Bhola- Barishal Bridge in Bangladesh
Bhola- Barishal Bridge in Bangladesh
Total length of Bridge = 16.367 Km.Approximate Cost = 17,466.32 Crore BDT.
Tetulia river and Kalabadar River location over the bridge situate. <
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First time connect Bhola island with Land through Bridge. Probable started time expected January-2026.

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>Bhola's history is marked by a significant past, evolving from a sub-division to a district and experiencing both natural disasters and political upheaval. It was originally part of the Noakhali district and later Barisal before becoming a district in 1984. The area faced a devastating cyclone and tidal bore in 1970, and during the 1971 liberation war, it saw battles between freedom fighters and the Pakistani army.
- The salt movement began in Bhola in 1930 due to increased salt tax and British restrictions.
- Piracy:
- Portuguese and Mog pirates established bases on the island in the 16th century.
- Name Origin:
- There is a local story that the Betua Canal, which runs through Bhola, was once known as the Betua River and was named after a sailor named Bhola Ghazi who ferried people across the river.
- Geography:
- Bhola is a low-lying island, with its most elevated point only 6 feet above sea level. It has been shaped by erosion from the Meghna River.
- Famous Item in Bhola
- Bhola is famous for the buffalo bath. There are fifty-five buffalo baths in different chars of Bhola. These baths produce hundreds of kilograms of milk every day, and this milk is made from famous buffalo cheese, cheese, and ghee. These are sent out of Bhola for sale.
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Marvelous planning for south western people in Bhola. Those are only connection with waterborne transport.
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