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Lady waiting for a family member at the river crossing point with the river boats in the back. Dhaka, Bangaladesh

Buriganga River (Bangla: বà§à¦¡à¦¼à¦¿à¦?à¦?à§à¦?া BuÅ?igônga "Old Ganges"). Buriganga is the life line and much happens in and around this river. It is the main river flowing beside Dhaka, capital cityof Bangladesh. With an average depth of 39 feet (12 m) its quite amazing to see the activities along the river. Unfortunately, the river is Dhaka's main outlet of sewage waste and is threatened by pollution and waste.