Ijtema clashes: Police ban gatherings in Kamarpara, Abdullahpur, Uttara Sector 10 and near Turag river

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has banned any kind of gathering, procession, demonstration, etc. in Kamarpara, Abdullahpur, Uttara Sector 10 and adjoining areas south and west of River Turag in the capital until further orders.

The move follows clashes between supporters of Maulana Zubayer Ahmed of the Tablighi Jamaat and supporters of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi of India over the occupation of Bishwa Ijtema field in Tongi, Gazipur, which resulted in at least two dead and hundreds injured.

Police have also banned the public from entering the Ijtema grounds until further notice.

Following the deadly clash, Home Affairs Advisor Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury convened an emergency meeting with all concerned parties earlier today.

Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dr Nazmul Karim Khan issued the order in a notice this afternoon, confirmed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime-South) NM Nasir Uddin.

Additionally, no more than two people would be allowed to gather within a 3km radius surrounding the Ijtema field.

The notice also states that action will be taken against anyone carrying weapons, knives, sticks, explosives or any other similar materials.

Additionally, no loud noises should be emitted from a speaker or any other such device.

Earlier in the day, two people were killed and hundreds injured in a bloody clash between supporters of Maulana Zubayer Ahmed of the Tablighi Jamaat and supporters of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi of India over the occupation of Bishwa Ijtema field in Tongi, Gazipur.

The incident took place today (December 18) around 3 am, confirmed Gazipur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Altutmish.

Clashes also took place today at Ijtema ground as well as the premises of Dhaka Medical College where the injured were taken for treatment.

Later, police, BGB and RAB beefed up security in the Kakrail Mosque and Dhaka Medical College Hospital areas following the clash between the two sides over the occupation of the field. Ijtema to Tongi.