X-Nico

8 unusual facts about Sylhet Division

Bangla TV

It operated as a subscription-only channel until 2005, following the arrival of Channel S, a rival channel providing a free-to-air service targeting its programming specifically for the Bengali Sylheti community in the UK.

Brick Lane Mosque

During the 1970s, the area of Spitalfields and Brick Lane was populated mainly by Bangladeshis who had come to Britain from the Sylhet region looking for better work.

Colonial Assam

In 1874, the Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency, Sylhet was added to it and its status was upgraded to a Chief Commissioner's Province.

First Solution Money Transfer

In June 2007, the company went into liquidation owing nearly GB£2 million pounds to the public, the majority of whom were from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.

History of Assam

Chief Commissioner's Province (1874–1905): In 1874, the Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency, Sylhet was added to it and its status was upgraded to a Chief Commissioner's Province.

Lakhai Upazila

Movements for establishing Sylhet Division were also organized by people of Lakhai as they are in large number in Dhaka.

•

Lakhai is the connecting point of 3 administrative divisions Sylhet, Dhaka & Chittagong of Bangladesh.

Wali Tasar Uddin

Uddin was born in Maulvi Bazar, Sylhet, Sylhet, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) where he received his education in high school.

Similar

Battle of Atgram

Situated two kilometres inside the International Border across the River Surma, Atgram served as a major road communication centre at the eastern edge of Sylhet Division of East Pakistan, connecting it with Zakiganj to the south opposite the Indian Border town of Karimganj.