Bangladesh is riverine country. Most of the rivers of this country rise from the Himalayas
And fall into Bay of Bengal. All rivers of Bangladesh flow from the north to the south.
The Padma, the Meghna, the Jamuna, etc. are the biggest and widest rivers. There are other
Important rivers too. The Teesta, the Madhumati, the Arial Khan, the Karatoa, the Atrai, the
Buriganga, the Kushhiari, the Gumoti, the Karnaphuli and the Matamohuri are some of the
Other rivers. Some of the smaller rivers are the the branches of the big rivers.
The river of Bangladesh bear a great utility. They have made the soil fertile. During the rainy
Season, they leave silt deposits every year. Fishes abound in the rivers. Besides, rivers are the
Waterwaysof our country for trade, commerce and general transport. Again, some rivers are
The sourse of energy. They help us produce electricity.
Sometimes, the rivers cause great damage to our life and property. In the rainy season, the
Rivers overflow their banks and cause flood. People suffer untold sufferings the