RT-PCR tests to begin at Ctg airport from Jan 1

The RT-PCR Covid-19 detection tests for expatriates is set to start at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport from January 1, 2022. 

The test fee has been fixed at Tk 1,600. The report will be provided within 45 minutes to two hours, said Dr Elias Chowdhury, Chattogram's civil surgeon.

Four private organisations, namely Chevron Clinical Laboratory from Chattogram, Prescription Point and Lab Aid from Dhaka, and Modern Hospital from Cumilla, have been permitted to set up RT-PCR laboratories in Chattogram airport. 

"They have already completed their arrangements," said Dr Asif khan, deputy civil surgeon.

Many organisations, including Nagarik Udyog, have been urging for an RT-PCR lab at the airport, as most counties in the Middle East do not allow expatriates without a Covid negative certificate tested through the RT PCR machine.