In the history of the world, civilizations have developed around rivers. Prosperous cities have developed in the river basins. As a result of the incredible development of technology, people are building bridges over rivers. These bridges have created a bridge with the river. In this way, the Padma Bridge will create a strong cultural bond as a result of assimilation between the people on both sides.
A seminar and discussion meeting on 'Padma Bridge in the Past and Present: Cultural Perspectives' was held at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum in the capital on Wednesday afternoon. The speakers spoke about all these things.
The speakers said that the 4th Industrial Revolution will bring about a cultural revolution in communication. When there is an exchange of ideas among everyone, there will also be a change in the psyche. As a result of the Padma Bridge, there will be a revolutionary give-and-take between the people on both sides. Due to easy communication, there will be an exchange of customs and traditions between the people living on both sides.
Speaking as the chief guest at the seminar, State Minister for Culture KM Khalid said that the districts of the southwestern region of Bengal are a treasure trove of historical culture. There are countless materials, forms and popular streams and sub-streams of folk literature and culture in the public life of the southwestern region. After the successful inauguration of the Padma Bridge, there will now be an exchange of cultural practices between the south and the north, and between the west and the east.
Bangladesh National Museum Board President Professor Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique said, "The Padma Bridge is playing a role in the overall socio-economic and cultural development of the country. As a result, the connection that has been established between the two banks. This bridge will play a very important role in development."
The keynote speaker at the event was Professor Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology. The keynote speaker at the seminar was Khan Mahbub, a prominent essayist and researcher. The welcome address was delivered by Md. Kamruzzaman, Director General of Bangladesh National Museum. The event was moderated by Dr. Shihab Shahriar, Keeper of Public Education Department of Bangladesh National Museum.
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