Dharla River(River)
The Dharla River, flowing through the heart of Kurigram Sadar Upazila, is the main driving force behind the life and economy of this region.
Geographically, it is a swift-flowing river originating from the Himalayas, which takes on a destructive form during the monsoon but remains calm in the dry season.
The 'Dharla Bridge' built over the river is the main tourist attraction here, connecting the district headquarters with Phulbari and Nageshwari Upazilas.
The pleasant environment developed on both sides of the bridge serves as a great recreational center for tourists.
Recently, in mid-July 2024, heavy rainfall and upstream surges caused the Dharla's water to flow above the danger level, flooding the low-lying areas of Kurigram Sadar.
As thousands of people became waterlogged, the district administration and local volunteers managed the situation by conducting relief operations.
Additionally, the lifestyle of the people living in the river's shoals and the sandy banks provide a unique experience for tourists.
All in all, the Dharla River is an inseparable symbol of Kurigram's natural beauty and struggle.
The Dharla River is a transboundary river between Bangladesh and India. The identification number given to the Dharla River by the Bangladesh Water Development Board or "PAUBO" is River No. 59 of the North-Western Region. Flow Origin: The river, known as Jaldhaka or Shingimari, flows through Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar in West Bengal and enters Bangladesh through Patgram in Lalmonirhat district. After entering, the river re-enters India near Patgram police station and flows eastwards and takes a sudden turn to enter Bangladesh through Kurigram district. This transboundary river between Bangladesh and India joins the Jaldhaka River and merges with the Brahmaputra River near Kurigram, originally known as Dharla. Description: The length of the Dharla in the Bangladeshi part is 75 kilometers. Its average depth is 12 feet or 3.7 meters and the maximum depth in Kurigram is 39 feet or 12 meters. The longest road bridge in North Bengal is located on this river. The 950-meter-long PC girder bridge was inaugurated in 2018 as the 2nd Dharla Bridge/Sheikh Hasina Dharla Bridge. Tributaries There is a tributary of Dharla named Nilkumar flowing through Phulbari police station. River erosion In 2007, the Dharla River and the Jamuna River breached, causing 2 kilometers of the 7-kilometer-long flood control embankment in Kurigram to disappear into the riverbed. This resulted in the loss of three mosques, two temples, a madrasa, a primary school, and crops and arable land. More than 3,000 people were left homeless. See also List of rivers in Bangladesh Major rivers of Bangladesh List of rivers in West Bengal Inter-border rivers Jaldhaka River Sources External links
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