Khulna, which happens to be the third largest industrial city in Bangladesh, lies in Khulna district, on the banks of the Bhirob and Rupsha rivers. Since Khulna district happens to be a part of the largest delta of the world, this city continues to be a major source of attraction for people all over the world. The area is also well known for the southern portion of the delta which includes the largest known mangrove forest in the world, the Sunderbands.

Khulna spreads over an area of about six thousand square km, and has a population of almost about two million people, including people from various communities and religions. This place is well known for a number of industries including its jute mills, shrimp processing industries, and also its news printing industry. Khulna continues to be a major center for education in the country, with a number of reputed educational institutions that attract students from all over the country. Some of its institutions, including Daulatpur Mahshin High School, Power Development Board High School, Government Azam Khan Commerce College, Soshi Bhusan Sishu Niketan, Khulna Government Girls College (Boyra College), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, etc are particularly well known.