đ Major Rivers
Bangladesh's widest and deepest river, and its busiest inland passenger-launch corridor.
The Meghna carries the combined flow of the Surma-Kushiyara and, after merging with the Padma at Chandpur, the entire Ganges-Brahmaputra system to the sea. Near its mouth it widens into an estuary studded with islands like Bhola and Sandwip, making it the country's main hilsa fishing ground.
The Dhaka Sadarghat to Barishal/Bhola overnight launch journey â passing wide river views and river-island life â is one of Bangladesh's classic river travel experiences.
The country's largest hilsa fishery, a major inland waterway for passenger launches and cargo, and the main ferry/launch link to the southern coastal districts.
| Service | Operator | Route | Departure | Arrival | Days / Frequency | Class | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Kirtonkhola | Kirtonkhola Navigation | Dhaka (Sadarghat) Bhola | 07:30 PM | 05:00 AM | Daily | AC Cabin / Sofa / Deck | ā§ŗ450 â ā§ŗ3,000 |
| MV Sundarban | Sundarban Navigation | Dhaka (Sadarghat) Barishal | 08:30 PM | 05:00 AM | Daily | AC Cabin / Sofa / Deck | ā§ŗ400 â ā§ŗ3,500 |
| MV Parabat | Parabat Launch Service | Dhaka (Sadarghat) Barishal | 09:00 PM | 05:30 AM | Daily | AC Cabin / Sofa / Deck | ā§ŗ400 â ā§ŗ3,200 |