Barisal is a rice producing center of Bangladesh. Balam (a kind of baasmati) is the most popular rice in Barisal. It is also famous for Betel Leaf, a typical south Asian chewing item. As Barisal is surrounded by river so fish is plenty in there.It is said..
"Dhan (paddy) nadi (river) Khal (canal) ai tine Barisal."
Means, paddy, river and canal these three things make Barisal.
Coconut is very common in there as it is a coastal area. Hog Plum in Barisal is very famous.
Exports: Fish, medicine,Empty Gelatine Capsules by Global Capsules Ltd. biri (local tobacco) by Amrita Biri as Karokor Biri Factory, AMRITA Food Branded all Spices, Sunflower oil, Atta, Maida,Bhutta powder-Suzi and handicrafts.
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