Padma Bridge symbol of Bangladesh’s “economic strength, confidence”
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Padma Bridge symbol of Bangladesh’s “economic strength, confidence”

Padma Bridge symbol of Bangladesh’s “economic strength, confidence”


The Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo has celebrated the opening ceremony of Padma Bridge with due fervor and festivity, noting that Padma Bridge is a symbol of Bangladesh’s economic strength and confidence.

With a view to observing the event in a befitting manner, the Embassy organized a “Celebration of Padma Bridge Opening” program at the Bangabandhu hall of Bangladesh Embassy, Tokyo.

Significant number of expatriates of Bangladesh, all embassy officers, officials, and their family members attended the event, said the Embassy on Saturday.

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The day’s program started with presenting a documentary on Padma Bridge which was followed by a welcome remark from Shahabuddin Ahmed, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan.

Padma Bridge symbol of Bangladesh’s “economic strength, confidence”

The Ambassador said that the construction of the 6.15 km long Padma Bridge has been possible only for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Ambassador also said Padma Bridge is a symbol of Bangladesh’s economic strength and confidence.

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“Constructing Padma Bridge with our own money has strengthened our self-confidence and upheld our image in the international arena as a courageous nation,” he added.

After this, the messages issued by the President and Prime Minister on the occasion were read out by Economic Minister, Syed Nasir Ershad and Head of Chancery, Sheikh Farid respectively.

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