The local administration imposed Section 144 in Dharmapasha Upazila of Sunamganj district on Monday as local Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party called their meetings at the same venue and time on the day.

The restriction will remain in force from 6:00am to 6:00pm, reports UNB. 

The district’s superintendent of police Harun-ur-Rashid said local BNP called a people’s march, that was going to be led by its central executive member Dr Rafiq Chowdhury, in the area around 10:00am on Monday.

Meanwhile, local AL also called a peace rally at the same venue and same time.

Apprehending trouble, the local administration slapped a ban on any type of gathering at the venue to maintain the law and order.