The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Members of Parliament and the newly formed cabinet members at the South Plaza of National Parliament on Tuesday.
According to a DMP statement, a large number of guests and officials are expected to gather in and around the parliament area throughout the day. To facilitate smooth movement of dignitaries and ensure public safety, temporary traffic restrictions will remain in force from 8am to 7pm on 17 February.
Commuters have been requested to avoid Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road during this period and to strictly adhere to diversion instructions to minimize congestion. Police authorities have also sought cooperation from city residents to help ensure the smooth conduct of the state event.
Diversion routes
Mirpur road to Farmgate:
Vehicles traveling from the northern side via Mirpur Road toward Farmgate or Sonargaon are advised to turn right at Jahangir Gate and proceed through China Friendship Conference Centre, Bijoy Sarani Crossing to reach Farmgate.
Dhanmondi to Farmgate:
Traffic from Dhanmondi 27 should turn right at Asad Gate toward China Friendship Conference Centre-Bijoy Sarani Crossing to access Farmgate.
Asad Gate to Farmgate:
Vehicles leaving Asad Gate are advised to turn left toward Ganabhaban Crossing (July Memorial Museum), continue to Jahangir Gate, then proceed via Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre-Bijoy Sarani Crossing to reach Farmgate.
Elevated Expressway/Indira road to Dhanmondi:
Vehicles coming from the Elevated Expressway or Indira Road should travel to Khejur Bagan Crossing, turn right toward Aircraft Crossing and China Friendship Conference Centre, then turn left and continue via Asad Gate toward Dhanmondi.
Mirpur road to Dhanmondi:
With southbound movement on Manik Mia Avenue remaining open, vehicles from Mirpur Road may travel through Shyamoli, Shishu Mela, Ganabhaban (July Memorial Museum), and Asad Gate toward Dhanmondi 27.
For Elevated Expressway users
To reduce congestion near Farmgate, motorists are advised to use the FDC (Hatirjheel) ramp instead of the Farmgate exit ramp of the Elevated Expressway during the ceremony hours.
The DMP reiterated its call for public cooperation to maintain orderly traffic flow during the high-profile national event.
