President of Krishak Sramik Janata League Abdul Kader Siddiqui and founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury today joined the inaugural ceremony of the Multipurpose Padma Bridge.

The inaugural ceremony started at 10:00am at the Mawa point with Cabinet Secretary Khandokar Anwarul Islam's welcome speech.

While talking to reporters, Siddiqui said, "The Padma Bridge is the symbol of Bangladesh's self-dignity".

"Daughter of Bangabandhu Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has done the tremendous job with her courageous initiative and the successful completion of the bridge was possible due to her firmness," he said.

Besides, Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury demanded toll free crossing of the Padma Bridge for ambulance while double toll for foreigners.

In reply to query about the participation of Abdul Kader Siddiqui and Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury in the opening ceremony, AL leaders said they joined the function with positive attitude.

BDST:1732 HRS, JUN 25, 2022
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