Barisal, officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Division. It is one of the oldest municipalities and river ports of the country. The city was once called the Venice of the East or the Venice of Bengal.
Image: Barisal Launch Terninal
Image: Academic Buildings of the University of Barishal
Image: Guthiya mosque Ri palash 03
Image: Oxford Mission Church Barisal
Barisal District, officially spelled Barishal District from April 2018, is a district in south-central Bangladesh, formerly called Bakerganj district, established in 1797. Its headquarters are in the city of Barisal, which is also the headquarters of Barisal Division.
Image: Guthiya mosque Ri palash 03
Image: দুর্গাসাগর
Image: Oxford Mission Church, Barishal
Image: BM College, Barisal