Jamuna Bridge, Multi-purpose bridge in Sirajganj, Bangladesh
Jamuna Bridge is a multipurpose structure crossing the Jamuna River in Sirajganj District, Bangladesh, linking the eastern bank at Bhuapur with the western side at Sirajganj. Built from concrete, the construction spans 4987 meters and carries roads, railway tracks, and underground lines for gas, electricity, and telecommunications.
Planning for a river crossing began in 1969, though construction could only start much later. The finished structure opened to traffic on June 23, 1998.
Local people call the structure Bangabandhu Bridge after the title given to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, meaning "Friend of Bengal." Travelers crossing the river use this route daily, linking communities that were once separated by the wide waterway.
Cars, trains, and pedestrians can use the crossing, though traffic congestion may occur during peak hours. Visitors can view the scale of the construction from the riverbanks and take photos of the wide Jamuna below.
When completed, the structure ranked among the longest concrete crossings worldwide. Today it remains the sixth longest in South Asia and one of the few carrying road, rail, and utility lines simultaneously.
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