Bangladesh

Under-construction Padma bridge in frames

The construction of Padma bridge is underway. The multipurpose road-rail bridge will be the largest bridge of the country connecting Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur. Communications will be established between the south-western and northern and eastern parts of the country. Prothom Alo’s Zia Islam recently captures pictures from the site.

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A man involved in construction of the Padma bridge rides auto-rickshaw for faster transportation along the constructed section of the bridge.
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A site of the under-construction bridge seen over the Padma river.
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A man walks along the railway being built under the bridge.
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A section of an approach road to the Padma bridge at Jajira, Shariatpur.
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Spans are joined at a factory in Mawa, Munshiganj.
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A section of an approach road to Padma bridge in Mawa, Munshiganj.
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A section of an approach road to Padma bridge in Mawa, Munshiganj.
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The bridge is underway over the Padma river.
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A man walks along the under-construction Padma bridge.
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Structures being made at workshop.
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The river training is going on to protect the river bank and the bridge.
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The construction of the bridge is underway as seen from the river.
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The construction of a road near the bridge is underway.
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