Khaleda, Yunus To Be Invited in Padma Bridge Opening Ceremony

The government will invite BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, Noble Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus and World Bank president in inauguration of the long-cherished Padma Bridge on June 25, reports media.

Road Transport and Bridges minister Obaidul Quader said this at a press conference held at the Mawa point of the Padma Bridge Project on Sunday.

He said that distribution of invitation cards of the inaugural ceremony would start from Thursday.

Regarding the invitation, Quader said, “Everyone will be invited in the opening ceremony, including President of the World Bank, Yunus and Khaleda Zia. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given such instruction. We are preparing as per the instruction.”

The work of printing invitation cards has already been completed, he said.

Mentioning that Padma Bridge is not a dream now but a reality, Obaidul Quader said, “It is the bridge of our capability. This is the symbol of honor and dignity.”

After the inauguration on June 25, vehicles will run on the Padma Bridge from 6.00 am on June 26, said the minister.