KATHMANDU, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Nepal was on a high alert considering the possible entry of the avian flu to the country from border areas of India and Bangladesh, the National News Agency RSS reported on Friday.

    While managing tight security, Biratnagar Regional Livestock Service Directorate has urged not to import and use the eggs, chickens and any bird related products from neighboring countries.

    Director Baikuntha Parajuli said the import of chickens and its products from the neighboring countries is banned especially in some districts of Eastern Development Region citing the possible risk of the deadly disease.

    According to the directorate, thousands of chickens died in Sawar near Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, three months ago.

    Bird flu has been spread in the border areas of India abutting Bangladesh, the RSS said.