Which major rivers form much of Bangladesh’s delta?

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The delta of Bangladesh, known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, is primarily formed by the sediment deposits of two major river systems: the Ganges (known as the Padma in Bangladesh) and the Brahmaputra (known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh).123

These rivers, along with the Meghna River, converge and flow through the delta region into the Bay of Bengal via numerous channels and the Meghna estuary. The delta covers approximately 23,000 square miles (60,000 square km) and is characterized by its active, sediment-rich environment, which is continuously shaped by tidal processes and the shifting courses of these major waterways.123