05/02/2020
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Hundred years are over and still counting! The 1.8-kilometre long Hardinge Bridge, one of the country's historical attractions, stands still and steady over the Padma river even today with its beauty and pride, running between the railway stations of Pabna's Paksey and Kushtia's Bheramara. From now, 138 years ago, the bridge plan was proposed by Eastern Bengal Railway in 1889 for better rail communication of the Indian subcontinent, especially Assam, according to official records. It took 20 years of talks to finally start its construction in 1910. A total of 24,400 construction workers worked till 1914 to complete the mighty bridge. Though the bridge is also known as Paksey Bridge, it was initially named after Lord Hardinge, the then Vice Roy of this continent who had inaugurated it. British Chief Engineer Robert William Gales was honoured with 'Sir' title for his significant work to design the beautiful, attractive bridge, and for its deepest base of that time. However, in 1971, the bridge was damaged, especially the ninth and 12th span by Pakistan army's air bombing destroying the communication system of northern region to the south. Later, it was reconstructed with the joint efforts of India and Bangladesh Railway. This bridge is not only historically but also economically significant, which makes it more important to the people of Pabna. Witnessing history of more than 100 years, it has turned to be one of the popular tourist attractions of the country over the time. Every day many visitors gather there to enjoy the wonderful beauty of the bridge. Exclusive footage of Hardinge Bridge you have never seen before by Team Deg 360!
Hundred years are over and still counting! The 1.8-kilometre long Hardinge Bridge, one of the country's historical attractions, stands still and steady over ...
