N706 (Bangladesh)
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| Jessore–Benapole Highway Jessore Road | ||||
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| Part of AH1 | ||||
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) | |||
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| From |   N702 / N707 in Daratana, Jessore | |||
| To |  NH 112 at Benapole Border Crossing | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Bangladesh | |||
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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.[1] The road from Daratana in Jashore City to the bypass intersection is called Mujib Road and from the bypass intersection to Benapole is called Jashore Road or Benapole Road. The length of the road is 38.20 km or 23.74 miles.
History
The 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
- ↑ Milon, Mohsin (24 July 2017). "Jessore–Benapole Road Expansion: Century-old trees to stay". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 December 2022.