km south from Barisal and Jhalokati respectively. This upazila can be reached by road from Dhaka via Barisal and Jhalokati. Buses to Kathalia are available from Gabtali and Sayedabad bus stations in Dhaka. Besides, Kathalia can be reached directly from the divisional cities of Barisal, Chittagong and Khulna. Recently, Kathalia-Dhaka-Kathalia BRTC air-conditioned bus service has been launched. Notable personalities The notable personalities of this area are: Maqsudullah, Islamic scholar and educationist from Talgasia village Nachiketa Chakraborty, famous Tollywood singer's family hails from Chenchri Rampur village in Kathalia Upazila Places of interest and infrastructures Villages Analbania Media No newspaper is published from this upazila. Almost all national dailies published from Dhaka are available by 11:00 am. Various regional newspapers published from Jhalokati and Barisal are available by 9:00 am. At present there is an online based magazine called Kathalia Barta in Kathalia. Markets See also Upazilas of Bangladesh Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of Bangladesh References External links Upazilas of Jhalokati District