Distributaries of the Brahmaputra River

The Brahmaputra River, one of Asia's mightiest waterways, splits into several major distributaries as it approaches the Bay of Bengal, primarily through the vast Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (the world's largest delta). The key distributaries include:

• Dhaleswari River
• Jamuna River (the main Brahmaputra channel in Bangladesh)
• Meghna River (formed by the confluence of the Surma and Kushiyara, later joined by the Jamuna/Ganges)
• Old Brahmaputra River (a former main channel, now a smaller distributary)
• Tista River (a major tributary that joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh, often considered part of the system)

These channels weave through Bangladesh, creating a dynamic, fertile, and flood-prone landscape that supports one of the world's densest populations.