Padma bridge
We just noticed a few days back that the present democratic government have given the consultancy of "The Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project" to a renowned consultant--MANUSELL AECOM. It appears from their record that they are a well reputed consultant having experience of working in Australia, New Zealand & Asia region with good reputation. After taking over office after the just concluded parliamentary election in December 2008 the present government has kept their word of giving top priority to construction of this mighty & longest bridge in Bangladesh . Within one month, they have signed an agreement for design & consultancy of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project & awarded it to a reputed consultant to prepare design & other related things.
As we have seen in the past, Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Project completion took almost 8 years. On the other hand, the design, drawing & other related works as per the agreement made a few days back would require 24 months, then how could this project be completed in next three years? If this government is serious enough to complete this gigantic project by 2013 then it must ensure that drawing & other related works are completed by December 2009, so that tender & other related jobs are completed by the first six months of 2010 to commence actual work also by 2010. Would request the ministry concerned to look at these points & deliver the actual time period for completion rather than a political commitment which will not only tarnish their image but will erode people's confidence in this government, as people have voted them to power with very high expectations.
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