Barishal City Corporation
Located in the Barisal District of south-central Bangladesh, Barishal City Corporation administers the city and covers an area of over 58 square kilometers.
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About Barishal City Corporation
Barishal City Corporation is located in the Barisal District of south-central Bangladesh. It covers an area of over 58 square kilometers, encompassing four thanas: Kotwali, Kawnia, Bandar, and Airport, which are further divided into 30 wards and 225 mahallas.
The area was initially formed as a Barisal Town Committee in 1869 under Act VI of 1868 (B.C.), with the district magistrate as its chairman. It was upgraded to Barisal municipality in 1876 and remained a municipality for over 130 years until it became a city corporation on 25 July 2002, following the passage of the Barisal City Corporation Act, 2001.
The Barishal City Corporation is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services, including urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security.
Key contacts
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Nagar Bhaban (city office)
Nagar Bhaban, Barishal
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