Complete the sentence about Sylhet Division with the correct year: In ______, the current Sylhet Division, which included Karimganj District, was entirely known as the 'Sylhet district'.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1874
Sylhet Division is the northeastern division of Bangladesh, bordering Indian states. In 1874 the whole area, including Karimganj District, was known simply as the Sylhet district, and on 16 February 1874 it was separated from Bengal and made part of the Chief Commissioner Province of Assam.
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