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

1m 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
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Handwriting competition for children

Marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) organised a hand writing competition for children at its premises on Feb 21.

December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015

Shilpaguru Abanindranath Tagore remembered

Marking the 64th death anniversary of Shilpaguru Abanindranath Tagore, the forerunner of modern Indian painting style, the Department

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Shilpacharya's birth anniversary celebrated in Mymensingh

Children sketched the life and works of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, marking the 101st birth anniversary celebrations of the master painter, at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) on Friday.

December 19, 2015
December 19, 2015

Art competition for children marking Victory Day

Marking the 44th Victory Day celebrations, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) organised an art competition for children at its premises on December 16.

December 13, 2015
December 13, 2015

“Bairam Khan Ebong Otopor” staged in Mymensingh

“Bairam Khan Ebong Otopor”, a play on social values, was staged Tuesday evening in Mymensingh.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

Malta cultivation sees success in Bhaluka of Mymensingh

Aftab Uddin Chanu of Bhaluka upazila under the district has set an example of successful commercial culitvation of malta, a popular

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

“Hitarar Geet” staged in Mymensingh

“Hitarar Geet”, a dance-drama based on the folklore of Mymensingh region, was performed at Advocate Tareq Smriti

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

Manna Dey-Kishore Kumar remembered in Mymensingh

Sandipon Sangskritik Sangstha, a leading cultural group of the town, paid rich tributes to legendary singers Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar through a gripping performance of the songs of the two artistes on Friday evening.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Lalon remembered in Mymensingh

A group of artistes paid tribute to Fakir Lalon Shaiji by rendering his spiritual songs at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium Wednesday evening.

September 19, 2015
September 19, 2015

Theatre for social awareness

Ensemble Theatre, a prominent theatre troupe of the town staged “Pushpitar Mukti” at Shilpakala Academy auditorium September 15.