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.
6d 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.
1w 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
3w 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
February 17, 2020
Mymensingh dance festival concludes
A two-day dance festival, held at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium, concluded recently.
January 23, 2020
‘Rupban’ staged in Mymensingh
The traditional jatra pala,Rupban, featuring the ancient elements of the art form, was staged at Mymensingh Town Hall, recently.
January 3, 2020
Shilpacharya’s 105th birth anniversary observed in Mymensingh
Marking the 105th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, seven-day programmes throughout Mymensingh began on December 29.
December 30, 2019
‘Loko-Sangskriti Utshab’ held in Mymensingh
A daylong folk cultural festival, Loko-Sangskriti Utsab, was held at Tengorpara in Mymensingh, on December 28. Parbon, a cultural group, in collaboration with the Ekota Club in Mymensingh, organised the festival with the slogan, Loko Sangkritir Jagoron, Sampritir Unnayan, to promote cultural events in rural areas. It was the fourth edition of the festival.
December 25, 2019
Bidyaneer, a school for underprivileged children
Three years ago, on November 7, a street child came to Mousumi Ritu seeking alms. Little did the five-year-old now that her approach would melt the heart of Ritu, a master’s student at Gurudayal Government College in Kishoreganj town.
December 19, 2019
Victory Day celebrations in Mymensingh
Marking the Victory Day, a week-long festival, held in Mymensingh, concluded recently. The event, organised by Mymensingh district administration and Muktijuddha Sangsad Mymensingh district unit, featured various cultural programmes, where over 50 cultural groups performed.
December 11, 2019
Fog Festival preparations in full swing at JKKNIU
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) is going to celebrate Kuasha Utshab (fog festival) on their campus this month. Students of different departments have come together to arrange this unique two-day festival.
December 8, 2019
Udichi stages ‘Akrosh’
Akrosh (The Wrath), a play about the social discrimination faced by farmers, was staged by Udichi Shilpi Goshthi at the Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy Auditorium, recently.
December 6, 2019
Regional folk festival concludes in Mymensingh
A six-day regional folk-song festival, held at the premises of Circuit House Gymnasium in Mymensingh, will conclude today. The event is organised by Mymensingh district administration in collaboration with Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
December 3, 2019
National Nazrul Shommelon concludes in Netrakona
National Nazrul Shommelon concluded at Zilla Shilpakala Academy Netrakona, recently. The three-day programme, organised by Nazrul Institute in collaboration with Netrakona district administration, included rendition of Nazrul songs, recitation from his poems and dance performances on popular songs of the bard.
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