Sylhet
Sign in to saveSylhet 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.
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Sylhet is a major metropolitan city in northeastern Bangladesh that serves as the administrative hub for both Sylhet District and Sylhet Division, located along the Surma River. With a metro population of approximately 1.03 million people as of 2025, it is the third-largest urban area in Bangladesh.
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Place details
- Locality
- সিলেট
- Region
- সিলেট বিভাগ
- Country
- বাংলাদেশ
- Population
- 237,000
- Timezone
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- Etymology and names
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- Administration
- Military
- Healthcare
- Demographics
- Economy
- Utilities
- Media and communications
- Sports
- Transport
- Road
- Air
- Rail
- Towards Dhaka{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}
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- Education
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Sylhet 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. Sylhet is famous for the Ratargul Swamp Forest, one of the few freshwater swamp forests in Bangladesh. 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.