Kazi Monirujjaman Monir

Many people were forced to move away their homes due to inundation caused by the swelling of the Padma river. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Padma erosion: Shariatpur homeless families face eviction from govt land

Several sections of the two-kilometre-long protection embankment on Shariatpur’s Zajira end of the Padma Bridge caved in or developed cracks, while landslides have occurred in some areas. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Padma Bridge protection embankment at risk of collapse from soil erosion

Mirashar farmers' market, where Tk3-4 crore worth of onions gets sold daily in the harvest season. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Tk3-4 crore worth of onions sold daily at Shariatpur's Mirashar farmers' market

Cattle graze on the bank of the River Padma at Paschim Painpara near Jajira end of the Padma Bridge. Photo: Mumit M
Economy

Shariatpur transport sector booms in 7 months since Padma Bridge opening

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Installation of rail tracks on Padma Bridge begins

Pedestrian and small vehicles such as motorcycles still use the Dr Golam Mowla Bridge that was declared hazardous a couple of years ago due to its critical condition, and cause severe accidents often. Photo: TBS
Districts

Hazardous Naria Bridge deprives thousands of Padma Bridge benefits

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Padma Bridge pulls Eid holidayers

Representational image. Photo: Mumit M
Bangladesh

Launch routes suffer over 50% passenger drop

Photo: Moinuddin Sumon
Bangladesh

Mawa launch, speedboat business in trouble after Padma Bridge opening

Photo: Prime Ministers Office
Infrastructure

Padma Bridge opens up Dhaka market to southern farmers

Photo: Prime Minister's Office
Bangladesh

New investment in transports as Padma Bridge set to open

Photo: TBS
Infrastructure

How is life in Padma Bridge rehabilitation centres?

Under-construction Padma bridge. Photo: BSS
Economy

Padma Bridge opens door for new industries, employment