Rupatali is a zone and neighborhood in Barisal, Bangladesh. [1] [2] The area is developed by Rupatali Housing Estate. Its terminal, known as Rupatali Bus Terminal, connects the city of Barisal to other districts. Rupatali's points of interests include newly built schools, shopping centres, wood and multi-stem tree markets.
Rupatoli is a neighborhood located in the southern part of Barishal, Bangladesh, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square kilometers. It is situated within the Barishal Sadar Upazila and is part of the Barishal City Corporation. Rupatoli is positioned near the Kirtankhola River, offering a blend of residential areas and commercial establishments. The neighborhood is known for its significant infrastructure developments, including schools, shopping centers, and the Rupatoli Bus Terminal, which serves as a major transportation hub connecting Barishal to other districts. Geographically, Rupatoli is located at a latitude of around 22.704° N and a longitude of 90.3569° E, making it an important locality for both local and regional connectivity. [3]
Rupatoli, being part of the Barishal City Corporation, has a number of educational institutions that cater to the local population. The neighborhood is home to several primary and secondary schools, providing foundational education to children in the area. Among these are Rupatoli Model School and College, which offers both school and higher secondary education, and Rupatoli Government Primary School, which focuses on early education.
Barisal Division is one of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. Located in the south-central part of the country, it has an area of 13,225 km2 (5,106 sq mi), and a population of 93,25,825 at the 2022 Census. It is the least populous Division in Bangladesh. It is bounded by Dhaka Division on the north, the Bay of Bengal on the south, Chittagong Division on the east and Khulna Division on the west. The administrative capital, Barisal city, lies in the Padma River delta on an offshoot of the Arial Khan River. Barisal division is criss-crossed by numerous rivers that earned it the nickname Dhan-Nodi-Khal, Ei tin-e Borishal.
Khulna is the third-largest city in Bangladesh, after Dhaka and Chittagong. It is the administrative center of the Khulna District and the Khulna Division. Khulna's economy is the third-largest in Bangladesh, contributing $53 billion in gross regional domestic product and $95 billion in purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2020. In the 2024 census, the city corporation area had a population of 884,445.
Gopalganj is a district in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. The district has 1,172,415 inhabitants and its surface area is 1,490 km2. The main town of the district is also called Gopalganj. It is the bank of the Madhumati river and located at 23°00’47.67" N 89°49’21.41". It is bounded by Faridpur district on the North, Pirojpur and Bagerhat district on the south, and Barisal district on the east and Narail district on the West. This district is also known as "GP" to the youth. Gopalganj is subdivided into five sub-districts (upazila/thana).
Tangail is a city of Tangail District in central Bangladesh. A significant city in Bangladesh, Tangail lies on the bank of the Louhajang River, 83 kilometres (52 mi) northwest of Dhaka, the nation's capital. It is the 25th most populous city in Bangladesh.
Barisal District, officially spelled Barishal District from April 2018, is a district in south-central Bangladesh, formerly called Bakerganj district, established in 1797. Its headquarters are in the city of Barisal, which is also the headquarters of Barisal Division.
Barguna is a district in the division of Barisal, in southern Bangladesh. Barguna subdivision was established in 1969 and promoted to a district on 28 February 1984.
Pirojpur is a district (zilla) in south-western Bangladesh. It is a part of Barisal Division.
Patuakhali is a district in south-central Bangladesh in the Barisal Division. This district is the main entrance for the beach of Kuakata.
Shariatpur is a district in the Dhaka Division of central Bangladesh.
Pabna is a city of Pabna District, Bangladesh and the administrative capital of the eponymous Pabna District. It is on the north bank of the Padma River and has a population of about 300,109.
Barisal, officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the 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. The city was once called the Venice of the East or the Venice of Bengal.
Bangladesh is divided into 8 divisions (bibhag) and 64 districts, although these have only a limited role in public policy. For the purposes of local government, the country is divided into upazilas (sub-districts), "municipalities" or town councils (pourashova), city corporations and union councils . The diagram below outlines the five tiers of government in Bangladesh.
Banaripara is an Upazila of Barishal District in the Division of Barishal in southern-central Bangladesh.
Hizla is the largest upazila (sub-district) of southern Bangladesh's Barisal District.
Muladi is an Upazila of Barishal District in the Division of Barishal, Bangladesh.
Kathalia is an upazila of Jhalokati District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.
Hossainpur is an upazila of Kishoreganj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The city is located on the bank of Brahmaputra river. The distance of Hossainpur is 14 km from Kishoreganj District and 95 km from Dhaka Mohakhali bus station.
University of Barishal is a public university located in Barishal, a divisional city in southern Bangladesh. It is the country's 33rd public university.
Patikhalghata Union is one of the six union councils under Kathalia Upazila of Jhalakati District in the Barishal Division of southern region of Bangladesh.