Narail is one of the smallest district of Bangladesh. The district Located at 89 degree 30'00" east longitude and 23 deree 10'00" north latitude . The district is bound by Jessore district in west, Khulna & Jessore district in the south, Gopalgonj district in the east and Magura district in the nosth. It was established as sub-division in 1861 and became district in 1st march 1984. It consists of three (3) Upazilas, three (3) pourasavas ( Municipality) and thirty eight (38) unions. Narail district has a strong history and cultural heritage. During our freedomfight Narail district played a vital role. Narail is the 2nd largest freedomfighter inhabited district in Bangladesh. From this district nearly 2000 freedom -fighter took part in the war of independence. Most of the people of this district depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Rice and Jute are the main agricultural product of this district. There are many rivers and canals which of them Chitra, Naboganga, Modhumoti etc. are famous reivers of this district. Varaities spices of sweet water fishes are available in this rivers & canals. There are many schools, Madrasas and colleges in the district which of them Queen victoria Memorial, Government Victoria college is the highest educational institute. Narail is very much advanced in the arena of sports and games. Delighted cricketer Mashrafi -bin Mortoja Koushik is the son of Narail. Narail is the birth place of many renowned persons, remarkable of them are world famous artist S. M Sultan, famous dance artist Uday Sonkor, freedom fighter Bir Shresto Sahid Lance Nayek Nur Mohammad shaikh, Letarary Nihar Ranjan Gupta, Lieutenant Motiur Rahman, Minstrel Bijoy Sarkar, Jari Smrat Moslem Uddin Bayati, famous Charity giver Fajel Ahmed Mollah. There has two tourist spot in Narail. One is named Niribilee located near Lohagara upazila head quater and another one named Arunima located at Kalia upazila. Narail`s sweet meats made from milk are famous. The intercommunication system of the district is enormously developed in last three decades as a result most of the villages are Jeepable except a feew exceptions. Narail is one of the potential district in Bangladesh in all respect.
