KHULNA, Dec 20, 2023 (BSS)-Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has banned all types of fireworks, bursting crackers, sky lanterns and torchlight processions in the city for an indefinite period, a KMP press release said here last night.

This announcement was effective from today.

Marking the Happy Christmas on December 25 and 31st night (December 31), eve of English New Year-2024, the city residents will spontaneously participate in various joyous festivals in different areas of the city. But in the name of celebrating these joyous festivals, some rowdy people may indulge in such activities, said the press release.

In this situation, the Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Md Mozammel Haque declared the prohibition of all types of fireworks, bursting crackers, sky lanterns and torch processions until further notice.

As per the powers assigned in Sections 29 and 30 of the KMP Ordinance-1985, this prohibition has been applied.