Padma Bridge to transform lives of 30m people

The Padma Multipurpose Bridge, commonly known as the Padma Bridge, is a two-level road-rail bridge across the Padma River, the main distributary of the Ganges in Bangladesh...Construction started: November 26, 2014Total length: 6.15 km (3.82 mi)Opened: June 26, 2022Width: 18.18 m (59.6 ft)Photo: Tarek Mahmud | Jubaer Kabir Tusher

Bangladeshi politician hails opening of China-built Padma Bridge