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Roads to avoid on February 21 DMP issues traffic advisory
Special traffic measures will be taken around the Central Shaheed Minar area from 6pm on Tuesday to 3pm on Wednesday.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a traffic advisory, and other directives, for the safe and unhindered observance of the historic Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day, on Wednesday, February 21.
Special traffic measures will be taken around the Central Shaheed Minar area from 6pm on Tuesday to 3pm on Wednesday.
Road closures or road diversions
The routes are Shahbagh crossing, TSC crossing, Doel Square crossing, High Court crossing, Shahidullah Hall crossing, Dhaka University Gymnasium grounds, Ramna crossing, Jagannath Hall crossing, Nilkhet crossing, Palashi crossing, Bakshi Bazar crossing and Chankharpul crossing.
Alternative routes
Katabon crossing- Nilkhet crossing- Palashi crossing- Bakshibazar crossing- Chankharpul crossing.
Shahbagh crossing- Katabon crossing- Bata Signal crossing- Science Lab crossing- Mirpur Road.
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Shahbagh crossing- Matsya Bhaban crossing- Kadamfoara crossing- High Court crossing- Abdul Gani Road- Zero Point crossing.
High Court crossing- Bangabazar crossing- Police Headquarters- Golap Shah Mazar crossing- Fulbaria crossing.
Shahbagh crossing- Hotel Intercontinental crossing- Bangla Motor crossing- Sonargaon crossing- Farmgate crossing- Bakshibazar crossing- Chankharpul crossing- Nimtali crossing- Mayor Hanif Flyover.
Entry prohibited
Bakshi Bazar - Jagannath Hall crossing road; Chankharpul- Ramna Chattar crossing; TSC- Shivbari crossing and DU VC residence.
Pedestrians may walk along the following route
Palashi crossing - Shaheed Minar - Doel Chattar - High Court crossing - TSC crossing and Shahidullah hall crossing.
Vehicle parking space
Gymnasium Ground at Dhaka University is reserved for VIPs. Mukarram Bhaban Field at Dhaka University is allocated to law enforcers. The area from Nilkhet Crossing to Palashi Crossing is open to the general public.