Meghna River facts for kids
The Meghna River is a very important river in Bangladesh. It is one of the three big rivers that come together to form the Ganges Delta. This delta is the largest river delta in the whole world! The Meghna River meets the Padma River in a place called Chandpur District. After that, it flows all the way to the Bay of Bengal in Bhola District.
About the Meghna River
The Meghna River is known for being very wide. It's the widest river that is completely inside Bangladesh. Near a place called Bhola, the Meghna can be as wide as 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles)! Even though it often looks calm, the Meghna River has very strong currents, especially in its lower parts. This means it can be quite powerful and needs to be respected.
How Deep is the River?
The Meghna River is also very deep. On average, it is about 308 meters (1,012 feet) deep. At its deepest point, it can reach an amazing 494 meters (1,620 feet)! That's like stacking many tall buildings on top of each other!
Rivers Joining the Meghna
Several other rivers flow into the Meghna, bringing more water to it. These are called tributaries. Some of the main rivers that join the Meghna include the Dhaleshwari River, the Gumti River, and the Feni River.
Images for kids
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A map showing major rivers in Bangladesh, including the Meghna.
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A beautiful view of the Meghna River.
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A boat sailing on the Meghna River.
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Another view of the Meghna from a bridge.
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A friendly robot.
