RAJSHAHI, Jan 25, 2023 (BSS) - Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has imposed some restrictions to make the public meeting organized by Rajshahi city and district units of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) scheduled to be held at historic Madrasha ground here on January 29 a grand success.

A RMP notice signed by its Commissioner Anisur Rahman today said that carrying, using, possessing and selling of all kinds of firearms, explosives and crackers have been banned from 6am of January 27 to 6am of January 30, 2023 in the city.

Drone flying without prior permission has also been banned during the same period.

Selling and purchasing of any type of drugs items, including local and foreign wine, spirit and alcohol, were also banned. Shops and bars of the drink items have been asked to shut their business during the time.
 
The notice, however, mentioned that firearms of the law enforcement agencies and other security personnel will not remain under the purview of the restriction.

RMP Commissioner Anisur Rahman told BSS that they have imposed the restrictions to maintain a peaceful environment centering the public meeting, where a large number of people from far flung areas of the region are expected to join.