Barishal Division

Area: Area: 13295.55 sq km, located in between 21°48' and 22°29' north latitudes and in between 89°52' and 90°22' east longitudes. It is bounded by Gopalganj, Madaripur and Shariatpur districts on the north, Bay of Bengal on the south, Lakshmipur and Noakhali districts on the east, Bagerhat district on the west.

Ethnic Community: Munda

Rivers: Main Rivers: Bay of Bengal; main rivers: Tentulia, Kirtankhola, Bishkhali, Kaliganga, Haringhata, Burishwar, Agunmukha, Galachipa, Baleshwari, Jainty, Amtali, Meghna and Shahbazpur Channel.

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Gender

Literacy

Religion

M = Muslim, H = Hindu, B = Buddhist, C = Christian, O = Others

Oral Traditions & Expressions

Royani, Folk ritual theatre, based on oral renditions of the Snake Litanies of Goddess Manasa

Performing Arts

Hoila, wedding songs

Social Practices, Rituals & Festive Events

Diwali, 'Festival of lights' at Mahasmashan, Hindu Crematorium

Knowledge & Practices concerninf nature of the universe

Fishing is an important livelihood in the coastal areas.

Traditional Craftmanship

Shola Craft of Bangladesh

Heritage Holders

Abu Zafar Obaidullah

Timeline

  • 13th century

    In the early 13th century, Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji led the Muslim conquest of Barisal.

  • Mughal period

    A second pattern of land development, Muslim pirs or Qazi went directly into uncultivated regions, organized the local population for clearing the jungles, and only later, after having established themselves as local men of influence, entered into relations with the Mughal authorities.

  • 1797

    In 1797 the area was established as Bakerganj District but later renamed as Barisal District.

  • 1947

    In 1947 the area was continued as a Bakerganj District, as one of four districts of Khulna Division but later renamed as Barisal District.

  • The Greater Barisal region (Barisal District along with five other neighbouring districts) was created as Barisal Division on 1 January 1993.

District List

BarishalBargunaBholaJhalakathiPatuakhaliPirojpur

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