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Tk29 crore toll collected from Padma Bridge in 9 days

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The authorities have earned about Tk 29.32 crore in revenue from Padma Bridge in the last nine days.

According to Bangladesh Bridge Authority, this toll was collected from June 10 to June 18.

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

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

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

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

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

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