Padma
What went right for Rajshahi?
The city's recent eye-catching developmental transformation has been a matter of curiosity for many.
The great Padma story
Shorn of its sacred grandeur the Padma has embraced its secularised and earthier image with some muscularity, audacity and flair.
Padma bridge wildlife sanctuary: 2 years on, still confined to words
Two years have passed since the declaration of the Padma Bridge Wildlife Sanctuary, but the forest department is yet to take any steps to conserve the biodiversity of the Padma.
Why I am proud of the Padma Bridge
The Padma bridge represents emotions coupled with the silent sacrifices of thousands.
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.
Padma Bridge a landmark achievement for Bangladesh: Russian Embassy
The Russian Embassy in Dhaka today said Padma Bridge is a game changer as it offers multiple opportunities in terms of regional trade, investments, connectivity, employment, tourism, and many other fields.
"No festival, just opening ceremony and rally for Padma Bridge opening"
The government is not going to organise any festival to mark Padma Bridge opening, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud said today.
Padma Bridge security: PM to inaugurate 2 police stations tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Padma Bridge (North) Police Station and Padma Bridge (South) Police Station tomorrow – aiming to ensure the safety and security on Padma Multipurpose Bridge.
Bridges div forms committee to coordinate Padma Bridge inauguration
The Bridges Division has formed a 14-member "main committee" for the overall coordination of the inauguration ceremony of Padma Bridge on June 25.
Launch Capsize: 25 missing in Padma
At least 25 people went missing after two launches fastened to a pontoon in the Padma capsized due to river erosion in Shariatpur's Nariya yesterday morning.
Padma capsize: 1 body recovered, 2 still missing
The body of a woman is found from Padma river following yesterday’s speedboat capsize. Two more including a schoolgirl are still missing.
Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China
The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
To eat or not to eat Hilsa this Pahela Baishakh
Pahela Baisakh in Dhaka at the Suhrawardi Udyan fare with Hilsa and panta bhat. A writer-poet, now living in Canada, made the claim sometime back that it was he and his group of friends who started the fad.
Shimulia-Kawrakandi ferry service resumes after 9 hrs
Ferry services on the Shimulia-Kawrakandi route in the Padma river resumes after nine hours' disruption caused by dense fog.
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services halted for 3hrs
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River halted for three hours due to dense fog.
Up to an uphill Padma task
The Amazon and the Padma are the two most unpredictable and treacherous rivers in the world. And as the mighty Padma carries huge volumes of sediments making its bed very soft and tricky, building a bridge on it depends on controlling its behaviour.
Secretaries meet on the bank of Padma
Secretaries of different ministries hold a meeting at the bank of the Padma River and discuss several issues including Padma bridge project.
Death toll from Padma launch capsize reaches 70
Death toll from Padma launch disaster reaches 70 as rescuers recover 28 more bodies
