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]

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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