Barguna travel guide, Barishal Division
Barguna is a coastal district on the Bay of Bengal between the Payra, Bishkhali and Baleshwar rivers, with large reserved mangrove forests along its shore. The Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary and the Harin Ghata eco-park at Patharghata protect these forests, and the old Bibi Chini Mosque in Betagi is a heritage landmark. Fishing, shrimp and farming support most families. About 1.01 million people live in roughly 1,831 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Barguna District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Barishal Division
- Area
- 1,831 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,010,530
- Density
- 552 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected coastal mangrove forest in Barguna.
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FAQ
Where is Barguna?
Barguna is in Bangladesh's Barishal Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Barguna?
Places added to this guide: Harin Ghata Eco Park, Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
When is the best time to visit Barguna?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What protected forests are in Barguna?
The Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary and the Harin Ghata eco-park at Patharghata.
Which rivers flow through Barguna?
The Payra, Bishkhali and Baleshwar, among others.