The bridge over the river Jamuna is the largest bridge from the Bangladesh. It’s now the 5th longest bridge from South Asia (till 2010). This bridge connects the northern part of Bangladesh through Sirajganj and Bhuapur of Tangail. This bridge is known as Jamuna Bohumukhi Shetu, Bangabandhu Jamuna Shetu, or simply Jamuna Shetu. This arc shaped bridge is approximately 4.8 kilometer long. To know more about the bridge read Wikipedia.
This bridge was open for the public during June 1998. Initially the bridge was open for all the visitors, tourists, and all pedestrians. In fact the government brought open deck sight seeing tour buses for the visitors. That time the bus used to cross the Jamuna bridge in 10 minutes (slowly). But now this bridge is only accessible with certain kind of vehicles.
If you want to visit the place it would be better if you take your own car, or hired car. It would allow you to cross the bridge with slow speed. Remember, it’s prohibited to stop your vehicles at the middle of the bridge. To cross the bridge, it would cost you 400 Taka each time.
Written by Lonely Traveler,
For blog alonelytraveler.com
Thursday, 27th May 2010
