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Satkhira

Satkhira

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Geography: 

The Satkhira District is a district in southwestern Bangladesh and is part of Khulna Division. It lies along the border with West Bengal, India. It is on the bank of the Arpangashia River. It is bordered to the north by Jessore District, on the south by the Bay of Bengal, to the east by Khulna District, and to the west by North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal, India.

Economy: 

Agriculture 62.56%, non-agricultural labourer 4.33%, industry 1.51%, commerce 16.23%, transport and communication 3.03%, service 4.86%, construction 1.01%, religious service 0.19%, rent and remittance 0.34% and others 5.94%.

Folk Culture:

Notable folk culture of the district include Jarigan, Puthi path, Rath Mela, boat race, horse race, etc.

Must Visit Places:

The sundarbans (the largest mangrove forest), Basjharia Joarar Ban, is popularly known as the forest of BADHA, Kothabari Than Fort (Kolaroa), Sonabaria Math (Kolaroa), Pancha Mandir (Annapunna Mandir, Kali Mandir, Shiva Mandir, Kal Bhairab Mandir and Radha Govinda Mandir), Jahajghata Naval Fort (Shyamnagar), Mazar of Hazrat Aziz (R) (Assasuni), Baro Duary, Joseshwari Mandir, Jhurijhara mound etc.