Padma Multipurpose Bridge
Padma Bridge is a multipurpose bridge project over the drought-prone Padma River in Bangladesh. Padma Bridge was inaugurated on June 25, 2022 by the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The largest mega project of the country has been built with full domestic funding without foreign aid. After changes at various times, its cost came to 30 thousand crores. Construction of the bridge began on December 7, 2014. It was built by China Major Bridge Engineering Construction Company Limited. There is involvement of foreign and local artisans in various works of the project. On its eastern bank is Lauhjung of Munshiganj and on its western bank Shariatpur and Madaripur. The total length of this bridge is 6,150 meters and width is 18.18 meters. Through the opening of this bridge, 19 districts of the southwestern region have been directly connected with the eastern part of the country, including Dhaka, and most of the districts will be connected when the railway section is opened. The importance of Padma Bridge is immense in the economic development of Bangladesh and in changing the standard of living of billions of people. Besides, this bridge will be one of the most interesting and historical landmarks in the world and the key to a successful economy. Bangladesh has entered a new era with the construction of Padma Bridge. Most importantly, Padma Bridge will be a shining symbol of hope, confidence, devotion and faith of the people of Bangladesh.
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