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.

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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.

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Katiadi's Dhaker Haat

A celebration of rhythm and ritual

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August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

Tagore remembered at JKKNIU

The Music Department of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal upazila organised a cultural

August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016

Bangabandhu and the Liberation War

A 20-day photography exhibition on 'Bangabandhu and Liberation War” was held at a gallery on Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus August 10.

August 9, 2016
August 9, 2016

ALEXANDER CASTLE

Alexander Castle, a two-storied tin-shed house with a banyan tree, now known as Rabindra Botomol, is replete with

August 6, 2016
August 6, 2016

House full at the RUB

Mymensingh's football fans give the lie to fears of a poor turnout as they filled out the 15,000-seater Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan stadium during the opening match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League's Mymensingh phase.

August 5, 2016
August 5, 2016

Neglect begets neglect

It seems that the fervor of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has not crossed over Chittagong to Mymensingh as the league

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Stray bullet left him in tragedy

Shuvodev Bhowmik hardly talks and he always has the photo of his mother in his hands. His visiting relatives only get a blank stare from the 12-year-old.

July 10, 2016
July 10, 2016

Tapu left many things undone

After finishing his day's work at the checkpoint near Sholakia Eidgah, he was supposed to come home in the afternoon to celebrate Eid. But militants struck in the morning.

June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016

Youth dies of 'heart attack' in custody

A youth died in police custody on Friday night, around four hours after he had been detained allegedly with 15 Yaba tablets in

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Folk Culture Cell Operating in Mymensingh

A Folk Culture Cell of Mymensingh District's Shilpakala Academy began its journey this month, to preserve traditional songs and palas of Mymensingh region.

May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016

Captivating during his stay in Mymensingh

As the light breeze blows, the leaves of the old banyan tree on the Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University campus in Trishal of Mymensingh sway back and forth, as if it is dancing to the tune of music.