The government considered that design deficiency was responsible for expanding cracks in the Jamuna Bridge and would go to international court against the construction-company Hyundai, reports UNB.
"If it'll be proved that design deficiency is responsible for expanding cracks of the Jamuna Bridge, so we must go to international court for realising compensation to repair the bridge," Communications Adviser Major Gen (retd) Ghulam Quader told a press briefing at his office at the Secretariat.
He said they were discussing legal measures with the Law Ministry for legal battle against the Korean construction firm, Hyundai.
Quader said as the Hyundai was responsible for design and construction of the bridge so it was Hyundai's liability to repair the cracks of the bridge. The government was very much aware of the troubles of Jamuna bridge as it was not only the matter of the Communications Ministry but country's national issue.
The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) appointed consultant firm Angel Lazaro and Associate would examine the depth of the cracks and suggest measures for mending the bridge for preventing any further deterioration of the situation.
The consultants would also supervise the repairing work of the bridge, which was so important as it linked country's two parts separated by the mighty river Jamuna.
Govt may sue Hyundai if Jamuna design default is found
FE Team | Published: February 28, 2008 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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