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

1m ago
May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Bari Siddiqui performs in Mymensingh

Eminent artiste Bari Siddiqui and his daughter Elita Siddiqui enthralled a capacity-packed audience at Mymensingh's Advocate Tareq Smriti auditorium this weekend.

May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016

Zainul's death anniversary observed in M'singh

A painting competition for children was held at the hall room of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) marking

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Tagore celebrated in Mymensingh

Dance drama “Chitrangada” by Rabindranath Tagore was staged at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) campus on Sunday evening.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

Training in classical music, dance held

A five-day training focusing on classical music, Kathak dance and tabla concluded at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Moliere's “Pejgi” staged in Mymensingh

Ensemble Theatre staged satirical play “Pejgi” at Muslim Institute auditorium this week. Translated and adapted by Apu Anam, the play has been directed by Abul Monsur, president of the troupe.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Eco-friendly pest control a boon for veg farmers

Farmers in a few remote villages of Muktagachha and Sadar upazilas of the district are now benefiting from an environment-friendly and less costly pest control device called Sex Pheromone Trap.

April 9, 2016
April 9, 2016

PAHELA BAISHAKH prep in full swing at JKKNIU

Preparation for the traditional Mongol Shobhajatra rally, marking the celebrations of Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year 1423, is on at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU), a culture based university in Trishal of Mymensingh.

March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016

Cultural functions mark Independence Day

Artistes of Udichi Shilpi Goshthi enthralled a huge audience at a cultural function held at Mymensingh Press Club auditorium Saturday night.

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

No care for resources

Indiscriminate extraction of white clay, also known as Sada Mati, has continued unabated for long in hilly areas of Mymensingh's Dhobaura upazila and the authorities concerned have apparently been looking away.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

“Uthan Natya Utshab” at JKKNIU

A three-day Uthan Natya Utshab, the first of its kind in the country was organised recently by artistes of Theatre and Performing Arts Department of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU).