Sylhet District
সিলেট
Sylhet is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Sylhet division. It covers 3,452.1 km² and is home to roughly 3,900,000 people. It is best known for tea gardens, Ratargul swamp, Jaflong, Shah Jalal shrine.
History of Sylhet
Historically known as Srihatta, the region converted to Islam in the 14th century under Sufi saint Shah Jalal, whose shrine remains a major pilgrimage site. It became a centre of British-era tea plantation development in the 19th century.
Sunrise and sunset in Sylhet today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Sylhet
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Tea gardens, Ratargul swamp, Jaflong, Shah Jalal shrine
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Tea garden cultivation, natural gas extraction, and a very large expatriate/remittance-driven economy with strong ties to the UK diaspora.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
A distinct Sylheti dialect, the Shah Jalal urs festival, and Manipuri and tea-garden worker cultural traditions.
Places to visit in Sylhet
Other districts in Sylhet
Frequently asked questions about Sylhet
Which division is Sylhet in?
Sylhet district belongs to Sylhet division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Sylhet?
Sylhet has a population of roughly 3,900,000, across an area of 3,452.1 square kilometres.
What is Sylhet famous for?
Tea gardens, Ratargul swamp, Jaflong, Shah Jalal shrine
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sylhet?
The sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 17:25 today in Sylhet, giving 11:34 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Sylhet?
Tea garden cultivation, natural gas extraction, and a very large expatriate/remittance-driven economy with strong ties to the UK diaspora.