Police will ensure that nobody gets in or out of Dhaka in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Assistant Inspector General (AIG-media) of police headquarters Md Sohel Rana confirmed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), upon receiving instructions from Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, has directed concerned units of police to take necessary action immediately.
The decision follows dramatic events on Saturday, when a host of daily workers from outer provinces entered Dhaka as a result of garment factories being re-opened. The massive gatherings caused by this incident completely threw social distancing guidelines out of the window.
“Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan reacted by ordering the police to take control of the situation and to ensure that social distancing guidelines are followed,” said Rana.
IGP Mohammad Javed Patwary instructed police to make sure that nobody gets in or out of the capital. Only those requiring urgent medical care may be allowed to move after their condition is assessed, he added.
The government has extended the ongoing general holiday for another three days till April 14 to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Earlier on March 24, the government introduced a 10 day shutdown till April 4, which was later extended till April 11.
