Barisal District facts for kids

Barisal is an important district located in the southern part of Bangladesh. It is also the main center for the Barisal Division, which is like a larger region in the country.

A Glimpse into Barisal's Past

Barisal has a long and interesting history. Long ago, during the time of the Mughal Empire, Barisal was a special area that had some independence. It was not fully controlled by the Mughals.

Later, the British took control of many parts of India, and Barisal became part of British India. This was a time when the British ruled over a large area.

After the British left, Barisal became part of a new region called East Bengal. This region later changed its name to East Pakistan. Finally, in 1971, East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh, and Barisal became a district within it.

Exploring Barisal's Local Areas

Barisal District is made up of several smaller areas called Upazilas. These are like local sub-districts that help manage different parts of the region. Here are the Upazilas in Barisal District:

• Agailjhara Upazila
• Babuganj Upazila
• Bakerganj Upazila
• Banaripara Upazila
• Gaurnadi Upazila
• Hizla Upazila
• Barisal Sadar Upazila
• Mehendiganj Upazila
• Muladi Upazila
• Wazirpur Upazila