Geography: 

Bagerhat district has a total area of 3,959.11 square Kilometers. It is bounded by Gopalganj District and Narail District on the north, The Bay of Bengal on the south, Gopalganj District, Pirojpur District and Barguna District on the east and Khulna District on the west. The main rivers of the district are the Panguchi, Daratana, Madhumati River, Pasur River, Haringhata, Mongla River, Baleshwar, Bangra and Goshairkhali.

Economy: 

Port of Mongla, which is a port of Khulna city and one of the two main sea ports of Bangladesh, is geographically located in Bagerhat District. Rampal and Fakirhat, two upazilas of Bagerhat, are renowned in Bangladesh due to their huge production of shrimp and a big amount of foreign exchange through the city of Khulna.

Must visit places:

Ramakrishna Ashram, Shat Gambuz Mosque (Sixty Dome Mosque), Nine Dome Mosque, Sona Mosque, Khan Jahan Ali's tomb Complex, Khan Jahan Ali's Tank, Port of Mongla, Sundarban, Ghora Dighi, Kodla Math or Ayudha Math, Durgapur Shiva Math, Chandramahol-Ronjitpur, Dohajari Shib Bari-Fakirhat.

Transport:

The best way to go to Bagerhat from Dhaka is to take a bus which takes five to six hours. By air one has to go to Jessore airport then take a bus to the city.

Food:

1. Ilish Bhapa (Non-Veg): A savory dish made with Hilsa fish, steamed with mustard paste, yogurt, and spices.
2. Chingri Malai Curry (Non-Veg): A creamy curry made with large prawns or shrimps and coconut milk.
3. Bhuna Khichuri (Veg/Non-Veg Options): A rich and aromatic rice and lentil dish that can be served with vegetables or meat.
4. Panta Bhat with Fried Hilsa (Non-Veg): Leftover rice soaked in water, often eaten with fried Hilsa fish.
5. Doi Fuchka (Veg): A variation of the traditional street food, served with a tangy and spicy yogurt sauce.
6. Aloo Bhorta (Veg): Mashed potatoes prepared with mustard oil, onions, and chili, a simple yet flavorful dish.
7. Rui Fish Curry (Non-Veg): A common fish curry made with Rohu fish and typical Bengali spices.
8. Mishti Doi (sweet desert): A sweet yogurt dessert, caramelized with sugar.
9. Pithe Puli (sweet desert): A traditional Bengali sweet made of rice flour and often filled with jaggery and coconut.
10. Shorshe Ilish (Non-Veg): This is another Hilsa fish preparation, cooked in a mustard-based sauce.