Public gatherings surrounding Dhaka Cantonment banned: ISPR

All forms of gatherings, rallies, processions and demonstrations have been prohibited in the areas surrounding the Dhaka Cantonment.

According to a public notice issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), the ban will be effective from Sunday (May 18) until further notice.

The restricted areas include Kochukhet Road, the route from Bijoy Sarani to the Chief Adviser’s Office via the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Jahangir Gate area, the vicinity of BAF Shaheen College to the Mohakhali Flyover, Sainik Club intersection, Bhashantek, Matikata, ECB Square and adjacent areas.

According to the notice, the decision has been taken in the interest of maintaining public movement and law and order.