Padma Bridge and a PM Who Dares to Dream Big Muhammad Sanaullah
9th May, 2021 11:10:24
The bridge of our pride has become a reality due to our Prime Minister’s successful planning and bold position on the matter. Once operational, our national pride the Padma Bridge will be the 11th longest in the world. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina put an end to all speculations by informing the world that the Padma Bridge will be constructed with our own funds. It was a firm step towards the fulfillment of a long cherished dream. On September 30, 2016, the 1st span was placed on piers 37th and 38th. Mammoth tasks started on the two banks of the Padma River. The forty-one spanned 6.15 km long Padma Bridge is a reality today.
Indian variants are here now
Double-mutant strain that spreads fast is one of them; experts urge strictest measures right away
A security worker announcing health guidelines with a handheld microphone and urging customers to maintain physical distancing and wear masks while shopping at the New Market in the capital. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Palash Khan Star Report Star Report
The detection of an Indian variant of the coronavirus and a its subtype called double-mutant in Bangladesh is a worrying sign, especially since the country is just recovering from the second wave of Covid-19.
The strain of the virus that has overwhelmed India s hospitals might jeopardise the healthcare system in Bangladesh unless the strictest measures are taken right now, health experts said.
Fifteen among the 300 Bangladeshis who got stranded in Indias Petrapole land port returned home on Tuesday morning through Benapole checkpost. They entered the country after receiving NOC from the Deputy High Commission office of Bangladesh in Kolkata. They will
15 Bangladeshis stuck in India return through Benapole
File photo UNB, Benapole UNB, Benapole
Fifteen of the 300 Bangladeshis who were stuck in India s Petrapole land port returned home this morning through Benapole check-post.
They entered the country after receiving NOC from the Deputy High Commission office of Bangladesh in Kolkata.
They will be placed on a 14-day quarantine in a residential hotel in Benapole after completion of formalities.
Ahsan Habib, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Benapole Immigration, said he already received a letter to stop immigration for 14 days.
The 15 Bangladeshis were allowed to return as they got special permission from Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, he said.