Summary:
- Dhaka Metropolitan Police imposes 12-hour ban on fireworks and explosives during Shab-e-Barat (14 February 6 PM to 15 February 6 AM).
- Commissioner Md Sazzat Ali cites Section 28 of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance-1976 as legal basis for the restriction.
- Ban aims to ensure public safety during religious observances involving night prayers and Quran recitations.
- Shab-e-Barat marks the 15th night of Sha’ban, a preparatory month for Ramadan, observed nationwide on 14 February 2025.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited the use and transportation of fireworks and explosives in the capital during Shab-e-Barat, a significant Islamic observance night, to ensure public safety. The ban will be enforced from 6:00 PM on Friday, 14 February 2025, until 6:00 AM the following day.
DMP Commissioner Md Sazzat Ali announced the restriction in a media release on Thursday, citing Section 28 of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ordinance-1976 as the legal basis. “The decision aims to maintain peace and order during religious activities,” he stated.
Shab-e-Barat, observed on the 15th night of the Arabic month of Sha’ban (14 February this year), involves nighttime prayers, Quran recitations, and spiritual rituals by Muslims worldwide. The occasion precedes Ramadan, Islam’s holy fasting month.
Authorities emphasized compliance with the ban to prevent disruptions and accidents linked to fireworks. The move aligns with broader efforts to safeguard worshippers and residents during large-scale religious events in Dhaka.
Citations:
[1] https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/dmp-bans-fireworks-explosives-during-shab-e-barat-1067946
