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First bridge across the Jamuna
A 4.8 km road-and-rail bridge opened in June 1998, linking east and west.
Record holderBangabandhu Bridge (Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge)
Date achieved23 June 1998
Official statement
Opened on 23 June 1998, the 4.8 km Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the Jamuna River, connecting the north-west of Bangladesh with the east by road and rail and carrying power and gas lines.
Criteria met
- 01Opening date from official sources
- 02Length confirmed by the project authority
- 03Compared with other bridges in Bangladesh
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