Grand project: Finally, Bangladesh unveils multipurpose bridge on Padma River
Padma Bridge, which is Bangladesh’s biggest infrastructure project till now, was finally inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday. The much-awaited bridge will give a big boost to the nation’s development index. It will also improve India’s connectivity to Dhaka through road, rail and ports. The design and construction of the Padma Bridge is the achievement of several people and organisations, said Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, director of the project. This multipurpose bridge has been built over Padma River. It is a two-level road-rail bridge.
Source: wionews.com