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🗺️ Jhalokati District – At a Glance

  • Location: Southwestern Bangladesh, part of Barisal Division.

  • Area: Approximately 758 sq km.

  • Established: Became a district on 1 February 1984 (previously a sub-division under Barisal).

  • Administrative Units:

    • 4 Upazilas: Jhalokati Sadar, Nalchity, Rajapur, and Kathalia.

    • Several unions and municipalities under each upazila.

  • Population: About 661,160 (2022 census).

  • Literacy Rate: 83.21%, higher than the national average.

  • Economy:

    • Mostly agriculture-based.

    • Known for guava, shitolpati (cool mats), rice, and other fruits.

    • The local slogan: “Peyara aar Shitolpati, ei niye Jhalokathi” (Guava and mats define Jhalokati).

  • Cultural Significance:

    • Historically an important trade center during British and colonial times.

    • Rich in folk culture—baul, bhatiali, kabigan, and local handicrafts.

  • Tourist Attractions:

    • Gabkhan Bridge (second highest in Bangladesh),

    • Sujabad Fort, Rajbari temples and palaces, and historical mosques.

🏫 Primary Teachers Training Center (PTI), Jhalokati

  • Purpose:
    The PTI in Jhalokati is a government-run teacher training institute under the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE).

  • Main Functions:

    • Trains newly recruited government primary school teachers.

    • Offers Certificate-in-Education (C-in-Ed) programs (previously).

    • Conducts workshops, refresher training, and capacity-building for in-service teachers.

    • Focuses on child-friendly teaching, classroom management, and inclusive education.

  • Beneficiaries:
    Teachers from Jhalokati district and nearby regions.

  • Facilities:

    • Classrooms, hostels, library, training equipment (varies by location).

    • Emphasis on digital teaching methods and inclusive education.