Meghna River, Major river system in eastern Bangladesh
The Meghna is a river in eastern Bangladesh that runs 264 kilometers through multiple districts and reaches up to 13 kilometers in width before entering the Bay of Bengal. Along many stretches, villages stand on raised ground while the broad channels wind between silty plains and shifting sandbars.
The course formed when the Surma and Kushiyara rivers joined over centuries, becoming one of the main waterways in the Ganges Delta. Trade routes once passed through these channels, linking coastal villages with inland towns.
The name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning cloud and appears in daily conversation when locals observe weather shifts over the water. Fishing crews and rice farmers along the banks time their work with tidal changes that shape the rhythm of village life.
Boats of various sizes travel on the water year-round, and local ferry points can be found at several spots along the banks. During the monsoon season, water levels rise noticeably and riverside areas may temporarily flood.
During spring tides, water here can surge up to 6 meters (20 feet), creating noticeable currents in the side channels. These shifts also influence the behavior of fish species that move between freshwater and brackish zones.
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