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Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival held in Sherpur

25 September 2026
A Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival for the Mymensingh division was held at the Sherpur District Shilpakala Academy auditorium today, September 25, drawing a large audience.
25 September 2026
Nazrul art camp Mymensingh

Day-long art camp celebrates Nazrul’s life and legacy in Mymensingh

18 September 2026
A day-long art camp titled "Nazrul Through Artists' Brushes" (Shilpir Tulite Nazrul) was held on Thursday at the District Shilpakala Academy premises in Mymensingh, bringing together 21 renowned artists to celebrate the life and legacy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
18 September 2026
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Mymensingh’s Zainul Udyan comes alive with Shah Abdul Karim’s music

12 September 2026
Zainul Udyan in Mymensingh came alive with the soulful melodies of legendary Baul saint Shah Abdul Karim as the third edition of the monthly folk music programme "Bhab Taranga" was held on Friday evening.
12 September 2026
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Railway relics left to gather dust

3 August 2026
British-era heritage items face decay across Mymensingh
3 August 2026
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Weak utilities, security gaps stifle growth at Sherpur BSCIC estate

15 June 2026
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) industrial estate in Sherpur is grappling with poor infrastructure, inadequate utility services and security concerns, with entrepreneurs warning that the problems are discouraging investment and constraining industrial growth.
15 June 2026
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First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival

26 March 2026
At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026
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Mymensingh a land of stories, songs and untapped tourism

24 January 2026
With nearly 250 years of history behind it, Mymensingh stands quietly as one of Bangladesh’s most culturally rich regions, yet remains largely underexplored.
24 January 2026
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3,000 Phulbaria women turn hogla leaf crafts into source of income

18 September 2025
Earn up to Tk 12,000 a month
18 September 2025
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Traffic chaos plagues Trishal

For over two decades, unchecked encroachment by roadside vendors and illegal three-wheeler stands has been causing severe traffic congestion at Darirampur Bus Stand on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila, leaving thousands of commuters to suffer daily.
13 September 2025
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150-year-old printing press left to decay

The remains of a printing press, believed to be around 150 years old, have been left abandoned for decades near Mrittunjoy School in Mymensingh.
28 August 2025
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Dhobaura–M’singh road in a sorry state

The 30-kilometre stretch from Mymensingh’s Dhobaura to Tarakanda has become almost unusable, causing immense suffering for thousands of people who travel on the road.
22 August 2025
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Mymensingh Hi-Tech Park construction stalls mid-way

The park, being built on seven acres of land in Mymensingh city, is expected to be a significant milestone in Bangladesh's ICT sector
28 July 2025
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Ethnic cultural academy: Tk 10.81cr facility lies unused since inauguration

The Ethnic Cultural Academy in Haluaghat upazila of Mymensingh has remained non-operational for the past six years since its inauguration.
5 July 2025
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Abdul Aziz: A silent pillar of the Language Movement

The days of the movement for mother language are a priceless treasure for 91-year-old Abdul Aziz, a retired school teacher.
21 February 2025
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A rural game that withstood the test of time

In Phulbaria upazila of Mymensingh, the shivering cold of winter couldn’t dampen the spirit of hundreds who gathered in Laxmipur to witness a spectacle of heritage.
16 January 2025
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Mosquito menace grips Mymensingh

Unclean drains, scattered waste key contributors, say locals
2 January 2025
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Mufti Mohammad Kased, the unrecognised martyr

Kased, who was the first martyr from Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh, died in combat in the Paithol area on June 15, 1971
29 December 2024
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Female jatra artistes struggle amid financial crisis

Female jatra artistes in Mymensingh are facing severe financial struggles as half of the peak season, from November to February, has already passed without receiving a single performance contract
28 December 2024
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The rich legacy of Chhanar Payesh

Sherpur’s traditional sweet earns GI recognition
28 December 2024
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Mymensingh city: Boro Bazar Road under truckers' clutch

Boro Bazar Road in Mymensingh city remains perpetually clogged with over 100 trucks and pick-up vans, obstructing smooth vehicle passage and creating daily chaos
27 December 2024
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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
13 November 2024
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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
18 October 2024
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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.
11 October 2024
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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.
3 October 2024
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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.
11 February 2024
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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.
17 December 2023
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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.
12 December 2023
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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.
3 November 2023

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