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Went ahead though adviser and minister opposed: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she went for constructing the Padma Bridge with domestic resources defying strong opposition from her finance minister and an adviser.
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PM on Padma Bridge: A befitting reply to 'conspirators'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said by constructing the Padma bridge the government would give a befitting reply to those who are trying to tarnish the country's image and obstruct its development.
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Padma bridge to be named after the river: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the Padma bridge will be named after the river as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has cancelled the proposal of naming the bridge after her.
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Padma bridge to be named after PM
The under-construction Padma bridge will be named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday.
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Padma bridge work may not finish on time
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader expresses uncertainty over completion of the Padma Bridge construction work by the scheduled time.
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‘Padma Bridge construction brightened country’s image globally’
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the image of Bangladesh has been brightened to the world after the government decided to construct the Padma Bridge with its own funding.
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Padma Bridge: Cost rises again
The cost of the Padma Bridge project has gone up by Tk 1,400 crore to Tk 30,193 crore as the government has to acquire more land.
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Padma Bridge: Cost rises again
The cost of the Padma Bridge project has gone up by Tk 1,400 crore to Tk 30,193 crore as the government has to acquire more land.
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Tk 1,400cr additional fund okayed for Padma Bridge
The government approves additional Tk 1,400 core funding for the much-hyped Padma Bridge project taking the total project cost to Tk 30,193 crore.
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Padma bridge cost to rise again
The cost of the much-hyped Padma Bridge project is going to increase again as the government has to spend more to acquire additional land, taking the total project cost to Tk 30,193 crore.
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4th span of Padma bridge installed, 600 metres visible now
The fourth span of the Padma bridge is installed at Jazira point of Shariatpur, making 600 metres of the much-hyped bridge visible.
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Loan agreement of Padma rail link project signed
The loan agreement of Padma rail link project is signed in Beijing, capital of China, says an official release in Dhaka.
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China gives nod to $3.14b loan for Padma rail link
The Chinese State Council, the highest policymaking body of the East Asian nation, has finally given the go-ahead to the $3.14 billion
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Padma Bridge Construction: Piling problems delaying work
Design-related problems in 14 piers of the Padma Bridge would cause at least a six-month delay in its construction.
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Ex-WB chief Zoellick was worthless: Muhith
Finance minister AMA Muhith criticizes the former president of the World Bank over allegations of Padma Bridge corruption conspiracy.
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300 meters of Padma bridge visible now
The second span (superstructure) of the 6.15-km Padma bridge is installed at Jajira point of Shariatpur.
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Padma Bridge: Installation work of 2nd span begins
The installation work of second span (superstructure) of the Padma Bridge begins at the Jajira point in Shariatpur.
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We’ve proved, we can: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina beamed with exaltation and cheer at the first installation of a span on the country's biggest infrastructure Padma Bridge project and said, 'Yes, we've proved, we can."
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First span installed, Padma Bridge now visible
The first span (superstructure) of the Padma Bridge is installed.
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Padma Bridge: Installation of spans begins today
The installation of spans (superstructure) of the Padma Bridge beings today.
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Form commission to identify ‘Padma graft story makers’: HC
The High Court directs the government to form an enquiry commission by August 31 to identify the “culprits who made up false stories” about a corruption conspiracy involving the Padma Bridge project.
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Padma rail deal with China by this year
Bangladesh and China are going to sign final deals on the Padma Bridge Rail Link and four other projects involving $6.8 billion by this year.
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Padma rail link loan deal with China soon
A process of signing a loan agreement with China is underway for the Padma bridge rail link project, Railways Minister Mazibul Hoque tells the parliament.
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Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China
The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
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Focus on fast-track projects
The government has given top priority to eight fast-track mega projects in the upcoming budget, setting aside Tk 18,727 crore for them.
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7 mega projects gaining pace
Seven mega development projects by the government are well underway and are expected to have significant positive impact for the country. All of the seven top priority Fast Track Projects costing around $40 billion have now gained pace, although some of them are a few years behind the schedule.
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Padma bridge case: WB won’t have to give files, Canada SC rules
Canadian SC rules World Bank did not need to turn over documents sought in a case against former employees of SNC-Lavalin accused of bribery, finding international organisation had immunity from the request.
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30% work of Padma Bridge done: minister
Around 30 percent of the construction work of the Padma multipurpose bridge has been completed so far and work is on to complete the mega project on time, the road transport and bridges minister has told the parliament.
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How e-GP save taxpayers tens of billions each year
Each year, Bangladesh spends more than Tk. 72,000 crore on government procurement. That includes paying for anything from Padma Bridge...
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Chinese company gets $3.33b deal
China will construct a rail route between Dhaka and Jessore through the Padma bridge, cutting travel time significantly and boosting national and regional connectivity.
