DMP bans carrying of arms, gathering around JS -The Asian Age

has imposed a ban on carrying all kinds of firearms, explosives and other harmful objects around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban from Wednesday midnight to ensure smooth functioning of the 5th session of the 11th parliament.

Besides, there will be a restriction on holding any kind of rally, procession and agitation during the JS session.

The restriction will remain in force until the prorogation of the 5th session which will begin on Thursday.

DMP Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam imposed the ban under sections 28 and 29 of the DMP Ordinance 1976 for ensuring 'peace and discipline' in and around the JS Bhaban, said a DMP media release on Tuesday.

The restricted areas are: Mohakhali crossing of Mymensingh road to Bangla Motor crossing via Old Airport Road, western part of Bangla Motor link road to Saarc Fountain at Sonargaon crossing, eastern part of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, Shyamoly crossing of Mirpur road to Dhanmondi-16 (old 27) link road, Rokeya Sarani link road to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing via old 9th division (airplane) crossing, eastern part of Indira road to Manik Mia Avenue's western part and restricted area of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and all the roads and lanes in the area.