Kumarkhali:Construction of the Shaheed Abrar Fahad Bridge is expected to commence by the end of the winter season, as stated by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, Mir Shahe Alam. The minister announced plans to initiate the feasibility study, soil testing, and design work for the bridge, with verbal instructions to be issued soon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the bridge will be built over the Gorai River in Kumarkhali upazila and is projected to cost between Tk 250-300 crore. Mir Shahe Alam visited the proposed construction site in the Raydanga area and paid tribute at the grave of Abrar Fahad.
Family members of Abrar Fahad had previously met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss local issues, including the construction of a mosque, roads, an Eidgah, and the bridge. The prime minister assured them of swift action towards the bridge project.
During his visit, the state minister evaluated two potential sites for the bridge and engaged with local residents and engineers from the Local Government Engineering Department. The inspection was attended by former Kushtia-4 lawmaker Syed Mehedi Ahmed Rumi, Kushtia-1 MP Reza Ahmed Bachchu Molla, reserved-seat women's MP Farida Yasmin, District Council Administrator Principal Sohrab Uddin, and local BNP leaders.