Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all kinds of fireworks and sky lanterns in the capital on the occasion of Christmas and 31st night.
The ban was made to beef up the security in the capital, DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman said in a press release on Monday night, reports UNB.
The ban is in force from midnight until further notice, he added.
Habibur Rahman also urged the city dwellers not to bring torches in processions during this period.
Earlier, the government banned political programmes that could hinder electoral responsibilities from December 18 until the end of the parliamentary elections.
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