Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned meetings, rallies, processions and demonstrations in and around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) building on November 9 ahead of the fourth session of the 13th Parliament.

The restriction also prohibits carrying weapons and explosives in the designated areas.

DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed announced the order in a public notice issued on Thursday.

The order was issued under Sections 28 and 29 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1976, to maintain law and order around the Parliament building in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar during the session.

According to the notice, the restrictions will come into effect at midnight on Monday and remain in force until the fourth session o...