DMP issues traffic outline for 'July Uprising Day' August 5

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public notice outlining traffic restrictions for Tuesday, August 5, due to a day-long cultural program and drone show on Manik Mia Avenue marking 'July Uprising Day.'

The directive, signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali, was issued on Monday (August 4).

According to the notice, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs will organize various events on Manik Mia Avenue from 11:00 AM to around midnight. Key segments of the program include musical performances by various artists from 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM, a symbolic "Fall of Fascism" celebration at 2:25 PM, a reading of the historic July Declaration at 5:00 PM, a special drone show at 7:30 PM, and a performance by the band Artcell at 8:00 PM.

Due to the large expected turnout near the National Parliament area and Manik Mia Avenue, vehicular movement will not be allowed on Manik Mia Avenue (from Khejurbagan Crossing to the western end of the avenue) during the event. DMP has urged the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes as specified below:

Diversion Points and Alternate Routes:

1. Aarong Crossing (Western end of Manik Mia Avenue):

Northbound vehicles from Mirpur Road or Mohammadpur via Asad Gate heading toward Khejurbagan/Farmgate should not turn left at Aarong Crossing. Instead, they should proceed south via Dhanmondi-27 (eastern end) and rejoin Mirpur Road.

Southbound vehicles from Science Lab heading toward Khejurbagan/Farmgate should continue north past Aarong Crossing, turn right at Ganabhaban Crossing, and proceed via Lake Road–Urojahaj Crossing–Bijoy Sarani Crossing.


2. Khejurbagan Crossing (Eastern end of Manik Mia Avenue):

Vehicles from the Elevated Expressway via Indira Road heading toward Dhanmondi should not enter Manik Mia Avenue. Instead, they should turn right at Khejurbagan, then left at Urojahaj Crossing, proceed via Lake Road, turn left at Ganabhaban Crossing, and continue toward Dhanmondi via Mirpur Road.

To avoid traffic congestion, DMP requests vehicles from the Elevated Expressway headed toward Dhanmondi/Mohammadpur to use the FDC (Hatirjheel) ramp instead of the Farmgate exit.

3. Farmgate Crossing:

Vehicles from Farmgate heading toward Khejurbagan/Manik Mia Avenue/Mirpur should not turn left. Instead, they should proceed to Bijoy Sarani, then turn left at Urojahaj Crossing, and use Lake Road for travel.

4. Ganabhaban Crossing:

Northbound vehicles on Mirpur Road heading toward Farmgate/Sonargaon should turn left at Ganabhaban Crossing, proceed via Lake Road–Urojahaj Crossing–Bijoy Sarani Crossing, then head toward Farmgate.

Vehicles from Mohammadpur via Asad Gate heading toward Khejurbagan/Farmgate should not turn right at Asad Gate Crossing. Instead, they should turn left, proceed to Ganabhaban Crossing, then follow Lake Road–Urojahaj Crossing–Bijoy Sarani route.

5. Syed Mahbub Morshed Road (Agargaon to Shishu Mela):

Vehicles that would typically use Manik Mia Avenue are requested to use Syed Mahbub Morshed Road from Agargaon to Shishu Mela on August 5.

Parking Arrangements:

Visitors arriving for the events, including those using personal or hired vehicles, are requested to park at the old trade fair ground in Agargaon.

DMP has urged all drivers to avoid the National Parliament area and roads near Manik Mia Avenue on August 5 to prevent traffic congestion. The DMP also seeks full cooperation from city residents to ensure smooth traffic flow during the day’s events.