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Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway
Expressway in Bangladesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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] who were ousted in 2024. After the successful Student-People's uprising in the year, 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.[6]
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History
ECNEC approved the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway construction under Dhaka-Khulna Highway Project[7] 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).[8]
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Overview
The 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.[9]
Junction list
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