Piyain River a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh.[1] It is a tributary of the Surma river, which is originates from the Umngot of Meghalaya. The river enters Bangladesh through Sylhet district.
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| Location | |
| Countries | India, Bangladesh |
| District | Sylhet |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Umgat river of Assam |
| Mouth | |
• location | Surma River |
| Length | 145 kilometres (90 mi) |
The origin and flow
editThe length of the river is 145 km.[2] Piyain river has emerged from the river om or Umagat river or Assam.[3]
Gallery
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Piyain River at Zero Point Jaflong -
Piyain River at Chhatak Upazila -
Piyain River. The picture was taken on the way to Bisnakandi
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References
edit- ^ The story of a River of Jaflong in Bangladesh
- ^ Masud Hasan Chowdhury (2012), "Piyain River", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- ^ Tourist Spot - Piyain River
External links
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