Khulna, Port city in southwestern Bangladesh
Khulna is a port city in southwestern Bangladesh that stretches along the Bhairab and Rupsha rivers. The flat floodplain terrain holds shipyards, industrial facilities, and business districts interwoven with waterways.
The settlement received municipal status in 1884 and evolved from a trading post into a regional center. Railway connections in the early 20th century brought new industries and reinforced its role as a transport hub.
The city serves as a gateway to the Sundarbans and its residents have developed a long connection to river fishing and shrimp trade. Traditional boats can be seen in the waterfront neighborhoods, still transporting goods between villages.
Buses, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws connect the different neighborhoods and provide access to the river ports. The N7 highway runs east and links the city to other regions of Bangladesh.
A national park with the largest mangrove forest in the world lies nearby, where Bengal tigers live. Many travelers use the city as a starting point for multi-day boat trips into this protected area.
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