Padma Bridge authorities ask people not to be confused over rumours

Padma Bridge. File Photo
Padma Bridge. File Photo

Certain people are spreading a rumour that human heads will be used in the construction of the Padma Bridge.

"Some quarters are spreading rumours on social media that human heads will be required to construct Padma Bridge," said Padma Multi-Purpose Bridge director Shafiqul Islam in a press release on Tuesday.

He said, "It is a rumour and there is no truth in it. We request the people not to be confused over the matter."

The press release said the construction of Padma Bridge is proceeding speedily and 81 per cent of the construction has been completed till 30 June 2019.