[33], Islam is the largest religion in the whole region practised by the Bengali Muslims. After the British arrived in the region in the 18th century, the spelling was changed from Silhat (সিলহট/ছিলট sil[h]ot) to Sylhet (সিলহেট/সিলেট sil[h]et) so that it is distinct from the name of the nearby town of Silchar. There are roughly 10,185 villages in the Division. The most common spoken language is Sylheti which is generally and officially considered as a dialect of Bengali. [3][4][5] It is a nationwide charity working for the welfare of British Bangladeshi people living in the UK who originate from the division of Sylhet,[6] who make up 90%[7] of Britain's 500,000 Bangladeshis. Sylhet has the largest concentration of Hindus in Eastern Bengal and is a part of the Shakti Peetha. This name was used in Kamarupa and the other petty kingdoms. Sylhet was chosen because it is the area of origin for the largest ethnic minority group in St Albans. [30][31][32] In 1936, a bridge was constructed across the Surma River known as the Keane Bridge. The region has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am) bordering on a humid subtropical climate (Cwa) at higher elevations. It is used in education and all government affairs in the division. Board and home games such as Dosh Fochish and its modern counterpart Ludo, as well as Carrom Board, Sur-Fulish, Khanamasi and Chess, are very popular in the region. The Sylhet Division is divided into four districts (Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj and Sylhet) and further divided into 35 upazilas (sub-districts). In the Bengal Sultanate's inscriptions, Srihat/Sirhat (سریحت‎/سرحت‎) can be found as an administrative "Arsah".

[2] It works towards helping and raising money for charitable causes[9][10][11][12], ইউ কে বৃহত্তর সিলেট উন্নয়ন ও কল্যাণ কাউন্সিল, "East End novel insults us, say Bangladeshis", "Fundraising News: Bangladesh appeal prompts low response", "Wellingborough Bangladeshi community marks the big day for homeland", "Brickbats fly as community brands novel 'despicable, "Greater Sylhet Development & Welfare Council UK", "Forum will be voice for Bangladeshi community", "Vision Bangladesh Dinner with Brac Chair Sir Fazle Hasan Abed", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greater_Sylhet_Development_and_Welfare_Council_in_UK&oldid=980989524, Social welfare charities based in the United Kingdom, Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom, Articles containing Bengali-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 September 2020, at 17:04. Sylhet is also considered to be the spiritual capital of Bangladesh, due to the resting place of Shah Jalal, a Sufi saint who spread Islam in Bangladesh, along with hundreds of his disciples. Another theory is that the word is of Semitic origin and compares it to the Hebrew word שלט shelet. Numerous cycling trails! Other Islamic institutions include the Sujaul Senior Fazil Madrasha, Sagornal Senior Alim Madrasha, Jamia Tawakkulia Renga and Faridpur Jamia Islamia Madrasah. Sylhet is home of hundreds of types of local and migratory birds. The home stadium of the football club, Sheikh Russel KC, is in Sylhet District Stadium. The link was established in 1988 when the St Albans District Council supported a housing project in Sylhet as part of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless. +88 01977795438 Tigers and leopards were once found throughout the region. The rainy season from April to October is hot and humid with very heavy showers and thunderstorms almost every day, whilst the short dry season from November to February is very warm and fairly clear. Currently, in the Sylhet City Corporation, there exists a metropolitan thana known as the Jalalabad Thana as well an area in its 7th ward.[13]. Places of procession include the Prithimpasha Nawab Bari in Kulaura, home to a Shia family, as well as Rajtila. The service and the lifestyle of managers are still unchanged. It also has 19 Parliamentary constituencies. For other uses, see, "To make (the Province) financially viable, and to accede to demands from professional groups, (the colonial administration) decided in September 1874 to annex the Bengali-speaking and populous district of Sylhet. [8], The organisation is run by an elected National Executive Committee and is governed by a constitution. [27], The intense building of mosques which took place during the Sultanate era indicates the rapidity with which the locals converted to Islam. It is said that Sheela was once bathing in a pond and was kidnapped. These upazilas are further divided into 323 Union parishads. [37] This Gurdwara was visited twice by Tegh Bahadur and many hukamnamas were issued to this temple by Guru Gobind Singh. Kahn Singh Nabha has stated that in memory of Nanak's visit, Gurdwara Sahib Sylhet was established. Ponds are often located beside a mosque. The bungalows stand on huge lawns.
In September of the same year, Sylhet was separated from mainland Bengal to be made a part of the non-regulation Chief Commissioner's Province of Assam (Northeast Frontier Province) in order to facilitate Assam's commercial development. These words match the landscape and topography of the hilly region. Haji Shariatullah's Faraizi movement was very popular during the British period and Wahhabism is adopted by some upper-class families.[36].

Sylhet Division (Bengali: সিলেট বিভাগ) is the northeastern division of Bangladesh. [22], The official language of Sylhet is Bengali. Nowka Bais is a common traditional rowing competition during the monsoon season when rivers are filled up, and much of the land is under water. Other notable fauna include the Sambar deer, Indian hog deer, Sylhet hara and Sylhet roofed turtle. Available limestone deposits in different parts of the region suggest that the whole area was under the ocean in the Oligo-Miocene. Fighting sports include Kabaddi, Latim and Lathi khela. [24], The region is home to the Asian elephant and the One-horned rhinoceros, mostly towards the south. These two historic landmarks are known as the gateway to Sylhet city. This includes places such as Rochdale, Oldham, London, and many more places.

Numerous projects and businesses in the city and in large towns have been funded by Sylhetis living and working abroad. [20] The Bangladesh government has set up a special Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Sylhet, in order to attract foreign investors, mainly from the UK. tour facilitator, to the visitors or tourists in Sylhet. [34] There are significant numbers of people who follow Sufi ideals similar to the Barelvis, the most influential is the teachings of Abdul Latif of Fultoli, Zakiganj – a descendant of Shah Kamal Quhafa, the son of Burhanuddin Quhafa, one of the disciples of Shah Jalal. [5] Another theory is that it was named after Princess Sheela, the eldest daughter of Raja Guhak of the Jaintia Kingdom. We want to be a one-stop-service provider, i.e. As of 1986, an estimated 95 percent of ethnic British Bangladeshis originated from or had ancestors from the Sylhet region. Sunni Islam is the largest denomination with majority following the Hanafi school of law although some also follow the Shafi'i and Hanbali madhhabs. In 1995, Sylhet split from the Chittagong Division and was declared the 6th division of the country. Explore green water river, range of mountain and tea garden- at once in Lalakhal. There is a very small minority of Shia Muslims who gather every year during Ashura for the Mourning of Muharram processions. For example, those who were literate were able to obtain numerous clerical and medical appointments in tea estates, and the demand for rice to feed the tea labourers noticeably augmented its price in Sylhet and Assam enabling the Zaminders (mostly Hindu) to dispose of their produce at a better price than would have been possible had they been obliged to export it to Bengal." Sheela's died at a young age, the port-area which developed around the lake, which was the largest centre in northeastern Bengal for trade, was named Sheela haat (or Sheela's marketplace) in her honour.
Greater Sylhet Development and Welfare Council (GSC) in UK is a voluntary organisation established in 1993.