Bichnakandi

Bichnakandi

Bichnakandi (Bengali: বিছানাকান্দি) is a village in Rustompur Union in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District in Bangladesh.[1][2] In recent years there has been an influx of tourists to its river.[3]

Geology

Bichnakandi is a quarry spot that is used to collect rocks from the riverbed.[4] It is the place where many layers of the Khasi mountains from both sides meet at one point. Fountains from the Khasi mountains make a lake that is connected to Piyain River. The rocks are also natural and come down with water streams from the mountains.At present,it is one of the most visited tourist spots in Bangladesh.People from other countries visit Bangladesh for its natural beauty and this place attract them. Interesting fact is this place is alongside Bangladesh-India border and has two tectonic plates on the verge of colliding. Geologist also have proved that these kinds of places in Earth have a high rate of earthquakes. Same can be told for Jaflong, Lalakhal, the entire Manipur estate in India, San Andreas Fault etc.[5]

See also

Jaflong

References

  1. ↑ "Travel Bangladesh".
  2. ↑ Earth Touch. Society for Environment & Human Development. 1997-01-01.
  3. ↑ "The Lost River". The Daily Star. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  4. ↑ "Suspension of stones collection : Over 5 lakh workers jobless in Sylhet | Business News 24 BD". businessnews24bd.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  5. ↑ "Visit Sylhet".

Coordinates: 25°10′01″N 91°53′17″E / 25.167°N 91.888°E / 25.167; 91.888

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