Padma BridgeThe Padma Multipurpose Bridge, commonly known as the Padma Bridge, is a two-level road-rail bridge across the Padma River, the main distributary of the Ganges in Bangladesh. It connects Louhajang Upazila of Munshiganj with Zazira Upazila of Shariatpur and a small part of Shibchar Upazila in Madaripur, linking the less developed southwest of the country to its northern and eastern regions. The bridge was inaugurated on 25 June 2022 by then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Padma RiverThe Padma (Bengali: পদ্মা, romanized: Pôdmā) is a major river in Bangladesh. It is the eastern and main distributary of the Ganges, flowing generally southeast for 356 kilometres (221 mi) to its confluence with the Meghna River, near the Bay of Bengal. The city of Rajshahi is located on the banks of the river. Since 1966, over 66,000 hectares of land have been lost to erosion of the Padma.Syed Abul HossainSyed Abul Hossain (1 August 1951 – 25 October 2023) was a Bangladeshi businessman and politician. He was the managing director and chairman of SAHCO International Ltd. He served as a member of the Bangladesh Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) for four terms during 1991–1995 and 1996–2014 representing the Madaripur-3 constituency.Abul Hasan ChowdhuryAbul Hasan Chowdhury (born 15 April 1951; known as Kaiser) is a Bangladeshi politician. He served as the state minister of foreign affairs and a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Tangail-1 constituency for two terms.
Political scandalIn politics, a political scandal is an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage. Politicians, government officials, party officials and lobbyists can be accused of various illegal, corrupt, unethical or sexual practices. Politicians and officials who are embroiled in scandals are more likely to retire or get lower vote shares.
CanadaCanada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions.
BangladeshBangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world with a population of almost 177.8 million people within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast.
World Bank GroupThe World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. The group is the largest development bank in the world. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. The bank's stated mission is to achieve the twin goals of ending extreme poverty and building shared prosperity.Mujibur Rahman ChowdhuryMujibur Rahman Chowdhury (popularly known as Nixon Chowdhury; born 3 March 1978) is a Bangladeshi politician and a former Member of Parliament representing the Faridpur-4 constituency.
Bangladeshi nationality lawThe nationality law of Bangladesh governs the issues of citizenship and nationality of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The law regulates the nationality and citizenship status of all people who live in Bangladesh as well as all people who are of Bangladeshi descent. It allows the children of expatriates, foreigners as well as residents in Bangladesh, to examine their citizenship status and, if necessary, apply for and obtain citizenship of Bangladesh.
Awami LeagueBanned political party in BangladeshThe Bangladesh Awami League, commonly known as the Awami League, was a political party in Bangladesh and its predecessor East Pakistan. Founded on 23 June 1949, it played a vital role in the country's struggle for independence. The party had maintained a sole dominance over the country's political system between 2009 and 2024, before being ousted in the July Uprising.AtkinsRéalisAtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., is a Canadian company based in Montreal that provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to various industries, including mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure, and clean energy. AtkinsRéalis was the largest construction company, by revenue, in Canada, as of 2021. the company is also been ranked as one of the most corrupt companies in Canada.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.