DMP announces traffic diversions, restrictions for Khaleda Zia’s janaza

Published : Tuesday, 30 December, 2025 at 9:13 PM Count : 7

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory and diversion plan for Dhaka tomorrow, centring on Manik Mia Avenue, to facilitate the namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place at 2:00pm at Manik Mia Avenue, where a massive influx of mourners from across the country is expected.

According to a public notice from the DMP, the traffic restrictions and diversions will come into effect from 7:00am to ensure public safety and smooth vehicle movement.

As part of the measures, the Farmgate down-ramp of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway via Indira Road will remain closed, and motorists using the expressway have been advised to use the FDC ramp instead.

Vehicle movement on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue -- from the Sonargaon intersection to Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani -- will be strictly limited, and commuters are requested to avoid this corridor.

Traffic from Banani, Mohakhali, and Airport Road heading toward Ramna, Shahbagh, Motijheel, Paltan, and Gulistan will be diverted via the Mohakhali Bus Terminal Road and the Moghbazar flyover.

Meanwhile, vehicles from Mirpur heading to Dhanmondi and Mohammadpur are advised to use the Mirpur–Technical–Shyamoli Ring Road, while those going from Mirpur to Ramna or Motijheel will be diverted via Agargaon Crossing and Jahangir Gate.

The DMP noted that traffic may be restricted at major intersections, including Panthapath–Sonargaon Hotel crossing, Dhanmondi-32 crossing, and Science Lab crossing, depending on ground conditions. To keep the janaza venue clear, vehicular movement will be completely suspended at Farmgate Police Box, Indira Road crossing, Bijoy Sarani crossing, Aircraft crossing, Asad Gate, Rapa Plaza, and the Gono Bhaban crossing.

Specific parking arrangements have been made to manage the crowd. Vehicles within Dhaka are directed to park at the old Trade Fair ground in Agargaon. Buses and vehicles arriving from outside the capital can park at Motijheel commercial area, Shahbagh thana area, Uttara Sector 17 cattle market area, and the 300-feet service road of the Purbachal Expressway.

The DMP has requested the cooperation of city residents to follow these directives and minimise inconvenience during the event.

Khaleda Zia passed away while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early today.

FP/MI