Padma

The Padma is a major river in Bangladesh. It is the main distributary of the Ganges, flowing generally southeast for 356 kilometres to its confluence with the Meghna River near the Bay of Bengal. The city of Rajshahi is situated on the banks of the river. Since 1966, over 66,000 hectares of land has been lost to erosion of the Padma.
  • Countries: Bangladesh
  • Districts: Munshiganj · Pabna · Manikganj · Rajshahi · Kushtia · Nawabganj · Faridpur · Madaripur · Rajbari · Shariatpur · Chandpur
  • Length: 356 kilometres (221 mi)
  • River system: Ganges River System
  • Bridges: Padma Bridge · Lalon Shah Bridge · Hardinge Bridge

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