Benapole: Immigration Police is on special alert at Benapole check-post to prevent anticipated spread of Zika virus through the border.

Immigration police at Benapole said a five-member medical team has been examining every foreigner entering Bangladesh through the check-post.

They are conducting initial test with thermal scanner provided by the Health Services Directorate.

They have also increased surveillance in the area.

Benapole Immigration Police Officer-in-charge Iqbal Hossain said the medical team members have been working since Sunday afternoon following a directive from the Health and Family Welfare Ministry.