall Crossing
11. Bhaskarya Crossing
12. Nilkhet Crossing
13. Kataban Crossing
Traffic Diversion Routes:
Mirpur-Farmgate to Shahbagh: Take a left at Bangla Motor Crossing, continue through Moghbazar Crossing.
Golapshah Mazar to Shahbagh: Travel via Kadamfoara–UBL–Nightingale Crossings.
Science Lab to Shahbagh: Use Azimpur–Chankharpul–Bakshibazar Crossings via Mirpur Road.
Designated Parking Areas:
1. From Navy Gap to Holy Family Hospital
2. Matsyabhaban to Segunbagicha – for law enforcement vehicles
3. Shilpakala Academy Goli – for law enforcement vehicles
4. From Kataban to Nilkhet to Palashi Crossing
5. From Doel Chattar to Shahidullah Hall Crossing
6. Abdul Gani Road
The DMP has urged all citizens to cooperate and follow these instructions to enjoy the celebrations safely and smoothly.
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