Tk 500 cr security bond soon for BANGABANGDHU Bridge

The government will issue security bonds of Tk 500 crore on
Bangabandhu Bridge against its toll collection revenue in near
future. The proposal was approved yesterday at the 95 th board
meeting of Bangladesh Bridges Authority (BBA) in its conference room
at Setu Bhaban in Banani in the capital. Communications Minister Syed
Abul Hossain chaired meeting. After the meeting, the minister told
reporters that the tender process is on to repair the cracks appeared
in the Bangabandhu Bridge over the Jamuna river. Maintenance and toll
collection of the Bangabandhu Bridge came up for discussion in the4
meeting. On the appointment of a panel of experts for the Padma
Bridge, the minister said the mater awaits Prime Minister's approval.
Replying to question on the Kuakata road, he said it will be repaired
soon for conveniences of tourists as well as local people.