Sites of Sylhet

Keane Bridge

The Keane Bridge is a notable landmark of Sylhet city. Hanging over on the river of surma is a bridge, made of iron and steel looked like a bow is gateway of sylhet. This is popularly known as Surma Baridge. This iron bridge was built in the year 1936 over the river Surma and was named after the British governor of Assam of the time, Sir Micheal Keane (1937-1874). The bridge is 1150 feet lengths and 18 feet breadth. It is a steel tie up bridge and such bridges are one of the oldest types of modern bridges.  About Taka 56 lac had been spent to built the bridge. During the liberation war in 1971, a portion of the bridge was blown off by dynamite. After the war, the bridge was repaired and opened for light vehicles. Bangladesh Railway repaired the bridge with concrete metals in 1977.

It is still a star attraction for the tourist. 

 

Ali Amzad Historical watch

 

Standing over the keane bridge, if anybody peers down will catch the sight of Ali Amzad clock. It is said that, Ali Amzad , the famous Zamidar of Pritrimpasa was invited to see Delhi and thereby charmed by the clock made with the instigation of the princess of Delhi. He also craved to build the same and eventually made it with the similar design & pattern. It's now called Ali Amzad watch, located at Chadnighat, Sylhet. At far sight, one can easily presume it as a church, because of its structure. I wonder what was the color of corrugated sheets at the early days. I find the architecture  of it is also interesting  Tower is standing one an octagonal base, clock chamber is rectangular and lastly the crest of tower is a triangular pyramid. Unlike other two dials this is not a part of a big building, it is build only to be a clock tower, and this is the best distinctive feature of this clock tower with others of Bangladesh. The clock is now active after a long time break. District Council of Sylhet maintains and provide mechanical support, these days.

this clock is unique and notable attraction to tourist.

Jaflong, Sylhet

Jaflong is a natural tourist spot in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and situated at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is just below the mountain range. Jaflong is famous for its stone collections and is home of the Khasi people. It is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Sylhet division. It is about 60 km from Sylhet town and takes two hours drive to reach there. Jaflong is also a scenic spot nearby amidst tea gardens and rare beauty of rolling stones from hills. It is situated besides the river Mari in the lap of Hill Khashia.

Sylhet International Stadium

The Sylhet stadium was built in the year 2007. The stadium is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view. England Lions, England Under-19 and Nepal Under-19 have played here. The stadium is being expanded and renovated to host matches of the ICC World Twenty20 2014. The renovation began in June 2013 and ended in mid-November 2013 in time for ODI match against Sri Lanka in January 2014. The main pavilion building and the media center has been constructed, floodlights have been installed, and seating arrangement are being modified. The most striking part of the stadium is the newly built, country’s first ‘Green gallery’.

For the record, the stadium was established in the year 2007 by the former finance minister late Saifur Rahman. The stadium is of 615 feet height and 485 feet width. It is surrounded by green hills, hillock and loads of natural beauty around the stadium which is not quite often seen in Bangladesh. The venue is ideally located and can be reached in 15 minutes from either the airport or the town center.

The cricket committee of Sylhet Divisional Sports Association has also helped in the project, although they have no direct authority of the stadium or the construction work. They are acting as a conduit in various ways, like making sure each of the two roads and walkways are built around the ground.

The General Secretary of the Sylhet division cricket organization ADHOC committee Jumma Abbas informed that, “To make the stadium prepared for the world cup t-20 2014, the project of around 60-65 lakhs is going on with a great speed. The work was started on 7^th of June. Around 400 different types of labors are working there.” He also stated that the gallery, floodlight, indoor stadium and media center is not prepared yet. This are the things which have to get prepared .

This has been said that, this stadium will be one of the 5 most beautiful stadiums in the world for the natural beauty it is surrounded by.