The Padma or Podda is a major river in Bangladesh and India. It is the main distributary of the Ganges, flowing generally southeast for 120 kilometres (75 mi) to its confluence with the Meghna River near the Bay of Bengal. The city of Rajshahi is situated on the banks of the river. However, over 660 square kilometres (256 sq mi) of land, has been lost due to erosion of Padma since 1966.
