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JS body for completing Padma Bridge by June, 2021
DHAKA, March 19, 2020 (BSS) – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges today recommended finishing the Padma
Multipurpose Bridge Project by June, 2021 as the overall progress in this
regard is satisfactory.
The recommendations were made at the 6th meeting of the committee held at
the Jatiya Sangshad (JS) Bhaban with its Chairman Md Akabbar Hossain in the
chair, said a press release issued here today.
In the meeting, the latest update in line with the overall progress of the
Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project was presented, it added.
During the meeting, Padma Project Director informed that constructing of
294 piles and 41 pier columns out of 42 were completed till February, 2020.
Apart from it, 3.9 kilometer (km) bridge has been visible following the
installation of the 26th span, he added.
Committee members Enamul Hoque, Md Hasibur Rahman Shwapon, Md Abu Jahir,
Md Salimuddin Tarafder and Syed Abu Hossain attended the meeting.
Secretary of the Bridges Division, Secretary of the Road Transport Division
and officials concerned of the Jatiya Sangsad were present in the meeting,
among others.
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