Padma Bridge built with own resources, not foreign funds: MoFA

Bangladesh has categorically asserted that the Padma Multipurpose Bridge has been entirely funded by the government of Bangladesh and no foreign fund from any other bilateral or multilateral funding agency has financially contributed to its construction. 

Some quarters are trying to portray that the Padma Multipurpose Bridge which is scheduled to be inaugurated on 25 June by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been constructed with the assistance of foreign funds and is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday night. 

Both Bangladeshi and foreign construction firms were engaged for the implementation of the project, MoFA said.

The completion of this bridge will fulfil the long cherished dream of the nation for connecting the 19 south-western districts with the rest of the country resulting in collective prosperity, socioeconomic development of Bangladesh as well as enhanced regional connectivity.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earnestly hoped that all friends of Bangladesh will join hands in celebrating the completion of this landmark project of Bangladesh which is all the more special since it has been done entirely by the contribution of the people and the Government of Bangladesh, reports UNB.