Bangabandhu Bridge, also called the Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge, is a bridge opened in Bangladesh in June 1998. It was constructed over the Jamuna River. It connects Bhuapur on the Jamuna River's east bank to Sirajganj on its west bank and established a link between the eastern and western parts of Bangladesh. It is the 92nd longest bridge in the world and the 5th longest in South Asia. The Jamuna bridge carries both broad gauge and metre gauge rail tracks, and it is a 4-rail dual gauge line. It also carries pylons for a powerline. The main bridge is 4.8 km long with 47 main spans of approximately 100 metres and 2 end spans of approximately 65 metres. The total width of the bridge deck is 18.5 metres.
Jamuna multi-purpose bridge was constructed at a cost of $62 million. The cost of construction was shared by IDB, ADB, OECF of Japan, and the government of Bangladesh. Of the total, IDA, ADB, OECF supplied 22% each, and the remaining 34% was borne by Bangladesh. Already, an average of more than 3,000 vehicles is crossing the bridge daily, and toll collection has provided a welcome boost to government revenue. Spurring on the development of export processing zones and private tourism complexes on both sides, the bridge is creating jobs, promoting investment, and increasing trade. It has become a tourist spot since it's opening. There has been a resort, few hotels, and amusement park already created. Thousands of people flock to Jamuna Bridge resort everyday.
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