Terming the Padma Bridge 'a true game changer', Russia on Monday said the bridge would offer multiple opportunities in terms of regional trade, investments, connectivity, employment, tourism and many other fields.
"Without doubt, it will largely contribute to the national GDP growth and will benefit the comprehensive development of the southwestern parts of Bangladesh," said the Russian Embassy in Dhaka, commenting on the inauguration of the bridge.
Congratulating the Bangladesh government and the people of Bangladesh on the opening programme, the Embassy of the Russian Federation here said: "It is commendable that this ambitious mega-project has been completely funded by Dhaka's own resources."
It said the construction of the bridge is a landmark achievement made possible by the far-sighted vision of the Bangladeshi government and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The dream of Sonar Bangla cherished by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is coming true right before our eyes, it added.
"Undoubtedly, the implementation of other mega projects including the construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant with the assistance of the Russian company "Rosatom" will further contribute to the successful development of Bangladesh, to the prosperity and well-being of its people."
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