The N2 is a Bangladeshi national highway connecting the capital Dhaka and the town of Tamabil in the Sylhet District at the Indian border.
The route passes through the city of Sylhet, crossing the Surma River on the Keane bridge.
[1] A project is currently underway to upgrade the two-lane Dhaka–Sylhet–Tamabil highway, parts of which have been described as among the most accident-prone in the country, to six lanes.
The significance of the Dhaka–Sylhet–Tamabil corridor lies in its status as the second most crucial highway in Bangladesh, serving as a vital route for regional connectivity and trade.
[2] Sylhet, known for its potential in tourism and natural resources, hosts several industrial and economic zones.