<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Since its inauguration, the Padma Bridge has significantly boosted government revenue, collecting a staggering Tk 1500 crore in tolls from the myriad of vehicles that have traversed this architectural marvel.</b></span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amirul Islam Chowdhury, additional director of the Padma Bridge Site office, reported, “As of Saturday at 11:59 pm, a total of Tk 1,502,62,15,900 in tolls has been collected, with 1,12,91,095 vehicles having crossed the bridge since its opening.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bridge first opened to traffic on June 25, 2023.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Detailed traffic analysis shows that approximately 56,01,232 vehicles used the Mawa entry point, while 56,89,863 vehicles crossed at the Jajira point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A notable record was set on April 9 of this year when the bridge saw its highest single-day toll collection, amassing Tk 4.90 crore from 45,204 vehicles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bridge was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on June 25, 2023 and was opened to traffic the following morning, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development and economic enhancement. - UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd/fas</div>