Padma bridge

Padma bridge: Project cost reduced by Tk 1,835cr

Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said last night that the construction cost of the Padma Bridge has been reduced “due to the adoption of a contractionary policy.”

PM receives over Tk 314cr as Padma Bridge loan repayment instalments

With the latest instalments, the bridges division has so far paid a total of Tk 1,262,66,06,548 to the government.

Over Tk 4.80cr toll collected on Padma bridge yesterday

Over Tk 4.80 crore toll was collected on the Padma Bridge yesterday

Eid rush: Padma Bridge sees 16.25pc increase in traffic this year

Smaller rise in traffic through Bangabandhu Bridge

Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge construction

The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.

Air travel to Jashore, Barishal nosedives after opening of Padma Bridge

Since the launch of Padma Bridge, air traffic has plummeted on the Dhaka-Jashore and Dhaka-Barishal routes

Dhaka-Bhanga rail link via Padma Bridge to open tomorrow

The long-awaited Dhaka-Bhanga rail line via Padma Bridge is set to open tomorrow, giving a big boost to the country’s railway connectivity.

World Cup trophy to be on display at Padma Bridge

The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is expected to arrive in Bangladesh on August 7, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) having chalked out plans for the exhibition of the iconic piece of silverware during its three-day visit to the country.

Stories and impacts of Padma Bridge

The improved transport network has now reduced the hauling time of vehicles and enhanced economic activity, boosting the national GDP, according to one estimate, to roughly one percent annually.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

7 most fascinating bridges in Asia to visit

Asia is home to some of the most breath-taking bridges in the world. These magnificent structures not only serve the purpose of connecting two separate points but also capture the attention of anyone who can appreciate architectural ingenuity and innovation. In this article, we intend to explore some of the most exquisite bridges of our continent that exhibit the region's exceptional engineering and artistic skills

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Motorbikes start plying Padma Bridge

Although a single toll counter was allocated for motorcycles, toll is now collected through the first two lanes due to the pressure of bikes since morning

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

The great Padma story

Shorn of its sacred grandeur the Padma has embraced its secularised and earthier image with some muscularity, audacity and flair.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

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

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

Padma Bridge: Loan repayment starts with Tk 316.91cr returned to govt

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a cheque of Tk 316,90,97,049 as the first and second instalments of loan repayment

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Padma Bridge gives new life to Khulna, Barishal regions: World Bank

The global lender says in its latest report on Bangladesh development update

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Bangladesh Railway conducts first trial run over Padma Bridge

Bangladesh Railway today ran the first train on the newly constructed Bhanga-Mawa rail line through the Padma Bridge today

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Watermelon farmers getting good yields, prices

Watermelon farmers in southern Bangladesh are pleased to be getting bumper yields and prices early this season as their produce can now reach markets all over the country thanks to the improved connectivity provided by Padma Bridge.

March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023

Padma Bridge: A boon for watermelon cultivators in Patuakhali

Visitors making their way to Patuakhali's Rangabali upazila are often greeted with the view of trucks loaded with freshly harvested watermelons. The recurring sight is a result of the recent boom in the cultivation and business of watermelons, catalysed by the inauguration of the Padma Bridge

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

How much do we know about our emerging ‘new rural’?

“New rural” will be a critical player in the next chapter of Bangladesh’s transformation.