| Chitra River | |
|---|---|
 Chitra River | |
| Location | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| District | Chuadanga |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 170 km (110 mi) |
The Chitra River is located in southwestern Bangladesh. It is one of the large coastal rivers of the Ganges-Padma system. [1] It joins with the Nabaganga, and then flows into the Bhairab River, which in turn joins Atrai River to form the Rupsa River. [2]
The Gorai-Madhumati is one of the longest rivers in Bangladesh and a distributary of the Ganges. In its upper reaches it is called the Gorai, and the name changes to Madhumati further downstream. The Madhumati streams through Kushtia, Jessore, Rajbari, Faridpur, Khulna, Pirojpur and Barguna districts in Bangladesh.
The Jamuna River is one of the three main rivers of Bangladesh. It is the lower stream of the Brahmaputra River, which originates in Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo, before flowing through India and then southwest into Bangladesh. The Jamuna flows south and joins the Padma River (Pôdda), near Goalundo Ghat, before meeting the Meghna River near Chandpur. It then flows into the Bay of Bengal as the Meghna River.
The Pasur is a river in southwestern Bangladesh and a distributary of the Ganges. It continues the Rupsa River. All the distributaries of the Pasur are tidal. It meets the Shibsa River within the Sundarbans. Near the sea, it becomes the Kunga River. The Pasur is the deepest river in Bangladesh.
Manikganj is a district in central Bangladesh and part of the Dhaka Division. Established in 1845, it was originally a subdivision of Faridpur District. In 1956, it was included under Dhaka District for administrative purposes. In 1984, Manikganj was declared a full district.
Faridpur Sadar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Faridpur District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It contains Faridpur Town near the banks of the Padma River.
Baral river is one of the offshoots of the Ganges, starts its journey at Charghat Upazila of Rajshahi District of Bangladesh. The Baral, flowing through Natore and Pabna, meets with the Gumani River at the east of Bhangura and finally meets with the Hurasagar River after joining with the Karatoya south of Shahjadpur Upazila. The river is approximately 147 kilometres (91 mi) long, and 120 metres (410 ft) wide and 6 metres (20 ft) deep on average. The river receives water from the Ganges only in the monsoon season. But it maintains its flow throughout the year with local runoff water and water from Chalan Beel. Its drainage area is about 230 square kilometres (89 sq mi). Some important places located on the banks of the Baral are: Charghat, Baraigram, Bagatipara, Gurudaspur, Chatmohar, Bhangura and Bera upazilas of Bangladesh. The Baral Bridge is located on this river at Bhangura Upazila.
Raozan Upazila is an upazila of Chattogram District, in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh. It was established in 1947.
Godagari is an Upazila of Rajshahi District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. This is the place where Mahananda river fall to Padma or Ganges.
Ichamati River, is a trans-boundary river which flows through India and Bangladesh and also forms part of the boundary between the two countries. The river is facing the problem of siltation leading to thin flow of water in the dry season and floods in the rainy season. Experts are considering remedial measures and the situation is being discussed between the governments of India and Bangladesh.
Barishal Zilla School, popularly known as BZS, is a public educational institution for boys, located in Barisal, Bangladesh. It was the first high school established in Barisal Division. Founded as Barisal English School on 23 December 1829 by W. N. Garrett, it began with 27 students. In 1853, the school was renamed Barisal Zilla School.
Kalindi River is a tidal estuarine river in and around the Sundarbans in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal, bordering on Satkhira District of Bangladesh.
The Bhairab is a river in south-western Bangladesh, a distributary of the Ganges. It passes through Khulna, dividing the city into two parts. Bhairab River originates from Tengamari border of Meherpur District and passes through Jessore city. The river is approximately 160 kilometres (100 mi) long and 91 metres (300 ft) wide. Its average depth is 1.2 to 1.5 metres and with minimal water flow, it has plenty of silt.
The Kumar is a river in south-western Bangladesh.
Nagar River begins in the Bogra District of Bangladesh and ends in Natore District.
The Nabaganga is the fourth-biggest river in Bangladesh and a tributary of the Mathabhanga.
The Tentulia River, called Ilsha for part of its length, is located in Bangladesh. It is one of the larger coastal rivers of the Ganges-Padma system, and a major flow of the Meghna River.
The Haringhata River is located in Bangladesh. It is one of the large coastal rivers of the Ganges-Padma system south of the confluence of the Bhola and the Baleshwar, and sets part of the boundary between Bagerhat District and Barguna District before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The Haringhata flows between Sarankhola Upazila in Bagerhat district, and Patharghata Upazila of Barguna district.
The Kholpetua River, located in southwestern Bangladesh, is one of the large rivers of the Ganges-Padma system. It is a major river of Assasuni Upazila and Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira District in Khulna Division.
The Jhenai River is located in Bangladesh. It forms as an offshoot of the old channel of the Brahmaputra River, most of the water of which now flows through the Jamuna. The Jhenai bifurcates, with the main branch joining the Jamuna south of Sarishabari in Jamalpur District and another branch flowing south in Tangail District.
The Hurasagar River, or Hoorsagar, is a major river of Bangladesh that formerly flowed into the Ganges, but now joins the Jamuna. It receives water from the Baral, the Phuljhar.
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