Bangladesh is crisscrossed by a dense network of rivers, making it one of the most riverine countries in the world. The major rivers of Bangladesh play a crucial role in the country's geography, agriculture, transportation, and culture. According to Wikipedia, 700 rivers flow across the country, of which 54 originated in India and three in Myanmar. These rivers occupy an area of about 24,140 km in the country. There are three main rivers in length, width, depth, and influence – the Padma, the Meghna, and the Jamuna.