 There was a Khas Mahal Tashil cutchari under the supervision of a Sub-Deputy Collector (Circle Officer).Barguna thana (police station) was established in 1904 and became the first administrative unit of the town.With the influx of population from the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur and Barisal a good market, a middle English school, a post office and a charitable dispensary were gradually established and trading firms opened up business.