Padma Bridge will not only increase connectivity in Bangladesh, but also revolutionise the industrial landscape in southern parts of the country by creating new business avenue of opportunities, according to various entrepreneurs.

Yesterday’s opening of the Padma Bridge gave connectivity a shot in the arm since it is going to cut the time needed to move goods between the southwestern region of Bangladesh and the capital city by two to four hours, thus cutting the cost of doing business.

In 2012, when the government decided to construct the Padma Bridge using its own resources, many economists feared that Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves would take a big hit.  

Thousands of people began gathering at Kathalbari Ghat on the Padma in Shibchar early yesterday to attend an Awami League rally marking the inauguration of the Padma Bridge.

The Padma Bridge is not just a concrete structure, it also symbolises the nation’s pride, honour and ability, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday.

“We will not bow to anybody.”

The long-awaited inauguration of the Padma bridge yesterday was cheered at home and abroad, in a rare unifying moment for the country.

The Padma Bridge will boost inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty in Bangladesh, Mercy Tembon, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, said yesterday.

Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming took a locomotive, specially made for the construction of Padma Bridge Railway Link Project.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC has celebrated the grand opening of the long-cherished Padma Multipurpose Bridge with much enthusiasm and fanfare.

The Padma Bridge will create many domestic and international trade opportunities, especially in the South Asia, and fuel the GDP growth of the country, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has put on big billboards depicting Padma Bridge at eight locations of the city to remind the people of the City of Joy about the engineering marvel achieved by Bangladesh.

As an euphoric Bangladesh soaked in the festivity surrounding the Padma Bridge opening today (June 25, 2022), Indian news sites and electronic media gave the event fairly significant coverage – particularly focusing on how it would reduce the distance between Dhaka and Kolkata, and give India easier access to Mongla port.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has given an apt reply to conspirators through the construction of Padma Bridge with its own resources.

Lauding people for their support during the construction of Padma Bridge, PM today said, “You gave us the courage, you gave us the power… I’m ready to sacrifice myself for you. If needed, I will sacrifice my life.”

After Padma Bridge was inaugurated today (June 25, 2022) by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, thousands of people headed to the bridge and walked on the long-cherished mega structure.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released commemorative postage stamp, souvenir sheets and opening day cover to mark the historic moment ofcountry’s largest bridge – Padma Bridge – opening.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overwhelmed at the opening of Padma Bridge today (June 25, 2022). She was visibly emotional while recalling many moments.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 25, 2022) asked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to come and see the Padma Bridge for herself.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today initiated the process of paying toll to cross the much-awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge, soon after opening the bridge.