Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open the much-anticipated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel tomorrow (October 27).

She will unveil a plaque on the west bank of river Karnaphuli at Patenga and after crossing the tunnel, she will unwrap another plaque at the south bank of the river at Anwara at 11am.

The nearly 10km-long tunnel constructed beneath river Karnaphuli between Patenga and Anwar upazila, 40 kilometer distant from the country's commercial capital and port city Chattogram which was built at a cost of Taka 10,374 crore will be opened to traffic on Monday 6am.

She will also open and lay foundation stones of some projects in Chattogram on the occasion.

The premier will also release a special commemorative postage stamp, opening day envelope and a special seal marking the inauguration of the first ever underwater road tunnel.
 
Sheikh Hasina, also Awami League president, will address a public rally on Korean EPZ (KEPZ) ground at Anwara tomorrow as a huge number of people including leaders and workers of the ruling Awami League and associate bodies are expected to attend it.

AL's Chattogram south district unit is organizing the rally as a festive atmosphere is prevailing all over the district for the gala occasion.

BDST: 1311 HRS, OCT 27, 2023
MSK