Main work on Padma Bridge will begin in June: Quader

MADARIPUR, Apr 19 (BSS):  Communications Minister Oabidul Quader said Padma Bridge was not a dream now, it became a reality. He expressed hope that its physical existence would be visible very soon.

Obaidul Quader said again the main work of Padma Bridge would start in the current financial year. The minister was inspecting the construction work on the approach road of Padma Bridge in Shibchar area Saturday noon.

He said, "We should not wait for approach road after construction of main bridge. So, we are constructing approach road before the construction of main bridge."

He expressed the hope the construction of the bridge would start by June.

Planning Minister Mustafa Kamal was present along with the communications minister. Secretaries of different ministries, Deputy Commissioner (DC), project officials involved in construction of approach road and other high officials were present during the visit.

UNB adds: The Planning Minister said there was no fund constraint for implementation of the Padma Bridge project.

"The dream will be turned into reality soon. We'll be able to implement the dream project in the next three and a half years," he said.