Dhaka: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned the carrying of all types of explosives, crackers and explosion of firecrackers in the capital ahead of Shab-e-Barat to be observed on Tuesday night.

DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia imposed the ban under Section 28 of the DMP Ordinance III/1976, aiming to maintain the sanctity of Shab-e-Barat, reports the UNB.

The restriction will remain in force from 6:00pm on May 1 to 6:00am on May 2, according to a media release signed by DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia issued on Monday afternoon.