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Sylhet

Sylhet

Sylhet is a metropolitan city in the northeastern region of Bangladesh.

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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.

See

Worth seeing

Tea Gardens, shrines of Hazrat Shah Jalal Yamani and Hazrat Shah Farhan (rahmt.), Shahi Eidgah, Chandni Ghat, Ali Amjad's Clock Tower, Keen's Bridge, Shah Jalal Bridge, Osmani Museum, Jaflong, Parjatan, Shah Jala University, Osmani Medical College and Hospital, Sylhet Polytechnic Institute, Theme Parks, etc.

  1. 01
    Ali Amjad's Clock

    Hadarpar, Goainghat (from Amberkhana Point of Sylhet City to Hadarpar Bazar By CNG Taxi, or any Behicle then By Boat to Bichanakandi).

  2. 02
    Shah Jalal Dargah

    Resting place of historic Sufi guru who in large part brought Islam to this area, with distinctive blue and white coloration.

  3. 03
    Shah Paran Dargah

    Tomb and honorary masjid for another historic Islamic Sufi figure of the 14th century.

  4. 04
    Museum of Rajas'

    Raja-Kunjo, Zinda Bazar (folk museum in Sylhet).

  5. 05
    Bichanakandi

    Hadarpar, Goainghat (from Amberkhana Point of Sylhet City to Hadarpar Bazar by CNG taxi, or any vehicle then by boat to Bichanakandi).

Do

Things to do

At day time you can visit all the major attractions. There is no night-life in Sylhet although some bars are available in major hotels and the Station club. Drinking is strictly prohibited in public areas. At evening it is a must see recommendation to visit Chadnighat area where you will enjoy a beautiful view of Surma river, Ali-Amazad clock along with iron made Kean bridge built in 1854.

Eat

Where to eat

The two most well-known restaurants in Sylhet for Bengali food are Panshi and Panchbhai. Both restaurants are located in Jallarpar, Zindabazar. They are both very popular with people of all classes because of their affordable prices and good quality food. In addition to these two restaurants, there are several other restaurants of similar quality in this area.

How locals move

Getting around Sylhet the local way

  • Get aroundRickshaw ride could be a good option for short distances.
  • Get aroundCNG auto rickshaw widely available in the city to get around.

From Wikivoyage: Sylhet, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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