Atrai River 阿德赖河
(重定向自Atrai)
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Atrai River (also spelt as Atreyee) (Bengali:আত্রাই/আত্রেই নদী) flows in West Bengal and northern parts of Bangladesh.
In ancient times the river was called Atrei and finds a mention in the Mahabharata. It is linked with Jorapani river, Fuleswari river, and Karatoya River. It originates in West Bengal and then after flowing through Dinajpur District of Bangladesh, it enters India again. It passes through Kumarganj and Balurghat community development blocks in Dakshin Dinajpur district. The river then renters Bangladesh. It splits into two rivers—the Gabura and the Kankra in Dinajpur district. It crosses the Barind Tract and flows into Chalan Beel. The river serves as a perennial source of fishing, even though it is often the cause of flooding in many areas during monsoons.