Dhanu River

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Dhanu River
Dhanu River.JPG
Dhanu River at Khaliajuri Upazila
Location
CountryBangladesh
DivisionSylhet
Districts
Physical characteristics
SourceBaulai River
MouthGhorautra River
Length90 km (56 mi)

The Dhanu (Bengali: ধানু) is a river in Bangladesh.

The Dhanu, also called the , is a tributary of the Meghna. It flows directly southwards from Sunamganj in Sylhet through the eastern thanas of Netrakona and Kishoreganj. It is navigable year-round. It falls and rises with the daily tides and even the canals connected with it a long way inland, at places like and , experience the effect of these tides.

Coordinates: 24°22′N 91°01′E / 24.367°N 91.017°E / 24.367; 91.017


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