Stage ready, Sheikh Hasina set to open Padma Bridge

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open the much-anticipated 6.15 kilometer Padma Bridge for vehicular movement today (Saturday) which will bring a massive progress in road connectivity of 21 south and southwestern districts with capital Dhaka and other major cities.
 
Marking the grand opening of the bridge, a festive mood is prevailing in the country, particularly in the southern and southwestern region. 

The Prime Minister will formally open the Padma Bridge by unveiling the inaugural plaque and mural-1 after paying toll at the Mawa point at 11.12am. She will also join a munajat to be offered there.
         
She will begin her journey for Jajira point in Shariatpur from Mawa point by road crossing the bridge at 11.23am.
 
The premier will reach Jajira point at 11.45am and unveil the inaugural plaque of the bridge and mural-2. She will also join a munajat there.
 
Sheikh Hasina, also Awami League president, will join a public rally of the party marking the opening of the bridge at Kathalbari under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur district at 12 noon.