According to reports, security measures have been increased due to the ‘March for Gaza’ rally planned in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday (12 April).

• Although the rally was scheduled to begin at 1500 hours on Saturday (12 April), participants began arriving at the venue from the morning, with the crowd steadily growing.
• Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has deployed additional personnel to prevent any untoward incidents. Members of the Rapid Action Batallion (RAB), army, and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been deployed.
• A heavy police presence has been seen at key points around the city, including Banglamotor, Shahbagh, Dhaka University’s TSC and Doel Chattar, and Matsya Bhaban.
• Checkpoints have been set up at various entry points of Suhrawardy Udyan as well.
• Authorities have stated that if needed, traffic will be redirect at Katabon, Banglamotor, and Matsya Bhaban intersections. If required, traffic may also be redirected at Science Lab and Russell Square.
• Organisers from the Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh have designated five access routes for processions from different parts of the capital; the procession from Banglamotor will enter the venue via Shahbagh and Ramna Gate; those coming from the Kakrail intersection will enter through the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh gate via Matsya Bhaban; participants coming from Gulistan Zero Point will proceed through Doel Chattar to reach Suhrawardy Udyan via the TSC Gate; marchers coming via the Bakshibazar intersection will enter through the TSC Gate after passing the Central Shaheed Minar; those arriving from Nilkhet intersection will proceed via VC Chattar and enter through the TSC Gate.