As Covid-19 has started to spread again with new force around the world and many countries in Europe have announced fresh lockdowns, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently said that the time has come to reintroduce coronavirus tests for every inbound passenger at all ports in the country. She mentioned that those coming from abroad must be checked to ensure the safety of the people.

I think we must pay heed to her instructions and prepare accordingly. We have already had quite a disastrous experience, so we must learn from those mistakes and take every precautionary measure necessary. Hopefully, this time we will do better.