The Padma of Rajshahi

Rajshahi District

Bridge over the River

Excepting the Ganges or the Padma, the Mahananda and the Atrai, the rivers of Rajshahi district are of little hydrographic importance. For, most of the rivers are more or less moribund, that is, they are not active flowing streams except during the rainy season. During the rainy season these moribund rivers act as excellent drainage channels draining off a large volume of water and have a considerable current. Most of these rivers are narrow and flow in well-defined channels.

Principal rivers in Rajshahi District

1. Padma River
2. Mahananda River
3. Atrai River
4. Gur River
5. Jamuna River
6. Baral River
7. Musakhan River
8. Nandakuja River
9. Gumani River
10. Baralai River
11. Narad River