Padma River

Type: River

Contributed By: Nayeem

image of Padma River

image of Padma River

Brief

The Padma River (Bengali: পদ্মা Pôdda) is a major trans-boundary river in Bangladesh. It is the main distributary of the Ganges (Bengali: গঙ্গা Gôngga), which originates in the Himalayas. The Padma enters Bangladesh from India near Chapai Nawabganj. It meets the Jamuna (Bengali: যমুনা Jomuna) near Aricha and retains its name, but finally meets with the Meghna (Bengali: মেঘনা) near Chandpur and adopts the name ‘Meghna’ before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Three side of the shariatpur is bounded by river. Padma river is bounded Shariatpur by various name such as Padma, Meghna & kirtinasha.

How to go

Referred how to go (overall information) Shariatpur. Click here

How To Reach: Shariatpur District

It can be said that the communication system of Shariatpur was backward until 1992 definitely. There was only 3 km of road facilities in the district. The street was created as a result of the gradual improvement in the district. However, in every district, union, even with most of the rural road, network has been developed. Different regions of the country to the east of the capital and other districts Shariyatpur travel was the primary cause of water. Kamcarastaya be spies of the public at least 35 kilometers on foot Angaria Latest from the law suit was to launch in Madaripur. Back to Faridpur Sadar, Shariyatpur days would at least some villagers. With the gradual development of the street, was established ebansariyatapure district has reduced the problem. The boats was the main vehicle for rainy season. Before 1950, the region adjacent to the boat janasadharanagayanara Chandpur, Dhaka or in Narayanganj, had to travel. Downstream by boat south of the country, the business was in Barisal. Over time, with boat launches and steamers were replaced. Before bhojesbara, Sureshwar and pattite steamers were Gorge. But does allow the sthaneara steamer. In 1991, the new steamer pattite crowd. SHARIATPUR rainy season, WAPDA Wharf, Angaria, bhojesbara, Naria, bhedarganj, laukhola, damudya, Sureshwar, bandana, and the launch of the space to navigate through different places. Only in the dry season Sureshwar, WAPDA Ghat, laukhola and bandana launch crowd. The bahananauka rainy season. Since the trip was a little easier now going trawlers. In the dry season, however, can move rickshaw through the streets of mud. How many police with all the facilities so you can walk the streets. Shariatpur be done to live up to Sureshwar Madaripur movement. Baby or assessment can be collected from there. Through to the launch of a long time Shariyatpur public capital. Sureshwar dry season, WAPDA Ghat, laukhola and up launches at pattihate reach the masses. The shariatpur Mawa Ghat and mangalamajhiraghata be easily used to pass on.

By Road
By Water

Sayedabad, Dhaka to Shariatpur
Glory Express Ltd.
Damudya via-shariatpur counter
09:30 Morning, Fare: 130/-
Phone: Anwar- 01913061515

Ferry Ghat:
Kathal Bari to Mawa Ghat-
1st Ferry: 09:30 Morning
2nd Ferry: 01:00 Noon
3rd Ferry: 04:00 Afternoon
4th Ferry: 08:00 Evening

Sadarghat, dhaka to Shariatpur via Launch

1. Prince of Aaolad
Route: Damudya, Shariatpur from Shadarghat
Time: 09:00 Evening (everyday)

2. Shornodip-7
Route: Damudya, Shariatpur from Shadarghat
Time: 09:00 Evening

Where to Stay

1. Noor Hotel International (Residental)
Address: C/O, Proprietor Md. Lokman Hossain
Post Office: Palong, Upazilla: Shariatpur Sadar, Zilla/District: Shariatpur
Phone: 0601-61461

2. Chondro Rest House (Residental)
Address: C/O, Proprietor Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan
Post Office: Palong, Upazilla: Shariatpur Sadar, Zilla/District: Shariatpur
Phone: 0601-61256

3. Hotel Sher Ali (Residental)
Address: C/O, Proprietor Md. Sher Ali Sardar
Villege: Koraltoli, Post Office: Vedorganj (ভেদরগঞ্জ), Upazilla: Vedorganj,
District: Shariatpur.
Phone: 01711244373

Things to do

Enjoy the scenic beauty of one of deepest river of Bangladesh
Experience the life style of fisherman making their livelihood depending on the river
Don’t forget to take some dry food while wondering around the river by boat

Eating Facilities

Referred where to eat at Shariatpur. Click here

Map

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In Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra (ব্রহ্মপুত্র) river is joined by the Teesta (তিস্তা) river (or Tista), one of its largest tributaries. Below the Tista, the Brahmaputra splits into two distributary branches. The western branch, which contains the majority of the river's flow, continues due south as the Jamuna to merge with the lower Ganges called as Padma river. The eastern branch formerly the larger, but now much smaller is called the lower or old Brahmaputra.

Mymensingh (ময়মনসিংহ) district stands just beside the old Brahmaputra river. It curves southeast to join the Meghna River near Dhaka. The Padma and Meghna converge near Chandpur and flow out into the Bay of Bengal. This final part of the river is called Meghna.

The Brahmaputra enters the plains of Bangladesh after turning south around the Garo Hills below Dhuburi, India. After flowing past Chilmari, Bangladesh, it is joined on its right bank by the Tista river and then follows a 150 miles (240km) course due south as the Jamuna river. South of Gaibandha, the Old Brahmaputra leaves the left bank of the main stream and flows past Jamalpur and Mymensingh to join the Meghna river at Bhairab Bazar.

There are lot of bridges over this river at several districts. Near the Mymensingh town, you'll find two bridges. One is for the road transports, and other one is only for railway service. From one bridge other one can be seen and a traveler can enjoy the whole view of river while walking through a passage just beside the river.

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Bisanakandi is situated at Bangladesh-India border in Sylhet. It is a landscape beauty among gardens and hills. Bichanakandi is a village situated in Rustompur Union under Guainghat Upazilla. This is where many layers of the Khasi mountain meet at a single point from both sides. Flowing from above is a high fall. Adding to its charm are dark clouds hugging the mountain in the rainy season. And flowing underneath towards Bholaganj is a branch of the Piyain. Along the stream flowing from high up in the mountain come huge boulders that are deposited and mined in Bisanakandi.

Much like Jaflong, Bichnakandi is mostly a quarry. Winter is not a suitable time to visit Bisnakandi due to mechanized mining and stone-laden boats and lorries. The absence of such nuisance makes the rainy season the perfect time to visit the beautiful Bisanakandi that coalesces the charms of high mountains, sinuous rivers, graceful falls and dancing clouds.

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সিলেটের গোয়াইনঘাট উপজেলার রুস্তম ইউনিয়নে বাংলাদেশ-ভারত সীমান্তে অবস্থিত একটি গ্রামের নাম বিছানাকান্দি। বাগান এবং পাহাড়ের নজরকাড়া সৌন্দর্যের মাঝে অবস্থিত প্রকৃতির এই অপরূপ লীলাভূমির উভয় প্রান্ত থেকে খাসি পাহাড় এসে যুক্ত হয়েছে। এখানে ঝর্ণার পাশাপাশি বর্ষাকালে কালো মেঘ পাহাড়গুলোকে আচ্ছাদিত করে ফেলে। এছাড়া এখানে ভোলাগঞ্জ অভিমুখে বয়ে গিয়েছে পিইয়াইন নদীর একটি শাখা। পাহাড়ি ঢলের সাথে বয়ে আসা বিশাল পাথরখণ্ডগুলো বিছানাকান্দিতে এসে পড়ে এবং পরবর্তীতে এই পাথরখণ্ডগুলোকে এখানেই ভাঙ্গা হয়।

জাফলং এর মত বিছানাকান্দিও একটি খনি এলাকা। পাথর বোঝাই নৌকা, ট্রাকের আনাগোনা এবং পাথর উত্তোলনের কারনে শীতকাল বিছানাকান্দিতে আসার জন্য একেবারেই উপযুক্ত সময় নয়। তবে, বর্ষাকালে এখানে পাথর উত্তোলনের ফলে সৃষ্ট দূষণ না থাকায় আপনি এখানে এসে উঁচু পাহাড়, শান্ত নদী, মায়াবি ঝর্ণার সৌন্দর্যের পাশাপাশি রোদ ও মেঘের লুকোচুরি উপভোগ করতে পারবেন।

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Shomeswari River (সোমেশ্বরী নদী), one of the most beautiful rivers of Bangladesh, located at the Netrakona (নেত্রকোনা) District. During the Birisiri (বিরিশিরি) tour, any traveler must have to meet with this river. River is shallow during winter, but fierce during rainy season for its enormous flow.

The river is created from the streams from the Garo Hill (গারো পাহাড়) at the north of our country in India. Entered at Bangladesh through the Bijoypur (বিজয়পুর) of Netrakona. The bank of the river is a bit higher compare to others from Bangladesh.

Near to the Birishiri (বিরিশিরি) town, the river segregated into two. One is called old Shomeswari (সোমেশ্বরী নদী), which later shrunk in size. The other one (new one) later joined with river Kongsho (কংশ নদী) and keep that name Kongsho (কংশ নদী) until joined with river Shurma (সুরমা নদী).

During winter, the level of the water at Shomeswari River stays very low and anyone can cross the river by walking. During rainy season, you can hire engine boat and have some boat journey. It is recommended to visit the river during rainy season to enjoy the maximum beauty.

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নেত্রকোনার বিরিশিরিতে আসলে আপনাকে অবশ্যই বাংলাদেশের অন্যতম সুন্দর এই নদীটি দেখতে হবে। শীতকালে সোমেশ্বরী নদীতে পানি কম থাকে তাই পায়ে হেটেই নদীটি পাড় হওয়া যায়। তবে, বর্ষাকালে এই নদীটির পানি অনেক বেড়ে যায় বিধায় নৌকা ছাড়া নদীটি পাড় হওয়া অসম্ভব। পানিতে পরিপূর্ণ এই নদীটির সৌন্দর্য উপভোগ করতে বর্ষাকালই এখানে আসার সবচেয়ে ভাল সময়। ভারতের গারো পাহাড় থেকে উৎপত্তি হয়ে সোমেশ্বরী নদীটি নেত্রকোনার বিজয়পুর দিয়ে বাংলাদেশে প্রবেশ করেছে। দেশের অন্যান্য নদীর তুলনায় এই নদীর পাড় খানিকটা উঁচু।

বিরিশিরির কাছে সোমেশ্বরী নদীটি দু ভাগ হয়েছে। একটি ভাগের নাম পুরাতন সোমেশ্বরী যেটি পরবর্তীতে সংকীর্ণ হয়ে গিয়েছে। অপর অংশটি কংশ নদীর সাথে মিলিত হয়ে কংশ নামধারন করে সুরমা নদীর সাথে মিলিত হয়েছে।

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