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[](https://3speak.tv/watch?v=simi23/a0b5fdef) ▶️ Watch on 3Speak The Jamuna bridge officially known as the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Multipurpose bridge is one of the most important infrastructures in Bangladesh. It stands over the mighty Jamuna river and connects the eastern and western parts of the country, playing a vital role in transportation, trade and economic development. Before the construction of Jamuna bridge people had to rely on ferries to cross the river which was often time consuming and unreliable due to weather conditions. The bridge inaugurated in 1998 brought a revolutionary change by providing a permanent and efficient connection between the two regions.It significantly reduced travel time and made communication faster and more convenient. The Jamuna bridge is about 4.8 kilometres long, making it one of the longest bridges in South Asia. It is a multipurpose bridge because it supports road traffic, railway lines, gas pipelines and telecommunication cables.It