description Meghna River Overview
The Meghna River is one of the most significant and widest rivers in Bangladesh, forming a crucial part of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta system. It originates in the Surma-Meghna river system before flowing southwest to meet the mighty Padma River near Chandpur. After this massive confluence, the combined water continues as the Lower Meghna, widening significantly as it flows toward the Bay of Bengal. The river features one of the widest estuary mouths in the world and serves as a vital, heavily navigated transportation route for both commercial shipping and local passenger vessels in the region.
help Meghna River FAQ
Where does the Meghna River begin?
The name Meghna is used for a major river system formed within Bangladesh from waters arriving through the Surma-Meghna network. Farther downstream, the combined Padma and Jamuna flow joins the Meghna before reaching the Bay of Bengal.
Why is the Meghna estuary so wide?
The river receives the combined discharge of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna drainage systems near the sea. Enormous water and sediment flows divide into shifting channels and islands across the Bengal delta.
What are chars in the Meghna River?
Chars are temporary or evolving river islands formed from deposited silt. In the Meghna estuary, these inhabited landforms can grow, migrate or erode as channels and monsoon flows change.
How does the Meghna affect flooding in Bangladesh?
The Meghna carries monsoon runoff from a vast regional basin into the Bay of Bengal. High river discharge, heavy rain, tides and cyclone-driven storm surges can combine to flood low-lying delta communities.
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