Piyain River

River in India, Bangladesh
Piyain River
Piyain River in Sylhet
Piyain River in Zero Point Jaflong, Sylhet
Location
CountriesIndia, Bangladesh
DistrictSylhet
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationUmgat river of Assam
Mouth 
 • location
Surma River
Length145 kilometres (90 mi)

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.

The origin and flow

The length of the river is 145 km.[2] Piyain river has emerged from the river om or Umagat river or Assam.[3]

Gallery

  • Piyain River at Zero Point Jaflong
    Piyain River at Zero Point Jaflong
  • Piyain River at Chhatak Upazila
    Piyain River at Chhatak Upazila
  • Piyain River. The picture was taken on the way to Bisnakandi
    Piyain River. The picture was taken on the way to Bisnakandi

References

  1. ^ The story of a River of Jaflong in Bangladesh
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ Tourist Spot - Piyain River

External links

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