Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, as of now, more than 94 percent of the construction work has already been completed. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to virtually join the celebration from her Ganabhaban residence today.
This is the first under-river tunnel in South Asia.
The government is going to celebrate the completion of civil work of the tunnel's south tube ceremony today (Saturday).
Ahmad Kaikaus informed that "It is expected that all works of the tunnel will be completed in January next. The tunnel will be opened for public within January”.
Md Monjur Hossain, Bridges Division Secretary said the first tunnel in South Asia will represent Bangladesh's pride, dignity, and ability to complete a mega structure.