PM unveils Padma Bridge plaque at Jazira Point

PM’s motorcade reached Jazira end of the Padma Bridge at 12:34 pm, crossing the 6.1km long bridge.
25 June 2022, 06:43 AM

PM inaugurates Padma Bridge at Mawa Point

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today unveiled the inauguration plaque of Padma Bridge at 11:58am at Mawa Point.
25 June 2022, 05:59 AM

"I hope Padma Bridge will boost confidence of naysayers"

PM Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep gratitude to the people involved with construction of Padma Bridge, including project authority, consultants, contractors, workers, and army personnel who provided security.
25 June 2022, 05:03 AM

Padma bridge symbol of our capability: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (June 25, 2022) said, “Padma bridge is the symbol of our capability.”
25 June 2022, 04:51 AM

Padma Bridge a symbol of national pride, dignity: Joy

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh.
25 June 2022, 04:32 AM

The man who steered Padma Bridge project through tough times

One afternoon in October 2011, Md Shafiqul Islam, then an additional chief engineer at the Roads and Highways Department, was tensely pacing the corridors of the erstwhile communications ministry, contemplating joining the Padma bridge project.
25 June 2022, 02:30 AM

Padma Bridge opening: PM arrives at the venue

The country is witnessing the momentous opening of its largest bridge — Padma Bridge.
25 June 2022, 02:17 AM

“Padma Bridge was an immense challenge": Jamilur Reza Choudhury

Late Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury spoke about Padma Bridge during an interview with The Daily Star in 2018.
25 June 2022, 02:11 AM

A new dawn for Bangladesh

There are some epic moments that make a nation proud.
25 June 2022, 02:00 AM

Padma Bridge: US, India, Pakistan commend Bangladesh

The US has congratulated Bangladesh on the momentous opening of the Padma Bridge, saying this will create important national and regional connectivity, boost commerce and improve quality of life.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Joy, festivities all around

The people of the country’s southern districts are elated over the inauguration of the Padma Bridge today.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

“From engineering point of view, Padma Bridge is one of the most challenging projects in the world”

Though the Padma Bridge project was supposed to end in four years, the contractors could not meet the deadline. It is also important to note that from engineering point of view, Padma Bridge is one of the most challenging projects in the world. We had to devise new construction techniques to cope with the unique geographical condition of the river.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

“Padma Bridge, a testament to Bangladesh’s confidence and dignity”

Padma Bridge has conquered political, financial and construction challenges, according to Prof Dr M Shamim Z Bosunia, a specialist in structural and concrete design who has been involved with the Padma Multipurpose Bridge project since its early stage.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge Fact Box

Padma Bridge Fact Box
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge Project Timeline

Prefeasibility study (GoB funding)
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

What does Padma Bridge mean to a southerner?

The need for a bridge over the mighty Padma River may not have been felt so dearly by people other than those who have been born and bred in the southwestern part of Bangladesh.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Commentary by Mahfuz Anam: Sheikh Hasina’s ‘finest hour’

Borrowing from the title of the second volume of Winston Churchill’s six-part history of the Second World War, I would like to term the completion of the Padma Bridge as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s “finest hour”.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

HC for finding Padma bridge graft falsifiers

The High Court issues a rule asking the government to explain in two weeks why it should not be directed to form an inquiry commission to identify the people who created false stories about corruption into Padma bridge construction.
15 February 2017, 07:30 AM

Padma bridge case

The case against former senior executives of SNC-Lavalin Group in Canada has been dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court.
14 February 2017, 18:00 PM

False graft claim caused Padma bridge delay: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Padma bridge project suffered a setback due a false graft allegation raised by the World Bank.
14 February 2017, 18:00 PM