Sylhet
Location of Sylhet in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°32′0″N 91°52′″E / 24.53333, Expression error: Unexpected / operator
Country	Bangladesh
Administrative District	Sylhet District
Government
- Mayor	Bador Uddin Ahmed Kamran
Area [1]
- City	57.64 km²  (22.3 sq mi)
- Urban	31.14 km² (12 sq mi)
- Metro	26.50 km² (10.2 sq mi)
Population (2007)[2][3]
- City	369,425
- Density	5,488/km² (14,213.9/sq mi)
- Urban	53,114
- Urban Density	951/km² (2,463.1/sq mi)
- Metro	339,368
- Metro Density	11,936/km² (30,914.1/sq mi)
Time zone	BST (UTC+6)

Sylhet (previously Shilhat and Jalalabad; Sylheti: Bengali: সিলেট, Sileţ) is a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh. It is the capital of Sylhet Division (সিলেট বিভাগ Sileţ Bibhag) and Sylhet District (সিলেট জেলা Sileţ Jela). Located on the northern bank of the Surma River and surrounded by the Jaintia, Khasi and Tripura hills, Sylhet is nestled among picturesque tea plantations and lush green tropical forests. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... The South Asian country of Bangladesh consists of 6 divisions (bibhag), each named after its respective capital. ... Sylhet (or Srihatta) is a district in eastern Bangladesh. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... BST in relation with the bordering nations Bangladesh Standard Time (Bengali: ) (BST) is the time zone of Bangladesh which is observed throughout the whole country, with a time offset of UTC+6:00. ... UTC +6 is the timezone for : Bhutan Time Generic UTC+6 in other countries. ... Geographical renaming is the act of changing the name of a geographical feature or area. ... Sylheti (native name সিলটী Silôţi; Bengali name সিলেটী SileÅ£i) is the language of Sylhet proper, the north-eastern region of Bangladesh and southern districts of Assam around Silchar. ... Bengali or Bangla (IPA: ) is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit, Pāli and Sanskrit languages. ... Sylhet is the Northeastern division of Bangladesh, named for its main city, Sylhet. ... Sylhet (or Srihatta) is a district in eastern Bangladesh. ... A Map showing major rivers in Bangladesh including Surma. ... Jaintia was an ancient hill kingdom in Assam. ... The Khasi are a tribe in Meghalaya, India and in parts of Bangladesh, who call themselves Hynniew trep (which means the seven huts in the Khasi language). ... Tripura   (Bengali: ত্রিপুরা, Hindi: त्रिपुरा) is a state in North East India. ...

History

Historians believe that Sylhet or, as it was known in ancient times, Shilhat, the capital city of the Kingdom of Gaur ("enriched marketplace"), was an expanded commercial center from the ancient period, which explains its original namesake. During this time, Sylhet was probably inhabited by Indo-Aryan Brahmins, though ethnically the population would also have traces of Munda, Assamese, and Dravidian ancestry. It has also been suggested that Ancient Kingdom of Harikela was situated in modern Sylhet. The Indo-Aryans are a wide collection of peoples united by their common status as speakers of the Indo-Aryan (Indic) branch of the family of Indo-European and Indo-Iranian languages. ... Young Indian brahmachari Brahmin A Brahmin (less often Brahman) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. ... For the Hindu monster, see Munda (Hinduism), for Caesars battle see battle of Munda, and for the language family see Munda languages. ... The Assamese people are a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-linguistic people of Assam. ... For other uses, see Dravidian (disambiguation). ...

In the ancient and early medieval period, Sylhet was ruled primarily by local chieftains as viceroy of the kings of Pragjyatispur. There is evidence to suggest that the Maharaja Sri Chandra, of northern Bengal, conquered Bengal in the 10th century, although this is a much disputed topic amongst Bangladeshi historians and archaeologists. This was a period of relative prosperity and there is little evidence to suggest this was marred by wars or feuds. Sylhet was certainly known by the rest of India, and is even referred to in the ancient Hindu sacred Tantric text, the Shakti Sangama Tantra, as 'Silhatta'. The last chieftain to reign Sylhet was Govinda of Gaur . Bengal (Bengali: বঙ্গ Bôngo, বাংলা Bangla, বঙ্গদেশ Bôngodesh or বাংলাদেশ Bangladesh), is a historical and geographical region in the northeast of South Asia. ...

The 14th century marked the beginning of Islamic influence in Sylhet. In the early 14th Century, a messianic Muslim saint by the name of Shah Jalal arrived in Sylhet in 1303 from Sonargaon with the instructions of aiding Sikhander Khan Gazi in defeating Raja Govinda of Gaur . Sikhander Khan Gazi was the dircect nephew of sultan Firoz Shah of delhi. Under the spiritual leadership of Shah Jalal and his 360 companions the local pagans were routed and they began to spread Islam. He died in Sylhet about the year 1350; His tomb is located inside the parameter of the mosque complex known as Dargah-e-Shah Jalal. Even till today shah jalal remains revered and visitors arrive from all over Bangladesh and beyond to pay homage. For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... Tomb of Hazrat Shah Jalal in Sylhet Shah Jalal (R) a major sufi saint of Bengal. ...

Dargah-e-Shah Jalal (Tomb)

Saints such as Shah Jalal, Shah Farhan, locally known as Shah Paran, Shah Kamal and Syed Nasiruddin Sipahsalar were responsible for the conversion of most of the populace from paganism to Islam. Shortly thereafter, Sylhet became a centre of Islam in Bengal. During this era of Muslim rule, Sylhet was often referred to as Jalalabad in official documents and historical accounts. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (968x912, 323 KB) Description: Sylhet, Bangladesh File links The following pages link to this file: Sylhet ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (968x912, 323 KB) Description: Sylhet, Bangladesh File links The following pages link to this file: Sylhet ... Tomb of Hazrat Shah Jalal in Sylhet Shah Jalal (R) a major sufi saint of Bengal. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Pagan and heathen redirect here. ... For the city in Kyrgyzstan, see Jalal-Abad. ...

In the late 18th century, the British East India Company became interested in Sylhet and saw it as an area of strategic importance in the war against Burma. Sylhet gradually was absorbed into British control and administration and was governed as a part of Bengal. After the British administrative reorganization of India, Sylhet was eventually incorporated into Assam. It remained a part of Assam for the rest of the era of British rule. In 1947, following a referendum, almost all of erstwhile Sylhet became a part of East Pakistan, barring the Karimganj subdivision which was incorporated into the new Indian state] of Assam.^[4] In 1971, Sylhet became part of the newly formed independent country of Bangladesh. The British East India Company, sometimes referred to as John Company, was the first joint-stock company (the Dutch East India Company was the first to issue public stock). ... Assam   (Assamese: অসম Ôxôm) is a north eastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, a part of Guwahati. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... East Pakistan was a former province of Pakistan which existed between 1955 and 1971. ... Assam   (Assamese: অসম Ôxôm) is a north eastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, a part of Guwahati. ...

Important historical places include the Stone Monument of Jaintapur, Mound of Gharduara, Gaiyabi Mosque, tombs of Shah Jalal and Shah Farhan, Abu Torab Mosque, Nawabi Masque, Shahi Eidgah, Mughal Mosque at Akhalia, temple of Sri Chaitannya Dev in Dhaka Dakshin, the Thin Mandir (trio temple) and the ancient Pargana of Kanihati. Tomb of Hazrat Shah Jalal in Sylhet Shah Jalal (R) a major sufi saint of Bengal. ...

Sylhet and Sylhetis all over the world have been contributing to society in their countries and causes far and wide. Sylhetis everywhere have formed Sylheti associations in different parts of the world. In India major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore have formed Sreehatta Sammelans, thereby bringing their own people closer and maintaining cultural links and integrity. For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ...

There is a friendship link with the Sylhet region of Bangladesh rather than full town twinning. A friendship link is less formal and is community led. The link was established in 1988 when the District Council supported a housing project in Sylhet as part of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless. Sylhet was chosen because it is the area of origin for the largest ethnic minority group in St Albans.^[5]

Geography and Climate

Sylhet is located in north-eastern Bangladesh at 24°32′0″N, 91°52′0″E, on the northern bank of the Surma River. A Map showing major rivers in Bangladesh including Surma. ...

The physiography of Sylhet comprises mainly of hill soils,^[6] encompassing a few large depressions known locally as "beels" which can be mainly classified as oxbow lakes, caused by tectonic subsidence primarily during the earthquake of 1762.^[6] Songhua River, northeast China. ...

Sylhet experiences a hot, wet and humid tropical climate. The city is within the monsoon climate zone, with annual average highest temperatures of 23°c (Aug-Oct) and average lowest temperature of 7°c (Jan).^[7] Nearly 80% of the annual average rainfall of 3,334 mm occurs between May and September.

Civic administration

Sylhet (City) consists of 27 wards and 210 mahallas. The area of the town is 57.64 km²^[8]. It has a population of 369425; male 54.68%, female 45.32%; density of population is 11,936 per sq km. Literacy rate among the town people is 66.9%. The rapid growth and expansion of Sylhet occurred during the colonial period. Sylhet Municipality was established in 1878. A devastated earthquake demolished almost the entire town on 12 June 1897. On the wreckage a modern and European model new town was built later on. Many new roads were constructed in late 1890s. Sylhet became really connected to the other parts of the country with the establishment of an extension line of Assam-Bengal Railway in 1912-15. From the very beginning of the 20th century, importance of Sylhet city increased with the establishment of tea industry. In 1950s and 1960s, rapid urbanisation took place in the town by the expatriate Syletis and still the process is going on. At present, Sylhet is the district-headquarter as well as the divisional headquarter.^[9]

Land and Economy

Typical tea garden in Sylhet.

The city is noted for its picturesque rolling hills, such as the Jaintia and Khasia hills. Sylhet is also famed for its tea gardens, pineapple gardens and orange gardens most notably those in the Maulvi Bazaar area. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 472 pixels Full resolution (1024 × 604 pixel, file size: 587 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I zayiaf62089 release this picture under skyscrapercity. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 472 pixels Full resolution (1024 × 604 pixel, file size: 587 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I zayiaf62089 release this picture under skyscrapercity. ... Jaintia was an ancient hill kingdom in Assam. ...

The construction industry in Sylhet is currently booming with many shopping centres and apartments being built to luxurious standards, funded by foreign investment from Sylhetis living abroad. As a result property prices are rising. Many new hotels and restaurants, often themed on those found in London, e.g. London Mansion, Millennium Shopping City, Blue Water, London Fried Chicken (LFC), have also been established to cater to the visiting Sylheti expatriate population and the growing Sylheti middle classes. Sylheti aristocracy seemed to have sufferred a set back and gradually disappearing. Heavy industries are found only in Chhatak and Fenchuganj.

More than eight out of 10 Indian restaurants in the UK are owned by Bangladeshis, the vast majority of whom - 95% - come from Sylhet. In 1946, there were 20 restaurants or small cafes owned by Sylheti Bangladeshis; in 1960 there were 300; and by 1980, more than 3,000. Now, according to the Curry Club of Great Britain, there are 8,500 Indian restaurants, of which roughly 7,200 are Sylheti. Bangladeshis constitute the 7th largest foreign group in the UK and the 3rd largest in London. An awful lot of chicken tikka masala, apparently now Britain's national dish, has its origins with chefs from this region. [2] This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Chicken Tikka Masala has origins in the Indian subcontinent. ...

The amount of idle money lying with the commercial banks in Sylhet as deposits is about 4,000 crore taka, which is not common in the rest of Bangladesh. [3]

During the fiscal year of 2005-06 the flow of foreign Remittances rose by 25 percent to $4.8 billion which have been sent mostly by expatriates of Sylheti origin in the UK. That amount is expect to increase to $5.5 billion in 2007 with the government's attention toward supervising and monitoring banks.^[10] Remittance advertising in Oxford Street, London with Russian slogans. ...

The Bangladesh government has taken steps to set up a special Export Processing Zone(EPZ) in Sylhet in order to attract foreign investors, notably non-resident Bangladeshis living abroad. Such include people from Sylheti origin that reside in the UK. The plan comes as an initiative toward stimulating the ongoing investment that has already taken place in Sylhet as well as providing a basis towards long-term investment to turn Sylhet into a major economic hub.^[11]

Investments by British-Bangladeshis led the way for two additional privately owned airlines, Royal Bengal Airlines and United Airways (Bangladesh), to launch services in 2007. The investment is regarded to serve the Sylheti population living in the UK.^[12] Air Sylhet is another British-Bangladeshi owned UK airline that hopes to launch services in 2007. Royal Bengal Airline (RBA) is the trading name for R B Airline UK Ltd and Aviana Airways Ltd (Bangladesh), a wholly owned company of R B Airline UK Ltd. ... United Airways is a startup airline in Bangladesh serving the domestic market with plans to expand to regional and international destinations. ... Air Sylhet is a UK-based airline planning to provide chartered flights to Bangladesh from the United Kingdom using a low-cost model. ...

The Sylhet area contains several important natural gas fieldes, which make an important contribution to the energy balance of Bangladesh.

Demographics & Culture

The Sylheti language (Silôţi or Sileţi) is spoken throughout Sylhet Division, with some minor dialectal variations. Sylheti is an Eastern Indic language closely related to Bengali (Bangla) and Hindustani (Hindi) languages, Chittagonian, and Assamese (Ôxômiya). Most Sylhetis are at least bilingual to some degree, as they are taught Bengali at all levels of education in Bangladesh. Sylheti is also the dominant dialect of Bengali among the inhabitants of the Barak Valley in India, centered around Cachar district in Assam. The largest Sylheti-dominated city in India is Silchar, with significant Sylheti-speaking populations in Agartala, Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Shillong and Kolkata. Sylheti (native name সিলটী Silôţi; Bengali name সিলেটী SileÅ£i) is the language of Sylhet proper, the north-eastern region of Bangladesh and southern districts of Assam around Silchar. ... The Eastern Indo-Aryan languages include some 210 (SIL estimate) languages and dialects spoken by about many people in Asia; this language family is a part of the Indo-Aryan language family. ... The Indo-Aryan languages form a subgroup of the Indo-Iranian languages, which belong to the Indo-European family of languages. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The word Hindustani is an adjective used to denote a connection to India, or, more precisely, the historical region that encompasses Northern India, Pakistan, and nearby areas. ... Chittagonian is an Indo-European language spoken by the people of Chittagong in Bangladesh and the much of the southeast of the country. ... Assamese ( ) (IPA: ) is a language spoken in the state of Assam in northeast India. ... Wikisource has an original article from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica about: Cachar Cachar (Assamese and Sylheti: কাছাড় KasaÅ—, Bengali: কাছাড় KachhaÅ—) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. ... , Silchar (Bengali: Shilchôr, Assamese: শিলচৰ Xilsôr, Sylheti: শিলচর Hilsôr) is the headquarters of Cachar district in the state of Assam in India. ... Agartala   (Bengali: আগরতলা) is the capital of the Indian state of Tripura. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... , Guwahati (Assamese: গুৱাহাটী) is a major city in eastern India, often considered as the gateway to the North-East Region (NER) of the country and is the largest city within the region. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... , Shillong (Khasi Shillong) is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smaller states in India. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ...

Sylhet is the home of most Bangladeshi migrants to the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Certain parts of the United Kingdom are heavily populated with people from Sylhet, most notably the East End of London, especially the boroughs of Newham Camden Redbridge and Tower Hamlets, which includes Brick Lane, a famous street dubbed "Banglatown" for its large Bangladeshi, almost entirely Sylheti, population. The town of Sylhet is twinned with St Albans, United Kingdom. The East End of London, known locally as the East End, is an area, with no formal authority or boundaries, that spans a number of administative districts of London in England. ... A borough is a political division originally used in England. ... The London Borough of Newham is a London borough in East London. ... Camden is the name of several places in the United States of America: Camden, Alabama Camden, Arkansas Camden, Delaware Camden County, Georgia Camden, Indiana Camden, Maine Camden, Michigan Camden, New Jersey Camden County, New Jersey Camden (village), New York Camden (town), New York Camden, Ohio Camden, South Carolina Camden, Tennessee... Redbridge is a place in the London Borough of Redbridge. ... The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames in East London. ... Brick Lane is a street in the East End of London and heart of the citys Bangladeshi community. ... Brick Lane is a street in the East End of London and heart of the citys Bangladeshi community. ... , St Albans is the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans in southern Hertfordshire, England, around 22 miles (35. ...

Another area where Sylhetis have remained as a large group abroad is New York City in the United States. Although there are many of them living in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Sylhetis are mostly found in the borough of Queens. Most of them live in areas like Astoria, Long Island City, and Jackson Heights. Hillside Ave. in Jamaica, Queens has seen a tremendous amount of newly opened Bangladeshi restaurants mainly by Sylhetis and a great influx of such residents attracted by the real estate boom there. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses, see Manhattan (disambiguation). ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... For other uses, see Queens (disambiguation) and Queen. ... Astoria can mean: Cities, villages, and towns in the United States (listed in order of population) Astoria, Queens, formerly an independent town, now part of Queens in New York City The city of Astoria, Oregon The village of Astoria, Illinois The town of Astoria, South Dakota Famous Places The London... Long Island City, New York, often abbreviated L.I.C., is an area in the borough of Queens in New York City. ... Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in northern Queens, New York. ... Major Mark Park Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City. ...

As so many Sylhetis are resident abroad, Sylhet has a major flow of foreign currency from non-resident Bangladeshis; many Sylheti families' sole source of income comes from relatives abroad.

Given its unique cultural and economic development, and linguistic differences (Greater Sylhot region was a part of Assam for much of the British Raj in comparison to the rest of Bangladesh), and given that Sylhet has, for most of its recent history, been a region of a larger entity (ie, Assam, Bengal, Bangladesh), Sylheti's have a strong attachment to their regional identity. [4] [5] Sylheti (native name সিলটী Silôţi; Bengali name সিলেটী SileÅ£i) is the language of Sylhet proper, the north-eastern region of Bangladesh and southern districts of Assam around Silchar. ... Assam   (Assamese: অসম Ôxôm) is a north eastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, a part of Guwahati. ... Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858...

Many Sylhetis regard themselves as fiercely proud of their own language, family-orientated community culture and conservative practice of Islam, but it must be remembered that not all Sylhetis are Muslim. Indian Sylhetis are either Hindu or Christian. Hason Raja , a Sylheti cultural icon, was depicted in a film as a lecherous fellow who forsakes his family and uses obscene language.Enraged Sylhetis took the makers of the film to court. Adding insult to injury, the film was also shot in Bengali rather than Hason Raja's native Sylheti language. [6].Although Hason Raja was a practicing Muslim, he is revered even by Hindu and Christian Sylhetis. For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Hason Raja (Hason the king), was a famous poet and songwriter in the 19th century Bengal, now Bangladesh. ... Sylheti is the language of Sylhet, the North Eastern province of Bangladesh and a few southern districts of Assam. ...

Sylheti attachment to their regional identity also continues in the efforts of many Sylhetis to keep marital relationships within the same regional cultural background.[7]

Transport

Main terminal building of Osmani International.

Cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, busses, mini-buses and cars are the main mode of transport for the inhabitants of the city, with close to 80,000 rickshaws running each day.Sylhet is well connected by highways and railway links to Chittagong, Dhaka as well as other parts of Sylhet. Highway links to the India have been established though Asian highway.The Sylhet Railway Station is the main railway station providing trains on national routes operated by the state-run Bangladesh Railway.The city of Sylhet is served by Osmani International Airport. It is Bangladesh's third busiest airport and has flight services to Abu Dhabi, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, and London. Work started in 2006 to upgrade the airport to international standards including a new terminal building, a jetway, a taxiway, and a new expansion project of the runway to allow for landing of wide-bodied aircraft. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 599 pixels Full resolution (2288 × 1712 pixel, file size: 716 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Ali Siddiquee, Source; own picture. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 599 pixels Full resolution (2288 × 1712 pixel, file size: 716 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Ali Siddiquee, Source; own picture. ... Osmani International Airport (IATA: ZYL, ICAO: VGSY) is located five miles north-east of Sylhet in Bangladesh serving as the countrys third international airport. ... Abu Dhabi or Abu Zaby (Arabic language: أبوظبي) is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. ... Dhaka (previously Dacca; Bengali: Ḍhākā; IPA: ) is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka District. ... Doha (Arabic: , transliteration: or ), population 400,051 (2005 census), is the capital of Qatar and is at , on the Persian Gulf. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

Education

Main article: List of educational institutes of Sylhet

See also: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education,Sylhet

Sylhet city is served by Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education,Sylhet & famous educational institutes like Shahjalal University of Science and Technology,Osmani Medical College,M C College etc.Other notable educational institutions are Jalalabad Cantonment public School & College,Sylhet Cadet College, Sylhet Law College, Sylhet Polytechnic, Sylhet Aaliyah Madrasa, Sylhet Government College, Sylhet Government Women College, Blue Bird High School, Sylhet Government Pilot High School, Agragami Government Girls High School and a dozen of private English schools. // Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (public) Sylhet Agricultural University (public) M C College (university college) Modon Mohan College (university college) Metropolitan University, Sylhet (private) Leading University,Sylhet (private) Sylhet International University (private) Sylhet Medical College Women Medical College,Sylhet Jalalabad Rageb-Rabeya Medical College,Sylhet North-east Medical College... Shahjalal University of Science and Technology is a technical university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ... ...

Notable personalities

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• M A G Osmani - Supreme commander of Mukti Bahini
• Humayun Rashid Choudhury
• Sirajul Islam (Bir Protik )^[13]

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Places of interest

Madhabkunda waterfall

Sylhet has a number of interesting places to attract tourists. Sylhet is a major destination for tourists. Some important places are listed here. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (513x734, 182 KB) Summary Madhabkunda Falls, from Sylhet, Bangladesh. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (513x734, 182 KB) Summary Madhabkunda Falls, from Sylhet, Bangladesh. ...

Historical

1. The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R)
2. The Shrine of Hajrat Shah Paran (R)
3. Shahi Eidgah
4. Gour Gobinda Fort

Shahi Eidgah,Sylhet Shahi Eidgah is an open prayer hall situated in Sylhet, meant for the Eid prayers. ...

Museum

1. Osmani Museum
2. Museum of Raja's

Muhammad Ataul Gani Osmani, better known by General M.A.G. Osmani (1 September 1918-16 February 1984) was the supreme commander of Mukti Bahini and Bangladesh Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War. ...

Natural

1. Tilagorh Eco Park (Alutol)
2. Lakkatura,Malnichara & Tarapur Tea Estates.
3. Parjatan Corporation,Sylhet.(Resort)

Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ...

Urban

1. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
2. MC College.
3. Dream Land (Theme Park)
4. Adventure World (Amusement Park)
5. ZAK Estate (Park and Resort)
6. Osmani Shishu Udyan (Park)
7. Kean Bridge & Watch Of Ali Amjad.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology is a technical university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. ... M C College (full name Murari Chand College), was the first college of Sylhet. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...

Cityscape

References

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External links

• Article on Sylhet
• About Sylhet
• Sylhet, The region of tea gardens
• Sylhet
• Sylhet in Pictures
• Sylhet News

Coordinates: 24°32′N, 91°52′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...