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			== Barisal gallery ==
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			File:Bangabandhu Uddyan Aerial View.jpg\|Bangabandhu Uddyan Aerial View
			File:Barisal Cityscape, 2015.jpg\|Barisal Cityscape, 2015
			File:Lakhutia Zamindar Bari.png\|Lakhutia Zamindar Bari
			File:Lakhutia Shiva Temples.png\|Lakhutia Shiva Temples
			File:Miah Bari Mosque, Barisal.jpg\|Miah Bari Mosque, Barisal
			File:Cotton Spinning Shed.jpg\|Cotton Spinning Shed
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'''Barisal''' is a major city that lies on the [[Bank of Kirtankhola river]] in south-central [[Bangladesh]]. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both [[Barisal district]] and [[Barisal Division]]. It is one of the oldest municipalities and river ports of the country. Barisal municipality was established in the year 1876 during the British Raj and upgraded to City Corporation in 2002. Barisal was declared a division on 1 July 1993.

== History ==
Barisal's history is not documented before the arrival of Europeans. Following the decline of the [[Muslim Rulers]], the area became a territory of the [[Buddhist Kingdom]] and [[Hindu Kingdom]]. The [[Mughals]] took control of the region in the 16th century. The city was named after the dargah, or shrine, of a Muslim saint, Hazrat Ali, and became a district town in 1797.

== Geography ==
Barisal is a river port situated in the [[Ganges Delta]]. The city is surrounded by the [[Tentulia River]] in the north and the [[Kirtonkhola River]] in the south and east. The city is also criss-crossed by many canals which are part of the [[Ganges Delta]].

== Economy ==
The economy of Barisal is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors. The city is known for its [[rice production]], and it is a major rice-producing area of the country. Other major industries include textiles, food processing, and shipbuilding.

== Education ==
Barisal is home to many educational institutions, including [[Barisal University]], [[Sher-e-Bangla Medical College]], and [[Barisal Engineering College]]. The city also has a number of secondary and higher secondary schools.

== Culture ==
Barisal has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its literature, music, and sports. The city is the birthplace of many notable personalities, including [[Jibanananda Das]], a famous Bengali poet.

== See also ==
* [[List of cities in Bangladesh]]
* [[Barisal Division]]
* [[Barisal District]]

[[Category:Cities in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Barisal Division]]
[[Category:Barisal District]]

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