Bhairab River (Bengali: is a river in south of Bangladesh. It passes through Khulna, dividing the city into two parts. Bhairab River originates from Tengamari border of Meher pur district and passes through Jessore town.[1] The river is approximately 100 miles long and 300 feet wide. It's average depth is 4 to 5 feet and with minimal water flow, it has plenty of silt.[2]
The Bhairab, which is considered to be of older origin its parent river the Jalangi, takes off from that river at a point, a few miles north of Karimpur (in West Bengal). After a tortuous course twoards the south it turns to the east forming the boundary line between Meherpur P .S. (Bangladesh) and Karimpur (India) for a short distance and then turning south enters Meherpur P.S. and flows past Meherpur town to the south and loses itself in the Mathabhanga close to the east of Kapashdanga. Its intake from the Jalangi having silted up, this river has been practically dead since long. The poor climate of Meherpur, which lies upon its banks is in great measure attributed to the stagnancy of its water.
Bhairab River has 2 main branches, the Khulna-Ichamati and the Kobadak. The Khulna-Ichamati forms a boundary between Bangladesh and India. The towns of Khulna and Jessore are situated on the bank of the river.[1] The development of their settlements and culture were influenced by the river.