June 09, 2026
A long-discussed river crossing project edges into its next planning phase
Over 16,000 vehicles cross in nine hours, yielding Tk 20.2 million in tolls
All repayments are on schedule, with Tk 2.03 billion due this month for the Padma Bridge project, authorities say
A previous effort to install the automatic system did not work out, but a new pilot programme hopes to fix it
The move comes as part of the government’s aim to generate electricity from renewable sources
Police say an unidentified vehicle ploughed into their motorcycle at high speed, killing the two riders on the spot
Recurring erosion has destroyed about 750 metres of the embankment protecting the Padma Bridge construction yard
The bridge has generated over Tk 24.52 billion in toll revenue since its inauguration
