Sylhet District
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The district of Sylhet consists 6754 mosques, 453 temples, 96 churches and four Buddhist temples.
Places of Interests
Historical
- The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
- The Shrine of Hazrat Shah ParanShah ParanShah Paran was a renowned Sufi saint of the Suhrawardiyya and Jalalia order. It is said that he was the son of a sister of Hazrat Shah Jalal and was born in Hadramaut, Yemen. He was an accomplice of his uncle, Shah Jalal, with whom he arrived in India. In 1303 AD, He took part in the expedition...
- Shahi EidgahShahi EidgahShahi Eidgah is an open prayer hall situated in Sylhet three kilometers to the north-east of the circuit house, meant for the Eid prayers. More than 100,000 people can perform prayer at same time in this Eidgah. It is also one of the most visited tourist spots in the city.-History:The Mughal...
- Gour Govinda Fort
- Kean Bridge
- Ali Amjad's Clock Tower
- Rampasha, Biswanath (Home of Mystic Poet Hason RajaHason RajaHason Raja , also known as Dewan Hason Raja, was a Bengali poet, mystic philosopher and folksongs writer and composer...
& Eklimur Raja) - Shree ChaitanyaChaitanya MahaprabhuChaitanya Mahaprabhu was a Vaishnava saint and social reformer in eastern India in the 16th century, believed by followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism to be the full incarnation of Lord Krishna...
Mandir (Nimai) - Jainta Rajbari
- Malini chora Tea Garden
- Kalagul
- The shrine of Hazrat Sayyeed Zakir Shah Fatimi
- M.C College
Museum
- OsmaniM. A. G. OsmaniGeneral Muhammad Ataul Ghani Osmany, popularly referred to as Bangabir General M.A.G. Osmany was the Commander-in-Chief of Bangladesh Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971...
Museum - Museum of Rajas'Museum of Rajas'Museum of Rajas is a folk museum in Sylhet, Bangladesh.The predecessor's home of Hason Raja has been transformed in to today’s famous Museum of Rajas, commonly known as Hason Raja Museum. It is situated at the heart of the Sylhet City Corporation area in renowned Sylhet Division of Bangladesh...
(Mystic Poet Hason RajaHason RajaHason Raja , also known as Dewan Hason Raja, was a Bengali poet, mystic philosopher and folksongs writer and composer...
& Folk Museum)
Natural
- Tilagarh Eco Park (Alutal)
- Lakdi Toda, Malinichara, Tarapur, Chan bagh, Mumin Chori Tea Estate.
- Parjatan Corporation,Sylhet.(ResortResortA resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company....
) - Jaflong
- Tamabil
- Sripur Park
- Bholaganj
- Lala Khal
- Golapgonj Botanical Garden
- Jakaria City Eco Park
- Nazim Garh Resort
Urban
- Dream Land (Theme Park)
- Adventure World (Amusement ParkAmusement parkthumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
) - Osmani Shishu Udyan (ParkParkA park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
) - Shah Jalal Bridge
See also
- List of people from Sylhet
- Districts of BangladeshDistricts of BangladeshThe divisions of Bangladesh are divided into 64 districts, or zila . The districts are further subdivided into 493 sub-districts, or upazila ....
- Sylhet DivisionSylhet DivisionSylhet Division , also known as Greater Sylhet or Sylhet region, is the northeastern division of Bangladesh, named after its main city, Sylhet...