DMP issues traffic regulations for Bishwa Ijtema

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a series of traffic regulations to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety during the Bishwa Ijtema, particularly on 2 and 5 February, the days of the Akheri Munajat.

In a circular signed by Deputy Commissioner (media) Talebur Rahman, the DMP outlined specific routes and restrictions for vehicles to avoid congestion and maintain order around the Ijtema venue in Tongi.

The directives are as follows:

From 4am on 2 and 5 February, district buses, trucks, card vans, and other heavy vehicles will bypass the Abdullahpur and Dhaur Bridge intersection, proceeding instead via Mohakhali-Bijoy Sarani-Gabtoli.

Similarly, vehicles coming from North Bengal via Nabinagar, Baipail, and Ashulia are advised to avoid Kamarpara and Abdullahpur crossings, using alternate routes via Savar, Gabtoli, or Dhaur Bridge crossing to Mirpur Beribandh.

Vehicles travelling via Airport road are instructed to use routes, including Kuril Flyover, Pragati Sarani, and Bishwa Road crossings. On both days of the Akheri Munajat, vehicles within 300 feet of the area will avoid Kuril Flyover Loop-2 (Airport-bound) and instead use Loop-4 (Kakoli-Mohakhali-bound).

Drivers are requested to avoid the Kawla/Airport-bound exits of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway during the Akheri Munajat.

Vehicles and passengers except for residents of Uttara, air passengers, aircraft operational vehicles and vehicles carrying aircrew are advised to use Mirpur-Gabtoli Road via Mohakhali-Bijoy Sarani as an alternative route.

Transportation services will be provided for passengers from Padma U-loop and Kuratoli Loop-2 and Nikunja-1 gates under the management of the Traffic-North Division to take and pick up foreign-going passengers to the airport.

Devotees travelling on foot from Dhaka city are directed to use the Paltun Bridge or Kamarpara Bridge over the Turag River to reach the Ijtema Maidan.

Vehicles carrying pilgrims must park in designated areas with the driver's name and mobile number displayed visibly.

Due to the collapse of the Bailey Bridge under the flyover on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, drivers are urged to use the Azampur flyover. Pedestrians are requested to avoid crossing the flyover on foot for safety.

Parking on both sides of the road from Khilkhet to Abdullahpur via Dhaur Bridge is strictly prohibited.

The DMP has called for full cooperation from the public to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain order during the event.