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KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
Ferry loaded with vehicles capsizes in Padma river in Paturia
Dhaka, Jan 17: A ferry named Rajnigandha loaded with vehicles capsized in Padma river on Paturia-Daulatdia route early Wednesday (Jan 17). The incident took place around 8:30 am near Ghat No. 5 of Paturia.
Cyclone Sitrang: 13 ships capsize in Padma river
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 27: Thirteen boats have sunk in Padma river after Cyclone Sitrang hit Shibchar in Madaripur. The owners are trying to rescue them with local divers. However, neither the BIWTA nor the fire service started rescue operations. It is claimed that several crores of rupees have been lost in this incident. But no one is missing in it. The accident could have been avoided if the sunken boats were kept in the channel of Kanthalbari ghat, the locals said.
People, vehicles crossing Padma River on ferry without suffering
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, July 15: At Daulatdia Ghat, the pressure of people to return to work continues today even on Friday. But there is no queue of vehicles. As a result passengers are crossing the Padma without suffering. Vehicles are also passing smoothly.
1 killed as two ferries collide in Padma
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, June 20: One person was killed and at least 10 others were injured in a collision between two ferries in the middle Padma river on the Shimulia-Majhikandi route in Munshiganj.
Fire breaks out on ferry in the Padma
Dhaka, June 11: A fire broke out on a ferry from Shimulia Ghat in Munshiganj to Majhirkandi. However, no casualties were reported.
Bangladesh Army chief inspects development works along Padma river
Dhaka, April 17, 2022: Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, SBP, OSP, NDU, PSC, PhD inspected the progress of implementation of left bank conservation project of Padma river from Majhirchar in Dohar upazila of Dhaka district to Moksedpur via Narisha Bazar.
Over thousand vehicles waiting to be ferried at Shimulia-Banglabazar
Dhaka, August 6: The pressure of people to return to work in the capital ignoring the ongoing lockdown continues at Shimulia-Banglabazar Ghat. Thousands of vehicles carrying these people are waiting to cross the Shimulia-Banglabazar ghat. More than 600 private vehicles and freight trucks, have been waiting to cross Shimulia Ghat since Friday (August 6) morning.
Vehicles will run through Padma bridge from 2022: Bridges Minister
Dhaka, December 19: Vehicles will run on the Padma Bridge from 2022. Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said this.
Last span installed; Padma Bridge to open in June 2022
Dhaka, December 10: With the installation of the 41st span, the total length of 6.15 kms of Padma Bridge has become fully visible.
40th span of Padma Bridge laid
Dhaka, December 4: The 40th span ‘2-E’ has been placed on the 11th and 12th pillars of the Padma Bridge at the Mawa end of Munshiganj. The span was installed on Friday.
Establishment of brigade for security of Padma bridge; completion time increased
Dhaka, November 30: A 99 composite brigade is being set up to oversee the construction of the Padma Bridge and to expand the national security including the safety provisions of the bridge. To this end, the project 'Establishment of 99 Composite Brigade (First Amendment) for overall safety of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project' is being implemented. This time the second amendment of the project is being brought, it is increasing its time and the cost is also changing.
5850 metres of Padma Bridge visible now
Dhaka, November 27: Six days after the installation of the 38th span, the 39th span was installed on the Padma Bridge. On Friday (November 27) at around 12:30 pm, the span was placed on pillars 10 and 11. Through this, 5,850 meters of the bridge became visible.
5,700 metres of Padma Bridge visible
Dhaka, November 21: In just nine days, the 38th span of Padma Bridge has been placed on the 1st and 2nd poles of Mawa end of Munshiganj. The span was placed on poles 1 and 2 on the Mawa side at 2.35 pm on Saturday.
5,250 metres of the Padma bridge now visible
Dhaka, October 31: With the installation of the 35th span, 5,250 meters of the Padma Bridge became visible. At 2:40 pm on Saturday (October 31), the ‘Two-B’ span was placed on pillars 8 and 9 on the Mawa side.
5 kilometres of Padma Bridge visible now
নিজস্ব প্রতিনিধি, ঢাকা, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২০: ৩২তম স্প্যান বসানোর আটদিন পর পদ্মা সেতুতে বসানো হলো ৩৩তম স্প্যান। সোমবার (১৯ অক্টোবর) দুপুর ১২টার দিকে মুন্সিগঞ্জের মাওয়া প্রান্তের ৩ ও ৪ নম্বর পিলারের ওপর ‘ওয়ান সি’ নামে স্প্যানটি বসানো হয়। এর মধ্য দিয়ে পদ্মা সেতুর প্রায় ৫ কিলোমিটার (৪ হাজার ৯৫০ মিটার) দৃশ্যমান হলো।