The route map for going to Central Shaheed Minar on February 21 to pay homages to language martyrs was on Friday announced by Dhaka University's Central Coordination Committee.
The route map will be effective from 8pm on February 20 (Saturday), DU Vice-Chancellor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman told a press conference on Friday at Abdul Motin Chowdhury Auditorium, reports UNB.
Route map for February 21
Only one road will be opened for people to go to Central Shahid Minar on the day of 21st February.
People who want to pay homage at the altar of Central Shahid Minar must take Salimullah Muslim hall→Jagannath hall→Shahid Minar road and to return using the same way.
Road to Chankarpul and Doyel Chattor from Shahid Minar will be opened only for returnees.
Other roads will be closed completely from 8.00 pm of February 20.
According to the map, people can enter the university area using the Azimpur graveyard road and the old High Court road, Doyel Crossing, Bangla Academy, TSC crossing, the road beside the VC's residence, New Market crossing and the north gate of the graveyard.
The Shaheed Minar can also be reached through the road of Home Economics College and Eden College via Azimpur and Palashi crossings.
From Chankharpool, people can go through Bakshibazar crossing, Palashi crossing and the road in front of Sir Salimullah Muslim Hall and Jagannath Hall.
The road on the east side of Jagannath Hall from TSC will remain completely closed.
Prof.Akhtaruzzaman said, "To reduce health risks there will be mark after every three foot on the street. Hand sanitiser will be available at every point."
"A maximum of five people under one banner will be allowed to lay wreaths at the Shaheed Minar while two persons will be allowed at a time to avoid public gathering. And everyone has to follow health rules, maintain social distance and wear masks," he added.
