All eyes on rail link project after Padma Bridge opens to traffic in Bangladesh

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All eyes on rail link project after Padma Bridge opens to traffic in Bangladesh

STORY: All eyes on rail link project after Padma Bridge opens to traffic in Bangladesh DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction 2. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): HABIB, Construction worker 3. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): FARHAT KHAN, Construction worker STORYLINE: Bangladeshis are expecting further improved connectivity as a rail link project is being constructed by a Chinese company, which will pass through the country's largest bridge. The Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road-rail bridge constructed by China Major Bridge Engineering Co, Ltd. The roadway opened to traffic last month, ending the history of crossing the Padma River only by boat or ferry. Now all eyes are on the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project, which will also pass through the Padma Bridge. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): HABIB, Construction worker "The work is going very well. This is the railway line of Bangladesh. This line is going through the Padma bridge. We never thought that we would have

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