Govt Fixes Tolls for Padma Bridge

The government on Tuesday finalised the toll rate for different types of vehicles for crossing the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, reports media. 

The Bridge Division under Road Transport and Bridges Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Tuesday.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on May 11 said the much-hyped Padma Bridge will be inaugurated in June and preparations are going on for its opening.  

Quader, made the remarks while briefing reporters after the 111th board meeting of Bangladesh Bridge Authority at the conference room of Bridges Division in the capital.   

The minister said the work progress of the main bridge is 98 per cent while river training is 92 per cent and the progress of carpeting work is 91 per cent.