Sylhet
Sylhet
সিলেট Srihatta | |
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Sylhet Location of Sylhet in Bangladesh Sylhet Sylhet (Bangladesh) | |
| Coordinates: 24°54′N 91°52′E / 24.900°N 91.867°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Sylhet Division |
| District | Sylhet |
| Municipal Board | 1867 |
| Sylhet City Corporation | 9 April 2001 |
| Metropolitan city | 31 March 2009 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Sylhet City Corporation |
| • Administrator | Abdul Quiyum Choudhury |
| • City Council | 42 constituencies |
| • Parliament | 2 constituencies |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 58.74 km2 (22.68 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 177.81 km2 (68.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Urban | 712,288 |
| • Urban density | 12,130/km2 (31,410/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 896,331 |
| • Metro density | 5,040.9/km2 (13,056/sq mi) |
| • | 10th in Bangladesh |
| • Metro rank | 10th in Bangladesh |
| Demonym | Sylheti |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| • Regional | Sylheti |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Calling code | +880 821 |
| UN/LOCODE | BD ZYL |
| Calling Code | 0821 |
| HDI (2023) | 0.650 medium· 19th of 22 |
| Police | Sylhet Metropolitan Police |
| International Airport | Osmani International Airport |
| Metropolitan Planning Authority | Sylhet Development Authority |
| Water Supply and Sewerage Authority | Sylhet WASA |
| Website | scc |
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blank_info_sec1, blank_info.Sylhet (Bengali: সিলেট, pronounced [sileʈ] ⓘ) is a metropolitan city in the north eastern region of Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative centre for both the Sylhet District and the Sylhet Division. The city is situated on the banks of the Surma River and, as of 2025, the metro area population of Sylhet is estimated to be 1,033,000, reflecting a 3.4% increase from 2024. This makes it the third-largest urban area in Bangladesh.
Sylhet is known for its tea plantations and natural scenery. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, and since the city's establishment in the 14th century has been ruled by various dynasties including the Mughals, the British, and the Nawabs of Bengal. The city is also home to several important landmarks, such as one of the Islamic sites in Bangladesh, the Shah Jalal Dargah, which attracts thousands of pilgrims annually.
Sylhet is one of the most economically important cities in Bangladesh after Dhaka and Chittagong. A major commercial and financial centre, Sylhet is home to several multinational companies and industries, including the tea industry, which generates a significant amount of revenue for the city. Sylhet has diverse transport infrastructure, with a modern airport, railway station, and bus terminals that connect it to other parts of the country. The city also has several educational institutions, including Sylhet Agricultural University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Sylhet Cadet College.