Dhaka: Describing the Padma Bridge as the symbol of national pride, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said none can raise question about the standard of the multipurpose bridge which is set to be opened on June 25 next.
“We’ve not make any compromise over the standard in the construction of Padma Bridge. The bridge was constructed with the world’s latest technology and materials. The whole construction process has been completed maintaining the highest standard,” she said at a press conference at her office.
“I hope none can raise any criticism regarding the standard of the Padma Bridge,” the premier said citing remarks of some critics of the government over the bridge issue.
Replying to a question, she said Bangladesh got back its dignity due to the construction of the country’s longest bridge with its own funds in a brave move after the World Bank withdrew from the project.
“I thank them (the World Bank). Since that incident took place and we constructed the Padma Bridge on own fund with courage, today Bangladesh has got back its dignity,” said Hasina.
