Over Tk.1648 crore tolls come from Padma Bridge: Quader
Staff Correspondent
Over Tk 1,648 crore in tolls have so far been collected from 1.27 crore vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Tuesday.
Besides, Tk 948 crore has already been disbursed to the Finance Division in six installments, with an additional Tk 314 crore slated to be submitted to the Prime Minister's Fund on 27 June as the 7th and 8th installments.
Quader also highlighted that the construction of the Padma Bridge has resulted in savings of Tk 1,500 crore.
This is a historical day for the nation as the construction works of the bridge was inaugurated on this very day two years ago, Quader, also general secretary of the ruling Awami League, said.
“It is the golden outcome of our courage. I thank Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for inaugurating the construction work of the bridge with our own funds,” said the Awami League leader.
Extending thanks to all those involved in the construction work of the bridge, Quader said the prime minister will meet and greet them at her official residence Ganabhaban on 27 June.
