POBNEWS24, Dhaka June 25, 2022 : Sheikh Hasina said, Padma bridge is not just a bridge, it is our ability, our passion. It is a reflection of Bangladesh. I am proud of the Padma Bridge. The Prime Minister began her speech at the inauguration ceremony of the Padma Bridge at Mawa end at 10:50 am on Saturday (June 25).
Sheikh Hasina said, we stand at a special juncture in history. The Padma Bridge, the pride of the people of Bengal, is going to be inaugurated soon. I would like to express my gratitude to all the officials and employees involved in the construction of this bridge, local and foreign experts, consultants, contractors, engineers, technicians, workers, members of the army in charge of security. Thanks to the residents on both sides of the Padma Bridge whose lands and houses have been damaged. The nation will always remember their sacrifice and cooperation.
The Prime Minister reached the meeting stage at 10 am today. Earlier, he left the old airport at Tejgaon at 9.30 am for Munshiganj. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministers, state ministers, chiefs of various forces, high-ranking government officials, leaders of different political parties and ambassadors of different countries are present at the gathering.
The Prime Minister will unveil commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets, opening envelopes and special seals there at 11am. After paying the toll at the toll plaza in Mawa at 11:12 am, Sheikh Hasina will officially inaugurate the Padma Bridge by unveiling the inaugural plaque and mural-1. The Prime Minister will take part in the prayers there.
At 11:23 a.m., the Prime Minister will leave Mawa for Jajira in Shariatpur. Arriving at Jazira Point at 12:15 pm, he will unveil the inaugural plaque of the bridge and mural-2. He will also join the prayers there.
