The inauguration ceremony of the Jamuna Rail Bridge, one of the largest railway bridges in Bangladesh, has commenced.

The event began at 10:00 am on Tuesday (March 18) at Ibrahimabad Railway Station on the Tangail side.

Bangladesh Railway Secretary Fahimul Islam, Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinchi, and JICA South Asia Division Director General Ito Teruaki attended as chief guests. 

The ceremony was presided over by Bangladesh Railway Director General Afzal Hossain.

Following the inauguration and discussions at Ibrahimabad Station, officials will travel by train to Sayedabad Railway Station in Sirajganj, where the Jamuna Railway Bridge Authority is set to hold a press conference.

BDST: 1148 HRS, March 18, 2025
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