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
November 30, 2019
Cultural programme for differently-abled children held at Mymensingh
Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy organised a cultural programme for differently-abled children, recently.
November 12, 2019
Jatra Pala ‘Bangabandhur Dake’ staged in Mymensingh
A jatra pala (folk theatre play) based on the Liberation War was staged at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium Friday evening.
November 4, 2019
JHILIK NATYA SANGSTHA STAGES ‘NRIPOTI’
Jhilik Natya Sangstha, a recipient of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award as creative cultural organisation, staged the play, in collaboration with the Shilpakala Academy.
October 29, 2019
National Classical Festival held in Mymensingh
Renowned classical maestros of the country performed at the ‘3rd National Classical Festival’ held at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium recently. The two-day long festival concluded in October 26.
October 27, 2019
Sanskrit play ‘Mudrarakhasa’ staged at JKKNIU
A two-day theatre festival on a single political play titled Mudrarakhasa was staged at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) recently.
October 24, 2019
Bahurupi Natya Sangstha and Angan Belgharia stage plays in Mymensingh
Two theatre companies, Bahurupi Natya Sangstha from Mymensingh and Angan Belgharia from Kolkata, staged two plays in a houseful auditorium at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Mymensingh. Bahurupi Natya Sangstha organised the event, marking their 45th founding anniversary.
October 22, 2019
Fakir Lalon Shah remembered in Mymensingh
A programme on life and work of Fakir Lalon Shah was held in Mymensingh on Friday.
October 19, 2019
Remembering Golam Samdani Quraishy
Marking the 28th death anniversary of versatile writer Prof Golam Samdani Quraishy, a discussion titled, Golam Samdani Quraishy: Somoyer Sahoshi Judhha, was held at the premises of Mymensingh Shahittya Sangshad (MSS) recently. Bikkhan, a study circle of MSS, organised the event.
October 9, 2019
Puja beats
Thirty-five year old Sreedhar Das works as cobbler in Mymensingh city. Every year, on the occasion of puja celebrations, this young dhak (a percussive instrument) artiste plays the instrument at Puja mandaps, especially during Durga Puja.
October 4, 2019
Generations behind the beats
Eighty-one year-old Narayan Chandra Das has been in his ancestral profession of manufacturing rhythmic instruments in Mymensingh for decades. He started working at the age of 11.
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