BANGLADESH

Padma Bridge opens to traffic

Padma Bridge has been opened for vehicular movement from 6am today.

Hundreds of vehicles were seen gathering on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway since early morning on Sunday. The concerned authorities have also made proper preparations to control the situation, Report TBS

Around 100 buses of different companies will make their maiden trips via the Padma Bridge on this morning.

Padma Bridge toll rate. Infographic: TBS

Padma Bridge toll rate. Infographic: TBS

 

A motorcyclist will have to pay Tk100 to cross the Padma Bridge, while the toll is Tk2,400 for a large bus with three axles and Tk2,800 for a medium truck.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the plaque the 6.15-kilometre Padma Bridge on Saturday. She paid toll as the first traveller on the bridge.

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