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Did you know that Bagerhat is the fourth-largest district in Bangladesh? That’s what makes the Bagerhat area guide more interesting. It is said that since the Sundarbans Mabgrove Forest is part of the area, Bagh, or tigers, used to walk around the localities, and that’s why it is called Bagerhat. Though no one can verify this claim, Bagerhat is still one of the most widely known districts in the country due to its beauty and historical importance.

Bagerhat has a land area of nearly 3,959 square kilometers. According to the 2022 Census, the district's population is more than 16 million. It was established as a district in 1984. The literacy rate of Bagerhat District is 74.62%, and there are more than 1,300 educational institutions and training centers. The district also has at least 2,514 mosques, 694 temples, and 18 churches.

Culturally diverse Bagerhat District also offers convenient road communication with almost all the districts in the country. However, it doesn’t have any rail communication facility. The district also offers water transport facilities through various launch and ferry terminals across it.

The economy of the Bagerhat district depends largely on agriculture. The top agricultural products that grow here are paddy, jute, banana, coconut, sugarcane, potato, and watermelon. The honey collected from the Sundarbans is also a contributor to the economy. There are also various industries, such as cement factories, LPG plants, cottage industries, and garment industries.

Bagerhat upazila is rich in historial landmarks. The famous Shat Gombuj Mosque, or Sixty Dome Mosque, is in Bagerhat. There are many other similar historical architects, such as Khan Jahal Ali Mazar and Mosque, Khan Jahan Ali Dighi, Khan Jahan Residence Mond, Ghora Dighi, Zinda Peer Mosque, Singair Masjid, the remaining of Reza Khoda Masjid, Ajoddha Math, etc.

If you want to a taste of modern architecture or go sightseeing, you can enjoy it too. Other than the world-famous Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, you can also visit the Chandra Mahal Eco Park, Badaban Eco-Cottage, Kendua Beel, Dublar Char, etc.