N8 (Bangladesh)

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National Highway 8
Dhaka–Patuakhali Highway
N8 (Bangladesh)
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Part of Tabliczka AH1.svg AH1 [1]
Length202 km [2]  (126 mi)
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Location
Country Bangladesh
Highway system
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The N8 is a Bangladeshi National Highway between the capital Dhaka and the town of Patuakhali. [2] It starts from the Jatrabari interchange and ends at the Patuakhali bridge.

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References

  1. "Regional Road Connectivity Bangladesh Perspective" (PDF). RHD. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Road Master Plan" (PDF). Bangladesh Roads and Highways Department. Retrieved 12 December 2012.