Bridge opened for traffic by the year 2018 will be the prime minister said. Q & A session at the National Assembly session on Wednesday, he said. Independent

member said. Md. Responding to a question, the Prime Minister Rustam Ali Farazi, "the Awami League government's bold leadership and a firm decision has been taken due to the Government of Bangladesh has been able to start the construction work of the Padma Bridge. Padma Bridge construction work is progressing satisfactorily and by the year 2018 the bridge was opened to traffic  it will be possible.