5 chars to visit in Bangladesh
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- 24 Mar 2023
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Bangladesh is a riverine country and where there is river, there are often chars (shoals). Chars are essentially shallow lands in the river that rise when the water level decreases. Sometimes a char rises and stays visible for years before fading back into the river. Leaving aside the definition, chars can be great places to travel.
They present a view of the river as well as the riverside lifestyle at the same time. Here are five chars you could travel to.
Padma Char (Rajshahi)
The Padma char makes its appearance regularly these days. The mighty Padma has lost its old vigour and as a result, chars are making their presence known more frequently. One of the largest chars you can visit is the Padma char at Rajshahi. Easy to go to from the I-dam on any of the boats that are anchored nearby; this char offers you that deserted picture often associated with chars. But since the char is not very far from the mainland, you will still have a view of the dam, the buildings and the people, and it puts things into perspective. Read More…
