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PM Hasina opens Padma Bridge cheered by jubilant nation
Bangladesh wrote another golden chapter in history on Saturday when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the Padma Bridge turning the nation’s dream into a reality.
A jubilant nation cheered the prime minister as she unveiled the plaque and mural-1 at Mawa end of the 6.15-km bridge, the longest such infrastructure in the country built with own funds, at around 12 pm. A munahat was also offered.
Then the prime got on the bridge and stood midway for some time when she witnessed a spectacular fly-past displayed by Air Force to mark the gala event. Later, she drove Jajira end and unveiled the plaque and mural-2 there at 12:36pm. Another munajat was also offered there.
Later, Hasina addressed a mammoth rally at Kathalbari in Shibchar of Madaripur, which was organised by her party –Bangladesh Awami League.
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