Rallies, Processions Banned In Uttara, Turag For Indefinite Period

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on rallies, processions, demonstrations, and gatherings at Kamarpur, Abdullahpur, Uttara Sector-10, and adjacent areas along the southern and western banks of the Turag River.

The ban was imposed following violent clashes between two groups at the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi on Wednesday that left three people dead and many injured.

The restriction, effective from 2 pm Wednesday, will remain in place until further notice, according to a public notification issued by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali.

The ban has been enforced under Section 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No. III/76) to maintain discipline in light of the prevailing situation, it said.

Authorities have tightened security in and around the Biswa Ijtema ground to prevent any untoward incidents following the clashes.

A large contingent of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and other forces, along with regular police, have been patrolling the area.

According to a statement from the BGB headquarters, four platoons have been deployed in the area.