The National Technical Advisory Committee on Covid-19 has recommended not to make RT-PCR test compulsory for all passengers unless the test is compulsory to enter any country from Bangladesh.
However, carrying Covid-19 vaccine certificate for passengers should be made mandatory, said the committee.
At the same time, it has been recommended to allow foreign passengers to enter Bangladesh without the Covid-19 test after 14 days of completion of Covid-19 vaccine doses.
The information was provided in a notification signed by NTAC President Dr Mohammad Shahidullah on Thursday.
According to the notification, the 56th meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday night through an online platform and some recommendations were made at the meeting.
In view of the global situation analysis of Covid-19, it was suggested at the meeting that passengers coming from abroad may be allowed to enter Bangladesh without Covid-19 test if 14 days have passed since the completion of their second dose of Covid vaccine recognized by the World Health Organization.
It was also recommended at the meeting that those who have not completed the doses of Covid vaccines need to take RT-PCR test 72 hours before travelling.
At present, RT-PCR test is not mandatory for outbound passengers to enter a few countries in the world. In this case, it is advisable to keep the provision of RT-PCR test as per the demand of the airlines which will go or travel in the country without making it compulsory for all the outbound passengers, read the notification.
The prevalence of Covid-19 infection in Bangladesh is currently declining. The committee recommended starting physical classes at the educational institution from February 22, considering that this downward trend of transition continues. The committee also emphasized the importance of completing two doses of vaccines for students and maintaining hygiene in educational institutions.
In order to curb coronavirus infections, it has been recommended to follow the hygiene rules in all cases, including wearing masks and ensuring social distance.
