Fun facts about Sylhet
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Sylhet is the anglicisation of the archaic native name শিলহট (Śilhôṭ).
Sylhet
Bangladesh
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.
From the “Etymology and names” section
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Sylhet became a key source of lascars in the British Empire due to its ancient seafaring tradition.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
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.
From the “History” section
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Nearly 80% of the annual average rainfall of 4,200 millimetres occurs between May and September.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
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.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Sylhet is home to many hospitals, including the Shahid Shamsuddin Hospital District Hospital.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
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.
From the “Administration” section
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The friendship link with St Albans was established in 1988 as part of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
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.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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