Write a Letter to Your Pen-Friend in Italy, About Informing Him the Importance of So Many Rivers in Your Country’s Economy.

January 23, 2022

Dargha Road,

Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Dear John,

I hope this message finds you well. It's really great to receive your kind note. You asked me to tell you about why rivers are important in our country and why they also cause trouble every year. Let me explain!

Bangladesh has lots of rivers - both big and small ones. Our country depends a lot on farming, and these rivers are like helpers for our farms. They make the soil good for growing things like rice, jute, and tea. We also get plenty of fish from the rivers, which is really valuable. The rivers are like highways here. People use boats, big boats called launches, and even steam-powered ships to travel on these rivers all year round. They move things and people from one place to another. Many towns, cities, and places where people do business are close to these rivers. This makes it easy to move things like the stuff from factories and mills. 

But, you see, sometimes these rivers can be a bit tricky. Especially when it rains a lot, the rivers can become very full and even spill over their banks. This causes floods. It's a big problem. Houses get damaged, animals like cows and goats might get carried away by the water, and the crops we grow get hurt. Trees even get pulled out from the ground. This can leave many people without homes or even food for a while.

So, you see, rivers are good for us in many ways, helping us farm, travel, and do business. But sometimes they can also cause a lot of trouble. It's like a mixed bag – sometimes a blessing, sometimes a problem.

I hope this gives you a clear picture of how rivers affect us here. Take care and write back when you can!

Warm regards,

Arif