Khulna is the main city in Khulna Division in Bangladesh. On the bank of Rupsha (and Bhairav) river, it is known as the industrial city and located in southern part of Bangladesh. A large part of the Sundarbans, a UNESCO world heritage is located in Khulna. It has many Jute mills, the only newsprint mill and hardboard mill of Bangladesh, the only state-owned match factory (Dada match, later Dhaka match), Oxygen company (BOL), Ship yard. Khulna is the 3rd largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka and Chittagong. It is a quiet, calm city inhabited by 1.5 million people.Regent Airways and United Airways have regular flights (two daily) to Jessore air port and both of these airlines provide shuttle bus to Khulna city. Cost approximately Tk. 5000 (USD 65.00).There are 2 trains per day from Dhaka to Khulna. One day train (Chittra express) and one night train (Sundarban Express). Check the schedule in advance as the trains have an off day. Prices range from 500 tk for a non-ac seat, 1.000 tk for a 1st class (snighda) seat or 1.750 taka for an AC bed.There is a weekly international service from Kolkata, India called Bandhan Express. It is a fully air-conditioned train with Chair Car and First Class compartments.machine.Alcohol can be a little hard to find in Khulna. Famous drinks are Lassi or Faluda. Deluxe, Shourov restaurant at Dak Bunglow mor/Picture pallace mor are good option.To the east of the intersection of Khan A Sabur Rd and Cemetery Rd is a cluster of budget hotels in the various alleys.

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