What is the Padma Bridge and how does it help transport?
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The Padma Bridge is a 6.15 km road-rail bridge across the Padma River, connecting Dhaka to the southwest region of Bangladesh. It has four lanes of road traffic on the upper deck and a railway on the lower deck. The bridge dramatically reduces travel time between Dhaka and the southwest (Khulna, Barishal, Mongla). It facilitates trade, tourism, and economic integration. The bridge was fully funded by the Bangladesh government, making it a symbol of national self-reliance.