Roads around Suhrawardy Udyan to remain off-limits tomorrow

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced to restrict vehicular movement around Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital tomorrow ahead of a public reception programme for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

DMP made the announcement in a statement today.

Ruling Awami League on June 19 announced to hold a reception programme on Saturday, July 21, for PM Sheikh Hasina for being conferred with Doctor of Literature (DLitt) degree from Kazi Nazrul University (KNU) of India.

The roads from Shahbagh intersection to Matsya Bhaban and TSC to Doel Chattar will remain off-limits from 1:00pm till end of the reception programme, according to the DMP statement.

Besides, vehicle going towards Suhrawardy Udyan and Dhaka University (DU) campus may be diverted through Banglamotor, Kakrail Church, UBL, Zero Point, Golap Shah's shrine in Gulistan, Chan Khar Pool intersection, Bakshi Bazar, Palashi intersection, Nilkhet, and Katabon crossing, it read.

Leaders and activists coming from Mirpur have been directed to park their vehicles in Nilkhet area.

Besides, those coming from Mohakhali are advised to drive through Moghbazar-Kakrail Church-Nightingale-UBL-Zero Point-High Court to Doel Chattar and park their vehicles at DU Gymnasium, according to the DMP directive.

Vehicles coming through Farmgate-Sonargaon intersection-Shahbagh intersection have been directed to turn right from TSC and park at Mall Chattar.

Also, those coming from Jatrabari, Wari and Bongshal areas are advised to drive through Zero Point-High Court to Doel Chattar and park the vehicles at DU Gymnasium, while vehicles coming from Lalbagh and Kamrangirchar areas would have to park at Palashi-Nilkhet area.

The reception programme will begin at 4:00pm tomorrow. People from all walks of life, including leaders and activists of the party, and dignitaries will attend the programme.