Hardinge Bridge

By the time I am writing this, the bridge has already crossed 110 years.
Nice view of the Padma riverside! You can find the famous Kulfi Malai of Kushtia under the bridge. What a charming place!

Hundred years are over and still counting! The 1.8-kilometre long Hardinge Bridge, one of the country's historical attractions, stands still and steady over the Padma river even today with its beauty and pride, running between the railway stations of Pabna's Paksey and Kushtia's Bheramara.
The steel railway bridge is one of the many British structures in the country. From now, 138 years ago, the bridge plan was proposed by Eastern Bengal Railway in 1889 for better rail communication of the Indian subcontinent, especially Assam, according to official records.
Though the bridge is also known as Paksey Bridge, it was initially named after Lord Hardinge, the then Vice Roy of this continent who had inaugurated it.

It is the oldest among all the bridges Bangladesh still has in operation today. Named after the then Viceroy of India, the bridge over the Padma River has been an important strategic infrastructure. The rail bridge made communication between Calcutta (existing Kolkata) and Eastern Bengal easier.

Moreover my hometown is here 🤗♥
Must visit for every tourist at Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Despite its age, this structure, crafted entirely from metal during the British period, retains its newness and robustness. Positioned strategically, it offers a splendid view of the Rooppur nuclear plant and the Lalon Shah Bridge.

It's the most beautiful places in khustia.
You can spend a great time with boating at Padma River.

Very old and still looks like new and strong, made of full metal at British period. You can get a good view of ruppur nuclear plant and lalon shah bridge from here.

Hundred years are over and still counting! The 1.8-kilometre long Hardinge Bridge, one of the country's historical attractions, stands still and steady over the Padma river even today with its beauty and pride, running between the railway stations of Pabna's Paksey and Kushtia's Bheramara.

Those who have seen the bridge on their way over the river must have mesmerized with its beauty, but very few can imagine that it has completed its centenary on March 4, 2015. Even those who had guaranteed its centenary are no longer alive!

The steel railway bridge is one of the many British structures in the country. From now, 138 years ago, the bridge plan was proposed by Eastern Bengal Railway in 1889 for better rail communication of the Indian subcontinent, especially Assam, according to official records.

It took 20 years of talks to finally start its construction in 1910. A total of 24,400 construction workers worked till 1914 to complete the mighty bridge. A train had undergone a trial run on its down line on January 1, 1915, and the passenger trains went on operation two months later on March 4.

Though the bridge is also known as Paksey Bridge, it was initially named after Lord Hardinge, the then Vice Roy of this continent who had inaugurated it.

Digging down wells, 15 trusses were founded weighing 1,250 tonnes each to build the bridge. While it took almost three lakh bricks, 30 lakh tonnes of steel, 1,70,000 drums of regular cement and 12 lakh drums of different types of cement to complete the entire construction. The total amount of cost was Tk 3,51,32,164.

British Chief Engineer Robert William Gales was honoured with 'Sir' title for his significant work to design the beautiful, attractive bridge, and for its deepest base of that time.

However, in 1971, the bridge was damaged, especially the ninth and 12th span by Pakistan army's air bombing destroying the communication system of northern region to the south. Later, it was reconstructed with the joint efforts of India and Bangladesh Railway.

This bridge is not only historically but also economically significant, which makes it more important to the people of Pabna. Witnessing history of more than 100 years, it has turned to be one of the popular tourist attractions of the country over the time. Every day many visitors gather there to enjoy the wonderful beauty of the bridge.

And all can only wish that the iconic bridge crosses 100 years more!

During the inauguration of Hardinge Bridge, its chief engineer Sir Robert William Gales said in an emotional voice - 'The bridge that I have built, if properly maintained, this bridge will last forever. ' Today there is no William Gales, no Lord Hardinge.

But their immortal achievements remain. People die, only the talented live. Time is also lost in the flow of the cosmos. Only certain moments stand out, summoning hundreds or even thousands of years ago.

Informs one's existence, reminds 'was'

"I am" "I will be".

Rabindranath wrote,

A hundred years from today, who are you reading?

Hundred years after my poem curiously.

Ajika's blood rage is soaked with affection

Can I send you a hundred years from now...'

Hardinge is like a poem written by Gale a hundred years ago. This is like the blood of the passion of hundreds of years ago. Centenary is a great gift of love for the next generation. A generational bridge built with hundreds of affection and happy greetings. While crossing the Hardinge Bridge, I felt Ravi Tagore's poetry and those moments of hundreds of years ago were floating in my imagination.

One of the great places in Ishwardi, where you can enjoy both the river beauty and the site of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. we mostly enjoyed the amateur shooting of spending 25 taka.

This is one of the oldest rail bridge in Bangladesh. This is a still railway bridge and old around 106 years approx. Its a broad gauge rail line bridge. The architecture is truly a heavy build and a wonderful bridge also most attractive too. Most of the people around the country visit this area for the bridge. Total length of the bridge is 1,798.32 m.

The Hardinge Bridge is an impressive piece of engineering that spans over the River Padma and connects the districts of Pabna and Kushtia. Built during the British colonial period, the bridge was named after Lord Hardinge, the Governor-General of India at the time. It was opened to traffic in 1915 and was the first major bridge to be built in East Bengal.

The bridge is still in use today and is considered an important transportation link in the region. It is a vital link for both goods and passenger transportation, connecting the two districts and providing easy access to different parts of the country. The bridge's design is simple yet elegant and can withstand the forces of nature.

The bridge provides a great view over the river and its surroundings, it's a great spot for photography and it's also a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. The Hardinge Bridge is a testament to the engineering capabilities of the past and continues to serve its purpose well. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the region and is a great way to experience the history and culture of Bangladesh.

Overall, the Hardinge Bridge is a valuable piece of infrastructure that has stood the test of time and continues to be an important transportation link in the region. It is a great example of engineering excellence and a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the region.

A carrier of ancient traditions, this historic Hardinge Bridge stands beautifully on the Padma River.

107 years old iron bridge in Bangladesh

Thanks a lot 'Baron Hardinge of Penshurst'
To make a history.

It's quite a wonderful place to watch a sunset.

It is one of the most beautiful bridge in bangladesh. People came here to enjoy the eye catching scenario of The Padma and this bridge.

The construction of a railway bridge over the Padma was proposed in 1889 by the Eastern Bengal Railway for easier communication between Calcutta and the then Eastern Bengal and assam.
Since the period the bridge is standing proudly.

Harding Bridge is a steel railway bridge over Padma river in ISHWARDI. It opened 1915 and from then till now this bridge is famous as bridge and visiting places in this locality. Love this place for sunset and sightseeing. People of this locality really love to gather hare at any public occasion. And it's a picnic spot also

Pakshi Hardinge Bridge is a bridge built between Pakshi in Ishwardi Upazila of Pabna and Padma river in Bheramara Upazila of Kushtia. It was inaugurated on 4 March 1915 by the then Viceroy Lord Hardinge.

Harding Bridge is an old bridge built by the British. This bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in Bangladesh. The train passes through this bridge

This is the oldest and historical dual gage rail bridge in Bangladesh which was created by British and it was named as the Lord Hardinge who was the supreme person appointed by the British queen of this subcontinent that time.