PM Sheikh Hasina got emotional on stage

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has started her speech by attending a gathering organized for the inauguration of Padma Bridge. At 10:48 a.m. on Saturday (June 25), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took to the stage to deliver her speech. As soon as she got up on the stage, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina became emotional.

At that time, Sheikh Hasina started her speech by expressing her gratitude to everyone. Earlier, a helicopter carrying the Prime Minister left Dhaka's Tejgaon Airport at 9.40 am.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally open the Padma Bridge, which is likely to boost GDP by 1.2 to 2%, by unveiling the inaugural plaque at the Mawa point this morning at 11am.

Marking the grand opening of the bridge, a festive mood is prevailing in the country, particularly in the southern and southwestern regions which will be directly facilitated through the major road connectivity.

As per the premier's programme schedule, she will also unveil commemorative postage stamps, souvenir sheets, opening day cover and seals at 11am at Mawa point to mark the grand opening of the country's biggest self-financed mega project which is likely to boost GDP by 1.2-2 %.

The prime minister will formally open the Padma Bridge by unveiling the inaugural plaque and mural-1 after paying the toll at the Mawa point at 11:12am. She will also join a special prayer to be offered there.

She will begin her journey for Jajira point in Shariatpur from Mawa point by road crossing the bridge at 11:23am.

The premier will reach Jajira point at 11:45am and unveil the inaugural plaque of the bridge and mural-2. She will also join a special prayer there.

Sheikh Hasina, also Awami League president, will join a public rally of the party marking the opening of the bridge at Kathalbari under Shibchar upazila in Madaripur district at 12pm.