To the north of Barguna District are Jhalokathi, Barisal, Pirojpur, and Patuakhali districts; to the south are Patuakhali District and the Bay of Bengal; to the east is Patuakhali District; and to the west are Pirojpur and Bagerhat districts.
This district is composed of six upazilas: Amtali, Taltali, Patharghata, Barguna Sadar, Bamna, and Betagi.
Get in
[edit]The distance from the capital, Dhaka, to Barguna Sadar is 247 kilometers, while from the divisional city, Barisal, it is 90 kilometers. Since this district is a coastal and riverine area, the most convenient mode of transportation to any location here is by waterway. However, road travel is also possible, though it requires ferry crossings. Barguna has no rail or air connectivity, so these two modes of transport are not available.
By Road
[edit]Every day, buses operated by companies such as Sakura, Sugandha, Mia, Abdullah, and Patuakhali Express depart from Gabtoli and Sayedabad in Dhaka in the morning, afternoon, and night, traveling via the Padma Bridge to reach Barguna. Alternatively, private vehicles can be hired for the journey.
Fare from Dhaka to Barguna:
- Non-AC bus: 220/- to 650/- BDT
- From Chittagong, Saudia Bus operates to Barguna, with a fare of 650/- BDT
There are no ferry crossings on the road route from Barguna Sadar via Payra, Lebukhali, or Kirtankhola. Now, Barguna can be easily accessed by road via Patuakhali to reach the divisional city of Barisal. The total distance on this route is approximately 90 km, and the journey takes about 4 hours.
As an alternative route, the Barguna-Betagi-Mirzaganj-Bakerganj-Dapdapia road is used for travel to and from Barisal, though it is less frequently used due to ongoing road repairs.
From Patharghata in Barguna, road connections are available via Kakachira-Shatoker-Mathbaria-Bhandaria-Pirojpur to Bagerhat and the Khulna divisional city.
From Barguna District, one can reach Barisal or Khulna and travel to any part of the country.
- From Barguna Sadar, crossing the Payra River by ferry takes about 1 hour to reach Amtali Upazila. From there, Taltali Upazila can be accessed directly by road in another 1 hour.
- There is also a direct road connection between Betagi Upazila and Barguna Sadar, which takes approximately 1 hour.
- From Barguna Sadar, crossing the Boroitola-Bainchotki Ferry, road connections exist to Patharghata and Bamna upazilas, taking about 1.5 hours and 2 hours, respectively.
By Waterway
[edit]Several launches travel from Dhaka Sadarghat to Barguna daily, departing between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Launch Fare:
- Deck: 200 BDT
- Cabin: 900 BDT (single), 1800 BDT (double)
See
[edit]Sonakata Forest
Majher Char
1 Laldia Sea Beach (Laldia Char) (To reach Laldia Beach, take an auto-rickshaw or rented motorbike from Patharghata to Harinaghata Ecopark or Laldia Forest. From there, travel by an engine-powered or non-engine boat to Laldia Beach. If you choose to walk through Laldia Forest from Harinaghata, it takes about two hours to reach the beach.). You can witness both the sunrise and sunset from this location. With the sea on one side, a forest on the other, and the beach in between, this rare natural beauty is a stunning sight. A Casuarina forest has been developed along the shores of Laldia Beach. 
2 Tengrakhali Wildlife Sanctuary (Harinaghata Forest) (Take an auto-rickshaw or rented motorbike from Patharghata to Harinaghata Forest.). This mangrove forest is an isolated part of the Sundarbans. Although it does not have as much wildlife diversity as the Sundarbans, you might be lucky enough to spot deer.
The 950-meter-long wooden foot trail (walking bridge) inside the Harinabaria Forest has been extended up to Laldia Beach. The forest also features a watchtower for visitors and a hanging bridge. 
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]Barguna has several renowned restaurants offering a variety of delicious meals. Some of them include:
- Rahman Restaurant – Barguna Sadar
Sleep
[edit]Barguna has some local standard hotels, as well as government-managed lodging for a more comfortable stay.
- District Council Dak Bungalow – Barguna
- Hotel Tajbin – Sadar
- Hotel Bay of Bengal – Sadar Road, Barguna (Phone: +8801712-234 332)
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