President awaits 'free' journey on Padma, other bridges

From now on, the President of Bangladesh will enjoy toll exemption on all the bridges of this country, including the Padma Bridge.

The decision came from a board meeting of Bangladesh Bridge Authority held at Setu Bhaban on Thursday, reports BSS.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader chaired the meeting.

Mentionable, Bangladesh’s current President Mohammad Abdul Hamid is the 20th head of the state serving his second consecutive tenure, according to the website of Bangladeshi President’s office.