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Detailed explanation-1: -The bridge was inaugurated on 9 March 2021 by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina via video conference. The bridge was named “Maitri Setu” symbolizing the growing friendship and bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name ‘Maitri Setu’ symbolizes growing bilateral relations and friendly ties between India and Bangladesh. The construction was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd at a project cost of Rs. 133 Crores.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh today through a video conference. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura. The Governor and the Chief Minister of Tripura were present.

Detailed explanation-4: -1.9 km long Maitri Setu connecting Tripura and Bangladesh, over river Feni, has been built. Choose the correct statement. The bridge is between Sabroom in Tripura and Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The bridge is between Ramgarh in Tripura and Sabroom in Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -1) Subhas Bridge: It is situated at Agartala. 2) Chandramohan Setu: This bridge is situated at Pratagarh, Agartala. 3) Sudhanya Debbarman Bridge: The bridge is siutatued at Jogendranagar, Agartala. 4) Jawahar Bridge (Oldest Bridge): It is situated at Agartala.