Padma Bridge opening: In pictures

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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the civic gathering on the Padma Bridge opening in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 25 2022.
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Guests participate in the civic gathering on the Padma Bridge opening in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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People gather at the Zajira end of Padma Bridge in Kathalbari, Shariatpur on 25 June 2022 to celebrate the Padma Bridge opening.
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People arrive in launches to the rally in Shibchar, Madaripur on 25 June 2022 to celebrate the opening of Padama Bridge .
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Eminent citizens attend a civic gathering on the Padma Bridge opening in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury leaves after attending the civic gathering on the Padma Bridge opening in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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A fleet of air force jets release colours in their display over Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022 to celebrate the Padma Bridge inaugural ceremony.
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A chopper carries a flag with the image of prime minister Sheikh Hasina as part of the air force’s display in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022 to celebrate the Padma Bridge inaugural ceremony.
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Women walk towards the rally site in Kathalbari, Madaripur on 25 June 2022.
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Leaders and activists of Awami League walk to the rally site in Kathalbari, Madaripur on 25 June 2022.
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Photo shows the Padma Bridge from Zajira end in Shariatpur on 24 June 2022.
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A night view of the Padma Bridge from Mawa end in Munshiganj on 24 June 2022.
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina waves at the people during a rally on the Padma Bridge opening in Shibchar, Shariatpur on 25 June 2022.
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina holds up a commemorative stamp during the Padma Bridge inaugural ceremony at Mawa end in Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina unveils Tk 100 commemorative note during the Padma Bridge inaugural ceremony at Mawa end in Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina offers 'munajat' (prayers) after unveiling the name plaque of Padma Bridge at Mawa end in in Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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A display of colours during the Padma Bridge inauguration in Mawa, Munshiganj on 25 June 2022
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina becomes the first to pay toll to cross the Padma Bridge at Mawa end in Munshiganj on 25 June 2022.
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A policeman shows a slip after he pays toll to cross the Padma Bridge on 25 June 2022.
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People celebrate in Mawa, Munshiganj after prime minister Sheikh Hasina (not seen) inaugurates the Padma Bridge on 25 June 2022.
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