Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed ban on carrying all kinds of weapons, explosives, other harmful substances and holding rallies around the Jatiya Sangsad from Saturday midnight ahead of the 16th session of the 11th Parliament  The 16th session of the 11th Parliament will begin Sunday. READ: 2 restaurants fined Tk 1.5 lakh in DMP drive DMP imposed the restrictions to ensure undisrupted movement during the parliament session, said a notification signed by DMP Commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam. The roads and areas under restrictions are: From Mohakhali crossing on Mymensingh Road to Banglamotor Crossing via Old Airport, from Banglamotor Link Road to Hotel Sonargaon Road to SAARC Fountain, from the eastern end of Panthapath to Farmgate via Green Road link road, From Shyamoli crossing  to junction of Dhanmondi-18 (old-27) road, from Rokeya Sarani link road to old 9th division crossing to Bijoy Sarani Parjatan crossing, from the east end of Indira road to west end of Manik Mia Avenue, the restricted area of the Jatiya Sangsad and all the roads and lanes in the area. READ: No outdoor celebration on 31st night: DMP The restrictions will be in force till the parliament session ends.

BNP MPs on Wednesday turned down the national budget passed in Parliament on Tuesday as they think it will only create further scopes for those who plunder public money instead of helping the nation overcome the coronavirus fallouts.