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Surma

Surma

9.6
A river in northeastern Bangladesh that flows through the Sylhet region
  • proper noun
: Surma

Examples

  • "I'm not sure I can tell you specifically," board vice chair John Surma replied when asked at a packed news conference why Paterno had to be fired immediately.

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  • The Surma River flows through the lush green hills of northeastern Bangladesh.

  • Many travelers visit the Sylhet region to admire the beauty of the Surma River.

  • Local fishermen cast their nets into the Surma River, which is vital for their livelihood.

Surface Forms

Surma main

Etymology

Surma is the local name for the large river in the Sylhet area of Bangladesh, a name used by people there for many years. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Surma as the river that 'carries' boats, people and water for farms, which explains why the name refers to this important waterway.