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.

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

Katiadi's Dhaker Haat

A celebration of rhythm and ritual

1m ago
October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019

Khelaghar Ashor hosts art competition for children

A painting competition for children was held at the auditorium of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala’s Art Gallery, recently. Khelaghar Ashor, Jatiya Shishu Kishore Sangathan’s Mymensingh unit, organised the competition.

September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019

Tagore, Nazrul and Sukanta celebrated

Udichi Shilpi Goshthi Mymensingh (USGM) celebrated the birth anniversaries of Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Sukanta Bhattacharya at its auditorium at Horikishore Roy Road recently.

September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019

In remembrance of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Marking the 200th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a discussion session along with a musical soiree was held at the auditorium of Shishutirtha Anandhani Sangeet Bidhyatan, on Tuesday.

September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019

Cultural workshop concludes in Mymensingh

A 15-day workshop on different cultural subjects, organised by Shilpakala Academy in Mymensingh, concluded recently.

September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019

Cultural icons honoured in Kishoreganj

Twenty-six cultural icons were honoured for their notable contributions to their respective fields in the last five years, at a programme held in Shilpakala Academy in Kishoreganj recently. Forhad Hossain, State Minister for Ministry of Public Administration, was present as the chief guest at the programme.

September 7, 2019
September 7, 2019

Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh concludes today

Cinema Bangladesh has arranged their flagship event, Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh 2019, at Shilpakala Academy in Mymensingh.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

Nazrul’s death anniversary observed at JKKNIU

Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh observed the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, on August 27. The JKKNIU community placed floral wreaths at the portrait of Nazrul at their campus, and organised a discussion on the life and work of the poet.

August 25, 2019
August 25, 2019

In remembrance of Rizia Rahman

A discussion, in remembrance of noted novelist Rizia Rahman, was held in Mymensingh recently.

August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019

National Mourning Day observed in Mymensingh

Marking National Mourning Day 2019, a painting competition for children was held at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala in Mymensingh.

July 29, 2019
July 29, 2019

JKKNIU hosts musical shows to support flood victims

Students from different departments of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh, kicked off musical shows titled, Banbhasi, at and outside their campus to collect funds to support flood victims across Bangladesh.