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References
- ↑ Pal, Samar (2012). "Jamalpur District". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. map shows the Jhenai River.
- ↑ Islam, Arifa (2012). "Tangail District". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. map shows the Jhenai River.
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