4. Buriganga River, Bangladesh Buriganga received its term after its dispatch from the river Ganges. With difficulty to trace the channel , probability is that it flowed past Rampur Boalia and terminates into Meghna estuary. This river is one of the most important rivers of Bangladesh and was also one of the main drinking sources along with trade and transportation since the 17th century. According to recent reports, 4500 tons of solid waste is dumped into the river everyday from Dhaka. Despite of every effort made to keep this river clean, it still remains a mess.
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