SHARIATPUR: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday categorically said much-awaited Padma Bridge would be constructed with own funding.
“Some Tk 20,000 crore will be spent in the project in next four-year’s budget and the construction of approach road will begin within few months,” she said.
The premier, also ruling Awami League president, came up with the assertion while addressing a view exchange meeting after inaugurating Padma Bridge construction yard in Jazira site of the district in the morning.
Sheikh Hasina added: “The construction will be completed in several phases and we have constructed four satellite towns for the people who gave land for the project.”
The Awami League chief also said, “Despite of all conspiracies against Padma Bridge, we will begin the construction with the help of the countrymen.”
The meeting was addressed, among others, by district Awami League President Abdur Rab Munshi and general secretary Anal Kumar Dey.
MAR 02, 2013