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  Bangladesh - River Systems
The larger rivers serve as the main source of water for cultivation and as the principal arteries of commercial transportation.
The Padma-Ganges is the central part of a deltaic river system with hundreds of rivers and streams--some 2,100 kilometers in length--flowing generally east or west into the Padma.
The Surma-Meghna, at 669 kilometers by itself the longest river in Bangladesh, is formed by the union of six lesser rivers.
countrystudies.us /bangladesh/25.htm   (731 words)

  
 Rivers - Bangladesh-বাংলাদেশ
River velocity determines quantity and size of rock fragments and sediment carried by the river.
River valleys have been important centres of civilisation, they afford travel routes, and their alluvial soils form good agricultural lands.
The pride of Bangladesh is its rivers with one of the largest networks in the world with a total number of about 700 rivers including tributaries, which have a total length of about 24,140 km.
bangladesh.wetpaint.com /page/Rivers   (1052 words)

  
 GOACOM - Goan Village Showcase(Morjim)
The swish and rustle of the waters of the Arabian sea and the Chapora river bestow on it a bountiful catch of choice fish and coconuts as well as beautiful vistas.
It's also known as the "feni cellar" of North Goa and harbours 10,000-odd hardworking, quick-witted and exuberant inhabitants.
Morjim's closest neighours are Chopdem on the East and Ashvem-Mandrem on the West.
www.goacom.com /village/morjim   (1909 words)

  
  Bangladesh - Feni
Feni is a small southern district of Bangladesh, bordering (clockwise from the north) Tripura in India, Chittagong district, the Bay of Bengal, Noakhali district and Comilla district.
Feni is home to many noted Bangladeshis, including Begum Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1991-1996 and 2001-present), Zahir Raihan, Shahidullah Kaisar, Habibullah Bahar Chowdhury, Hamidul Haque Chowdhury.
Recently, a Feni native, Abul Kashem, was in the news when he was captured by Iraqi insurgents while driving a truck for a Kuwaiti company.
www.bangladesh-guide.com /Feni-108.html   (213 words)

  
  Feni District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Feni is a small southern district of Bangladesh, bordering (clockwise from the north) Tripura in India, Chittagong district, the Bay of Bengal, Noakhali district and Comilla district.
Feni is home to many noted Bangladeshis, including Begum Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1991-1996 and 2001-present), Zahir Raihan, Shahidullah Kaisar, Habibullah Bahar Chowdhury, Hamidul Haque Chowdhury, Dr.Fakhruddin Ahmed.
Recently, a Feni native, Abul Kashem, was in the news when he was captured by Iraqi insurgents while driving a truck for a Kuwaiti company.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Feni   (247 words)

  
 About Bangladesh
The coastal plain is partly sandy and partly composed of saline clay; it extends southward from the Feni River to the town of Cox's Bazar and varies in width from 1 to 10 miles.
Rivers in Bangladesh, however, are subject to constant and sometimes rapid changes of course, which can affect the hydrology of a large region; consequently, no description of Bangladesh's topography retains its absolute accuracy for long.
The rivers may be divided into five systems: (1) The Ganges, or Padma, and its deltaic streams, (2) the Meghna and the Surma river system, (3) the Jamuna and its adjoining channels, (4) the North Bengal rivers, and (5) the rivers of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the adjoining plains.
mohammed-yasin.iwarp.com /aboutbangladesh.htm   (9231 words)

  
 Water resources management in Bangladesh : Limitations and uncertainties
It is bounded by the Indian border to the west, by the Ganges-Padma and Lower Meghna rivers in the north and east by the Bay of Bengal to the south.
The region is surrounded by the Lower Meghna in the west, the Upper Meghna and Titas River in the North, by Feni River and estuary and coast in the south.
Major rivers of this region are the Meghna, Gumti, Feni, Dakatia etc. Water level and flooding in this region influenced by (i) rising of water level in the Meghna River; (ii) rainfall in the eastern hills (Tripura, India) and southern hills(Bangladesh); and (iii) inadequate drainage capacity of the channel network.
nation.ittefaq.com /artman/exec/view.cgi/29/18010   (1847 words)

  
 Evaluation – In the wake of a flagship   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The three districts, Feni, Noakhali and Lakshmipur are located in the Southern part of Bangladesh where the river Meghna flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Feni is on the main highway between the country’s two biggest cities, Dhaka and Chittagong, and can also be reached by railway.
The Eastern parts of Feni district and the Western parts of Lakshmipur district are served by large-scale irrigation schemes.
um.dk /publikationer/Danida/English/Evaluations/WakeFlagship/05_2.asp   (1616 words)

  
 SECONDARY FLOW AND CHANNEL CHANGE IN BRAIDED RIVERS   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rivers are said to have a preferred slope which they achieve by meandering if the valley is sufficiently flat or by braiding if the valley is steeper (Bettes and White, 1983).
The river north of Sirajganj is fully braided and the intensity of braiding appears to be increasing, whereas the river south of Sirajganj shows a tendency towards a meandering planform whilst still keeping braided characteristics.
This evidence would suggest that the Brahmaputra River is in a state of dynamic equilibrium, as the amount of sediment entering a reach of the river is equal to the amount leaving.
www.geog.nottingham.ac.uk /~thorne/roy-richardson/chapter3.htm   (5313 words)

  
 Goacom.com - Goa Today (June 2001 issue)
Small in size, Querim is compounded by forested hills on the east and south, beached on the west side by the Arabian sea, and banked along the river Terekhol on the north.
Since the days when a Kolso of feni could be purchased for as little as six rupees, till date, Siolim has remained their main selling point.
Carrying the mud feni pots on the heads, the tiring trudge over hills and through nullahs, many a time would end in disappointment and loss if the pots broke during transit.
www.goacom.com /village/querim   (2021 words)

  
 CPAmedia.com: Sun, Sand and Siesta in Goa
Feni is a locally produced alcoholic drink, distilled from fermented cashew fruits or coconut toddy.
Feni is quite fiery, but if that doesn't agree with you, you may also use it as a body rub - a good rubdown is supposed to help against colds and fever.
To "export" feni from Goa into the rest of India one officially needs a permit, the forms for which are available in liquor shops.
www.cpamedia.com /travel/sun_sand_siesta_goa   (2139 words)

  
 arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh/India
The Brahmaputra River is the largest sand-bedded braided river in the world in terms of catchment area, discharge and sediment load.
The Himalayan Piedmont Plains are the alluvial cones of the rivers originating in the Terai region of the Himalayan foothills.
The region is bounded by the Mahananda River in the west and the Dinajpur-Karatoa River in the east.
www.sos-arsenic.net /english/intro/physio.html   (2390 words)

  
 BANGLAPEDIA: Feni River
But since 1960, India is using the river, claiming their right up to the midstream.
The river is 116 km long from the source to the Bay of Bengal and 80.5 km of it up to Ramgarh is navigable throughout the year by small boats.
The river is gradually silting up due to reckless extraction of timber tree from the hill slopes and consequent heavy erosion of the hills.
banglapedia.search.com.bd /HT/F_0056.htm   (182 words)

  
 Galaxy Holidays - About Bangladesh
The Brahmaputra is a river of timeless, mythical proportions.
This deltaic land, its unspoilt verdure, the warmth of a hospitable people, their ancient heritage cradled in pristine folds of nature is again vibrantly contemporary, the modern bridging today with the romance of yesteryears.
Bangladesh has one of the most complex river systems in the world numbering about 230 with their tributaries having a total length of about 24,140 km.
www.galaxybd.com /holidays/about_bangladesh.htm   (1728 words)

  
 The Setting of the River System of Bangladesh   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bengali poetry and prose is full of references to rivers and their effect on the life of the people.
The largest river in Bangladesh is the Lower Meghna, which is formed by the confluence of the Padma and the Meghna.
All the rivers in this region are prone to flash-flooding, which means that if it rains heavily in the hills the water can rise several meters within hours, flow fast and furious for several days and then fall back again to normal levels.
www.comnet.mt /bangladesh/SetRiver.htm   (2292 words)

  
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This is the tract of land falling between the Feni River and the Asalong Khal.
The topographical map showed the area between the Feni River and the Asalong Khal, which is covered by Asalong Mouza, as disputed, by a remark to that effect entered across that area.
Feni River is shown in its proper position and this entire river is shown outside Tripura State.
www.defencejournal.com /2001/october/asalong.htm   (8620 words)

  
 Jan 2, 2005 Gold and Black Gold Greg McCoach 321gold
The Feni Islands lie within the Lihir Corridor, which hosts the world-class porphyry copper-gold deposit at Bougainville and the world's largest gold porphyry, hot spring gold deposit at Lihir.
Feni exhibits strikingly similar geology, including widespread gold mineralization, similar alteration styles and similar alkaline intrusives to the Lihir Mine.
As a result, Feni is highly prospective for large bulk mineable gold deposits, such as the Lihir deposit.
www.321gold.com /editorials/mccoach/mccoach012805.html   (2821 words)

  
 Sundarbans   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The maze of rivers that drain the Sundarbans are subject to large tidal fluctuations.
Variation in the salinity levels from that found in the immediately adjacent Bay of Bengal, particularly at the upper levels of the water column, is dependent on the precipitation during the annual monsoon cycle.
This has already occurred with the fishermen from the impounded Little Feni River (Noakhali Prov.) and is likely occurring now with the fishermen from the Feni River, which has recently had its mouth sealed off by a cross-dam and regulator.
www.smartoffice.com /Tiger/Rainboth.html   (8688 words)

  
 Goa,Goa Tourism,Goa India Tourism,Goa Travel Tours in Goa
Stroll along the river and the coastal edges, awe at the sight of waterfalls where water falls from the great heights, a day safari in the wildlife sanctuaries amidst the dense woods or visit the spice plantations to walk through the green narrow lanes, all will charge your imaginations.
Panaji (Panjim) is the capital city of Goa nestling on the banks of the Mandovi river.
There are also exciting river cruises launched by GTDC varying from one hour, two hour or half day cruise carrying the thrill and excitement of even swimming in the Arabian Sea.
goa.indiantravelportal.com   (1214 words)

  
 Thousands flee monsoon floods as rains swell Bangladesh rivers : Environment
Rescuers said six people were drowned in the Bahulia River as they tried to escape in a boat near the northern jute trading town of Sirajganj.
Tropical rainstorms lashed the pristine valleys of the Bandarban hill district, 290 kilometres south of Dhaka, forcing the local Sangu River to overspill banks and uprooting 5,000 indigenous people from their traditional fragile dwellings.
Road links between eastern Feni district and the rest of the country were cut off Friday as many culverts were washed away by the floodwaters of the Muhuri which Bangladesh and India share.
www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/85289.html   (316 words)

  
 Asia Times Online :: South Asia - India, Bangladesh fight against the current
As the lower riparian country and one whose economy is overwhelmingly defined by rivers, Bangladesh has cause for concern regarding the amount of water that flows into its territory.
Bangladesh's water woes are not confined to the Ganges and Bramhaputra rivers.
The proposed construction of the Tipaimukh Dam upstream of the Barak River in the Indian state of Manipur in the northeast is expected to cause soil salinity that will impact on the town of Sylhet in Bangladesh.
www.atimes.com /atimes/South_Asia/HF08Df04.html   (1536 words)

  
 Bangladeshlive - A Place Where Bangladesh Is Alive
The coastal region is marked by a vast network of river systems, an ever dynamic estuary, interaction of huge quantities of fresh water that are discharged by the river systems, and a saline waterfront --penetrating inland from the sea.
In addition to the coastal plains, there are a number of small islands that are subject to strong wind and tidal interactions throughout the year, and are inhabited by a large number of people.
The eastern coastline is extended from the Big Feni river to Badar Mokam, the southern tip of the mainland.
www.bangladeshlive.net /1445925.html   (1942 words)

  
 Goa Cruises,Goa River Cruise,Goa Star Cruises Tour,Goa India Cruise Vacation
The samba, mamba and cashew nut feni are all métiers of Goa Vacations, known to boost the state tourism here after.
The best place to enjoy a river cruise is at Mandovi River that is home to many thrilling adventure.
River Cruises on the Mandovi river is tremendously enjoyable experience which you should not miss out during your trip to Goa.
www.familyvacationindia.com /houseboat-vacation/goa-cruises.html   (807 words)

  
 Goa Feni,Famous Goa Feni Drink,Goan Food and Drinks,Fenni Drink of Goa India
Growers have to choose between producing Feni or coconuts because once tapped, the young shoots cannot go on to produce nuts, but the decision can be reversed with the next growth of shoots according to market demand.
The famous palm Feni is the result of the second distillation.
Cashew Feni is usually drunk after the first distillation, but one can also find it double-distilled, flavoured with Ginger, Cumin or Sasparilla to produce a smooth liqueur.
goa.indiantravelportal.com /cuisines/goa-feni.html   (293 words)

  
 Associated Press of Pakistan - India trying to withdraw water from Feni River
DHAKA, Jan. 30, (APP): India is trying to withdraw water from Feni River for irrigation 14 projects in exchange of resolving erosion problem in Bangladesh side of this bordering river, sources in the WDB (Water Development Board) informed.
Bangladeshi river experts apprehend, if Indian irrigation plans using the water of Feni River are implemented Uttar Fatikchhari, Shuvapur, Sonagazi and Mirrershari of Bangladesh will turn into desert.
The Union government of India undertook another project to construct a bank-protection dam in Indian side of the river from from Amarpur Subdivision of Tripura State to Amlighat of Subrum.
www.app.com.pk /en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3008&Itemid=2   (591 words)

  
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Feni can be made from cashew and coconut.
Cashew Feni is made from the juices of Cashew where as Coconut Feni is distilled from coconut toddy.
The river cruise is scheduled for three time in a day, sunset and moonlight.
www.goabeachresorts.net   (767 words)

  
 Economy - India Bilateral Treaties and Agreements - Volume III
Exploratory discussions revealed that the problem had not been carefully studied as all the material on each side had not been examined and there was divergence of opinion as to whether the Kar-Creed maps or the revenue survey maps should be taken as the basis of demarcation.
It was agreed that efforts should be made by both countries to advise their press from time to time to exercise restraint and assist in the maintenance and promotion of friendly relations between India and Pakistan.
(d) When the river falls on the international boundary, fishing and navigational disputes occur and fire is opened to stop cattle lifting or other raids by local inhabitants on either side.
meaindia.nic.in /treatiesagreement/1959/chap184.htm   (3647 words)

  
 Hill Ranges
The principal rivers flowing through the district are, Gumti, Muhuri and Feni.
At the source of river Feni, there are three streams known as the Asslang, the Rangafeni and Taindung, of which the Asslang is the principal channel.
The river Feni forms the natural boundary between the South Tripura District and Bangladesh.
southtripura.nic.in /Data/Hill.htm   (211 words)

  
 National
Showing a map of 1966, India claimed that a char had emerged at Subroom on the Feni, but Bangladesh opposed the claim and said the char is in Bangladesh, and this issue is yet to be settled by both the countries.
River erosion in border areas continues because of the suspension of revetment works due to obstruction by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) for the past few years.
The joint visit was held as per the decision of the 36th Joint Rivers Commission meeting where the two water resources minister agreed to visit the vulnerable sites of the bordering rivers to see the erosion which has threatened the territorial boundary between the two countries and led to water scarcity.
www.newagebd.com /2006/sep/21/nat.html   (4401 words)

  
 Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
The Feni river originates in the northern part of Khagrachhari district and flows into the Bay of Bengal through the district of Feni.
It is probable that the frequent rainfall and inflow of river water in the lake maintain a move uniform condition during the monsoon.
Habitation settlements grow near to the river, lakes and spring, the reason is easy access to surface water stream, lakes and spring water are used for domestic and potable purposes during the dry periods.
www.bioline.org.br /request?st06048   (5401 words)

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