Who don’t need movement pass during ‘lockdown’?
Today marks the second day of a nationwide "all-out lockdown" to curb Covid-19 infections. Amid the lockdown, hospitals, banks, and industries are still open.
People going out during the lockdown will have to carry a "movement pass" issued by police. However, those working in the following professions do not need the movement pass.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The list of professions that are out of the purview of strict restrictions has been given by the Police Headquarters, Assistant Inspector General of Police (Media) Sohel Rana told The Daily Star.
They (emergency service providers) have to carry their work ID cards with them, he said.
Professionals who do not need movement pass:
1. Doctors
2. Nurses
3. Medical staff
4. Individuals/staff involved in Covid-19 vaccination/treatment
5. Bankers
6. Other staff of banks
7. Journalists
8. Media cameramans
9. Telephone/internet service workers
10. Private security guards
11. Officials/staff involved in emergency services
12. Office-going government officials
13. Workers/officials involved in garment manufacturing
14. Members of law enforcement agencies
15. Fire service
16. Postal service
17. Individuals/officials involved in electricity, water, gas, and fuel supply
18. Port-related staff/officials
There are, however, allegations that many were not allowed to commute even after showing their identity cards. "It's not supposed to happen. Even then, if we find any such case, we will address it immediately," said Haider Ali Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Police Headquarters.