Sujabad Kella Jhalokati

Sujabad Kella (Sujabad Kella) is a historical structure located in Sujabad Village No. 2 Magar Union of Nalchiti Upazila of Jhalkathi District. The fort was built by Shahzada Shuja, the son of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Subedar of Bengal. During the late Mughal period, the Jhalakathi region became a major looting area for Mughal and Portuguese pirates. Shahzada Suja, the son of Subeda of Bengal, founded the village of Sujabad in 1654 and built two forts here in order to discipline the pirates. Of the two forts, one was made of earth and the other of brick. Which at that time came to be known as Andar and Bahir Kella.

Legend has it that two forts were built in one night, which is why the local residents once called Suzabad Fort 'Ghost's Garh'. But now Sujabad Fort is better known as 'Puratan College'. Later, Shahzada Shuja, after his brother Aurangzeb was under house arrest and defeated in battle, came and took refuge in this fort.

After coming to Jhalakathi district, you can visit Sujabad Fort located in Nalchiti Thana No.2 Magar Union Sujabad village by local transport.

Dhaka to Jhalkathi Jhalkathi district can be reached by bus and launch from Dhaka. AC and non-AC buses of various types ply on the Dhaka to Jhalkathi route. Hanif Paribahan Tk 550, Sakura Paribahan Tk 500, Sarbik Paribahan Tk 500 per person for non-AC bus. And AC bus seat fare per person Sonartari Paribahan 700 Taka, Sarbik Paribahan 800 Taka and Surabhi Paribahan 750 Taka.

If you want to go to Jhalkathi by river route from Dhaka, you have to board the launch from Sadarghat launch terminal. Launches plying Dhaka to Jhalkathi route are MV Tipu-0, MV Tipu-1 Surbhi-7, Surbhi-8, Parabat-2, Parabat-9, Parabat-11. Besides, you can go to Barisal on the launch to Barisal and from there you can go to Jhalkathi by road.

There are quite a few quality residential hotels in Jhalkathi district town for accommodation. Staying at Dhansindi Rest House or Dalian Thai Chinese Hotel in the city will cost 250 to 1000 rupees.

You can try Luchi-Vhaji at Morning-Evening Sweets located on Kalibari Road. And of course don't miss out on sweets and rasmalai from Ghosh Sweets.