The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Wednesday imposed a ban on carrying all types of explosives and crackers, as well as explosion of firecrackers, in the capital on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat, to be observed on Friday night, reports BSS.
As per the instruction from DMP Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam, the 12-hour restriction will come into effect from 6pm on Friday, said a circular issued by the DMP.
The circular was issued under Section 28 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance (Ordinance No III /76) to maintain the law and order in the capital city area and protect the sanctity of the holy Shab-e-Barat, and ensure fair and peaceful celebration of it.