Geography: 

Patuakhali is a district in south-central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division. This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata. It is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. Patuakhali city is surrounded on three sides by rivers. The two major rivers are Laukathi and Lohalia, which are directly connected with the Bay of Bengal. The city has an inland airport used for transport and private travel across the country.

Economy: 

Agriculture is the profession of most people. Fishing is also a prominent profession of this district. Thousands of boats go into the deep sea to fish and come back with tons of fish. Paddy, jute, and different types of vegetables are the main product of agriculture sector. Main sources of income Agriculture 57.05%, non-agricultural labourer 5.37%, industry 1.03%, commerce 13.79%, transport and communication 2.04%, service 9.22%, construction 2.13%, religious service 0.26%, rent and remittance 0.40% and others 8.71%.

Must visit places:

Kuakata Sea Beach, Payra Port, Kuakata Sima Buddhist Bihar, Statue of Buddha, Rakhain Palli (community), Narikel Bithi (series of coconut trees), Jhaubon (tamarisk trees), Fatrar Char (mangrove), Gangamatir Char, Rash Mela, Lembur Char, Shrine of Yar Uddin Khalifa, Alipur Port, Sreerampur Mosque, Rajeswar Roy Chowdhury Bhaban.