The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic instructions for the Janaza (funeral prayer) of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, scheduled to take place on Saturday, after Zuhr prayers at the South Plaza of the National Parliament.
Authorities are expecting a large turnout, which will significantly restrict vehicle movement on Manik Mia Avenue. Traffic will be completely blocked from Khejurbagan Crossing to Manik Mia Avenue during the janaza to facilitate smooth arrangements.
To minimize disruption, DMP has advised commuters to follow the alternative routes, those are-
1. Mirpur Road to Farmgate via Manik Mia Avenue, Vehicles from the north heading to Farmgate/Sonargaon can take Ganabhaban Crossing → Lake Road → Urojahaj Crossing → Bijoy Sarani Crossing, then turn right towards Farmgate.
2. Farmgate to Manik Mia Avenue via Indira Road, Vehicles from Farmgate should turn right at Khejurbagan Crossing → left at Urojahaj Crossing → Lake Road → Ganabhaban Crossing.
3. Dhanmondi to Farmgate: Vehicles from Dhanmondi 27 will take Asadgate → Ganabhaban Crossing (U-turn) → Lake Road → Urojahaj Crossing → Bijoy Sarani Crossing → Farmgate.
4. Asadgate to Farmgate Crossing: Vehicles should turn left at Asadgate → right at Ganabhaban Crossing → Lake Road → Urojahaj Crossing → Bijoy Sarani Crossing → Farmgate.
5. Elevated Expressway / Indira Road to Dhanmondi: Vehicles should turn right at Khejurbagan Crossing → left at Urojahaj Crossing → left at Lake Road → straight via Asadgate → Dhanmondi.
6. Mirpur Road to Dhanmondi 27: Vehicles heading south from Mirpur Road will bypass the blocked Manik Mia Avenue via Shyamoli → Shishumela → Ganabhaban → Asadgate → Dhanmondi 27.
7. Elevated Expressway vehicles: Drivers are requested to use the FDC (Hatirjhil) ramp instead of the Farmgate exit ramp during the Janaza.
The DMP has urged all drivers to avoid Manik Mia Avenue from the morning of 20 December until the Janaza and burial are completed and to strictly follow the alternative routes.
Besides, for security and to prevent inconvenience, attendees are requested not to carry bags or heavy items. The DMP has appealed for the full cooperation of citizens to ensure smooth traffic management during the event.
