Sylhet District

Sylhet District is an administrative area in northeastern Bangladesh known for its green landscape and numerous tea estates. The region comprises several administrative zones and features the Surma River system flowing through varied terrain.

The area was formally established as a district during British rule in 1772. This administrative structure shaped the region's subsequent development and governance patterns.

The population of 3.8 million residents includes a Muslim majority of 92.57 percent and a Hindu population of 7.33 percent according to 2022 census data.

Travel during drier months when roads and pathways are more accessible throughout the region. Using local transport helps connect the various zones and scattered settlements.

The geological history of the region traces back to the Oligo-Miocene period, with limestone deposits revealing ancient ocean conditions. These underground formations underlie the present landscape and influence local soil composition.

Location: Sylhet Division

Capital city: Sylhet

Shares border with: Sunamganj District, Habiganj District, Moulvibazar District

Website: http://sylhet.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 24.88333,91.86667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:31