Balu River  runs mainly through the extensive swamps of Beel Belai and those east of Dhaka, joining the shitalakshya near demra. It has a narrow connection through the Suti Nadi near kapasia with the Shitalakshya, and also by way of the Tongi Khal with the turag; there is also a link with the Shitalakshya near kaliganj. Although it carries floodwater from the Shitalakshya and the Turag during the flood season, the Balu is of importance mainly for local drainage and access by small boats. [Sifatul Quader Chowdhury]

See map in river.