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92pc works of Padma Bridge completed: Quader
DHAKA, Feb 16, 2021 (BSS) – Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul
Quader today said about 92 percent construction works of the much-awaited
Padma Bridge has been completed so far.
“We’ve already completed 92 percent construction works of the main bridge
while the overall progress of the bridge project is 84 percent,” he told
reporters after visiting the construction works of Padma Bridge at Mawa site
this morning.
After completion of the construction works of the Padma Bridge Project,
the bridge will be open for vehicle movement by June 2022,” he said.
Quader, also the Awami League General Secretary, said the future
development of the country will run centering the bridge as a revolutionary
change will come in the country’s communication sector after construction of
the Padma Bridge.
Replying to a question, he said brining discipline in roads and transport
sector and turning the ruling Awami League into a disciplined political party
to help Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina implement Vision 2021, Vision 2041 and
Delta Plan are the main challenges for him.
“Personally, I have no new dream. I mixed up my dreams with the dreams of
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his eligible
daughter Sheikh Hasina,” Quader added.
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