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Division of Bangladesh
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Southern Bangladesh is a region of Bangladesh, consisting of Barisal Division and Khulna Division. The region is known for its rice production, thriving shrimp industry and the Bangladeshi part of the Sundarbans.
By car
You're likely to arrive in this division if you come from Kolkata.
Numerous rivers and canals force the inhabitants to use boats as the main medium of transportation.
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Barisal · Regional · BZL
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famous for Shait Gumbad Mosque and other historical sites
capital of Barisal Division, famous for paddy growing and its many small and big rivers
a town at the Indian border
Chuadanga is a city of about 276,000 people in the southern region of Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Chuadanga Sadar Upazila and Chuadanga District.
capital of Khulna Division, a gateway to the Sundarbans
picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, a huge expanse of the water of the bay and evergreen forest
birthplace of several Bengali writers
one of the possible homes of the Bengali saint (baul) Lalan Fakir
Articles and travel topics about Southern Bangladesh and Bangladesh.
Food & drinkWhile South Asia is a vast subcontinent with diverse climate and culture, some culinary traditions can be found across the region.
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Culture & historyThe Maurya Empire (322–180 BCE) was the first empire to cover most of South Asia, including the present-day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Culture & historyHinduism is the world's third most prolific religion after Christianity and Islam. With a history spanning many thousands of years, it is the dominant religion in South Asia and has been very influential in Southeast…
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ItinerariesThe Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) is one of Asia's great historical roads and a major route connecting Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent for at least 2,500 years.
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