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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The Sangu River is a river in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Its source is in the North Arakan Hills of Myanmar, located at 21°13´N 92°37´E. The Arakan Hills form the boundary between Arakan and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. It follows a northerly circuitous course in the hill tracts and then enters Bangladesh near Remarki, Thanchi Upazila, Bandarban District, from the east. It flows north through Thanchi, Rowangchhari and Bandarban Sadar Upazilas of Bandarban District. It then flows west through Satkania and Banshkhali Upazilas in Chittagong District and flows into the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong, at 22°6´N 91°51´E, or about 16.09 kilometres (10.00 mi) south of the mouth of the Karnafuli River. The length of the river is 270 kilometres (170 mi); 173 kilometres (107 mi) are located within Bangladesh.

Sangu River is the complete part of the natural beauty of Bandarban. It follows a northerly circuitous course in the hill tracts up to Bandarban. It enters the district from the east and flows west across the district and finally falls into the Bay of Bengal at the end of a course of 270 km. This river is flowing through the hills thousands of years. It is an important route to communicate with Ruma and Thanchi Upazila. It has huge financial interests for the population of Bandarban. This river is widely used for transportation, agricultural and other necessary products for the people of remote community.

In the winter season the current of the river almost becomes stagnant but in the rainy season the current becomes aggressive. Visitor must be attract with the beautification scattered on the both sides of it. You can find here hills, forests, falls with a river together. All the way you will be thrilled only and it is simply amazing.

The major tributaries of the river are the Chand Khali Nadi and Dolukhal. The Chand Khali Nadi flows through the Patiya Plains, and the Dolukhal River drains into the Satkania Plains. Another tributary is the Kumira Khali, which drains into the Kutubdia Channel. There are seven Bangladesh Water Management Board hydrometric stations on this river, which have been recording data since 1965.

The Sangu drains off the waters of Patiya, Satkania, and Banshkhali Upazilas. It has a connection with the Karnafuli River through the Chand Khali River. The Sangu is a shallow river, but it becomes violent during rains and develops rapid currents. It is navigable up to 48.27 kilometres (29.99 mi) from the estuary. The Sangu gas field is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Chittagong and reaches a depth of 10 meters at its mouth.

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বান্দরবানের প্রাকৃতিক সৌন্দর্যের অন্যতম অংশ সাঙ্গু নদী পার্বত্য চট্রগ্রামে উত্তরদিকে বৃত্তাকারে বান্দরবান পর্যন্ত প্রবাহিত হয়েছে। পূর্বদিক দিয়ে বান্দরবানে প্রবেশ করে নদীটি জেলার পশ্চিম দিক দিয়ে বের হয়েছে এবং প্রায় ২৭০ কিলোমিটার প্রবাহিত হওয়ার পর বঙ্গোপসাগরে মিলিত হয়েছে। পার্বত্য অঞ্চলে হাজার বছর ধরে প্রবাহিত এই নদীটি রুমা এবং থানচি উপজেলার সাথে যোগাযোগের এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মাধ্যম। বান্দরবানের জনগনের অর্থনৈতিক প্রবৃদ্ধিতে এই নদীটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভুমিকা পালন করছে। দুর্গম এই অঞ্চলের মানুষেরা পরিবহন, কৃষি এবং অন্যান্য প্রয়োজনীয় কাজে নদীটিকে বহুভাবে ব্যবহার করে থাকে।

শীতকালে সাঙ্গুনদীর স্রোত অনেকাংশে ম্রিয়মাণ হয়ে গেলেও বর্ষাকালে নদীটির স্রোত তীব্র আকার ধারন করে। সাঙ্গু নদীর দুই তীরের পাহাড়, বন, নদী ও ঝর্ণার সৌন্দর্যে যেকোনো পর্যটকই বিমোহিত হবেন। এক কথায় সাঙ্গুনদী দেখে আপনি শুধু অবাকই হবেন না বরং মুগ্ধতা আপনাকে গ্রাস করবে।

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River Turag (তুরাগ নদী) is an upper tributary river of the Buriganga River, and flows beside the Dhaka. The condition of the river is not good during the dry season. It uses to be polluted severely, and the water seems black in most of the places with a pungent smell.

The river Turag uses to inundate it’s both bank during the rainy season. Though the river is a narrow one, but for this inundation it looks like a massive river during this time. Lot of fishermen use to catch fish from this river. But due to the pollution (from industry around) the count of fish decreasing day by day. That's why those fishermen are struggling these days for fishing and migrating into other occupations for living.

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Mighty river Meghna's branch is located eastward to the Narsingdi Sadar. It is used as a river ghat to move in various directions from Narsingdi District. If someone pays a visit there at the Ghat, he/she may observe a cluster of wood made engine boats awaiting for passengers. It is a place largely of gatherings all the day long. The launch terminal is just steps away from this Ghat.

There are some attractions around the river ghat that make people wondering this place at their leisure time. Some remarkable are Ansar Camp, Saw mill (wood market), Store house of Jute (built in British period) and a rice mill belonging a large brick made platform.

Every year in a certain time a large number of people gather around this place to watch traditional boat race ( নৌকা বাইচ) in live and during the vacation of Eid people move there with their friends & family to enjoy a charming view of Meghna River Branch.

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