Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Inqilab Moncho has said that only the national flag of Bangladesh will be displayed at the funeral prayer service for its convenor Sharif Osman Hadi.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, the platform said: "There will be no flag other than the national flag of Bangladesh on display. [Hadi's] family seeks everyone's cooperation."

Funeral prayers for Hadi are scheduled to be held at 2pm at the South Plaza of the Parliament complex.

Security has been stepped up around the Parliament area and other key locations in Dhaka, with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) deployed alongside police personnel.

The Chief Advisor's Office has urged those attending the funeral not to carry bags or heavy items. Dhaka Metropolitan Police said traff...