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Padma Bridge, a key milestone in road to connectivity: Swiss Embassy

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TBS Report
25 June, 2022, 05:40 pm
Last modified: 25 June, 2022, 06:35 pm

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Padma Bridge, a key milestone in road to connectivity: Swiss Embassy

TBS Report
25 June, 2022, 05:40 pm
Last modified: 25 June, 2022, 06:35 pm
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The Switzerland Embassy to Dhaka has congratulated Bangladesh on the inauguration of the much-anticipated Padma Bridge. 

In a Facebook post, Swiss Ambassador Nathalie Chuard said he crossed the Padma Bridge for the first time on Saturday.

"More than 6km long, it is a key milestone on the road towards further connectivity in the country and region and  more inclusive development," wrote Nathalie.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Padma Bridge over the mighty Padma River on Saturday (25 June).
 

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