What is the Meghna River?

Q: What is the Meghna River?


A: The Meghna River is an important river in Bangladesh.

Q: What forms the Ganges delta?


A: The Meghna River is one of the three that forms the Ganges delta.

Q: Where does the Meghna River meet Padma River?


A: The Meghna River meets Padma River in Chandpur District.

Q: Where does the Meghna River end?


A: The Meghna River ends in the Bay of Bengal in Bhola District.

Q: What are the major tributaries of the Meghna River?


A: The major tributaries of the Meghna River include the Dhaleshwari River, Gumti River, and Feni River.

Q: What is the average and maximum depth of the Meghna River?


A: The river's average depth is 1,012 feet (308 m) and the maximum depth is 1,620 feet (490 m).

Q: Is the Meghna River safe despite its calm appearance?


A: No, despite its very calm and quiet look, the Meghna River is the cause of many deaths every year. Several ferry sinkings in the past have killed hundreds. Near Chandpur it is very dangerous.

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