Paksey

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Paksey is a town situated on the banks of the Padma River in Ishwardi Upazila–the westernmost Upazila of Pabna District in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. Paksey is home to the Hardinge Bridge–a steel railway bridge named after Lord Hardinge who was the Viceroy of British India from 1910 to 1916. Paksey also serves as the western zone headquarters for the Bangladesh Railway. The road bridge, Lalon Shah Bridge, crosses the Padma at Paksey. ()

Local name: পাকশীCoordinates: 24°1'0"N, 89°3'32"E

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Paksey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hardinge Bridge, Lalon Shah Bridge.

4 miNW
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Hardinge Bridge
102 min walk • Hardinge Bridge, a remarkable engineering achievement, stands as a testament to the industrial prowess of Bangladesh. This steel railway bridge, spanning the Padma River, was constructed in 1915 and remains one of the country's most significant infrastructural...
3.8 miNW
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Lalon Shah Bridge
98 min walk • The Lalon Shah Bridge, named after the revered Baul saint, Fakir Lalon Shah, is a marvel of modern engineering and a vital artery for the people of Bangladesh. Spanning the mighty Padma River, this impressive structure connects the southwestern part of the country...

Paksey

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Paksey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hardinge Bridge

Lalon Shah Bridge