PM inaugurates 6 bridges in 6 divisions

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated six bridges in country's six divisions including Sheikh Russell Bridge in Kuakata of Patuakhali. She inaugurated those bridges through videoconferencing from her Gonobhaban residence here today.

The bridges are- Achmat Ali Khan Bridge on Madaripur-Shariatpur-Chandpur Highway in Madaripur, Chandarpur Bridge over the Kushiara river on Golapganj-Bianibazar Road in Sylhet, Sheikh Russell Bridge on Patuakhali-Kuakata highway, Batakhali Bridge on Chakoria-Badarkhali-Moheshkhali road in Cox's Bazar, Abduz Zahur Bridge over the Surma river in Sunamganj and Barodaha Bridge over the Karatoa river on Gaibandha-Nakaihat-Gobindaganj road in Gaibandha. She will also inaugurate more bridges in Sylhet, Patuakhali, Cox's Bazar, Sunamganj and Gaibandha districts from the same function.

Speaking on the occasion the prime minister said the bridges were constructed on the districts' major roads creating enormous opportunity for socio-economic development of the people of the areas.