The River That Made Bangladesh: Brahmaputra and the Shaping of a Nation
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This episode of The History of Bangladesh turns from politics to geography, exploring how the mightiest rivers—the Brahmaputra, Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna—shaped Bengal's history, economy, and identity. Lucas and Luna discuss the 1787 Brahmaputra avulsion that created the Jamuna, the delta's role in agriculture and trade, the 1970 Bhola cyclone that killed 500,000 and catalyzed independence, and the modern challenges of erosion, flooding, and climate change. They touch on the port of Murshidabad, the Mughal-era riverine economy, and the engineering of the Farakka Barrage. The episode shows how Bangladesh's geography is not just a backdrop but an active force in its destiny.
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