Barguna District
বরগুনা
Barguna is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Barishal division. It covers 1,831.3 km² and is home to roughly 950,000 people. It is best known for taltoli sea beach, Haringhata forest.
History of Barguna
A relatively young coastal district, established in 1984, historically settled by migrant farmers reclaiming land from the Sundarbans mangrove fringe.
Sunrise and sunset in Barguna today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Barguna
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Taltoli sea beach, Haringhata forest
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Marine and inland fishing, rice cultivation, and forest resource collection.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Coastal fishing-community festivals tied to the seasonal hilsa catch.
Other districts in Barishal
Frequently asked questions about Barguna
Which division is Barguna in?
Barguna district belongs to Barishal division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Barguna?
Barguna has a population of roughly 950,000, across an area of 1,831.3 square kilometres.
What is Barguna famous for?
Taltoli sea beach, Haringhata forest
What time is sunrise and sunset in Barguna?
The sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 17:34 today in Barguna, giving 11:38 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Barguna?
Marine and inland fishing, rice cultivation, and forest resource collection.