Keane Bridge
Bridge in Bangladesh
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The Keane Bridge is a notable landmark of Sylhet city, Bangladesh.[1] This bridge is called the gateway to Sylhet city.
Keane Bridge | |
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 Keane Bridge, 2015 | |
| Coordinates | 24.8876°N 91.8681°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 350.52 m (1,150.0 ft) |
| Width | 5.4 m (17.7 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1936 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Keane Bridge | |
After Earl Robert Miller, the ambassador of USA to Bangladesh, visited the bridge and recommended its sole use as a pedestrian bridge, no vehicles are allowed to use the bridge. It is therefore the longest pedestrian bridge in Bangladesh.[2]
Location and description
This bridge is located over the Surma River in the middle of Sylhet city which is 246 kilometres (153 mi) northeast of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
History
This bridge was built in 1936 and is named after Sir Michael Keane who was the Irish Governor of Assam from 1932 to 1937.[3]
Structure
Damage and repair
During the Bangladesh Liberation War the bridge was blown off with dynamite by the Pakistan Army and damaged. It was repaired in 1977.[5]
Gallery
North entrance
From south
Keane Bridge views at night
- Night View Of Keane Bridge
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