DMP issues traffic directives for August 15

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic guidelines for the capital city Dhaka on the eve of the National Mourning Day to be observed across the country on Tuesday (August 15).

On the occasion, the president, the prime minister, cabinet members, and people from all walks of life will pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreathes at Dhanmondi-32 in the city on Tuesday morning, said a press release.

Respective people have been requested to follow the DMP directives on the day in order to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and avoid traffic jams in the city.

Vehicles from Gabtoli to Russell Square-Azimpur areas will be diverted to Dhanmondi 27 and go to their respective destinations through Shankar-Jigatola-Science Lab intersection.

Russell Square-bound vehicles from New Market and Science Lab will be diverted to the Jigatola-Shankar route.

Russell Square-bound vehicles from Rainbow FDC will be diverted to the Sonargaon Crossing-Bangla Motor-Shahbag route.

Invited guests coming to pay tributes at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum via Manik Mia Avenue-Dhanmondi 27 must go through the road next to Metro Shopping Mall and make a left turn in front of Ahsania Mission to reach Dhanmondi 32, the release added.

/MHK/