Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the long-cherished Padma Bridge will open for vehicular movement on June 26.
The minister said this while exchanging views with public representatives of the southern region at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Wednesday on the occasion of the Padma Bridge inauguration.
Quader, also the Awami League general secretary, said no vehicle will be allowed to move over the Padma Bridge on the inaugural day on June 25.
But, he said, vehicles can run on the bridge from 6 am on June 26 by paying tolls.
"A day before its inauguration, the Padma Bridge may be opened for some time so that people can visit it on foot. But, it is not sure yet," he added.
