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Get InspiredAsiaBangladeshKhulna DivisionHardinge Bridge

Hardinge Bridge

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Bridge·Historic, Grand, Industrial
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Md Parvej Emon from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Niaz Morshed from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Sheikh Shaharia from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Kowshik Paul from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Jihad Islam from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Md Parvej Emon from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Niaz Morshed from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Sheikh Shaharia from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Kowshik Paul from Google Places
Hardinge Bridge
Photo by Jihad Islam from Google Places

Spanning the Padma River between Paksey and Bheramara, Hardinge Bridge is a testament to early 20th-century engineering. Built during the British Raj by the East Indian Company, this 1.8-kilometer steel truss bridge remains the largest railway bridge in Bangladesh. Visitors are drawn to its 15 massive steel spans and the panoramic views it offers, including the neighboring Lalon Shah Bridge and the modern Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant. It serves as both a vital transport link and a cultural icon that connects the nation's past with its present, making it a popular destination for those exploring the Khulna Division.

Spanning the Padma River between Paksey and Bheramara, Hardinge Bridge is a testament to early 20th-century engineering. Built during the British Raj by the East Indian Company, this 1.8-kilometer steel truss bridge remains the largest railway bridge in Bangladesh. Visitors are drawn to its 15 massive steel spans and the panoramic views it offers, including the neighboring Lalon Shah Bridge and the modern Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant. It serves as both a vital transport link and a cultural icon that connects the nation's past with its present, making it a popular destination for those exploring the Khulna Division.

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Address
হার্ডিঞ্জ ব্রিজ,6622 Lalon Shah Bridge, পাকশী, Bangladesh
Websitenmst.gov.bd
Hours
Open now
Open 24 hours

Highlights

  • Largest railway bridge in Bangladesh.

  • Historic steel truss design from the British era.

  • Panoramic views of the Padma River and Lalon Shah Bridge.

  • Visible views of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant cooling towers.

Best For

History enthusiasts and scenic photography.

Time of Day

Lunch, Dinner

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Locals

Reviews

4.7
Excellent721 reviews

Hardinge Bridge is highly regarded by visitors as a magnificent piece of historical engineering and a must-visit landmark in Bangladesh. Reviewers frequently highlight its status as the country's largest railway bridge and its impressive British-era steel truss construction. Many visitors recommend the location for its unique structure, which offers a glimpse into the region's colonial history and the East Indian Company era. The scenic beauty of the Padma River is a recurring theme, with several reviews noting the excellent views of the neighboring Lalon Shah Bridge and the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant. It is described as a place that enriches cultural beauty and serves as an educational site for newer generations to learn about the past. Overall, it is praised as an awesome destination for photography and history enthusiasts alike.

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Location

পাকশী, Khulna Division, Bangladesh