DMP bans public gatherings in some key places effective from Saturday

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all kinds of public gatherings in front of the official residence of the Chief Justice and some other important places in the capital, effective from June 14 (Saturday) until further notice.

The ban covers other key locations including Justice Bhaban, Judges Complex, the main gate of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, Mazar Gate, Jame Masjid Gate, the entrance gates of International Crimes Tribunal 1 and 2, and the Judicial Administration Training Institute building.

In a public notice issued Thursday, DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali imposed the ban on holding all types of meetings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in the areas in the interest of maintaining public order, by virtue of the powers vested in Section 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No. III/76), 

In addition, all concerned are requested again not to obstruct traffic by blocking roads in the name of various demands and protest programs.