Narayanganj, known as dandy of the east, The River Shitalakshya flows through this city.  This river originates from the ancient Brahmaputra River. The old Brahmaputra is divided into two sections at the place called Tok in Gazipur district. Shitalakshya meets the river Dhaleshwari near Kalagachia.

The total length of the river is 110 km, Width of 300 meters near Narayanganj, but at the top it was slowly reduced to about 100 meters. Demra has measured the maximum flow of water 2600 cusecs.

The once famous muslin industry of Bangladesh was developed in the both shore of the Shitalakshya River. Even at present, a large number of heavy industries have been built on both banks of the river. Recently closed Adamjie, The world’s largest jute mill was situated on the bank of the Shitalakshya. Now a days, on the banks of this river, there are three stations in Palash on the north side of Ghorashal and a thermal power plant in Siddhirganj.

At present, a four point four-kilometer long walkway, a barrage dam has been constructed from Demra Ghat of Dhaka to Shitalakshahi upazila of Siddhirganj upazila in Narayanganj. The Walkway has now changed the lives of the people on the banks of the Shitalakshya River. This place has become an entertainment spot. People who live in banks of this river get a place to walk with family in morning or evening. Children, old age, students, young people, men and women walks in this walk-way. On the day of special festivals, the walkway meets heavy crowd.

According to the local residents, by building this walkway the rivers clean air and beauty can be enjoyed. Due to planting trees beside walkways and river banks, beauty of the river has multiplied. Basically, create walkways, plant trees and many other various initiatives have been taken to save the river and increase its beauty.

There is no navigability crisis in Shitalakshya and it is useful to navigate throughout the year. Shitalakshya’s River corrosion trend is low. Shitalakshya was once famous for the transparency and coolness of its water.

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