Tag: rivers

Bangladesh is a riverine country. Due to have a low land, the country is flooded with rivers. All the rivers are connected across the country and eventually meet at Bay of Bengal. Most of the sources of this water come from India who has a higher land, geographically. The capital Dhaka is also blessed with few rivers and lakes. They somehow meet the demand to provide water supply to the homes of the massive population of Dhaka. However, the condition of these rivers is at stake at the moment. Since 1980s, people from different parts of the country started coming to Dhaka for trade and better lifestyle. Therefore, it was needed to expand Dhaka by filling lands. Currently, the government is trying to save the rivers to make it sustainable for the future generations.       Today we’ll find out the rivers in and around Dhaka (ঢাকার আশেপাশের নদ-নদী). See also about Dhaka Metro Rail Of Bangladesh. 1. Buriganga River: The capital Dhaka has developed around the Buriganga River. It serves as the main source of water supply for the inhabitants of the city. Starting from the west, the river has streamed through the south to eventually join the mighty Padma. The name ‘Buriganga’ has evolved from its main source Ganges. The Ganges meets Dhaleshwari River before combining with the Bay of Bengal. It is said that the Mughals were surprised to see the water levels of Buriganga when they first came to establish the city. Later, the link was lost and Dhaleshwari became the main source for Buriganga. The average depth of the river is 25 feet and maximum 58 feet. The Buriganga is also commercially important for the capital Dhaka. Launch and steamers sails from here to other parts of the country. This made the trade and transportation much easier.