Introduction:
A river is a stream that originates from a mountain and flows over the plains and joins the sea. Bangladesh is a riverine country. Numerous rivers have flowed over this country. Riverine silt has made the land of this country fertile. That is why this country is so green and so vibrant. The natural beauty of this country fascinates us.
The identity of the river:
There are many small and big rivers in Bangladesh. However, the main rivers are Padma, Meghna, Jamuna and Karnafuli. There are also Buriganga, Shitalaksha, Rupsha, Dhaleshwari, Teesta, Karatoya, Kushiyara, Gorai, Madhumati, Surma, Dakatia, Arialkhan, Sangu etc.
The Ganges originated in the Himalayas of India. Then it came to Rajshahi and took the name of Padma and flowed over Bangladesh. The Padma joins the Jamuna near Goalanda and joins the Meghna at Chandpur and falls into the Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra of Tibet flows through Assam, India and enters Bangladesh as the Jamuna. Another branch of the old Brahmaputra flows through Mymensingh district. Tributaries of Teesta, Dhaleshwari and Buriganga. Surma was born in Assam, India. Another branch of it is called Kushiyara. It came to Bhairab Bazaar and took the name Meghna. Karnafuli originates from the Lusai hills of Assam and flows through the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Other rivers in Bangladesh are mainly tributaries of these rivers.
The beauty of the river:
Bangladesh is a country of natural beauty. The rivers of this country have added to this beauty. With the change of seasons, the form of rivers in this country changes. When the rivers dry up in winter, the sand on both banks shines. The rivers fill up in the monsoon. When the boat sails with colorful sails on the chest of the river, the sight of the river catches the eye. The view of Kashful on the river bank in autumn is mind blowing.
The importance of the river:
The lands are fertile because there are rivers. The fertile land is rich in crops. Bangladesh is an agricultural country for its crops. It is also easy and cheap to bring communication and luggage by water. Electricity is generated from the Kharsrota river. However, every year during the monsoon, the rivers flood, As a result, a lot of lives and property were lost.
Conclusion:
Rivers play an important role in the development of not only economic but also public life in Bangladesh. Rivers are at the root of agriculture in this country. But the river is slowly losing its depth. So the government should protect the rivers to normal depth by dredging. To protect the real Bengal.
