Sylhet
Assalamu Alaikum, I hope everyone is well. This blog of mine will give some accurate information about sylhet district.Sylhet is a beautiful city in Bangladesh, which is the capital of Sylhet Division. It is famous for its hilly terrain, scenic beauty, and rich culture.
Location of Sylhet
The geographical location of Sylhet district is 24° 40' to 25° 11'' north latitude and 91° 3'' to 92° 3'' east longitude. Sylhet district is bordered by Meghalaya, India to the north, Moulvibazar district to the south, Assam, India to the east, Sunamganj district and Habiganj district to the west. The area of this district is 3,490.40 sq km. The annual rainfall is 3334 mm. The main rivers are Surma and Kushiyara. The number of haors is 82. The reserved forest area is 236.42 sq km. Some parts of the Khasiya-Jayanta hills of India fall in this district. There are also some small hills and hills.
History of Sylhet
Sylhet has a very rich and ancient history. It is located in the northeastern region of Bangladesh and holds multiple cultural, religious and historical significance.
Ancient History
The history of Sylhet dates back to ancient times, and it has served as a crossroads between various civilizations. In ancient times, Sylhet was part of various Bengali kingdoms and empires. It was connected to Gaur and Bengal and was particularly under the Pala Empire.
Arrival of the Islamic Era
The introduction of Islam to the Sylhet region began in 800-1000 AD. The arrival of Hazrat Shah Jalal (RA) and his companion Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) accelerated the spread of Islam in Sylhet. In 1303 AD, Sylhet was captured by Muslim rulers, and gradually the influence of Islam in the Sylhet region strengthened. From this time on, Sylhet became an important religious center.
British Rule
The tea gardens of Sylhet were developed during the British rule around 1840. Sylhet was economically prosperous at that time through tea production and trade. The British began to work to develop the tea gardens of Sylhet and strengthen the economy of the region. From that time on, Sylhet became known for its tea industry.
After independence
Sylhet played an important role during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The people of Sylhet participated in the Liberation War and helped to achieve Bangladesh's independence. This is marked as a glorious moment in the history of Sylhet.
Modern Sylhet
Although today's Sylhet city is a modern city, it still preserves its heritage and culture. The various shrines, mosques and temples of Sylhet have established it as a spiritual center. The tea gardens, picturesque views of the hilly area and the combination of cultures here create a unique atmosphere.
In addition, the people of Sylhet are known worldwide outside Bengal. In particular, there is a significant number of Sylhet expatriates in the United Kingdom.
Thus, the history of Sylhet has developed in a unique way, enriched by the political,cultural, and economic contexts of different times.
Language and culture of Sylhet
The language of Sylhet is constantly changing and the language changes depending on the area and distance. The spoken language of Sylhet is quite different from the standard Bengali language. There are different communities living here, which also results in linguistic diversity. As the British government separated Sylhet from Bengal and included it in the state of Assam in the past, some influence of Assam can be seen in the language and culture of Sylhet. Sylhet also has a diverse script known as the Nagri script.
The most vivid evidence of Sylhet's unique cultural heritage is the Nagri script. Dr. Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay expressed the opinion that the 14th century AD was the period of introduction of the Nagri script. Some believe that it was created by Afghan Pathans who came to Sylhet after being chased by the Mughals in the late 16th century. There is another opinion in this regard. This script was created as an alternative to the complex Bengali script of Sanskrit. The advanced literature of that time was written in this script. This script is important to researchers and linguists. Another feature of Nagri is that it is the exclusive property of the Bengali Muslims of Sylhet region. Nagri has only 32 letters. Combined letters are not usually used. It can be learned in just two and a half days. Therefore, Nagri was more popular and widespread among women. Many women still know Nagri. The contents of the books written in Nagri are mainly prayers, fasting, Hajj, zakat, Islamic history, traditions, stories and raga, Baul and mystical music. So far, 140 books have been found, including 88 printed books (in Nagri script). Mr. Golam Qadir obtained his PhD degree from Dhaka University in 1983 after researching ‘Sylhet Nagri script and literature’. Sadeq Ali is the most popular poet in Nagri literature. He was born in 1798 in Kulaura in a Bengali medical family. Before converting to Islam, his name was Gaur Kishore Sen. In 1823, he was the Munsef of Moulvibazar.
Among the writers of Nagri Puthi, 56 people have been identified so far, including Munshi Irpan Ali, Daikhura Munshi, Abdul Wahab Chowdhury, Aman Ullah, Waji Ullah, Shah Hormuz Ali, Haji Yasin. 'Talib Huson' written by Golam Huson is considered to be the first book. Its printing began long after the creation of literature in Nagri script. Due to the lack of type and printing house, Nagri spread by hand writing. At that time, Maulvi Abdul Karim, a resident of Hawapara in Sylhet city, returned to the country after a tour of Europe. He made Nagri script type and started a printing house. The name of the press established in Bandar Bazar was Islamia Press. During the Liberation War, the press was burned down in a bomb. Sarada Printing Publishing was located in Naiorpool in Sylhet city. Before 1947, there were presses for the Nagri script in Kolkata and Sealdah. Nagri script and literature were popular and respected among a section of Bengali Muslims in the greater Sylhet, Cachar, Karimganj, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Kishoreganj, Bankura, etc. areas.
Economy
Sylhet is a city with a large expatriate population. People from Sylhet Division live in various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. Foreign exchange sent by expatriates is the main source of income for this division.[Permanently broken link] In addition, agricultural production in the mountains and deserts such as tea, rice, fish, oranges, lemons, pineapples, bananas, mangoes, etc. is a unique source of income for the people of this region. In addition, Sylhet is famous as a tourist area. Sylhet also earns a lot of money from the tourism sector...
Sylhet Tourist Attractions
The holy shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal and Hazrat Shah Paran are located in this district. Every year, a large number of religious people come to visit the shrine. A large number of tourists come. In the winter season, the haors and baors of Sylhet are filled with the chirping of guest birds.../
Jaflong
Jaflong is a tourist destination in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Jaflong is located 62 km northeast of Sylhet city[1], at the foot of the Khasia-Jainta Hills, near the Meghalaya border with India, and is known as one of the tourist destinations in Bangladesh due to the beautiful combination of mountains and rivers.
Along with tourism, Jaflong is also famous for its stone. The working people have been earning a living by working in stone for many years.
White stone
The name of a river on the border of Sylhet is Dhalai. It comes down from the Indian state of Meghalaya. At the source of the Dhalai River, white stones are scattered across an area of five acres. On the other side, there is a magical network of greenery surrounded by high mountains.
The turbulent cold water of the waterfall coming down from there flows at a restless speed. The destination is the chest of the thirsty Dhalai. The clear blue water, white stones and the greenery of the mountains seem to be one. The stone beds scattered across the chest of the Dhalai have increased the beauty a thousand times.
Also places of interest:
1.Bholaganj
2.Shah Arfin Tila, Companyganj
3.Lalakhal
4.Tamabil
5.Hakaluki Haor
6.Keen Bridge
7.Mazar Sharif of Hazrat Shahjalal and Hazrat Shah Paran
8.Mahaprabhu Shri Chaityano Dev's house
9.Hashon Rajar Museum
10.Malni Chhatra Tea Garden
11.Osmani International Airport
12.Tourist Motel
13.Zakaria City
14.Dreamland Park
15.Kailashtila
16.Hakaluki Haor
17.Lalakhal
18.Pangtumai
19.Ali Amjad's Clock
20.Jitu Mia's House
21.Manipuri Palace.
22. Manipuri Museum
23.Shahi Eidgah
24.Osmani Children's Park
25.Madhabkund Waterfall
26.Sylheti Nagri Script
27.Pangtumai
28.Ratargul
29.Tanguar Haor
30.Lovachara
31.Hum Hum Waterfall
32.Kailashtila
33.Parikunda Waterfall
34.Satchari National Park
35.Harang Hurang
36.Three Estuaries of Barak Rive.
Last words
I have shared some accurate information about Sylhet district with you. I hope you liked the blog. Thank you.
