The Arakan and Mog pirates established their bases in the southern part of Shahbajpur also.

At the beginning of 19th century, it became difficult to connect to the southern Shahjadpur from the district headquarter due to the expansion of Meghna River.

Government then decided to include south Shahbajpur and Hatia in Noakhali District.

[6] The canal situated in the Bhola Sadar was very wide in ancient times.

Bhola District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 67.30%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males.

[1] The majority of residents are Muslims and there are 2391 mosques, 130 temples and 14 church in this district.

Main source of income of this district are: Agriculture 63.64%, non-agricultural labourer 4.95%, industry 0.50%, commerce 12.67%, transport and communication 2.47%, service 5.74%, construction 1.55%, religious service 0.35%, rent and remittance 0.44% and others 7.69%.

In recent times, small factories like shoe, plastics, wax, tar etc.

[11] There is no railway and airport in this district and no direct connection to the capital by road.

Major launch services are M.V Greenline 1&2 M.V Bhola, Tasrif, Shompod, Srinagar, Karnaphuli, Balia, M.V Parijaat and Lali.

Depending on season, different class of ships operate from Bhola to Lakhshmipur connecting west and east side of Bangladesh across mighty Meghna river.

During calm winter seasons small ships and speedboats are available all day long from the Ilisha port, but during monsoon, heavy coastal ships like M.V Parijaat and Sea-tricks are the only means of crossing Meghna.