Padma Bridge
BNP stands against self financing
Reiterating the party stance regarding Padma bridge construction, BNP standing committee member MK Anwar yesterday asked the government to resolve the dispute with the World Bank instead of turning to local funds to construct the bridge.
“People will be burdened if the government tries to collect money by issuing bonds or imposing surcharge,” he said addressing a discussion meeting at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) organised by Sushil Forum, a pro-BNP body.
Anwar suggested that the government should take action against the corrupt in line with the World Bank allegation and convince the bank into providing the fund again.
Meanwhile, opposition Chief Whip Zainul Abdin Farroque asked the government to disclose the letter given by the World Bank and make the names of the corrupt persons public.
“If necessary we will take two meals a day and cooperate with the government for the Padma bridge construction. But before that the government must seek apology for the scandal regarding the bridge,” he said at a discussion meeting at Jatiya Press Club organised by Jasas, a front body of BNP.
On July 1, BNP in its formal reaction said it would be better if Padma bridge is constructed with World Bank fund rather than going for alternative solutions. The party said the scope to resolve the issue with the World Bank was still open.
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