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 total 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. Foreign and local artisans are involved in various works of the project. On its eastern bank is Lauhjung of Munshiganj and its western bank Shariatpur and Madaripur. The total length of this bridge is 6,150 meters and the 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 historical landmarks in the world and the key to a successful economy. New momentum will come in business. Everyone hopes that this bridge will soon change the country’s economy and improve people’s living conditions. Bangladesh has entered a new era with the construction of the Padma Bridge. Most importantly, Padma Bridge will be a shining symbol of hope, confidence, devotion, and faith in the people of Bangladesh.
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