DMP bans Fanush in capital

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Saturday imposed restriction on flying Fanush (paper lantern) in the capital to avert any untoward incident.

Police also warned of taking legal action against those who will defy the instructions.

To this end, DMP has issued a press release signed by its Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia.

The paper lanterns may cause fire incidents or any other security threats, said the press release.

The restriction came nearly a week after the New Year celebrations on the night of 31st December. Thousands of paper lanterns were seen flying the city’s sky on that night.


risingbd/Dhaka/Jan 6, 2018/Asad/AI