Sylhet Division

Area: Area 12,298.4 sq km, located in between 23°58' and 25°12' north latitudes and in between 90°56' and 92°30' east longitudes. It is bounded by Meghalaya state of India on the north, tripura state of India on the south, Assam state of India on the east, Netrokona and Kishoreganj districts on the west.

Ethnic Community: Khasi, Patro, Manipuri

Rivers: Surmaa, Kushiyara, Khoai, Manu

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Gender

Literacy

Religion

M = Muslim, H = Hindu, B = Buddhist, C = Christian, O = Others

Oral Traditions & Expressions

Hasan Raja (1854-1922)was a zamindar, mystic devotee and composer of songs from Sunamganj.

Performing Arts

Thabol Chongba

Social Practices, Rituals & Festive Events

The Maharas Festival of Bishnupriya Manipuries

Knowledge & Practices concerninf nature of the universe

Priesthood of the Manipuri community of Bangladesh

Traditional Craftmanship

Handloom weaving

Heritage Holders

Life history of Radharaman Dutta Purkayastho

  • Sylhet Division was formed on August 1, 1995

  • Sylhet City Corporation comprising of 27 wards was formed in 2002.

District List

SylhetSunamganjHabiganjMoulvibazar