Khulna
Bangladesh's third-largest city and the main gateway to the Sundarbans — the world's largest mangrove forest and habitat of the Bengal tiger, a UNESCO-recognised site to the south. Khulna sits on the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers and serves as a significant river port, with colonial-era steamboats still running river routes into the city. The Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies just to the south as well, making Khulna a practical base for both.
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- Population1,500,689
- Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.8 mi
Khulna: quick answers
Where is Khulna?
Khulna is in Bangladesh, about 130 km81 miles in a straight line from Howrah.
How do you get to Khulna?
The nearest airport is Jashore (Jessore) (JSR), about 2 hr 50 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Khulna?
The warmest month is May, averaging 29°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is July, with about 367 mm14.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Khulna?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants and 42 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.