Work on Kalurghat bridge begins next yr.

C T Online Desk: Secretary of the Ministry of Railways Md. Humayun Kabir  said, “There is an issue of financing for the construction of new Kalurghat bridge. We have almost reached the final stage.” The Korean Exim Bank has agreed in principle to finance, they will finance. However, the final agreement has not been reached yet.

In case of loan, there are some conditions, they are being discussed. However, we have received assurance in financing the Kalurghat bridge. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Work on Kalurghat bridge will start suddenly. An agreement on financing will be reached within this year.

The construction of the bridge will start at the beginning of next year. Secretary Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir has given this information. He said this while inspecting the proposed Kalurghat bridge area and the existing old Kalurghat bridge on Friday.