China’s CMBE wins Padmar bridge, Bangladesh build contract

China Major Bridge Engineering Company (CMBE) has won the US$1.55 billion contract to build the main structure of Bangladesh's Padma bridge. A 100-year guarantee will be provided by CMBE for the 10km long 25m wide bridge as part of the contract secured from the Bangladeshi government. According to Bangladesh's Finance Minister Ama Muhith, a formal agreement will be signed with CMBE at some stage in June 2014. Around 6.15km of Padma bridge will be constructed over Padma river, with the remainder built on
May 28, 2014 Read time: 1 min
China Major Bridge Engineering Company (CMBE) has won the US$1.55 billion contract to build the main structure of Bangladesh's Padma bridge.

A 100-year guarantee will be provided by CMBE for the 10km long 25m wide bridge as part of the contract secured from the 1043 Bangladeshi Government.

According to Bangladesh's Finance Minister Ama Muhith, a formal agreement will be signed with CMBE at some stage in June 2014.

Around 6.15km of Padma bridge will be constructed over Padma river, with the remainder built on both banks.
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