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The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the longest bridge of Bangladesh, Padma Bridge.
Bangladesh inaugurates the Padma Bridge, its longest bridge, under PM Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.
On June 25, 2022, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially opened the Padma Bridge, the longest bridge in Bangladesh, spanning the Padma River. The 6.15-kilometer road-rail bridge connects the southwest region to the capital, Dhaka, promising to revolutionize transportation and commerce. The project, funded domestically, faced delays and controversies but emerged as a symbol of national pride. Officials anticipate dramatic reductions in travel time, boosting trade and socio-economic development in previously isolated areas. The inauguration ceremony was attended by government dignitaries and international observers, underscoring its strategic importance for Bangladesh’s future.
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