Md Aminul Islam

Mymensingh city corporation constructing ‘public toilet’ on river land

Authorities of Mymensingh City Corporation have allegedly been constructing a public toilet on Old Brahmaputra river's land in city's Bisweswari Debi Road area

1m ago

Stone crushing business on riverbank threatens Narsunda river

A stone business hub set up along the banks of the Narsunda River in Mymensingh’s Targhat area has raised serious concerns over the river’s ecological health

2m ago

M’singh, Netrakona, Sherpur: Agriculture takes a hit from floods

The recent flash floods that marooned over 100,000 people in Mymensingh, Netrakona and Sherpur have left a trail of serious damage in the croplands of the three districts.

2m ago

Jute prices surge as production plummets

Raw jute production in Bangladesh has declined by nearly 10 percent year-on-year, mainly due to punishing heat during the planting period in March and April.

2m ago

Bamboo Craftsmen: Clinging to tradition, struggling to survive

People involved in producing bamboo-made crafts in different upazilas of Mymensingh are struggling to survive due to increased production cost and availability of plastic products.

10m ago

Tk 36 crore goes down the drain

The recent heavy rainfall reveals the poor and unplanned drainage system of Mymensingh city, one of the oldest cities in the country.

1y ago

Pagla Mosque donation boxes yield almost Tk 22 crore in 2023

A total of Tk 21,87,85,181 has been collected from the donation boxes at the historic Pagla mosque in Kishoreganj this year.

1y ago

Muktagacha Zamindar Bari: A palace in ruins for lack of care

The Atani Zamindar Palace in Muktagacha of Mymensingh has been in a dilapidated state for a long time, much to the frustration of hundreds of visitors and locals.

1y ago
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018

Safe vegetables at low cost

Chemical-free fruit and vegetables are just what the doctor ordered. But the advantage of organic produce extends beyond public

June 22, 2018
June 22, 2018

Traders seek govt loan to start over

The affected traders of Ganginarpar Hawkers Market in Mymensingh city have expressed concerns about the possibility of reopening their businesses shortly and called upon the government to support them with bank loans on easy terms.

May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018

Cultural shows mark Nazrul's birth anniversary

Cultural shows marking the 119th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam at Darirampur in Trishal of Mymensingh concluded on May 27.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

Employer's brutality

A seven-year-old girl is undergoing treatment at a Netrakona hospital with serious injuries inflicted by her employer in Dhaka.

May 3, 2018
May 3, 2018

BSCIC industrial area not yet ready

The land acquisition process was completed around three decades ago for establishing Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation's (BSCIC) industrial area in Muktagachha, but the project is yet to be started.

February 18, 2018
February 18, 2018

Indomitable Helena

Her determination to get education overwhelms others.

January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018

A glimmer of hope over local fish species

Aquaculture initiatives by the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) in Mymensingh have helped preserve 16 endangered local fish varieties in Bangladesh in the last decade.

December 8, 2017
December 8, 2017

3 sisters stop attending classes as stalker turns desperate

Amid harassment and threat by a stalker, three sisters have stopped attending their classes.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

Floating seedbeds a win for Kishoreganj farmers

Sometimes the best technology comes from the past. Floating seedbeds are a traditional agricultural method used in parts of Barisal

September 17, 2017
September 17, 2017

Cop's generous initiative

A police officer in the town has set a unique example of humanity, taking the responsibility of a hapless senior