
The restriction will remain in force from 8am to midnight today.
Al Baraka Foundation, a Jamaat-blessed organisation, called a milad mahfil at Maliara Natunbazar after Zohr prayers on Saturday.
On the other hand, Islamic Front called a meeting at the same venue and same time protesting the murder of ‘Channel i’ Islamic programme presenter Nurul Islam Faruqui.
Apprehending trouble, the local administration slapped a ban on holding any gathering at the venue to maintain the law and order, said officer-in-charge of Patiya Police Station Sheikh Mohammad Neyamatullah.
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