The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges recommended finishing the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project by June, 2021 as the overall progress in this regard is satisfactory.
The recommendations were made at the 6th meeting of the committee held on Thursday at the Jatiya Sangshad (JS) Bhaban with its Chairman Md Akabbar Hossain in the chair, said a press release issued here.
In the meeting, the latest update in line with the overall progress of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project was presented, it added. During the meeting, Padma Project Director informed that constructing of 294 piles and 41 pier columns out of 42 were completed till February, 2020. Apart from it, 3.9 kilometer (km) bridge has been visible following the installation of the 26th span, he added.
Committee members Enamul Hoque, Md Hasibur Rahman Shwapon, Md Abu Jahir, Md Salimuddin Tarafder and Syed Abu Hossain attended the meeting. Secretary of the Bridges Division, Secretary of the Road Transport Division and officials concerned of the Jatiya Sangsad were present in the meeting, among others.
