The Oxford Mission
Church, one of the most elegant looking churches in Bangladesh, is also a
heritage structure of the country. This beautiful red brick church was
established in 1903 from the sketch of Sister Edith. It was given a final shape
by Father Strong. There are 13 ponds and Oxford Mission School on the compound.
The structure is one of architectural brilliance, with many corridors. It has
40 archways that support the roof. A large cross on the main altar continues to
impart the blessing of Jesus Christ. The church draws local and foreign
visitors, including devoted Christians to pray kneeling before the altar.
History of Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district!
The
Oxford Mission Church, one of the most attractive looking churches in
Bangladesh, The Oxford Mission Church is also a heritage structure of the
country. This beautiful red brick church was established in 1903.The Oxford
Mission Church structured with many corridors. It has 40 archways
that support the roof. A large cross on the main altar continues to impart
the blessing of Jesus Christ.
How to get in to Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
This church situated in the town of
Barisal beside Bogra Road south of Barisal connected both by air and road from
Dhaka, Chittagong and Barisal. Flights are available from Chittagong and
Dhaka on United Airways and Regent Airways. Flights tend to be daily during the
high season (Oct - Apr) but generally drop back to 3-4 flights per week during
the summer and Monsoon (May - Sept).
The private bus companies have offices near Hotel Sea Queen
on the main road, and also down in the Hotel Motel Zone.
Where to get around Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
What can you see to Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
There are 13 ponds and Oxford Mission School on the compound.
The structure is one of architectural brilliance, with many corridors. It has
40 archways that support the roof. A large cross on the main altar continues to
impart the blessing of Jesus Christ.
What can you do to Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
You
can see a huge number of antiques including canons of the Sultani period, hand
and finger print of Queen Nurjahan, sword of Sirajuddowla, different types of
antique statues and coins, survey maps and manuscripts, mementos of
Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq, Aswani Kumar Dutta, poet Jibanananda Das, bard
Mukunda Das and other distinguished personalities can took picture. Taking rest
and visit around museum.
What can you buy from Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
There are lots of shops in the town catering to Bangladeshi
tourists. You can also check out the local market. You can try some local
beauty products (sandal wood based), hand woven textile and bed sheets among
many other things.
What type of food you can
take Oxford
Mission Church of Barisal district?
There's a few restaurants
along highway Rd and in the local markets, most serving Bangladeshi
standards.
What type of drink you can
take from Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
Alcohol is available in a
few locations. The hotels have bars which generally open from 7pm. don’t expect
much as their ambience leaves much to be desired and there is no guarantee the
beer will be cold. Prices are higher than you might expect.
Where you can sleep at Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
There are also a lot of number of residential house:
· Rest House District Council
· Khamarabari Reston House
In addition, there are
several residential hotels are in Barisal district?
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District
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Hotels Name and Address
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NWD
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Telephone
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Office
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Residence
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Mobile
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Barisal
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Hotel
Ali International, Sadar Road, Barisal
Hotel Ababil, East Bogura Road, Barisal
Hotel Athena Internationa, Katpotty Road, Barisal
Paradise Hotel, Hospital
Road, Barisal
YMCA Hotel Iswar Bose Road, P.O. Box: 36,
Barisal
Hotel Nupor Barisal Sadar
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0431
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56510
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65233
52009
62956
63388
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55009
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How to get out from Oxford Mission Church of Barisal district?
In the same way, south of Barisal, Barguna Rakhain area is
connected both by air and road from Dhaka, Chittagong and Barisal and you can get
back or try to another beautiful location in Bangladesh.
Emergency Numbers of
Barisal District:
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District
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NWD
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Telephone
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Office
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Mobile
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Barisal
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Divisional Commissioner Barisal
District Commissioner Barisal District Judge Barisal Civil Surgeon Barisal Sadar Hospital Barisal District Super Barisal
RAB Barisal
Ambulance Barisal
Fire Service Barisal
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0431
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54044
52122/52441 52168 52209 52519 52168
717771
71036
65222
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54055
52121/54111 52164 62665 - 52146
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65133
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