Bangladesh bridge being built

Bangladesh is to benefit from funding from the World Bank worth US$1.2 billion for a bridge project.
February 20, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Bangladesh is to benefit from funding from the 2332 World Bank worth US$1.2 billion for a bridge project. The new Padma Bridge is of key economic importance for Bangladesh and will boost transport connections between the south west of the country and the rest of this nation. Improved infrastructure is vital for developing nations such as Bangladesh.
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