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The minister made the remarks while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat on Monday.
When asked by reporters how long it would take to complete the work on the Padma bridge, the bridge minister said: “It will take 10 months to a year. We expect the last section of the bridge to be completed by December 10.
“There is still work to be done on the bridges, on the roads, on the railways. It is a two-story bridge. It is a unique bridge in the world. Railways will work here too, road vehicles will work too. It has to be done that way at work. It will take time. ”
With the installation of section 40 of the Padma Bridge last Friday, six kilometers were visible; The entire main structure will be visible in one go.
When asked when the Padma Bridge will be open, Obaidul Quader said: “After that, it will be operational. I have spoken to the engineers and consultants and they have told me that the rest of the work will be completed in 10 months to 1 year. Only then will be open. “
At the same time, the train will pass over the bridge worth Tk 30,000 crore. With the courage of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, construction work on the Padma Bridge began in December 2014 with own funds.
China Major Bridge Engineering Company (MBEC), a Chinese contractor, is working on the construction of the main bridge and Sino Hydro Corporation, a Chinese government, is working on the governance of the river.
Construction of this longest bridge in the country is expected to be completed by June 30, 2021
When asked if it would be inaugurated next year on Victory Day, the bridge minister said: “We do not inaugurate any day. The prime minister is against. Opening it on a special day, he never accepted such an offer. A special day it’s a special day. It could happen any other day. It doesn’t have to be Victory Day or Independence Day. “
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