Khulna, Bangladesh
খুলনা
Khulna is a regional capital of 1,500,689 people in Khulna Division, Bangladesh, founded in 1884.
Why visit Khulna
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Khulna University, Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, Khulna Divisional Museum and Shahid Hadis Park.
Weather in Khulna
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About Khulna
Khulna (Bengali: খুলনা, pronounced [ˈkʰulna] ) is the capital and largest city of Khulna Division and Khulna District in Bangladesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka, Chittagong, Gazipur, and Narayanganj, and the third most-populous metropolitan area in the country after Dhaka and Chittagong. It is the divisional centre of 10 districts of Khulna division. Khulna is also the second largest port city of Bangladesh after Chittagong, due to being adjacent to Port of Mongla.
From the Wikipedia article Khulna (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Khulna on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do13
Khulna Agricultural University
School · 7.8 km
Public Agricultural University in Bangladesh
Khulna Government Girls College
School · 4.1 km
Govt. College in Khulna, Bangladesh
Khulna Medical University
School · 1.3 km
Bangladeshi Medical University
Northern University of Business and Technology Khulna
School · 4.9 km
A private university of Bangladesh
Rupsha Rail Bridge
Bridge · 5.0 km
The biggest railway bridge in Bangladesh
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks13
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Khulna Divisional Museum
Museum · 1.8 km
Museum in Khulna, Bangladesh
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Shaheed Hadis Park
Park · 0.7 km
Shahid Hadis Park, a well known park in Khulna City
কেডি ঘোষ রোড, Khulna
sunrise-sunset
Shaheed Sk Abu Naser Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 4.7 km
Dhaka - Khulna - Jessore Hwy, Khulna
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
11 more on the map.
History
Khulna was part of the ancient kingdoms of Vanga, Gangaridai and Samatata. After the end of the Pala Empire, it was ruled by the Sena dynasty during the 12th-century reign of Ballala Sena, and formed part of the Bagri division of Bengal.
During the 14th century, Shamsuddin Firoz Shah was the first Muslim ruler to arrive in the city. Muslim settlements increased during the time of Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, and many mosques and shrines were established. A Muslim saint, Khan Jahan Ali, acquired a jagir (fiefdom) encompassing a large part of Khulna Division from the king of Gauḍa during the 15th century and renamed the region as Jahanabad. Ali ruled until he died in 1459.
After Ali's death, the city became part of the Bengal Sultanate. During the reign of Daud Khan Karrani in the 16th century, Vikramaditya (one of Karrani's chief ministers) obtained a grant in southern Bengal—including Khulna—when Karrani was fighting the Mughals. Vikramaditya established a sovereign kingdom with its capital at Iswaripur (in present-day Satkhira District). He was succeeded by his son, Pratapaditya, who gained preeminence over the Baro-Bhuyans and controlled southern Bengal. Vikramaditya was defeated by Raja Man Singh I, a Hindu Rajput general of the Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1611.
From the History section of Khulna on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Baitun najat madrasha complex
Motel and hotel · 1.3 km
Dokkhin Baniakhamar Main Road, Khulna
Churches and places of worship41
Dharmo shova madani mosjid
Place of worship · Sunni · 0.6 km
Dharma Shabha Rd, Khulna
Royermahal EID-gah
Place of worship · Sunni · 5.3 km
Royermahal School Cross Road, Khulna
Tabligh Markaz Mosque
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.5 km
Nirala Sher E Bangla Road, Khulna
Shopping16
Allahardan hardware
Hardware store · 1.3 km
Dokkhin Baniakhamar Main Road, Khulna
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Government Sundarban Adarsha Collage
School · 1.0 km
91 Khan Jahan Ali Road, Khulna
Healthcare60
Aideal Homeo Hall
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
Dokkhin Baniakhamar Main Road, Khulna
Aminul Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
Dokkhin Baniakhamar Main Road, Khulna
Ayesha Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 km
Dokkhin Baniakhamar Main Road, Khulna
Community Clinic, Ward no 14
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 km
Royermahal School Cross Road, Khulna
Map of Khulna
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Getting there and nearby towns
Jessore Airport (JSR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 59 km away.
- Phultala 12 km southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bhātpāra Abhaynagar 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
- Kālia 27 km north, about 27 min by car
- Bagerhat 29 km southeast, about 29 min by car
- Tungipara 36 km east, about 36 min by car
- Kesabpur 37 km west, about 37 min by car
- Narail 39 km north, about 39 min by car
- Pirojpur 49 km southeast, about 49 min by car
- Sātkhira 52 km west, about 52 min by car
- Jessore 54 km northwest, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Zero point, khulna, Ferdous, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Sisvas Khulna, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Tutpara koborkhanar mor Khulna, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Khulna Skyline, Sahil Hasnain, CC0
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- Maghrib hour,Khulna city, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Low clouds over Khulna city, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna, Bangladesh Oct 17, 2024 04-05-39 PM, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Khulna Skyline 18 16 12 252000, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Khulna Sky View, Asm sultan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna roads, Sahil Hasnain, CC0
- Circuit house Area,Khulna, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- KHULNA2024, Thekhulnaiya, CC0
- Zilla School Road,Khulna, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna Ferry (28073452071), David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Beside Khulna Zilla School, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna Passenger Boat (28083940581), David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Khulna, Bangladesh Oct 09, 2024 07-52-11 PM, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna Riverfront (28061978352), David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Random construction building in nirala Khulna, Thekhulnaiya, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Rupsha bridge, Balaram Mahalder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Khulna Divisional Museum (01), David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Khulna Zilla School 01, Its monjur at Bangla Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rupsha Railway Bridge 2022 1, Sadman Rafid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cloud 9 Restaurant - panoramio, Shahria Mukul, CC BY-SA 3.0
- পুরাতন ডিপিএমজি অফিস, খুলনা বিভাগ, খুলনা। 02, Pchalder, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- UN Park - panoramio (1), Shahria Mukul, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UN Park - panoramio, Shahria Mukul, CC BY-SA 3.0
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