N706 (Bangladesh)

N706
Jessore–Benapole highway Jessore Road
Route information
Part of AH1
Length	38 km (24 mi)
Major junctions
From	N702 / N707 in Daratana, Jessore
Major intersections	N7 in Chanchra N765 in Navaron
To	NH 112 at Benapole Border Crossing
Location
Country	Bangladesh
Highway system
Roads in Bangladesh
← N705 → N707

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

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

1. Milon, Mohsin (24 July 2017). "Jessore–Benapole Road Expansion: Century-old trees to stay". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 December 2022.