Char Fasson Municipality চর ফ্যাশন পৌরসভা | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1990 (1990) |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | Vacant |
Rasna Sharmin Mithi since 17 November 2024 | |
Vacant since 19 August 2024 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | Vacant seats 09 councillors |
Length of term | Up to five years |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Next election | TBD |
| Meeting place | |
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| Char Fasson Municipality, Bhola | |
| Website | |
| charfesson.bhola.gov.bd/bn/site/page/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%B0 | |
Char Fashion Municipality
চর ফ্যাশন পৌরসভা | |
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Town and Municipality | |
| Coordinates: 22°11′10″N 90°45′35″E / 22.18611°N 90.75972°E / 22.18611; 90.75972 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Bhola District |
| Upazila | Char Fasson Upazila |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Char Fasson Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.7 km2 (12.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 42,915[1] |
| • Density | 1,350/km2 (3,510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Char Fashion Municipality (Bengali: চর ফ্যাশন পৌরসভা) is a town and municipality in Bhola District in Barisal Division, Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters and urban center of Char Fasson Upazila. It functions as the commercial and service center for Char Fasson Upazila.[2] The municipality covers an area of approximately 31.7 km² and had a population of 42,915 at the 2011 census.
Administration
The municipality is divided into **9 wards** and **9 mahallas**.[3] It is administered by a Mayor and a council elected by the residents.
Geography & Climate
Char Fashion Municipality lies on Bhola Island in the lower Meghna delta, close to the Bay of Bengal. Because of its coastal and island-adjacent setting, the area is vulnerable to tropical cyclones, tidal surges, and salinity intrusion. Infrastructure such as roads and drainage is often challenged by heavy monsoon rainfall and river erosion.
Infrastructure & Services
Roads & Transport
Roads in the area are reported to be in poor condition. For example, some local reports note about 90 km of municipal and connecting roads showing serious potholes and waterlogging.[4]
Waste Management
In March 2025, municipal authorities were criticized for dumping household and clinical waste along the Bhola-Char Fasson regional highway, which had become a health and environmental hazard for commuters.[5]
Demographics
According to the 2022 updated population data for the town area, the urban population is 41,562, comprising 21,226 males, 20,316 females, and 20 hijras. The religious composition is 38,265 Muslims and 3,265 Hindus.[6]
Economy & Livelihood
The local economy is largely based on agriculture, fishing, small-scale trade, and fisheries-related services. Being an island town, Bhola-Char Fasson serves as a transit and market hub for surrounding char (river-island) communities.
Education & Culture
The municipality hosts a number of secondary schools, colleges and madrasa institutions serving the wider Char Fasson Upazila.
Issues & Challenges
Because of its coastal setting and limited infrastructure, the municipality faces recurring challenges:
- Frequent road damage and waterlogging after heavy rains or tides
- Inadequate waste disposal services and environmental health concerns
- Power supply and street-lighting problems reported by residents (e.g., broken street lights leading to increased safety risks) [7]
References
- ^ "Information about of Char Fasson town". Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Char Fasson Upazila – Wikipedia". Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "District Statistics 2011: Bhola – Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Municipal roads at Char Fasson turn deplorable". The Observer BD. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Highway turns into open dump". The Daily Star. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Char Fasson (Municipality) – Population Statistics". Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Dwellers suffer for damaged street lights at Char Fasson". Retrieved 2025-11-12.
See also
- Char Fasson Upazila
- Municipalities of Bangladesh
- Coastal towns of Bangladesh
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