Floating Bridge Jessore

A floating bridge of about 1300 feet length has been constructed on Jhampa Baor of Jessore's Manirampur. As a result of the construction of this floating bridge, the suffering of the residents of Jhampa village of Manirampur upazila, which is surrounded by Kapotaksh river and Jhampa river, ended to some extent. But a few days ago people had to travel around 10 kilometers without a boat. An organization named 'Jhampa Village Development Foundation' was formed here to eliminate the traffic problem.

The members of Jhapa Village Development Foundation built the 1300 feet long and 9 feet wide floating bridge in about three months with the help of volunteers and money provided by the villagers. Currently, small vehicles like motorcycles, vans can travel through this floating bridge.

Safety railings have been provided on both sides of the bridge, which is made of steel sheets on about 839 blue colored floating drums. A different kind of thrill is created in the mind while traveling on this floating bridge, a product of youthful exuberance. Many curious people from far and wide are coming to Jhampa village to see the first and longest floating bridge in Bangladesh. A picnic spot has been built here to sustain the new potential of tourism built around the floating bridge. Purbapar Mosque and Eidgah Committee has arranged for car parking for visitors. If you want to ride on the floating bridge, you have to buy a ticket with 5 taka.

If you want to see the floating bridge, come to the capital Dhaka or Jessore district town in a convenient way from your location. After that, you will see the floating bridge when you reach Rajganj Bazar by local transport from Jessore. Dhaka to Jessore by Bus:  Several AC/Non-AC buses of Sohag, Hanif, SP Golden Line, MR Enterprises, Desh Travels, AK Travels, Green Line, Shyamoli and Eagle Transport ply from Dhaka's Kalyanpur, Gabtali and Kalabagan. Non-AC bus fare to Jessore is Tk 550-750 and AC bus fare is Tk 750-1300.

Dhaka to Jessore by Train:  Intercity Sundarban Express train departs Jessore from Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka at 8:15 am 6 days of the week except Wednesday and another intercity train named Chitra Express departs at 7:30 pm and Benapole 6 days of the week except Sunday. Express departs for Jessore at 11:45 PM on 6 days of the week except Wednesday. Class wise train ticket price is Tk 560-1938.

Among the residential hotels in Jessore city are Hotel City Plaza International, Hotel Hasan International, Jabir International Hotel, Hotel RS International, Hotel Shams International etc. Besides, there are several government rest houses and several hotels of fair quality in Jessore for overnight stay.

Jessore's famous jamatla sweets, date molasses para sandesh and viza pitha are a must try. Besides, you can eat kebabs, fries, chap or luchi from 'Johnny Kebab' at Char Khambar Mor. If you have time, you can try the Malai tea of ​​Dharmatala and the famous Chui Jhal food of Chuk Nagar.

Feature Image: Ratul Ahmed