Sylhet Division, Administrative division in northeastern Bangladesh
Four districts form this administrative region covering 12,635 square kilometers between the Indian states of Meghalaya, Assam, and Tripura.
The division separated from Chittagong Division in 1995, while its Karimganj subdivision became part of India's Assam state following the 1947 Partition.
The region maintains strong Islamic traditions centered around Shah Jalal's shrine, while supporting over 7,500 mosques and 1,000 temples across its territory.
The division connects to major Bangladesh cities through rail and bus networks, with Sylhet city serving as the administrative center for government services.
The Surma Valley contains more than 150 tea gardens employing 300,000 workers, making this division the primary tea production center of Bangladesh.
Location: Bangladesh
Capital city: Sylhet
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://www.sylhetdiv.gov.bd
Part of: Bangladesh
Shares border with: Meghalaya, Mymensingh Division, Dhaka Division, Chattogram Division, Assam, Tripura
Website: http://sylhetdiv.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 24.50000,91.66667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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