Haor Basin

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical region
gptkbp:annualEvent flash floods
boro rice harvest
gptkbp:area approximately 8000 sq km
gptkbp:contains gptkb:wetlands
floodplains
haors
gptkbp:ecosystem seasonal wetland
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:Bangladesh_Haor_and_Wetland_Development_Board
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Haor Basin
gptkbp:importantFor gptkb:fish
agriculture
biodiversity
migratory birds
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Bangladesh
Northeastern Bangladesh
gptkbp:mainRiver gptkb:Kushiyara_River
gptkb:Surma_River
gptkb:Meghna_River
gptkbp:notableFor waterfowl habitat
bailing rice cultivation
rich fish diversity
unique aquatic plants
gptkbp:population over 19 million people
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Baikka_Beel
gptkb:Hakaluki_Haor
gptkb:Tanguar_Haor
gptkbp:recognizedBy Ramsar Convention
gptkbp:seasonalFeature dry season agriculture
monsoon flooding
gptkbp:servesArea gptkb:Sylhet
gptkb:Kishoreganj
gptkb:Mymensingh
gptkb:Brahmanbaria
gptkb:Habiganj
gptkb:Moulvibazar
gptkb:Sunamganj
gptkb:Netrokona
gptkbp:threats climate change
overfishing
pollution
agricultural runoff
siltation
gptkbp:traditionalLifestyle agriculture
fishing
seasonal migration
livestock rearing
gptkbp:vulnerableTo seasonal flooding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hail_Haor_Ecologically_Critical_Area
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8