The political unrest is affecting the Padma Bridge, Bangabandhu Bridge, and the Meghna-Gumti Bridge. On Nov 3, a Friday free from political programmes, 22,706 vehicles used the Padma Bridge, resulting in a toll collection of Tk 27.9 million. A similar pattern of toll collection was observed on the Bangabandhu Bridge and Meghna-Gumti Bridge. The west toll plaza saw 11,051 Dhaka-bound vehicles, resulting in a toll collection of Tk 9.65 million. Conversely, when the blockade resumed on Sunday, the number of vehicles significantly dropped, with 7,945 vehicles passing through the east toll plaza, leading to a toll collection of Tk 7.64 million.

Source: bd News24 November 09, 2023 16:30 UTC