As per reports, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced traffic arrangements for the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected Members of Parliament and the newly formed cabinet members, in Dhaka, on Tuesday (17 February).

The following are the details:

• As a large gathering is expected in and around the parliament area throughout the day, authorities have decided to impose traffic restrictions from 0800 to 1900 hours (local time) on Tuesday (February), to ensure public safety and the smooth movement of dignitaries.
• All drivers have been requested to avoid Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road during this time.
• The following are the suggested diversion points and alternate routes:
• Vehicles travelling from the north via Mirpur Road towards Farmgate/Sonargaon are advised to turn right at Defence Gap and proceed through China Friendship Conference Centre–Aircraft Crossing–Bijoy Sarani Crossing towards Farmgate.
• Vehicles from Dhanmondi 27 should turn right at Asadgate–Defence Gap, then continue via China Friendship Conference Centre–Aircraft Crossing–Bijoy Sarani Crossing to reach Farmgate Crossing.
• From Asadgate, vehicles should turn left towards Ganabhaban Crossing (July Memorial Museum), continue to Defence Gap, turn right towards China Friendship Conference Centre–Aircraft Crossing–Bijoy Sarani Crossing, and then proceed to Farmgate Crossing.
• Vehicles coming from the Elevated Expressway or Indira Road should travel to Khejur Bagan Crossing, turn right towards Aircraft Crossing–China Friendship Conference Centre, then turn left at Defence Gap and continue to Asadgate towards Dhanmondi.
• With the blockade from Manik Mia Avenue lifted for southbound vehicles, traffic from Mirpur Road can proceed directly through Shyamoli–Shishumela–Ganabhaban (July Memorial Museum)–Asad Gate towards Dhanmondi 27.
• To avoid congestion near Farmgate, motorists are advised to use the FDC (Hatirjheel) ramp instead of the Farmgate exit ramp during the ceremony hours.