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Geographical introduction

Barguna district is located 11 © হতে above sea level in the southernmost part of Bangladesh between 21 ৫০ 50 ০ 05 হতে and 23 ০ 04 ১০ 10 উত্তর north latitude and 69 ৫ 59 ৫০ 50 হ 91 ০ 04 ৮৮ 6 পূর্ব east longitude. Barguna district is bounded on the north by Jhalokati, Barisal, Pirojpur and Patuakhali districts, on the south by Patuakhali district and Bay of Bengal, on the east by Patuakhali district, on the west by Pirojur and Bagerhat districts. Notable rivers of the district are Payra, Bishkhali and Baleshwar. The average annual temperature is 33.3 degrees Celsius and the minimum is 12.1 degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall of the district is 2506 mm.

 

Although there is no definite history of the name Barguna, it is known that the place was known as Bara Gona because the timber traders from the north used to come here to fetch timber and cross the Kharsrota Khakdon river for favorable flow or big gon. According to some, the place was called Barguna because the boat had to be crossed by pulling the guna (gorge) against the current. Some say that Barguna is named after a powerful Rakhine resident named Barguna. Others say that the place is named after a Bawali named Barguna.

 

The inter-district internal communication system with the coastal district of Barguna is not very well developed. In case of road communication, communication is quite time consuming as there are ferry crossings at different places. Although there is a communication system on the river, there are not enough vessels of the desired quality in time.

 

The Barisal divisional town can be reached by road from Barguna Sadar via Patuakhali via Payra, Lebukhali and Kirtankhola river ferries. The total distance of this route is about 90 km and it takes about 04 hours. At present, the Barguna-Betagi-Mirzagajna-Bakergajna-Dapadapiya road is being used as an alternative to the Barisal divisional town. Although this road takes relatively less time, the road is being used less as the renovation work is going on.

 

Barguna and Jhalokati are connected by water. Apart from this, you can go to Jhalokati via Barisal by road which is very expensive and time consuming. From Barguna to Kakachira-Shatkar-Mathbaria-Bhandaria-Pirojpur by road to Bagerhat and Khulna divisional town.

 

It is possible to reach Barisal and Khulna divisional cities from Barguna district and go anywhere in the country.

 

The inter-upazila communication system of Barguna district is quite developed at present. It takes about 00-50 hours to reach Amtali Upazila by crossing the Payra river ferry from Barguna district headquarters. Taltali Upazila can be reached directly by road from Amtali Upazila so that it takes about 1 hour. Besides, Barguna Sadar Upazila has direct road connection with Betagi Upazila, which takes about 01-00 hours. There is road communication from Barguna district headquarters to Patharghata and Bamna upazilas through Baraitala-Bainchatki ferry crossing. It takes 01-30 hours and 02.00 hours respectively.