Bhola
Total Views : 1 | Published Date : March 04, 2025Geography:
Bhola District is an administrative district (zila) in south-central Bangladesh, which includes Bhola Island, the largest island of Bangladesh. It is located in the Barisal Division. Bhola is a delta island. There are two rivers in this district which are Meghna and Tetulia. Meghna is in the east and north side of the district and Tetulia is in the west side. The Bay of Bengal is in the south of Bhola district.
Islands: Bhola Island, Manpura Island, Dhal Char, Char Kukri Mukri, Char Jahiruddin, Char Nizam, and Char Nazeur Rahaman.
Economy:
80% of the total people living here are fisherman. Main source of income of this district are: Agriculture 63.64%, non-agricultural labourer 4.95%, industry 0.50%, commerce 12.67%, transport and communication 2.47%, service 5.74%, construction 1.55%, religious service 0.35%, rent and remittance 0.44% and others 7.69%. There is no major industry in this district due to its geographical location. In recent times, small factories like shoe, plastics, wax, tar etc. have been established here.
Must visit places:
Manpura char, Char Kukri Mukri, Deuli, Dhal Char, Manpura landing station, Tarua Seabeach, Sojib Wazed Joy digital Park, Sahabazpur gas field, Jakob Tower, Nizam-Hasina Foundation Mosque, Tulatuli.
Folk Culture:
Folk Music, Lalon Geeti, Bhatiyali, Bhawaiya, Pala Gan, Kabigan, Marfati, Halkhata, Durga Puja, Chadak Puja are notable.
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