Aminul Islam

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

2w ago

A wall of inspiration

Rakibul Islam of Kishoreganj has covered the outside front walls of his house with famous book covers

2w ago

Five years without a permanent campus

Students struggle for lack of proper classes, facilities

4w 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

4w ago

Mymensingh’s sweet offerings for Durga Puja

Pera, a traditional sweetmeat, is having a moment of its own during Durga Puja this year.

1m ago

Katiadi's Dhaker Haat

A celebration of rhythm and ritual

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December 23, 2017
December 23, 2017

Mymensingh Shilpakala stages “Mahua”

Artistes of Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy staged dance-drama “Mahua”, an evergreen pala of Mymensingh Geetika at a cultural

December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017

10th anniversary of Ensemble Theatre

Ensemble Theater, a leading theatre troupe of Mymensingh honoured three journalists at a programme marking the group's 10th

December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017

Children participate in art competion

Around 100 children did sketches of the War of Liberation at an art competition organised by Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin

December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017

Theatre festival underway at JKKNIU

An eight-day theatre festival began at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU), a culture based university in Trishal upazila of

December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017

Jatra festival concludes at JKKNIU

A two-day jatra festival at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal of Mymensingh concluded on Monday. The jatra pala

December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017

Tagore-Nazrul celebrations in Mymensingh

A cultural show titled “Tagore-Nazrul celebrations-2017” was held at Mymensingh Press Club auditorium last week.

November 26, 2017
November 26, 2017

Exhibition of paintings by Shilpacharya concludes

A 15-day art exhibition of paintings by master artist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin concluded in the town on November 22.

November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017

“Shikari” staged in Mymensingh

Rangabhumi Theatre, a new platform of theatre group staged “Shikari” at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Friday evening.

November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017

A Midsummer Night's Dream staged at JKKNIU

A five-day show of staging Shakespeare's evergreen comedy “A Midsummer Night's Dream” concluded at Studio Theatre Hall of Jatiya

October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017

Cultural activists protest cancellation of classical music festival

Protesting the cancellation of Bengal Classical Music Festival this year, cultural organisers and activists recently observed a sit-in programme in Mymensingh town.