Rupsha Bridge travel guide

History and background

The Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, built over the Rupsha River with Japanese help in 2005, is known locally as the Rupsha Bridge. About 1.6 km long, it links Khulna city with Mongla and Bagerhat. The riverbank under the bridge is lively in the afternoon.

How to get to Rupsha Bridge

About 5 km from Khulna city.

Khulna is about 230 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4–5 hours (via the Padma Bridge).

• 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Eagle, Sohag via the Padma Bridge from Gabtoli/Jatrabari; non-AC ৳600–800, AC ৳1,200–1,600.
• 🚆 By train: Jahanabad/Sundarban Express from Kamalapur via the Padma Bridge rail link, fare ৳400–1,200.
• ✈️ By air: Via Jashore airport, then 1.5 hours by bus.

Where to stay

• Hotel Castle Salam
• Hotel Tiger Garden International
• Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,500–3,500)

What to eat

Mutton/beef with chui jhal (the most famous), giant river prawns

Good to know

• Taking photos standing on the bridge is risky — take them from the bank

More places to visit in Khulna district

• Sundarbans (tours from Khulna) — The world's largest mangrove forest and home of the Royal Bengal tiger; the 3-day launch tour is the most popular.
• Rabindra Complex, Dakshindihi — Rabindranath's in-laws' home; memories of the poet's wife Mrinalini Devi.

Location on the map