Sylhet Division facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sylhet Division
Greater Sylhet
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Tea Gardens of Srimongol
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Map of Sylhet Division in red
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,595.95 km2 (4,863.32 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,807,000 |
| • Density | 778.58/km2 (2,016.52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Sylhet Division is a large area in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. It is one of the main divisions of the country. The division gets its name from its biggest city, Sylhet.
Sylhet Division shares its borders with different states of India. To the north, it is next to Meghalaya State. To the south, you'll find Tripura State. On the east, it borders Assam State. To the west, it is next to the Dhaka and Chittagong divisions of Bangladesh.
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People and Population in Sylhet
About 10 million people live in Sylhet Division. Most people follow the Muslim religion, making up about 81.16% of the population.
Other religions are also present. About 17.80% of the people are Hindu. A small number of people are Christian (0.06%) or Buddhist (0.02%). There are also other smaller religious groups.
A Look at Sylhet's Past
How Sylhet Became Part of British India
In the late 1700s, the British East India Company became interested in Sylhet. They saw it as an important area. This was especially true during their wars against Burma.
Over time, Sylhet came under British control. It was managed as part of Bengal. Later, when the British changed how they organized India, Sylhet became part of Assam. It stayed part of Assam for the rest of British rule.
Sylhet Joins Bangladesh
In 1947, a special vote called a referendum was held. Almost all of Sylhet district voted to become part of East Bengal. This area later became the country of Bangladesh.
However, a small part, the Karimganj subdivision, became part of the new Indian state of Assam. The referendum happened on July 3, 1947. Many people voted, and most chose to join East Bengal. Even with some disagreements about the votes, the result was accepted. Sylhet officially became part of Bangladesh when the country was formed in 1971.
Images for kids
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Sirote was a name used by Europeans in the 1700s
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The Assam Province's Sylhet District contained Karimganj.
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The Mulnicherra Estate is the oldest tea garden in South Asia
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Osmani International Airport
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The highest peak in the region is Kala pahar located in the Longla Ridge (Hararganj-Singla range).
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The "Nagari Chattar" (Nagari Square), built near Surma river in the city of Sylhet, consists of the Sylheti Nagri script.
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The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is the largest stadium in the region. It is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view.
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Ali Amjad's Clock and Keane Bridge
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Shankarpasha Shahi Masjid
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Pagla Jame Masjid
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Sylhet Shahi Eidgah entrance
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Modern architecture in Sylhet
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See also
In Spanish: División de Sylhet para niños
