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Rupsha Bridge (Khan Jahan Ali Bridge)

Khulna · City and parks

Rupsha Bridge (Khan Jahan Ali Bridge), Khulna
Photo: Balaram Mahalder · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

To reach Mongla port and the southern districts from Khulna city you cross the Rupsha by this bridge, officially Khan Jahan Ali Bridge. Climb the stairs at either end and walk along for views of the river, its boats and the city lights. Khulna residents gather here to chat from late afternoon into the evening.

How to get there

A rickshaw or easy bike from central Khulna reaches the western end of the bridge in 20 to 30 minutes.

Safety notes

Keep phones and money safe in crowds; start early to avoid the traffic.

Other travel details

  • When to go: Good all year
  • How long to allow: About 1.5 hours
  • From Dhaka: 185 km · 3 trains · Bus from ৳576

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

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