Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued a traffic guideline for peaceful, smooth celebration of the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, 1432. As Pahela Baishakh will be celebrated on April 14, DMP has requested all to follow the traffic instructions, said a DMP press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, road closures and road diversions will be effective in the areas of Ramna Park (Ramna Batamul), Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka University, and surrounding locations to control traffic from 5.00 am on April 14 (Monday). The areas to come under the purview of the closure and diversions include Bangla Motor, Police Bhaban Crossing, Sugandha Crossing, Kakrail Church Crossing, Kadamfoara Crossing, High Court Crossing (East and South), Doel Chattar, Ramna Crossing, Dhaka University Medical Center, Jagannath Hall, Bhaskarya Crossing, Nilkhet, and Kantabon.
Transports will operate on specific roads except at the diversion points in Ramna Park (Ramna Batmul), Suhrawardy Udyan, and Dhaka University areas. Passenger vehicles heading towards Shahbagh from Mirpur-Farmgate will take a left turn at Bangla Motor and reach their destination via Moghbazar. Motor vehicles heading towards Shahbagh from Golapshah Mazar-High Court will reach their destination via Kadamfoara-UBL Crossing and Nightingale Crossing. Transports heading towards Shahbagh from Science Lab will reach their destination via Mirpur Road through Azimpur-Chankharpul-Bakshibazar Crossing.
Designated car parking areas include Navy Gap to Holy Family Hospital, Matsyabhaban Crossing to Segunbagicha (for law enforcement vehicles), Shilpakala Academy Goli (for law enforcement vehicles), from Katabon Crossing to Nilkhet Crossing to Palashi, and from Doel Chattar Crossing to Shahidullah Hall and Abdul Gani Road. The DMP has sought everyone’s support to celebrate the festival of Pahela Baishakh in a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.