Chalan Beel
| Chalan Beel | |
|---|---|
Fishing during the Baut Festival | |
| Location | Natore (40%)
Sirajganj (35%) Pabna (25%) (Rajshahi Division) |
| Coordinates | 24°31′N 89°01′E / 24.52°N 89.01°E |
| Primary inflows | Atrai River and 46 others |
| Basin countries | Bangladesh |
| Surface area | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
Chalan Beel (Bengali: চলনবিল) is a wetland in the Sirajganj, Natore and Pabna districts of Bangladesh. It is a large inland depression, marshy in character, with rich flora and fauna. Forty-seven rivers and other waterways flow into the Chalan Beel. As silt builds up in the beel, its size is being reduced.