About Maitri Setu
Maitri Setu is a 150-metre bridge over the Feni River at Sabroom in South Tripura district, Tripura, connecting India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. Inaugurated on 9 March 2021, it was constructed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited to improve connectivity between Tripura and Bangladesh's Chittagong port. The bridge and its integrated check post have become a notable border landmark and visitor viewpoint near the India-Bangladesh frontier.
Visitors guide
Visitors can view the 150-metre Maitri Setu spanning the Feni River from the Indian side at Sabroom. The setting includes the river, border fencing, Integrated Check Post and security installations. Visitors can observe the bridge structure, take photographs from designated viewing areas, and see the border landscape. Direct crossing of the bridge is not open to general tourists and access is controlled by border security personnel.
Key highlights
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150-metre bridge over the Feni River connecting Sabroom, India and Ramgarh, Bangladesh
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Views of the Feni River and India-Bangladesh border area
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Integrated Check Post (ICP) Sabroom adjacent to the bridge
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Symbol of India-Bangladesh friendship and connectivity to Chittagong port
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Border viewpoint accessible from the Indian side with security-regulated access
History of Maitri Setu
Maitri Setu was inaugurated on 9 March 2021 via video conferencing. Constructed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) at a cost of about Rs. 133 crore, the 1.9 km approach-inclusive project with 150-metre main span was built to enhance trade and connectivity between Tripura and the Chittagong port in Bangladesh.
Culture & Context
The name 'Maitri' means friendship, reflecting the bridge's role as a symbol of friendly ties and cross-border connectivity. It facilitates trade, travel and people-to-people contact and is regarded locally as a landmark of cooperation and regional integration.
Route
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