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Farmgate Foot Overbridge | |
|---|---|
 Farmgate Foot Overbridge | |
| Locale | Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban |
| History | |
| Opened | 2023 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | No |
The Farmgate Foot Overbridge is a pedestrian overpass located in Farmgate, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.[1] It was constructed to facilitate pedestrian movement across one of the busiest intersections in the city, the Farmgate roundabout. Every day, a large number of pedestrians use this bridge.[2]
History
[edit]The construction of the foot overbridge began in May 2022. It was built at a cost of approximately 200 million BDT, funded by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority.[3][4] The bridge was inaugurated on October 15, 2023, by the Minister of Home Affairs, Asaduzzaman Khan. Also present at the event were the Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation, Atiqul Islam, and Chief Executive Officer Selim Reza.[5]
Design
[edit]The foot overbridge was designed to resemble the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House). Farmgate marks the beginning of the master plan of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, designed by architect Louis Kahn. Inspired by his architectural style, the design of the foot overbridge reflects elements of his work.[6]
Construction
[edit]The Dhaka Elevated Expressway authorities funded the construction of the foot overbridge with 200 million BDT. The bridge was built under the supervision of Dhaka North City Corporation by the 24th Engineering Brigade of the Bangladesh Army at a cost of approximately 140 million BDT.[7][8] The foot overbridge, funded by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, is 206 feet long and 21 feet wide. It features escalators and is monitored by CCTV cameras at all times.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Farmgate footbridge now open for commuters". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ "ফার্মগেটে ফুটওভার ব্রিজ চালু হওয়ায় সন্তুষ্ট পথচারীরা". banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ Express, The Financial. "The footbridge at Farmgate". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ Reporter, Own (1970-01-01). "Farmgate foot overbridge inaugurated". dhakapost.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Farmgate footbridge opens for pedestrians". The Business Standard. 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ "Farmgate Footbridge: Promoting pedestrian safety and urban mobility". The Daily Star. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ Sun, Daily (2023-10-16). "Farmgate footbridge opens". daily-sun. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ "২০ কোটি ব্যয়ে নির্মিত ফুটওভার ব্রিজ খুলে দেওয়া হলো রাজধানীতে". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ "উন্মুক্ত হলো ফার্মগেটে সংসদ ভবনের আদলে নান্দনিক ফুটওভার ব্রিজ". Bangladesh Journal Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-03-26.
Category:Pedestrian crossings [:[Category:Bridges completed in 2023]]