All bars across Dhaka have been ordered to close by 6 pm on Saturday. Outdoor events, as well as flying sky lanterns and setting off firecrackers, have been prohibited. Police will take action if the restrictions are violated, DMP Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruq said at a media briefing on Saturday. Police in Bangladesh are known to impose various restrictions on New Year's Eve every year to avoid untoward incidents. Legal action will be taken against anyone flying them," Faruq said.

Source: bd News24 December 31, 2022 08:02 UTC