Barisal District

Barishal is a district in southern Bangladesh. It is also the headquarters of Barishal Division.

History
Barishal was a semi-independent area in the Mughal period. Later it came under the control of British India. After British rule it was part of East Bengal (later East Pakistan) and finally, Bangladesh.

Subdivisions
Barishal District is divided into the following Upazilas (formerly called Thanas): 
Agailjhara Upazila
Babuganj Upazila 
Bakerganj Upazila 
Banaripara Upazila 
Gaurnadi Upazila 
Hizla Upazila 
Barishal Sadar Upazila 
Mehendiganj Upazila 
Muladi Upazila 
Wazirpur Upazila

Category:Districts in Barisal Division
Category:Barisal