Dhanu River
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Dhanu River | |
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Dhanu River at Khaliajuri Upazila | |
Location | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Sylhet |
Districts | |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Baulai River |
Mouth | Ghorautra River |
Length | 90 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
Categories:
- Rivers of Bangladesh
- Rivers of Sylhet Division
- Sylhet Division geography stubs
- Bangladesh river stubs