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QUADER-MEETING-2 LAST DHAKA
Turning to coronavirus situation, Quader said remaining aware is the best policy to stay safe. Many people are seen showing negligence to maintaining health guidelines but it can lead everyone to further risk, he added.
The minister said it is yet to be sure when effective and universally accepted vaccine of coronavirus will come, meanwhile the experts are predicting that the coronavirus situation may further worsen in the upcoming winter.
Quader said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking preparations afresh for facing the second wave of Covid-19.
He urged everyone to maintain health guidelines properly and wear facemask mandatorily to remain safe.
About the construction of ‘Kalna Bridge’ over Madhumati River between Kashiani upazila under Gopalganj district and Lohagara upazila under Narail district, the minister said around 35 percent work of the bridge construction has already been completed.
He said the six-lane 690-meter bridge is very important as it will connect the highway towards Padma bridge while the people of the southwestern region including Jashore, Narail, Magura, Jhenidah, Chuadanga, Meherpur, Satkhira and part of Khulna districts will be benefitted directly.
Quader urged the officials concerned to speed up the construction of the Kalna Bridge keeping pace with the construction of Padma Bridge.
Officials of Road Transport and Highways Division and Roads and Highways Department and project director joined the meeting through virtual platforms.
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