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Irregularities over Corona test likely to alienate B’desh from world

Irregularities over Corona test likely to alienate B’desh from world

Dhaka, Jul 12 (UNI) Italy has suspended flight operations with
Bangladesh over fake Corona certificates possessed by a number
of Bangladeshis who arrived at the European country from
Bangladesh.
Earlier, Japan, South Korea and China stopped air connection with
Bangladesh over the same reason.
Meanwhile, Elite force ‘Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)’ in an
investigation found the proof of issuing a lot of fake Corona test
reports from Regent Hospital in the capital.
Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of The Monitor, air and tourism related
magazine of Bangladesh, said the countries and airlines, which
have communication with Bangladesh, are keeping their close
watch on what is happening on Corona test in Bangladesh.
He told this correspondent that if corruption and irregularity on the
test persists, the country’s aviation sector may face a big jolt.
There has not been imposed any effective system for screening
Corona at Dhaka airport in the last six months, he observed.
Besides, the incident of carrying fake Corona test reports from
Bangladesh to Italy has been highlighted in the international
media.
If the credibility on Corona test is not restored, it may harm
Bangladesh’s image abroad.
When asked, Nasim Ferdous, a former diplomat, said Bangladesh
may not be alienated from the world over the matter, but
Bangladesh needs to deal with the fake certificate issue with iron
hands.
Roksana Kibria, a professor of International Relations Department
of Dhaka University, said Bangladesh may not be fully alienated,
but the country will face pressure over the irregularities being
committed relating to Corona test.
Aviation analyst Kazi Wahidul Alam observed that many countries
through hard efforts are almost close to controlling Corona
situation in their countries. They will never allow creation of any
problem in their countries by someone from other countries, he
added.
Especially European countries are concerned on this matter. So,
there is no alternative to alertness for Bangladesh.
Aviation industry is in crisis now across the world. No one from
abroad want that they face trouble after landing in Bangladesh. So
test on Corona must be fair and acceptable in world standard.
Otherwise, Bangladesh may face embargo, he said.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Health Ministry has suspended Dr.
Sabrina Sharmin Hossian, a physician of National Institute of
Cardiovascular Disease, after her arrest in a deception case of JKG
Healthcare over Corona test.
UNI MAZ JAL 2218

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