The Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway,[1] officially Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga Expressway, is the first national expressway in Bangladesh.[2] It is operated by the Road Transport and Highways Division. The express will be connected to Asian Highway 1.[3] In 2022, it was officially named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[4] After the successful July uprising in 2024, locals tore down the expressway's official nameplate and hung a banner in the name of Islamic prophet Ibrahim.[5] In 2025, its official name was changed to the present name.[2]
| Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga Expressway | |
|---|---|
 Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway | |
| Route information | |
Part of  AH1 | |
| Length | 55 km (34 mi) |
| Existed | 12 March 2020–present |
| Major junctions | |
| From | Jatrabari Interchange in Dhaka, Bangladesh N8 |
| To | Bhanga Interchange in Bhanga, Faridpur  N804 / N805 |
| Location | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Highway system | |
History
editECNEC approved the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway construction under Dhaka-Khulna Highway Project[6] on 3 May 2016. The budget for the project was Tk 11,003.90 crore, later revised to Tk 6,892 crore. However, only half of the construction was done with this allocated money. With an additional Tk 4,111.86 crore the construction was completed. RHD and Bangladesh Army were involved in the construction of the expressway.[3]
On 19 August 2021, it was proposed that Korea Expressway Corporation should be given the task of toll management of the expressway. The proposal was made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).[7]
Overview
editThe six-lane expressway has two service lanes for local passengers, and 19 pedestrian underpasses for crossing. Its flyovers and bridges cross five rivers. The Padma Bridge is opened for public use, and people can use the bridge to enter the expressway.[8]
Junction list
editThis section is missing kilometre posts for junctions. |
| District | Location | km | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka District | Jatrabari | 0 | 0 |  N1 |
[9] |
| Munshiganj District | Mawa | 33.6 | 20.8 | [9] | |
| Shariatpur District | Zanjira | 45 | 27.9 | [9] | |
| Madaripur District | Panchor | 55.9 | 34.7 | [9] | |
| Faridpur District | Bhanga | 77 | 47.8 | N804 |
[9] |
References
edit- ↑ "বাড়িতে যাওয়ার সময় সড়কে এসআই নিহত, খবর শুনে চলে গেলেন বাবাও". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 19 September 2024.
- 1 2 "4 roads, 8 bridges renamed". The Daily Star. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- 1 2 Mamun, Shohel (11 March 2020). "Bangladesh's first expressway opens Thursday". Dhaka Tribune.
- ↑ Masum, Obaidur. "জাতির পিতার নামে ঢাকা-মাওয়া এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে". Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ↑ "বঙ্গবন্ধু এক্সপ্রেসওয়ের নাম পরিবর্তন করে জাতির পিতা হযরত ইব্রাহিম (আ.) এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে করলো জনতা". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ↑ "PM opens country's first-ever expressway". RTV Online. 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway: Korean firm to be tasked with toll collection". Daily Star. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Muhammad Syfullah. "Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway to open up new era of road connectivity". Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Sultana, Munima (12 January 2021). "Dhaka-Mawa Expressway cost to increase". The Financial Express.
External links
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