Kaunia Emdadia Secondary School is the first academic institution in Barguna district.The ancient Kaunia Emdadia High School was founded by Mr.Abi Abdullah Khan,Father of Shahzada Abdul Malek Khan on January 01,1906.The then name of the School was Kaunia Emdadia Govt Aided High School.The first Headmaster of the School was Mr.Barada kanta Nag.It is regarded as an ancient school of the Division.