Barishal Division

Barguna travel guide

A coastal district; Sonakata Beach and Tengragiri Reserved Forest.

⭐ Famous food and products of Barguna

Patharghata hilsa
Patharghata hilsa (পাথরঘাটার ইলিশ)
Shutki (dried fish)
Shutki (dried fish) (শুঁটকি)

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📜 How Barguna got its name

The story goes that boats once had to be hauled upstream with a 'gun' (tow rope). The current here was so strong that a big rope was needed, so 'baro gun' (big rope) became Barguna.

How to get to Barguna

Barguna is about 250 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6–7 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: Buses to Barguna via the Padma Bridge (Sakura, Dola), fare ৳600–900.
  • 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Barguna.

Places to visit (2)

Sonakata Beach and Tengragiri Eco Park
Sonakata Beach and Tengragiri Eco Park Popular

A deserted beach and a forest of keora and golpata palms; visible from Kuakata.

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Shuvo Sandhya Beach Lesser known

A quiet beach fringed with casuarina trees at the mouth of the Payra River.

What it costs

৳1,500–2,500 per person per day

Where to stay

The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.

What to eat

Sea fish, dried fish

Other districts in Barishal Division

BarishalBholaJhalokatiPatuakhaliPirojpur