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The Meghna River is a major river in Bangladesh that plays an important role in the country's geography and water systems. It is significant for transportation, agriculture, and the livelihoods of people who depend on its waters and the fertile lands surrounding it.
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Key facts
- Native name
- মেঘনা ( Bengali )
- Countries
- Bangladesh
- Location
- Chandpur (Confluence of Padma and Upper Meghna)
- Coordinates
- 23°13′11.1792″N 90°37′49.5708″E / 23.219772000°N 90.630436333°E / 23.219772000; 90.630436333
- Elevation
- 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in)
- Length
- 130 km (81 mi)
- Basin size
- 1,578,050.1 km (609,288.5 sq mi)
- Average
- (Period: 1971–2000)40,974.1 m /s (1,446,990 cu ft/s)
- Minimum
- 10,000 m /s (350,000 cu ft/s)
- Maximum
- 160,000 m /s (5,700,000 cu ft/s)
- River system
- Ganges River
- Left
- Upper Meghna
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On the map
5 mapped locations