On the eve of its grand inauguration, President M Abdul Hamid on Friday said that the Padma Bridge is a symbol of Bangladesh’s self-reliance and self-respect.
In a message to mark the occasion, the president said “I am very happy to know that the Padma Bridge, a symbol of Bangladesh’s self-reliance and self-respect, is being inaugurated. I extend my best wishes to all those involved in the implementation of this project.”
He said that one of the prerequisites for the socio-economic development of a country is the development of a communication system.
As a result of the adoption and implementation of extensive development activities of the government, unprecedented improvement has been achieved in the communication system of the country, the head of the state added.
Many mega projects including Metrorail, Elevated Expressway and Karnaphuli Tunnel are being implemented, he said, adding: “Today, the Padma Bridge stands as a symbol of the nation’s glory in the heart of the turbulent Padma (river).”
He lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the premier who is leading from the forefront of these achievements.
Due to the prime minister’s courage, strong steps and timely decisions, the construction of the Padma Bridge has been possible with the own funds of Bangladesh, Hamid said.
“The implementation of this bridge has given us the courage to stand high with confidence across the globe as a symbol of wealth management, transparency, accountability and efficiency,”.
The bridge will play a vital role in the socio-economic development of the country through increasing trade, investment and industrialization, hopes the president.
He also wished for the successful implementation of all mega projects in the country like Padma Bridge.
Source: United News of Bangladesh