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N706 (Bangladesh)

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Jessore–Benapole highway
Jessore Road
Route information
Part of AH1
Length38 km (24 mi)
Major junctions
From N702 / N707 in Daratana, Jessore
Major intersections
  • N7 in Chanchra
  • N765 in Navaron
To NH 112 at Benapole Border Crossing
Location
CountryBangladesh
Highway system
← N705→ N707
National Highway in Bangladesh

The N706 or Jessore–Benapole highway or historically known as Jessore Road is a National Highway in Bangladesh. It connects Doratana, Jessore (Jessore zero point) to Benapole Border Crossing at the international border with India where it meets with NH 112.

History

In British govt built this road to increase connectivity to Jashore with Kolkata. In 1971 this road plays major role to War of Independence Bangladesh.

References

  1. Milon, Mohsin (24 July 2017). "Jessore–Benapole Road Expansion: Century-old trees to stay". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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