What is "patuakhali"

Patuakhali ( Potuakhali) is a town located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the division of Barisal in Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarter of Patuakhali district and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country. Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892. The town covers an area of 27.03 km² with a population of 65,000 according to 2011 census.