Dr Yunus invited in Padma Bridge opening ceremony

The government has invited Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus to join the opening ceremony of the Padma Bridge on June 25.

The Bridges Division sent the invitation card to Yunus Centre on Wednesday.

Director (Administration) of Bangladesh Bridge Authority Rupam Anwar confirmed the matter.

Yunus Centre Deputy General Manager (DGM) Rahima Khatun received the invitation card, he said.

The card has already been sent to Prof Yunus, informed Rahima.

The inauguration of the Padma Bridge will be celebrated in 64 districts of the country simultaneously on June 25.