Padma Bridge inauguration
Tk 603cr toll collected from Padma Bridge: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today told parliament that Tk 603.76 crore toll has been collected from the Padma Bridge as of March since its inauguration on June 25, 2022
Ban on Grameenphone SIM sales lifted
The ban on sales of Grameenphone SIMs was finally lifted last night, six months after its imposition.
Woman gives birth near Padma Bridge toll plaza in Jazira
A 22-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy near the Padma Bridge toll plaza in Jazira, Shariatpur yesterday (July 4, 2022). She was on her way to Dhaka from Madaripur’s Shibchar.
Celebrating Padma Bridge: A people starving for public spectacle
The first couple of days of the Padma Bridge’s opening was chaotic, hilarious, tragic and outright ridiculous.
Tk 3.16cr record toll collected from 26,394 vehicles on Padma Bridge yesterday
The government earned record Tk 3.16 crore in revenue through toll from the vehicles that crossed the Padma Bridge yesterday (July 1, 2022), the sixth day after opening of the bridge to traffic.
Video of biker “making away without paying” Padma Bridge toll goes viral
A video of a motorbike making away without paying toll at Padma Bridge has gone viral on social media.
Kuakata hotels offering up to 50% discount after Padma Bridge opening
Hotels in Patuakhali’s Kuakata beach area have been offering up to 50 percent discount to attract tourists after Padma Bridge opening.
Cost of Padma Bridge will be realised by 2057: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader told the parliament that the construction cost of Padma Bridge would be realised from tolls by 2057.
Those who opposed Padma Bridge are “enemies of Bangladesh”, High Court says
The High Court today (June 27, 2022) observed that those who had opposed the Padma Bridge construction are enemies of the country and nation, and they must be identified.
Thousands walk on Padma bridge
After Padma Bridge was inaugurated today (June 25, 2022) by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, thousands of people headed to the bridge and walked on the long-cherished mega structure.
“Padma Bridge answer to all insults”: PM thanks Rehana, Joy, Putul, Bobby
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overwhelmed at the opening of Padma Bridge today (June 25, 2022). She was visibly emotional while recalling many moments.
"Khaleda said Padma Bridge won't be constructed; come see for yourself"
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 25, 2022) asked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to come and see the Padma Bridge for herself.
PM pays first toll for crossing Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today initiated the process of paying toll to cross the much-awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge, soon after opening the bridge.
Padma Bridge will improve bilateral, sub-regional connectivity
The High Commission of India in Dhaka today said the completion of the Padma Bridge construction is a testimony to the courageous decisions and farsighted leadership of Bangladesh Premier Sheikh Hasina.
PM greets countrymen on eve of Padma Bridge opening
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted all who were involved in the implementation of the Padma Bridge project as the bridge will be inaugurated tomorrow.
A great dream of a nation, finally fulfilled
Heartiest congratulations to the PM, the technical team and workers, and the people of Bangladesh, on Padma Bridge's opening.
“Padma Bridge a testament to Sheikh Hasina’s strong resolve for Bangladesh’s sustained growth”
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the Padma Bridge is an important landmark in the development journey of fraternal Bangladesh.
Padma Bridge example of Bangladesh’s leadership in promoting South Asian connectivity: US embassy
The US has congratulated Bangladesh on the momentous occasion marking the opening of Padma Bridge tomorrow.
Bagerhat in festive mood ahead of Padma Bridge opening
The countdown is on. Padma Bridge, the largest megaproject of the country, will be opened by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday morning (June 25).
