Bangladesh: Flying paper lantern banned in Dhaka city
Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS): Dhaka Police on Saturday banned flying paper lantern in the Bangladesh capital.
The police said the move was made to avoid any untoward incident.
Dhaka's sky saw several lanterns flying on wee hours of Jan 1 to mark New Year.
The paper lanterns may cause fire incidents or any other security threats, said a press release signed by DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia as reported by The Daily Star.
A top DMP official, preferring anonymity, told The Daily Star that the decision was taken upon receiving complaints from some city dwellers that burning sky lanterns fell on their rooftop during the New Year celebration.
The police also warned that legal action will be taken against those who will not follow the rule imposed by the police.
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