Creation of Sylhet.

Sylhet District:

Sylhet is an administrative region in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. It is a district under the jurisdiction of Sylhet Division. Sylhet is an ancient town located in the northeast of Bangladesh. Rich in forest, mineral and fishery resources and adorned with natural beauty, this district is known as the spiritual capital of the country and the second London in the world.

The magnificent view of Jaintia Hills, the captivating beauty of Jaflong, the rows of rocks in Bholaganj, the bed of rocks in Bichnakandi, Ratargul Jalaban attract tourists again and again. They make a significant contribution to the country's economy by sending large amounts of foreign exchange. The quality of stone and sand in Sylhet is the best in the country. The district has natural gas reserves which meet the lion's share of demand across the country. The role of this district in the war of independence is immense. General M, A, G Osmani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army, is the son of this district.

After the British took over the area in 18 AD, Sylhet district was formed in 182 AD and the first collector was Mr. William Thackeray. After the establishment of Bangladesh in 1971, at one stage Sylhet district was divided into four districts. Sylhet district now consists of the pre-independence Sadar subdivision area. The present Sylhet district consists of 12 (twelve) upazilas. [2]

The main commercial area of ​​Sylhet district is the city of Sylhet. Sylhet developed rapidly during the British colonial period. Sylhet municipality was formed in 18 AD. On 12 June 1896, a devastating earthquake almost completely destroyed the entire city of Sylhet. Later, more beautiful and modern European style cities were built on the ruins. Several roads were built in the late 1890s. When a branch of the Assam-Bengal Railway was connected to Sylhet in 1912-15, the real separation of Sylhet from the rest of the country came to an end.

The importance of Sylhet city increased in the early twentieth century due to the tea industry. In the 1950s and 1960s, the city of Sylhet was rapidly urbanized for the welfare of the expatriate Sylhetites. This process of urbanization continues.