Padma Bridge, Jajira end travel guide

History and background

At the Jajira end of the Padma Bridge, in the Naodoba area, are the toll plaza and huge approach road. From the riverbank you can see the line of the bridge's 41 spans. Since the bridge opened the area has quickly become a tourist spot.

How to get to Padma Bridge, Jajira end

Near the Jajira toll plaza after crossing the Padma Bridge.

Shariatpur is about 80 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 2 hours (via the Padma Bridge).

• 🚌 By bus: Shariatpur buses via the Padma Bridge from Gulistan/Jatrabari, fare ৳200–350.
• 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Sureshwar/Naria.

Where to stay

The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.

What to eat

Padma hilsa, Shariatpur yoghurt

Good to know

• Flying drones is banned in the security area

More places to visit in Shariatpur district

• Dhanuka Manasa Bari — The ruins of a temple and zamindar house about 400 years old.

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