Bangladesh, April 13 -- Already 5,000 applications have been filed for movement pass, a police clearance that will be needed to travel during the strict lockdown that begins Wednesday.

Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed inaugurated the movement pass app on Tuesday.

"Already, 5,000 applications have been submitted in just one hour. Anyone planning to go outside Dhaka will require the pass," the police chief said.

Conditional permission will be granted for a specified period of time.

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Who're eligible for movement pass

According to Police Headquarters, the pass will be required to go out during lockdown in case of emergency.

People going for official work, getting Covid-19...