The Sundarbans, the world's largest natural mangrove forest, braces for footfalls of greater number of visitors owing to the newly opened Padma Bridge that has brought the famed tourist destination in the south-western region closer to the rest of the country. Travel to the region will be smooth and fast, according
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Padma Bridge to transform Bagerhat’s tourism industry
The much-awaited Padma Bridge finally opened to traffic on Sunday. With this, the tourism industry of the country's southwest region is expected to undergo massive transformation. Thousands will get jobs, a new economic corridor will be opened for the region's people. New establishments will grow centering Khulna, Bagerhat and Kuakata and
Tk 1.97cr toll collected from Padma Bridge on day 2
The government earned Tk 1.97 crore in revenue through toll from the vehicles that crossed the Padma Bridge in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday. "Tk 1.97 crore was collected in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday," Bangladesh Bridges Authority (BBA) Superintendent Engineer Abul Hossain told UNB. Around 15,274 vehicles
HC for commission to identify plotters against Padma Bridge
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the appointment of a commission of inquiry to identify the "conspirators" who spun fake stories of corruption in the Padma Bridge Project. A bench of justices Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Kazi Md Ejarul Haque Akondo asked the government to implement the order within a
Padma Bridge: Over Tk 2 cr toll collected from vehicles on 1st day
The government earned Tk 2.09 crore in revenue through collecting toll from the vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge from 6am to 12 am on Sunday. "Tk 2.09 crore were collected till 12 am on Sunday," Bangladesh Bridges Authority (BBA) Superintendent Engineer Abul Hossain said. Around 51,360 vehicles crossed the bridge during this
Padma Bridge: a metaphor for focused leadership
Glowing Padma Bridge stands tall: Thwarts all obstacles and conspiracies
Mawa, Jajira wear a festive look as Padma Bridge opens
A festive mood prevailed among the people of Mawa in Munshiganj district and Jajira in Shariatpur district over the opening ceremony of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge on Saturday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to open the Padma Bridge, turning the nation's dream into a reality. Thousands of people have started to
PM opens Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday declared that Padma Bridge is not just a concrete infrastructure of brick, cement, steel and iron, rather this is a symbol of nation's pride, honour and ability."The bridge belongs to the people of Bangladesh. It involves our passion, our creativity, our courage, our endurance
Security beefed up to make Padma Bridge opening programme successful: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed has said all sorts of security arrangements have been taken in order to make the public meetings, attended by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, successful on the occasion of Padma Bridge opening programme on June 25. He told the newsmen on Friday afternoon after