Sylhet Division
Greater Sylhet | |
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Tea Gardens of Srimongol | |
![]() Map of Sylhet Division in red | |
Coordinates: 24°30′N 91°40′E / 24.500°N 91.667°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Area | |
• Total | 12,595.95 km2 (4,863.32 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 9,807,000 |
• Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Sylhet Division is the Northeastern division of Bangladesh. It is named after its main city, Sylhet. The division is bordered by the Meghalaya State of India on the north, Tripura State on the south, Assam State of India on the east and Dhaka and Chittagong divisions on the west. Bangladeshis also claims the Karimganj Thana as part of its country.