Padma bridge construction to begin in June

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said on Thursday, the government would begin construction of Padma Multi-Purpose Bridge in June this year. "The work order would be issued in June this year for beginning construction of the main bridge," he said after a ministerial meeting on shifting Mawa Ferry Terminat in his ministry conference room. Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmood, Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, Lawmaker Sagufta Yeasmin Amily, roads division secretary MAN Siddique, shipping secretary Syed Monzurul Islam, water resources secretary Dr Zafar Ahmed Khan, bridge division secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam were present at the meeting. The minister said the government has decided to start construction works of main portion of the bridge in June to fulfil people's hope and aspiration, according to BSS.