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Tk 29cr toll collected from Padma Bridge in nine days

The government has earned about Tk 29,31,71,350 in revenue from Padma Bridge in the last nine days — June 10 to June 18– during Eid journey.

Padma Bridge has been built with own funding. However, this money was given as loan to Bangladesh Bridge Authority by the Ministry of Finance.

Its Additional Director Amirul Haider Chowdhury said that 2,52,269 vehicles crossed the bridge in these nine days.

At this time, Tk 15,55,89,700 was collected at the Mawa end of Padma Bridge while Tk 13,75,81,650 has been collected at Jazira end.

At this time, the highest toll was collected on June 14. On that day 4 crore 82 lakh 18 thousand 600 taka toll was collected.

He said Padma Bridge witnessed a record toll collection of Tk 4.80 crore on June 14.

In 35 years, the loan amount has to be returned with 1 per cent interest.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Padma Bridge on June 25, 2022.