Piyain River

Piyain River a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh.[1] It is a tributary of the Surma river, which is originates from the Umgat river of Assam.[2] The river enters Bangladesh through Sylhet district.

Piyain River
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)

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]

  • Piyain River at Zero Point Jaflong
  • Piyain River at Chhatak Upazila
  • 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

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