Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Saturday imposed a ban on carrying all kinds of firearms, explosives and other harmful objects as well as holding any kind of rally and procession around the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to ensure smooth functioning of the 8th session of 10th parliament.

The 8th session of the current parliament will begin on Sunday.

DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia imposed the restriction under sections 28 and 29 of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance 1976 for ensuring ‘peace and discipline’ in and around the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, said a DMP press release on Saturday.

The restriction will come into effect at Saturday midnight and remain in force until the prorogation of the 8th JS session, it said.

The restricted areas are: Mahakhali crossing of Mymensingh road to Bangla Motor crossing via Old Airport Road, western part of Bangla Motor link road to Saarc Fountain at Karwanbazar crossing, eastern part of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, Shyamali crossing of Mirpur road to Dhanmondi 16 (old 27) link road, Rokeya Sarani link road to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing via old 9th division (airplane) crossing, eastern part of Indira road to Manik Mia Avenue’s western part and restricted area of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and all the roads and lanes in the area.