To Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Quader said: "The whole nation salutes you, but the entire world admires you today. The Awami League government began the construction of the Padma Bridge in earnest a decade ago. The World Bank scrapped a financing deal for the bridge over an allegation of corruption. In that context, the prime minister took the initiative to construct the Padma Bridge with the country's own funds, excluding international lenders, including the World Bank. The 6.15-km long bridge, which cost Tk 301.93 billion, was completed in seven years across the Padma, one of the fastest-flowing rivers in the world.

Source: bd News24 June 25, 2022 15:12 UTC