View of Buriganga River from the bridge in Dhaka. The Buriganga is economically very important to Dhaka. Launches and country boats provide connection to other parts of Bangladesh, a largely riverine country.

2023年4月19日 · Part of the Buriganga river shrinks into a narrow stream, due to unauthorised occupancy blocking a river channel, in the Kamrangirchar area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 5, 2023....

About 17 rivers are on the verge of extinction. A total of 60 international rivers flow through Bangladesh, 54 from India and 3 from Myanmar. The number of international rivers can be 58 as Brahmaputra is called "Nod" while the general term for river is "Nodi".

3 天之前 · Dhaka, city and capital of Bangladesh. It is located just north of the Buriganga River, a channel of the Dhaleswari River, in the south-central part of the country. Dhaka is Bangladesh’s most populous city and is one of the largest metropolises in …

The Buriganga River is a tide‐influenced river forming the western and southern boundaries of Dhaka City, the economic and political capital of Bangladesh. Originating from the Dhaleshwari River through the Karanatali tributary, the Buriganga’s average width and depth are 400m and 10m respectively.

2014年1月20日 · The Buriganga River gave life to Dhaka, and Dhaka killed it. Photographer Ugo Borga documents the human and environmental catastrophe unfolding in Bangladesh.

2025年2月3日 · The Buriganga River, which flows through Dhaka, is considered ancient, with its origins dating back to the pre-Mughal period—before 1608—when the city of Dhaka was established as a major trading center on its banks by the Mughal emperors. The name “Buriganga” itself translates to “old Ganges,” indicating its historical connection to ...

2019年8月26日 · Discover the network of interconnected rivers in Dhaka and their journey to the Bay of Bengal. A comprehensive guide for river enthusiasts.

2023年8月23日 · Dhaka river network receives water from rivers which are often connected to other river catchments (particularly the Brahmaputra River) and whose flow thus depends on the flow of these other rivers.

2018年9月10日 · Buriganga river is a prominent river from Dhaka. The capital of Bangladesh is located beside this famous river. The name Buri Ganga means Old (female) Ganga. In ancient time the river Ganga (Ganges) used to fall in bay of Bengal through this river (one of …