PM inaugurates six bridges in six 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 on Thursday, reports BSS.

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.