Sangu and Halda are the only two internal rivers originated and finished within Bangladesh. Of the three major rivers, the Jamuna (part of the Brahmaputra) is the longest, Padma is the swiftest, and …

2 days ago · Four main rivers constitute the river system of the Chittagong Hills and the adjoining plains—the Feni, the Karnaphuli, the Sangu, and the Matamuhari. Flowing generally west and …

The four mighty river systems flowing through Bangladesh drain an area of some 1.5 million sq km. During the wet season the rivers of Bangladesh flow to their maximum level, at about 140,000 cusec, …

Apr 25, 2017 · The Brahmaputra River is one of the greatest in Asia and the longest to pass through Bangladesh, covering a length of 1,802 miles, and also cutting across India, Bhutan, and China.

The Padma, Jamuna and the lower Meghna are the widest rivers, with the latter expanding to around eight kilometers across in the wet season, and even more during the floods. Some rivers are known …

Oct 3, 2025 · With over 700 rivers and tributaries, Bangladesh has one of the largest river networks in the world. These rivers form the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta, the biggest in the world, …

confluence of three mighty rivers: the Ganges (Padma in Bangladesh), the Brahmaputra (Jamuna in Bangladesh), and the Meghna. These rivers, along with their numerous tributaries, create a complex …

The rivers of Bangladesh are primarily part of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta and are vital for irrigation, transportation, fishing, and providing water for drinking and agriculture.

Jul 10, 2025 · Bangladesh is known as the land of rivers and flooding, despite almost all of its water originating outside the territory. The fact that 80% of rivers that flow through Bangladesh have...

The Surma-Meghna, at 669 kilometres (416 mi) by itself the longest river in Bangladesh, is formed by the union of six lesser rivers. Below the city of Kalipur it is known as the Meghna.