Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the opening of country’s first-ever metro rail is the first step to build a prosperous ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041.
The Prime Minister said this while addressing a civic rally at the Diabari Playground in Uttara after opening the metro rail on Wednesday.
Another feather has been added to the crown of Bangalee’s pride and Bangladesh’s development with the opening of country's first-ever metro rail, she said.
She said her government has brightened the country's image across the globe by building the Padma Bridge with own finances.
With the opening of the metro rail, the country has entered into the electric, remote controlled and fastest ever communication era, she added.
Prime Minister's younger sister Sheikh Rehana was present at the inaugural function.
Later, the Prime Minister and her younger sister took the first official ride of the Metro Rail from Diabari (Uttara North) to Agargaon stations after buying tickets.
Earlier, Sheikh Hasina released a commemorative bank note of TK 50 to mark the opening of the metro rail.
