DHAKA, Sept 3, 2026 (BSS) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a set of traffic and security guidelines for the colourful procession to be held in the capital on Friday, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, known as Janmashtami.

According to a public notice signed by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, the procession will begin at 3:00pm from the Sri Sri Dhakeshwari National Temple and conclude at Bahadur Shah Park. 

The procession is expected to continue until around 7:00pm.

The procession route will be -- Sri Sri Dhakeshwari National Temple-Palashi Bazar-Jagannath Hall-Central Shaheed Minar-Doel Chattar-High Court-Bangabazar-Dhaka South City Corporation building-Golap Shah Mazar-Gulistan intersection-Nawabpur Road-Raysahib Bazar intersection-Bahadur Shah Park.

The DMP requested commuters not to park vehicles along the procession route during the event. 

City residents have also been asked to avoid unnecessary gatherings or standing on the roads that could obstruct the procession.

The police have advised devotees wishing to join the procession to assemble at the starting point. 

No one will be allowed to join the procession midway.

For security reasons, participants have been prohibited from carrying handbags, trolleys, large vanity bags, bundles, flammable materials, knives, weapons, scissors, corrosive liquids, matches, gas lighters and other potentially hazardous items.

The DMP also requested participants not to throw fruits or other objects onto the procession route and urged them to refrain from playing loud public-address systems or sound equipment.

Residents have been asked to immediately inform nearby police if they notice any suspicious person or object. 

Participants have also been instructed to follow the directions of volunteers and law-enforcement personnel and cooperate with police deployed at barricades, pickets and archways.

The DMP requested commuters to use alternative roads designated by police during the procession.