Escape Dhaka affordably with scenic drives on Mawa Expressway, Padma Bridge, and Mawa Ghat’s hilsa delights. Explore Panam Nagar’s history, Idrakpur Fort’s Mughal charm, or Mymensingh’s cultural gems and nature retreats—all perfect for budget-friendly Eid day trips.

Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said last night that the construction cost of the Padma Bridge has been reduced “due to the adoption of a contractionary policy.”

With the latest instalments, the bridges division has so far paid a total of Tk 1,262,66,06,548 to the government.

Over Tk 4.80 crore toll was collected on the Padma Bridge yesterday

Smaller rise in traffic through Bangabandhu Bridge

The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.

Since the launch of Padma Bridge, air traffic has plummeted on the Dhaka-Jashore and Dhaka-Barishal routes

The long-awaited Dhaka-Bhanga rail line via Padma Bridge is set to open tomorrow, giving a big boost to the country’s railway connectivity.

The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is expected to arrive in Bangladesh on August 7, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) having chalked out plans for the exhibition of the iconic piece of silverware during its three-day visit to the country.

The improved transport network has now reduced the hauling time of vehicles and enhanced economic activity, boosting the national GDP, according to one estimate, to roughly one percent annually.

Among the local communities, the general perception is that PMB has earned them a sense of pride, a distinct identity other than of course promoting connectivity.

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Although a single toll counter was allocated for motorcycles, toll is now collected through the first two lanes due to the pressure of bikes since morning

Shorn of its sacred grandeur the Padma has embraced its secularised and earthier image with some muscularity, audacity and flair.

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today told parliament that Tk 603.76 crore toll has been collected from the Padma Bridge as of March since its inauguration on June 25, 2022

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a cheque of Tk 316,90,97,049 as the first and second instalments of loan repayment

The global lender says in its latest report on Bangladesh development update

Bangladesh Railway today ran the first train on the newly constructed Bhanga-Mawa rail line through the Padma Bridge today

Watermelon farmers in southern Bangladesh are pleased to be getting bumper yields and prices early this season as their produce can now reach markets all over the country thanks to the improved connectivity provided by Padma Bridge.

Visitors making their way to Patuakhali's Rangabali upazila are often greeted with the view of trucks loaded with freshly harvested watermelons. The recurring sight is a result of the recent boom in the cultivation and business of watermelons, catalysed by the inauguration of the Padma Bridge