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8th Large Asian Rivers

Jamuna River Field Excursion

Possible routes and field sites around Sirajganj and the braided Jamuna

Possible field destinations

Explore the Jamuna around Sirajganj

The field excursion may visit the Jamuna River around Sirajganj, with possible stops at the bridge area and along upstream and downstream riverbank reaches. The aim is to connect scientific discussions with observations of braided channels, sediment dynamics, erosion and riverbank-protection works.

The Jamuna is the Bangladesh reach of the Yarlung Tsangpo–Brahmaputra system. Its shifting channels, sandbars and river islands known as chars offer opportunities to examine how a large braided river evolves.

Area of interest
Sirajganj and the Jamuna River
Possible approach
Dhaka via Tangail / Elenga
Itinerary status
Sites and timing to be confirmed
Braided channels, sandbars and floodplain of the Jamuna River in Bangladesh
Braided channels and sandbars of the Jamuna River

Possible route

A possible approach to Sirajganj is from Dhaka via Savar, Tangail / Elenga and Jamuna Bridge. From Sirajganj, the excursion may explore the bridge area and selected riverbank sites upstream and downstream.

  1. DhakaPossible starting point
  2. SavarUrban fringe
  3. Tangail / ElengaEastern floodplain
  4. Jamuna BridgeBridge and guide bunds
  5. SirajganjRiverbank excursions
Bridge areaJamuna Bridge · Sirajganj Hard Point · Elliott BridgeBridge hydraulics and urban bank protectionUpstream reachBahuka / Char Simla · Meghai / KazipurBraided channels, chars and erosionDownstream reachBelkuchi · EnayetpurRiverbank protection and floodplain land use

Schematic route; distances are not to scale. The final route, stops and visiting order have not been set.

Possible field stops

Locations under consideration

The following areas are being considered for the excursion. The final programme may include a selection of these sites.

  1. Eastern Jamuna floodplain

    Possible locationsSavar · Tangail / Elenga · approach to Jamuna Bridge

    Possible en-route stops would explore the transition from the urban fringe to the floodplain, including abandoned channels, drainage networks and connections between older land surfaces and the active river corridor.

  2. Jamuna Bridge and Sirajganj riverfront

    Possible locationsJamuna Bridge western guide bund · Sirajganj Hard Point · Elliott Bridge

    These sites could support discussion of channel constriction, bridge guide works, local scour and urban bank protection. Observations at Hard Point would help examine how revetments interact with the main channel and bankline.

  3. Upstream braided channels and chars

    Possible locationsBahuka / Char Simla · Meghai / Kazipur

    The upstream reaches offer potential sites for observing braided channels, char development and right-bank erosion. Discussions may also consider the Brahmaputra Right Embankment, revetment works and connectivity with tributaries and drainage channels.

  4. Downstream protection works and floodplain

    Possible locationsBelkuchi · Enayetpur

    Possible visits to these reaches would examine right-bank erosion, geobag revetments, embankment realignment and land use on the low floodplain, allowing comparisons with the bridge area and upstream sites.

Itinerary to be confirmed

The excursion dates, duration, route and final selection of stops have not yet been determined. Accommodation and transport arrangements will be provided once the programme is confirmed.

Further details will be shared in subsequent announcements.

Field access

Visits are expected to focus on accessible riverbank sites. Boat trips or char landings may be considered where water levels, permissions and local conditions allow.

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