Dhaka, March 20 -- Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever toll collection and vehicle movement on the Padma and Jamuna bridges during this year's Eid travel rush, the Road Transport and Bridges Ministry said on Friday.

According to the ministry, a record number of vehicles crossed the bridges, resulting in the highest-ever toll collection, thanks to coordinated management and well-planned measures to ensure smooth and safe journeys for homebound passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr.

Between March 17 and 19, a total of 119,682 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge in three days, significantly higher than 100,802 recorded during the same period in 2025.

The bridge generated Tk 13.21 crore in tolls during these three days, compared to Tk 12.00 crore c...