N706 (Bangladesh)
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| Jessore–Benapole highway Jessore Road | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Part of AH1 | ||||
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From |   N702 / N707 in Daratana, Jessore | |||
| To |  NH 112 at Benapole Border Crossing | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Bangladesh | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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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]
History
[edit]In 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
[edit]- ^ Milon, Mohsin (24 July 2017). "Jessore–Benapole Road Expansion: Century-old trees to stay". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 December 2022.