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Sylhet

Sylhet is located in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, with its natural beauty, richness, culture, tradition, tea plantations, and greenery, this place plays an important role in representing Bangladesh besides being an important tourist center of the country. Sylhet district was established in 1772. At present it is a divisional city. About 3,857,037 people live in this place. Surrounded by natural beauty, picturesque hills, valleys and greenery, remittances from expatriates living in Britain are the major contributors to the development projects of this place.

Basically, Sylhet is so famous for its own culture. There are grasslands, hilly areas, and plains. Along with Bengali Muslim Hindus, several tribal groups live together here, with their own culture and language. The Bengali and tribal cultures have united to form an incomparable cultural fusion of Sylhet which is why the tourist attraction here is so high. The largest haor in Bangladesh is Hakaluki Haor located in Sylhet district. Tea gardens, springs, rivers, mountains, natural resources, industrial areas, cane products, fertilizer, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), etc. also play an important role in the country's economy.

Sylhet is economically the most prosperous district of Bangladesh. The district is one of the richest districts in South Asia due to its economy, natural resources, and industry. No other district of Bangladesh is ahead of Sylhet in bringing remittances to the country. Sylhet is also a city full of reputed educational institutions, museums, theaters, cultural workshops, tea and fertilizer factories, and departmental head offices. There are numerous employment opportunities in mills, tea gardens, and farms. Every year people from different districts of the country come to Sylhet for work.

Sylhet has a tropical monsoon climate and a humid subtropical climate at altitude. It has a variety of cuisines and traditions. People of different religions and tribes live together neutrally here. This is a vibrant city.

The roads and transport system of Sylhet are quite good. Air, road, river, and rail connectivity is very good. Overall Sylhet's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality make it an enchanting destination for travelers looking for an authentic and immersive experience in Bangladesh.

City Insights

Sylhet is an ancient and traditional city of Bangladesh. Sylhet is an economically rich and modern city in Bangladesh.

Sylhet is located in Bangladesh's northeastern region. The easiest way to reach it is by air, and road and rail connectivity are quite good.

The people of Sylhet are very sincere and hospitable. They live together with people of different tribes and religions, and they are very religious.

The communication system in Sylhet is also very good. Buses, CNG, vans, rickshaws, auto rickshaws, etc. are in vogue within Sylhet to travel between places. You can also use private transport if you want.

In Sylhet, all the products are a bit more expensive. There is nothing you can't find in this economically prosperous place.

Known Landmarks

Hazrat Shah Jalal Science and Technology University
Dreamland Park
Tamabil Road
Sreemangal Railway Station
Jaflong Green Resort
Jaflong Tea Estate
Lawachara National Park
Ratargul Swamp Forest
Madhabkunda Eco Park
Lalakhal Area

Connectivity

Bus Routes

Dhaka - Sylhet

Sylhet - Cox's Bazar

Sylhet - Sunamganj

Dhaka - Sylhet

Sylhet - Cox's Bazar

Sylhet - Sunamganj

Sylhet - Habiganj

Sylhet - Beanibazar

Sylhet - Chittagong

Nearest Train Stations

Sylhet railway Station

Baramchal Railway Station

Mohongonj Railway Station

Sylhet railway Station

Baramchal Railway Station

Mohongonj Railway Station

Maijgaon Railway Station

Kulaura Railway Station

Sreemangle Railway Station

New Developments

Sylhet Medical College

Sylhet Cricket Stadium - 2

What’s great here?

People living in Sylhet have very good facilities. Sylhet is called Cyber City because of its advanced technology system.

Sylhet is quite easy to reach from anywhere in Bangladesh. Especially by air, you can use rivers, roads, and rail if you want.

It has world-class educational institutions as well as various sports and cultural centers. The people of Sylhet live here in a friendly way.

Sylhet is one of the oldest cities in Bangladesh and its Sanskrit heritage is ancient and vibrant. Day by day Sylhet is developing more and more.

The environment of Sylhet is quite calm and full of greenery. If you want to enjoy the pleasant environment of natural beauty, Sylhet is undoubtedly a good place.

What needs attention?

Traffic jams, air pollution, and environmental pollution occur in Sylhet city. But it is much less compared to other districts. Traffic jams are observed especially in the morning and evening.

The utility system in Sylhet city is very good. The standard of living in Sylhet is quite good but the price of goods here is a bit high.

The security system in Sylhet is quite good. Since the people here are philanthropic, the security system is automatically quite good. But security measures should be strengthened in all cases.

The environment of Sylhet is good but due to the presence of gaseous substances and fertilizer factories, the environment is getting slightly polluted. Also, Sylhet being a low-lying region is affected by floods every year.