Economy
Barisal was once known as the "Crop house of Bengal" for its rich rice production. It is still an important rice producing area of the country. Since the Middle Ages, Barisal has acted as a trans-shipment center for rice, hides, and pulses for the Bengal. Bakery, textile, and pharmaceutical products are the output of a few industrial installations. There is a medical college (Sher-e Bangla Medical College) affiliated with the National University. It also has a famous Cadet College - Barisal Cadet College (est. 1985) which has a number of record results on both HSC and SSC board exams. The present divisional commissioner of Barisal Division is Mohammad Haroon Chowdhury.
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