Char Fashion Municipality


Char Fashion Municipality 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. 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**. 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.

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.

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.

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 communities.

Education & Culture

The municipality hosts a number of secondary schools, colleges and madrasa institutions serving the wider Char Fasson Upazila.
Because of its coastal setting and limited infrastructure, the municipality faces recurring challenges: