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DNCC-POLLS-MOTORBIKE
Ban on motorbikes movement in DNCC areas for polls from tonight
DHAKA, Feb 26, 2019 (BSS) – The Election Commission (EC) imposed a ban on
movement of motorbikes in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) areas for its
by-polls, scheduled to be held on February 28, from tonight.
The restrictions will come into effect from tonight at 12 midnight to March
1 at 12 midnight, said a letter signed by EC Deputy Secretary Atiur Rahman.
It said, along with DNCC, the restriction will also put into effect at
Amtoli Municipality of Barguna district and Kaliganj Municipality of
Jhenaidha district where by-polls to mayoral posts of the two municipalities
will also be held at the same time.
The by-polls to DNCC and the two municipalities will be held on February
28, beginning at 8 am which will continue to 4pm without any break.
Besides, the EC also imposed restriction on moving auto rickshaws, easy-
bikes, microbuses, pickups, cars, buses, trucks and other vehicles in DNCC
areas from February 27 midnight to February 28 midnight.
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