Iconic bridge opens today
A farfetched dream comes true finally as the Padma Bridge, which speaks volumes about an epical effort for conquering a turbulent river and formidable hindrances, opens today to cheers. The government, the partners and a brigade of consultants and engineers who took the challenge of making it happen describe it...
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Padma Bridge Not just a structure
Building bridges over rivers, mighty or otherwise, is a routine affair. Scores of bridges, made of mortar, gravel and steel, have been constructed for decades across the world. Most are small and medium, and a few have greater width and stretch across a long distance. The Padma Bridge is one...
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India seeks temporary permission
Dhaka is considering Delhi's proposal for using Bangladesh territory to transport fuel oils and gas from Meghalaya to Tripura as catastrophic rains and landslides in northeastern India halted vehicular movement there.The High Commission of India recently sought permission to carry petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...
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Prayer Timings (2022-06-25)
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Supplements (2022-06-25)
Today's issue of The Financial Express carries two special supplements on the Padma Bridge inauguration -- a government supplement on Pages 14-15 and an FE supplement on Pages 21-28.
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