Dhaka: Bangladesh Bridge Authority has collected Taka nearly 64 crore as toll from the vehicles crossed the Padma and the Jamuna bridges during the last 10 days from May 21.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during this period, 318,515 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge generating Taka 361,195,900 as toll revenue, while 361,482 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge generating Taka 276,854,900 as toll revenue, as stated by Bridges Division Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rouf.
In a statement issued today, Rouf mentioned that effective management of the Padma and Jamuna bridges ensured safe, smooth, and peaceful travel by road for Eid-ul-Azha holidaymakers. He highlighted that although the traffic volume was higher this year compared to previous years, there were no major issues of public suffering or significant traffic congestion during this period.
The statement further added that these statistics reflect the capability and efficiency of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority in managing the country's road infrastructure.