Laksam Railway Junction Railway Station লাকসাম জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | |
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Bangladesh Railway Station | |
General information | |
Location | Laksam Upazila, Comilla District Bangladesh |
Coordinates | 23°14.8′N91°7.7′E / 23.2467°N 91.1283°E |
Line(s) | Akhaura-Laksam-Chittagong Line, Laksam-Noakhali Line, Laksam-Chandpur Line [1] |
Connections | Bus stand |
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