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Piyain River

Coordinates: 24°46′N 91°06′E / 24.767°N 91.100°E / 24.767; 91.100
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Piyain River
Piyain River in Sylhet
Piyain River in Zero Point Jaflong, Sylhet
Map
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

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

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References

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  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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24°46′N 91°06′E / 24.767°N 91.100°E / 24.767; 91.100