Khulna Division

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Khulna Division is a region in Bangladesh.

Overview

Famous for its thriving shrimp industry and the Sundarbans.

History

During the Pakistan period Khulna division included the Barisal Division then as district of East Pakistan.

Cities
  • Khulna - the capital of the division and a gateway to Sundarbans
  • Mongla - a lively town and another base for excursions into the Sundarbans
  • Jessore - you're likely to stop here en route to or from Kolkata, India.
  • Benapole - a town on the Indian border
  • Bagerhat - famous for Shait Gumbad Mosque and other historical sites
Other Destinations
  • Sundarbans - the largest littoral mangrove in the world.
Getting There

Coming from Kolkata you're likely to arrive in this division. The border town of Benapole is the most used, and has a couple of hotels but if you can it's more pleasant to forge on and stay in Jessore.

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The Sundarbans is a large mangrove forest spread across Bangladesh and West Bengal in India; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sundarbans Travel Guide »
Khulna is the main city in Khulna Division in Bangladesh. On the bank of Rupsha river, it is known as the industrial city and located in southern part of Bangladesh. Khulna Travel Guide »
Jessore
Jessore is a city in the Khulna Division of Bangladesh. There's not a lot to do here, but the people are friendly and it makes … Jessore Travel Guide »
Benapole is a border town in Bangladesh, the most commonly used crossover when traveling between Kolkata and Dhaka. Benapole Travel Guide »
Bagerhat is an historical town in the Khulna Division of Bangladesh. Khan Jahan Ali was a famous 15th century Sufi that settled … Bagerhat Travel Guide »
Mongla is a city in the Khulna Division in Bangladesh. Mongla Travel Guide »
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