Mawa and the Padma Bridge

Mawa on the north bank of the Padma was for decades the busiest ferry ghat on the route to the south-west. The Padma Bridge, opened in 2022, now crosses the river close by, and its roughly 6 km span is an impressive sight from the bank. Boatmen offer trips out on the river, and the old ghat area still has rows of hilsa restaurants. Sunset over the Padma here is worth staying for.

How to get there

Bus via the Dhaka–Mawa expressway, about 1 hour from Dhaka.

Good to know

Stopping on the bridge itself is not allowed; view it from the riverbank or a boat.

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