Communications Minister Obaidul Quader asked the authorities concerned yesterday to remove all illegal structures within 10 days from the Padma Bridge’s construction yards 1 and 2.
The minister said the structures erected in alignment with the main bridge will also be removed within the same period.
The construction of the much-awaited Padma Bridge will kick off in July with the help of the county’s own funds, said Obaidul.
The minister made the announcement at a meeting on the removal of illegal structures from the bridge’s construction yards and the alignment.
The meeting was held at Setu Bhaban in the capital yesterday.
Members of parliament and officials concerned were present at the meeting.
Those who constructed structures illegally on both sides of the Padma Bridge had been asked to vacate the places in consideration of national interest, Obaidul said, adding that those who were not yet compensated, would be compensated soon.
“We have received an allegation that a gang of frauds were cheating the innocent people in the name of recruitment,” the communications minister said.
He clarified that the Ministry of Communications, Bridges Division and the Army had no authority to hire workers.
Only the assigned construction firm had the authority to do so, the minister said, adding that legal action would be taken to rein in the fraudulent activities.
