Bangshi River

The Bangshi (also spelt Bansi) (Bengali: বংশী নদী) is an important river in central Bangladesh. "Bangshi" in Bengali, the language spoken in Bangladesh where the Bangshi River is located, translates to "Flute", meaning the river's name likely refers to its gentle, melodic flow, similar to the sound of a flute. It originates in Jamalpur, from the course of the old Brahmaputra and flows past the Madhupur tract. It flows through Tangail and meets the Tongi in Ghazipur. It passes near Jatiyo Smriti Soudho in Savar and falls into the Dhaleshwari. About 238 kilometres (148 mi) long, it is not navigable for most of the year except when swelled by the monsoon rains. Louhajang River is a tributary of the Bangshi. Dhamrai on the banks of the Bangshi is famous for its muslin weaving.