A village of two
Imagine yours is the only family in an entire village -- just you and your better half living there. Sirajul Islam Sarker, 75, and his wife, Monwara Begum, 60, are the only heartbeats of Umanathpur, a tiny village in Mymensingh’s Ishwarganj upazila.
1w ago
Gouripur Lodge in Mymensingh: Once a cultural beacon, now a neglected landmark
Gouripur Lodge, a century-old iconic architectural landmark, once used to stand in all its glory in the Jubilee Road area of Mymensingh city.
2w ago
200km road network damaged
Around 5,000 students of some 25 educational institutions in the locality are facing troubles with their commute after their classes resumed this week
3w ago
A wall of inspiration
Rakibul Islam of Kishoreganj has covered the outside front walls of his house with famous book covers
3w ago
Five years without a permanent campus
Students struggle for lack of proper classes, facilities
1m ago
Bridge on Mahadeo river damaged in Netrakona
The Nallapara Rasur (Loichha) Bridge on Mahadeo river in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila sustained significant damages in the recent flash floods
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Mymensingh’s sweet offerings for Durga Puja
Pera, a traditional sweetmeat, is having a moment of its own during Durga Puja this year.
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March 9, 2024
First city polls under new AL govt today
Mymensingh and Cumilla cities go to polls today to pick their mayors and councillors, just two months after the Awami League formed a new government.
January 4, 2024
BNP on the run
BNP is facing an uphill battle in different parts of the country in maintaining its existence on the streets due to mass arrests.
January 1, 2024
A fight for survival: Jatra artistes in dire financial crisis due to elections
The artistes have told The Daily Star that they wait for winter season for contracts, but this year, the scenario is totally different due to impact of general election and its ongoing movements. Now, people have been engaged in election campaign, bypassing cultural activities.
September 3, 2023
Classical maestro Ustad Sunil Dhar celebrated in Mymensingh
Ustad Sunil Kumar Dhar Smriti Parishad organised the programme titled, “Surer Shekhar”, at Mymensingh Zilla Shilpakala Academy auditorium
July 31, 2023
Three fish varieties that revolutionised aquaculture
Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in fish production in the last 12 years through aquaculture driven by a surge in yield of three fish varieties, namely pangas, tilapia and climbing fish (koi).
May 24, 2023
Nazrul memorial centres need urgent attention
The memories of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam are at risk of slowly fading away in the very places they were created
December 15, 2022
How long does it take to install a 400-metre pipe?
The residents beside Alexander castle in Mymensingh city have been left to suffer due to unfinished roadwork, as the authorities have failed to construct a 400-metre drain pipe over seven months.
August 12, 2022
Scanty rainfall affects jute retting
Growers are facing trouble in retting raw jute as a lack of rainfall has reduced the availability of natural waterbodies, affecting the quality of the eco-friendly fibre being produced, according to farmers.
July 27, 2022
Shambhuganj Bazar: Century-old market turns into a menace
The century-old Shambhuganj Bazar in Mymensingh bears all the characteristics of a village market.
July 17, 2022
Miracle baby
The birth of a baby is among the happiest moments in a parent’s life. But for Ratna Begum, her happiness was short-lived: she died soon after.
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