Several countries around the world, including the UK, have already begun antigen testing at airports as a faster and cheaper alternative to RT-PCR tests. Of the major airports of the country, only Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport is currently conducting antigen tests at any level. “It is not possible to fully implement antigen testing at Sylhet airport due to a lack of adequate facilities. Antigen testing at Dhaka, Chittagong airports unlikely anytime soonDGHS Additional Director General Dr Ahmedul Kabir said logistical issues meant that antigen testing was unlikely to begin at Dhaka and Chittagong airports anytime soon. “We want to test all arriving passengers, but there is insufficient space for antigen testing at all the airports,” he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 29, 2022 23:43 UTC