The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Exim Bank of China for the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project. “Bangladesh government and the Exim Bank of China signed a MoU worth $2,667.94 million (around Tk21,036.70 crore) for the much-awaited Padma Bridge rail link project on April 27 in Beijing,” Railways Minister Md Mujibul Haque said. Also Read- China EximBank to fund Padma Bridge rail link projectAdditional Secretary of Economic Relations Division Md Jahidul Haque and Vice President of Exim Bank of China Chun Ping signed the Mou on behalf of their respective organizations, he said. Also Read- Third span of Padma Bridge installedMujibul Haque said the present government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is giving much importance to the railway sector. He said: “The Padma Bridge is no more a dream now but a reality.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 06, 2018 11:37 UTC