Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has instructed all police personnel not to leave their workplaces without permission to visit ministries for lobbying. The directive, signed by the IGP on Monday, was confirmed on Tuesday by AHM Shahadat Hossain, AIG (Media) at the Police Headquarters. The order follows reports that some officers were leaving their posts during office hours to lobby ministry officials, causing embarrassment to senior bureaucrats and disrupting regular administrative work.

According to the directive, such lobbying activities have tarnished the image of the police and hindered daily government operations. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Police Headquarters had previously issued similar instructions to all units and district superintendents, but the problem persisted. The new order reiterates that no police member may leave their workplace without approval and urges officers to refrain from unnecessary lobbying for promotions or other matters.

The directive aims to reinforce discipline within the police force and maintain professional conduct in interactions with government ministries.