বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০২:২১ পূর্বাহ্ন
One and a half months after inaugurating 100 bridges, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday opened 100 roads and highways with combined lengths of 2,021.56 kilometres in 50 districts across Bangladesh.
The prime minister inaugurated the roads and highways virtually from her office in the capital.
After opening the roads and highways, Sheikh Hasina said: “It is a gift from me to the nation in the month of victory.”
Most of the roads were either constructed or developed recently in eight divisions.
Of the 100 roads and highways, 99 were constructed with government funds and a four-lane 70km one from Gazipur’s Joydebpur to Tangail’s Elenga highway at the cost of Tk6,168.83 crore was made with ADB, OPEC and Abu Dhabi funds.
The prime minister earlier opened 100 bridges in 25 districts across the country on November 7.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader spoke on the occasion. Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque was also present.
PM’s Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the function while Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary ABM Amin Ullah Nuri gave a brief presentation on the roads and highways.
A video documentary on the roads and highways was also screened.
BSS
