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  Encyclopedia: Divisions of Bangladesh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Chittagong Division is one of the six administrative divisions of Bangladesh.
Khulna division is a region in south-east Bangladesh.
The district of Pabna in Bangladesh, which forms the south east corner of the Rajshahi division, is situated between 23°48′ and 24°47′ north latitude, and between 89°02′ and 89°50′ east longitude.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Divisions-of-Bangladesh   (181 words)

  
 Dhaka Division - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The division covers an area of 31,119.97 km², and has a population of 38,678,000 (2000).
Dhaka Division bounds the Indian state of Meghalaya to the north, Barisal and Chittagong Divisions on the south, Sylhet and Chittagong Divisions to the east, Rajshahi and Khulna Divisions to the west.
Dhaka division consists of one city corporation, 17 districts, 58 municipalities, 21 thanas, 119 upazilas, 1239 union parishads, 12765 mouzas, 549 wards, 1623 mahallas and 25244 villages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dhaka_Division   (129 words)

  
 BANGLAPEDIA: Sylhet District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sylhet District (sylhet division) with an area of 3490.40 sq km, is bounded by the Khasia-Jainta hills of India on the north, maulvi bazar district on the south, Kachhar and Karimganj districts of India on the east, sunamganj and habiganj districts on the west.
On 1 August 1995 Sylhet was declared as the 6th division of the country consisting of the four districts of the greater Sylhet.
Sylhet district consists of 11 upazilas, 2 municipalities, 37 wards, 233 mahallas, 98 union parishads, 1693 mouzas and 3249 villages.
www.banglapedia.org /HT/S_0650.HTM   (988 words)

  
 BANGLAIMAGE ::: STYLE & BEAUTY
Laying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora and fauna.
The Sylhet valley is formed by a beautiful, winding pair of rivers named the Surma and the Kushiara both of which are fed by innumerable hill streams from the north and the south.
Sylhet has also a very interesting and rich hilstory, Before the conquest by the Muslims, it was ruled by local chieftains.
www.banglaimage.com /travel/sylhet.php   (1950 words)

  
 Women in rural politics: Some issues   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Divisions and Agencies and making WID is a strong component of the development projects are both salutary steps towards women's development.
Except Sylhet, a significant percentage of women members in Dhaka and Chittagong divisions is involved in tailoring as a subsidiary occupation.
In all the three division the same trends is quite visible but in Chittagong Division percentage distribution of single and joint family is approximately equal where joint family still prevails in a significant percentage other than that of Dhaka and Chittagong.
nation.ittefaq.com /artman/publish/article_8869.shtml   (1310 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for Bangladesh
Along the India border in the northeast; Sylhet Division, Sylhet District, near Jaflong, Tamabil, Jaintiapur, and north of Raipur; Moulavi Bazar District, near Fenchuganj, Madhabkunda, Barlekha, Goalbari, Fultala, Alinagar, Islampur, Khajori, Rashidpur, Satgoan, Kamalganj.
Throughout Rajshahi Division; in Chittagong Division, Moulvibazar and Hobigani districts; and Khulna Division, Jhenaidah District (Jhenaidah Thana, Moheshpur Thana), Kushtia District (Mirpur Thana), Magura District (Magura Thana).
Along the India border in the northeast; Sylhet Division, Sylhet District, near Jaflong, Tamabil, Jaintiapur, and north of Raipur; Moulavi Bazar District, near Fenchuganj, Madhabkunda, Barlekha, Goalbari, Fultala, Alinagar, Islampur, Khajori, Rashidpur, Satgoan, Kamalganj, Alinagar.
www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=Bangladesh   (655 words)

  
 Bangladesh Divisions
The Chittagon Division is one of the six divisions of Bangladesh.
Dhaka Division with an area of 31119.97 sq km, is bounded by Meghalaya state of India on the north, barisal and chittagong divisions on the south, sylhet and Chittagong Divisions on the east, rajshahi and khulna divisions on the west.
Administration Dhaka division consists of one city corporation, 17 districts, 58 municipalities, 21 thanas, 119 upazilas, 1239 union parishads, 12765 mouzas, 549 wards, 1623 mahallas and 25244 villages.
www.southtravels.com /asia/bangladesh/divisions.htm   (901 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sylhet has been cut off from the rest of the country by both air and road from today as no flights have either land or took off from Sylhet M.A.G Osmani airport.
The Piyain, and Guain, flooded the Sylhet division.
The operation of air flights from Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport remained suspended for indefinite period as 2 to 3 feet flood water remained stagnant on the runway.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2004/07/22/district.htm   (3428 words)

  
 The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 183   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The government sanctioned only Tk 11 crore for repair and reconstruction of 583-kilometre flood damaged roads in Sylhet division this year, according to official sources.
The damaged national highway includes 26-kilometre in Sylhet and 30-kilometre in Habiganj district.
Damaged regional highway includes, 112-km in Sunamganj, 53-km in Sylhet, 34-km in Moulvibazar and 34-km in Habiganj.
www.thedailystar.net /2004/11/28/d41128070171.htm   (348 words)

  
 Sylhet shrine blast; remand of suspects over: No clue found yet, AL's hartal today: British investigators to submit ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
On the other hand, the Sylhet District Awami League has called a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Sylhet Division today (Thursday) in protest of the attack on the British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury and arrest of the leaders and activists of the party's youth and student wings in connection with the incident.
Nine leaders and activists of the Sylhet District Units of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Juba League, who were arrested in connection with the incident of blast at the shrine, were sent to Sylhet Court after their five days' remand expired yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Sylhet District Bar Association on Tuesday demanded the formation of a high-powered investigation commission, headed by a justice of the Supreme Court to probe into the grenade attack on the British High Commissioner at the main gate of Hazrat Shahjalal's (RA) shrine on May 21.
nation.ittefaq.com /artman/publish/article_9426.shtml   (870 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Selectors put revamped structure in place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Dhaka Division: Mohammad Ashraful (capt), Javed Omar (vice-capt), Al Shahriar, Sanwar Hossain, Mohammed Rafique, Khaled Mahmud, Mehrab Hossain Opee, Talha Jubair, Shahadat Hossain, Anwar Monir, Rashedul Haque, Mohammed Riyad, Arafat Sunny, Mosharraf Hossain, Mohammed Sharif, Sajjad Kadir, Anwar Hossain, Mahbubul Alam, Kamrul Islam and Ashraful Khan.
Sylhet Division: Rajin Saleh (capt), Alok Kapali (vice-capt), Golam Rahman, Golam Mabud, Moniruzzaman, Enamul Haque Jr, Nazmul Hossain, Hasibul Hossain, Golam Mawla, Ejaj Ahmed, Rezaul Haque Nayeem, Siddiqur Rahman, Zakwan Ahmed, Rana Mia, Imtiaz Hossain, Ashiqur Rahman, Junaid Siddiqui, Saif Mahmud, Golam Mortuza and Tapash Baisya.
Chittagong Division: Akram Khan (capt), Nafees Iqbal (vice-capt), Aftab Ahmed, Nazim-uddin, Faisal Hossain, Gazi Salahuddin, Masumuddowlah, Dhiman Ghosh, Tarek Aziz, Gazi Alamgir, Waiskarani Palash, Waseluddin Ahmed, Shabbir Khan, Yasin Arafat, Saju Datta, Moha-mmed Rabbi, Habib Moballik, Niaz Morshed and Ilias Sunny.
content.cricinfo.com /bangladesh/content/story/224621.html   (513 words)

  
 Travel Bangladesh - Division Wise Travel Info & Tourist Spots Of Bangladesh. Travel Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Sylhet, ...
Bangladesh is subdivided into 6 divisions, all named after their respective capitals.
With an area of 31119.97 sq km, is bounded by barisal and chittagong divisions on the south, sylhet and Chittagong Divisions on the east, rajshahi and khulna divisions on the west.
Sylhet Division is known for its tea-gardens and natural resources.
travel.discoverybangladesh.com   (266 words)

  
 Sylhet on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is the administrative center for a district of rice and tea cultivation; there is extensive limestone quarrying.
Sylhet, which has manufactures in tea, matches, vegetable oil, and canes, is also a center of Islamic culture and the site of several tombs of Muslim holy men.
Flood situation in Sylhet, Habiganj worsens further: Downpour to continue for another week: Major rivers mark rise, THE INDEPENDENT
www.encyclopedia.com /html/s/sylhet.asp   (326 words)

  
 North East Medical College & Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sylhet a land hallowed by the memories of great saint Hazrat Shahjalal Yeamoni (R), has been full of social, cultural and educational tradition from very early times.
People from all walks of life including educationists, professionals, and elite of the society are realizing the need of establishing a private medical college in the Sylhet division.
The Hospital is managed and staffed by professional personnel whose expertise and experiences have enriched the Hospital in health care delivery, teaching and research.
www.nemcbd.com   (403 words)

  
 Sports News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sylhet Division finished their first innings for 216 runs in 75.1 overs in the second round of the four-day match Wednesday at the Cittagong Divsional Stadium.
Sylhet, who began their campaign with two points against Dhaka, also failed to make a comfortable start in the second match as the hosts restricted them to a modest total after sending them to bat first.
Sylhet, who played the first four-day match and the One-day matches without their two star players Rajin Saleh and Enamul Junior, had another setback losing the service of Tapash Baishya.
independent-bangladesh.com /news/feb/17/17022005sp.htm   (6467 words)

  
 GN Online: Awami League plans series of meetings in bid to reactivate party
Conferences of other divisions will be held throughout October, to be concluded with the holding of the Dhaka divisional conference in the capital on November 6.
The meeting was attended by presidents and secretaries of different districts under the division, MPs of the divisions and candidates who contested the last polls.
It was decided at the meeting that the Sylhet Division conference will be presided over by party chief, Sheikh Hasina Wajed, where she will deliver a policy speech at the outset of the campaign.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/print.asp?ArticleID=63185   (270 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Six people were killed and more than 27 lakh people marooned as flood situation in Sylhet division worsened further on Saturday due to onrush of hilly water from the upstream Indian states and incessant rain in last six days.
The flood situation at Goainghat, Companiganj, Kanaighat, Jakiganj, Jaintapur and Sadar Upazilas of Sylhet district and Jahirpur, Biswamborpur, Dharmapasha, Jamalganj, Duarabazar, Chhatak and Sadar upazilas of Sunamganj district deteriorated further.
At least 20 lakh people including 15 lakh of Sylhet district along were affected owing to the second phase flood in greater Sylhet during this ongoing monsoon.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2004/07/11/front.htm   (5033 words)

  
 Bangladesh maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
Division, District, Thana and Union boundaries are shown as well as roads and other infrastructure.
This is an excellent political map of the Sylhet Division.
Division, District and Thana boundaries are shown as well as roads and other infrastructure.
www.omnimap.com /catalog/int/banglds.htm   (530 words)

  
 BANGLAIMAGE ::: STYLE & BEAUTY
Barisal division is in the south west part of Bangladesh, has an area of 13297 sq.
Barishal is a Division of rivers and canals.
Kuakata is the main tourist spot in the division.
www.banglaimage.com /travel/barishal.php   (925 words)

  
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The worst hit north-eastern part of Sylhet district went under two feet of water and neighboring Sunamganj district was inundated by the Surma and Kushiara rivers.
Almost all 11 upazilas and Sylhet city town under Sylhet district and some 10 upazilas of Sunamgonj district and different areas of Kamolgonj and Kulaura upazilas under Moulvibazar district have also been attacked with flood in the meantime.
Meanwhile, approximately 50000 labourers who are engaged in stone and sand collection from queries in Sylhet region, have been passing their days with severe miseries during a week as almost all the queries in Sunamgonj and Sylhet districts have gone under flood-water.
www.bangladesh-web.com /view.php?hidDate=2004-07-12&hidType=TOP&hidRecord=0000000000000000014149   (1154 words)

  
 Banglacricket::Mirzapore Tea Fifth National Cricket League 2003-2004
Khulna Division v Sylhet Division at Jessore, 23 Jan 2004
Draws were the order of the day as neither Dhaka, Sylhet nor Chittagong could force a result in their Ispahani Mirzapore Tea Fifth National Cricket League matches yesterday.
Second-placed Sylhet are on 22 points while Chittagong, Rajshahi and Barisal lag behind in third place on 14 points.
www.banglacricket.com /league/Natl03-04   (372 words)

  
 Kevin's Web Log   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sylhet division is a broad valley, frnged by the Khasi and Jaintia Hills to the north and the hills of Tripura, India to the South.
Sylhet division produces over 30 million kg of tea annually, with more than 150 tea estates spread over 40,000 hectares.
This division has the best climate in the country-temperate and cool with clean, crisp air in winter.
www.sparkpod.com /cgi-bin/WebObjects/sparkpod.woa/wa/view?1017816   (210 words)

  
 Virtual Consulate Sylhet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
For a week in September, the U.S. Mission in Bangladesh sent nearly 100 officers and staff to Bangladesh's third largest city, Sylhet, to highlight the many ways in which the United states is involved in helping and cooperating in trade, education, health, the environment, and democracy-building.
For Several months, Mission staff had travelled to Sylhet to organize what became a successful mass event with venues and visits all around the city and surrounding region.
The people of Sylhet are encouraged to visit the American Corner and sign up for its services.
www.usembassy-dhaka.org /sylhet   (306 words)

  
 Bangladesh Tribal Languages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The khasias, who live in the hilly and forest areas of sylhet division, speak oyar.
However, manipuri is not taught in the schools of bangladesh as the manipuris are dispersed over a wide area.
Bibliography ali nawaz, 'the garo hill tribes of bangladesh', the tribal world and its transformation, bhupender singh ed, new delhi 1980; tribal cultures in bangladesh, ibs, rajshahi university, 1981; yamada ryuji, cultural formation of the mundas, takai university press, 1970.
www.plusbangla.com /tribe_2.htm   (3333 words)

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