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Mymensingh
Coordinates: 24°45′14″N 90°24′11″E / 24.75389, 90.40306
Country	Bangladesh
Administrative District	Mymensingh District
Government
- Chairman	Kuddus Ali
Area
- City	21.73 km² (8.4 sq mi)
Population
- Density	10,392/km² (26,915.2/sq mi)
- Metro	225,811
Time zone	BST (UTC+6)

Mymensingh (Bengali: ময়মনসিংহ) town is one of the District (City) of Bangladesh situated at nere by the river Brahmaputra. It is famous for educational institutions and Old Brahmaputra river. Location of this city is about 120 km north of Dhaka city.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Educational institutions 3.1 Universities and Colleges 3.2 Schools 3.3 Educational research 3.4 Renowned Teacher 4 Transport 4.1 Bus 4.2 Train 4.3 Taxi cab 4.4 Car rental 5 Place to visit 6 Food 7 Fish 8 Entertainment 9 Community Center 10 Hotels 11 Shopping malls 12 Health care centers 13 Roads 14 Studios 15 Offices and companies 16 Internet surfing 17 Picture Gallery 18 Notable people from Mymensingh 19 External links 20 References

Mymensingh is one of the 16 old district towns of Bangladesh. This town being almost 400 years old has a rich cultural and political history. Important political figures such as Syed Najrul Islam and Monsur ahmed hails from this town. Famous Bengali novelist Shirshendu was also born in Mymensingh town. During the British Raj most of the inhabitants of the town were Hindus. From early 20th Century Muslims moved into town. Since then this city has played an important role as a centre for secularism. The Anandamaye Girls School and Mominunnesa Women college have played a great role in educating Bengali Muslim women. A majority of first-generation successful Bangladeshi women have attended these schools and colleges such as the first woman justice of the High Court of Bangladesh. The town has not seen expected development after the independence of Bangladesh but still looks forward to a brighter future in terms of trade and industry. Previously, this city name was Momenshashi, and now there is also a college of this name. However, it is still foggy how the name came.

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The District of Mymensingh is situated between 24⁰ – 02^'-03 and 25⁰-25^'-56 north latitude and 89⁰-39^'-00 and 91⁰-15^'-35 east longitude. According to the latest report received (1971) from the director, Land Records and Survey,it comprises an area of 5,039.76 sq. miles.

Change in Boundary from Time to time

The District was acquired by the East India company with the Dewani Grant form the Mughal Emperor in 1765. At that time its greater part was included in the Niabat (Sub-Province of Dhaka and a small portion in the Zamindaries of Atia, Kagmari, Pukuria and Patilandaha (of Rahahahi Zamindari). At the time of Permanent Settlement, it included northwest Garo-Hills and the Brahmandaria Subdivision of the Present Comilla district but did not include north-tangail and north-west part of Jamalpur. In 1799 Taluk Amirabad was transferred to Tippera (comilla). In 1809, Patiladaha, situated north-east of the Brahmaputra came to district form Rangpur. In 1811, the river Banar and Brahmaputra were declared boundary between Dhaka and Mymensingh district and the river Brahmaputra and Meghna as boundary between Tippera (now Comilla) and Mymensingh and Dhaka. In 1811 west Gar-Hills were transferred to Rangpur district. In 1812 Patiladaha, was retransferred to Rangpur. In 1830, Parganas Sarail, Daudpur, haripur, Bejra, and Satarakhandal, were transferred to Tippera and Public convenience. In 1855, due to change in river course part or Serajganj thana was transferred from Mymensingh to Pabna and in 1866, the whole of it was transferred to Pabna. In 1866, thana Dewangajn was transferred to Mymensingh form Bogra and thana Atia from Dhaka. In 1867 for the administrative convenience boundaries of five subdivisions (including Tangail) and thanaswere notified. In 1874 on the basis of survey, the district boundaries were notified. In 1874 the Jamuna (or Daokoba) river was declared the western boundary between Mymensingh and Bogra and as such, 165 willage were transferred to Bogra. In 1875, the Brahmaputra was Made the boundary between Mymensingh and Rangpur and the portion of patiladaha, east of the river, was transferred to this district form Rangpur. In 1877, the Jamuna was declared the boundary between Pabna and Mymensingh, in the west. On the first of December, 1969, Tangail subdivision was separated form Mymensingh and a new District of Tangail was formed. (ref. Bangladesh District Gazetteers Mymensingh)--Tanvir Ahmed 05:07, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

Here is a list of the eucational institutions of Mymensingh city.

Name	Name
Bangladesh Agricultural University	Mymensingh Medical College
Women Teachers Training College	Mymensingh Girls Cadet College
Muminunnesa Government Women's College	Ananda Mohan College
Teachers Training College	Nasirabad College
Mymensingh Mohila College	Syed Nazrul Islam College
Mymensingh Polytechnical Institute	Mymensingh Islami Academi & College
Alamgir Monsur Memorial College	Haji Kashemali College
Krishi Bishwabiddyalaya Intermediate College	B. K. B. College
Cantonment Public School & College	Kazi Nazrul Islam University

School Name	School Name
Mymensingh Zilla School	Vidyamoyee Govt. Girls High School
Mukul Niketon School	Mohakali Uchcha Balika Vidyaloy
Nasirbad Collegiate School	Nasirabad Girls High School
City High School	Mymensingh Muslim Girls High School
Mrittunjay School	Radha Sundary girls High School
Gov't Laboratory High School	Patgudam Girls High School
Police Line High School	Cantonment Board High School
Nazrul Sena School	Sayapath Nirman Madhyamik Vidyalay
Sunflower Pre-cadet High School	Mymensingh Laboratory High School
Hazi Usman Ali High School	Cantonment Public School & College
Patgodam Junior School	Mymensingh High School
Gohailkandi High School	Sadar Upozila Millennium Junior School
Zilla Parishad High School	Muslim High School
Nabarun Bidda Niketon	R.k High school

• National Academy for Primary Teachers' Education (NAPE)
• Edward Institution

Teacher Name	Subject	Institute
Shamaresh Bhattacharjo	English	Mymensingh Zilla School
Abul Kalam	Physics	Anando Mohan College
Abdul Razzaq	Mathematics	Mukul Niketon School
Altab Hossein	Mathematics	Mymensingh Zilla School
Tusar Ranjan Paul	Mathematics	Mymensingh Zilla School
Sunil Devnath	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	Ananda Mohan College
	Botany	Ananda Mohan College
	Zoology	Nasirabad College

• The distance from Dhaka to Mymensingh is about 120 km North from the Mohakhali bus stop. Nowadays, the journey by bus is very comfortable because of some good quality bus services. This service is locally known as Gate lock bus where no passenger can get in the bus after departure from the bus stop. On the contrary, passengers can get off anywhere after paying a full fair. Generally, it is a 2 to 2.30 hour journey though it may take some more time depending upon the traffic jams and other conditions of the road. The Dhaka-Mymensingh highway is one of the busiest highways of the country. Also, due to recent land development there has been an increase in traffic. The pavement conditions have improved as of recent years. During June-July, which is the season of the ripening of jackfruits, the overall travel time may be longer because of the road side markets selling these jackfruit in Mouna, Seed Store, and Bhaluka. The bus fare always changes depending upon the fuel price. In 2006, the fare was TK. 105(US$ 1.5) per seat. The most common intercity bus services that connect the town with the capital are Showkhin Express, Nirapod Travels, United Travels, and Rashik Paribahan. Various local bus services also operate connecting the town and the adjacent urban centers.

• Train is by far the cheapest means to get to Mymensingh. Apart from a number of local trains, four intercity trains Aagnibina, Tista, Ekota, and Jamuna connect the town with the capital of Dhaka. Train fares range from 40 tk to 120 tk per person depending upon the class and the train itself. It takes almost 3 hours to reach Mymensingh from Dhaka. All intercity trains connect the city with Jamalpur town as well. Several local trains run between Mymensing town to Kishorganj and Netrokona.

• Cabs can be hired from Dhaka to reach Mymensingh and the fare will have to be negotiated between the driver and the passenger. Usually it will take about Tk. 1500-2000 for a one way trip. However, the amount will stay almost the same for a round trip.

• One can also hire a Micro-bus or car to visit the city. The micro-bus stand of the town is in front of the Medical college hospital at the Charpara region of the town.

• Botanical garden in Agricultural University
• Mymensingh Medical College
• Ananda Mohan College
• China-Bangladesh friendship bridge in Shombhugunj
• Mymensingh Rajbari
• Zainul Abedin art gallery
• Circuit House and Park
• Gafar goan-Hossainpur Bridge
• Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam University,Trishal

• Traditional Bengali food

• Press Club-Ganginerpar traffic signal corner

It has the best quality of chicken biryani and chicken Cucklate in this town and it has only these two kinds of food.

• Khandakar Hotel-Small Post office road

It is a very old and renowned restaurant in Mymensingh. Having great quality dishes, both for lunch and dinner, it is still rolling in this developing and competitive market in Mymensingh.

• ROM-III-Notun Bazar

This is one of the biggest restaurant in Mymensingh based on the sitting area. There is an arrangement of 4-6 people around a table, and total number of table are about 20. Basically, Bangladeshi cuisine are available here specially at night. This place is best for small informal party.

• Fast food/Snacks

• Shad coffee shop-Ganginerpar traffic signal corner

Possibly, this is the most favorite place for teenagers because of its location and variety of snacks. It is placed at the center of Mymensingh town near Ganginerpar traffic signal in the second floor of a market place. At the evening, most young people including couples are the main customer of this shop. Besides, it has very nice interior design cum furniture setup, and excellent choice of music. The most favorite menus are coffee, soup, ice cream, lachchi, burger, sandwich, etc.

• Chinese food

• In Mymensingh town, there are two very ancient Chinese restaurent, one is located in Notun Bazar beside Ruma confectionery store, and the other is in Dubakhula. Lately, there are also some fast food restaurant where some Chinese foods are available such as soup, fried rice, fried chicken, etc. in a reasonable price but in good quality.

• Bakery

• In Mymensingh town, the most common and famous bakeries are Dhaka Liton, Ruma Confectionery, and Tiptop, where foods are produced in hygienic way according to city dwellers. These bakeries have different types of cookies, cakes,pastry, Chanachur, ice cream, burger, sandwich, breads, as well as cosmetic stuffs.

• Sweetmeat

"Krishna Kebin" and "Sudhir Ghosh Mistanno Vandar" are the two famous sweetmeat stores of the town. In addition, there are other very high quality sweetmeat stores in the town. "Roshogolla" and "Malaikari" are the two most famous types of sweetmeats of the town. Monda, which is a very famous type of Sandesh, is found mostly in every sweetmeat store; however, the original and best quality Monda is still available in Muktagacha town near Muktagacha college, which is about a 30 minutes bus ride from Mymensingh town. The most popular sweetmeat stores in Mymnsingh are:

1. Doyamoy Mistanno Vander-Ganginerpar Shibbari
2. Krishna Kebin-Dalpotti
3. Sudhir Ghosh Mistanno Vandar-Shyadeshi Bazar
4. Anil Ghosh Mistanno Vandar-Shyadeshi Bazar
5. Mamoni Mistanno Vandar-Charpara

• Hot drink

Among different hot drinks, tea is available in almost all of the places in Mymensingh City. Most of tea vendors use condensed milk to make tea, though black tea or tea with ginger or lemon is also available in all tea shops. Some vendors like to use fresh milk of cow to make tea which is delicious. On the other hand, some smart vendors make their special tea with malted milk (usually Horlicks and Ovaltine). These kind of tea is little bit pricey than conventional tea. The conventional tea made with sugar, tea leaf, and milk has a price of 2-4 Taka each cup. As the drinking water in Mymensingh is hygienic because of using tube well water and also municipal supply, drinking tea at open place is not so much harmful for heath. But, it is recommended to use basic knowledge before drinking tea at any open place.

There is a place in Mymensingh city name Atharo Bari Building (18-House Building) where a tea vendor sells tea for long time and it is vary famous in Mymensingh city. People call the tea as Mukuler Cha (Tea of Mukul). This guy name "Mukul" makes best lemon-ginger mixed tea in Mymensingh according to mob.

• Hard drink

So far there is no licensed hotel or restaurant for drinking in Mymenisngh. However, some illegal places sell local made drink which is harmful for health, and may make anyone to succumb death.

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Most of the rivers and lakes in Mymensingh are abound of fish. Previously, Mymensingh district was famous for its' golden fiber i.e. jute production.Due to high demand of polythene bags and low use of jute based products, and also other economical reasons, jute industry was kind of doomed now-a-day. However, Mymensingh district did not lose its reputation, rather it is now famous for producing huge amount of fish. Although, tradition and ancient fish types production did not increase, rather decreased due to lack of interest. Moreover, increasing demand of fish in local and global market creates an opportunity for local fisherman as well as businessman to change their life. Therefore, since last 10 years, there was a revolution in fish industry sector in Bangladesh and Mymensingh was one of biggest contributor city. People were changing their paddy field to pond and cultivating fishes. On the other hand, there are different types of fishes whose growth rate is very high which makes this profession quite easy and interesting for people. With the drop of rains fishing starts in every paddy field and ditch. The most favoured edible fish are the rohit, Katla, mirka and kalbaus. All cyprinodae which grow to a large size in big rivers. One maund is said to be the record for one of such fish. The singi, boal and gaura among the siluridae and the chital (mystus chitala) and the phyasa or herring are common. Mullerts are to be found in shoals near the banks of the shallow khals of khaliajuri. They swim on the surface like frogs. Hilsa are chiefly imported, being caught in the Meghna and Jamuna belong the confines of this districts the mashseer, which resembles the salmon, is caught in the Someswari and occasionally in the Jamuna. It fetches a very heavy price. Prawns (chingri), sometimes reaching a very large size in the winter, come to Mymensingh in great number. Due to increase in population and consequent increase of co-shares of village ponds, fish cultivation is suffering a great deal as none of the share-holders come to take the troubel orearing fish.

There are five cinema halls in Mymensingh town. Most of these halls are very old but still in operation. Due to cable TV connection and DVD facility, most of the people are now confined themselves in home entertainments. However, in different occasions such as Eid, new year, Puja, and other vacations, people still watch movies in hall.

Name of the hall	Location
Ajanta	C.K. Ghosh Road
Aloka	Near Vidyamoyee Govt. Girls High School
Chayabani	C.K.Ghosh Road
Purabi	Charpara
Shenanibas	Mymensingh Cantonment

Most of the community centers are used for wedding, birthday, anniversary, and conference purposes.

• Anuvab Community center, Kachari Ghat
• Hotel Amir International, Station Road
• J.K. Community Centre, Town Hall Area
• Dolfin Community Centre, Notun Bazar

List of hotels in Mymensingh Town ^[1].

• Hotel Amir International, Railway station moor
• Hotel Hera, Trank Pottey
• Hotel Azad
• Uttara Hotel
• Nirala Hotel
• Hotel Abakash
• Hotel Shanttanir
• Hotel Mustafiz International
• Hotel River View, Kathgola

• Interestingly, the shopping facility in Mymensingh town is very flexible. Within a very small area, every kinds of stuffs are available here. Ganginerpar is the place where most of the famous and big shopping malls are located. The road from C.K. Ghosh road traffic signal to station road traffic signal is usually called Ganginerar area. The different kinds of shops are: more than 12 photography studios, 3 biggest and oldest bookstores, more than 10 watch shop, famous confectionery stores, hotels, more than 10 gold and silver jewelry stores, 2 big shopping malls especially for attires, more than 10 tailors stores, very big grocery market where more than 100 wholesales stores and lots of vegetable vending facilities, etc.

There is only one public hospital (Mymensingh Medical College) in this city and lots of private clinic where good treatment is also available, but at higher cost.

List of private clinics in Mymensingh city ^[2].

Private Clinic Name	Address	Telephone number	Private Clinic Name	Address	Telephone number
Maa Nursing Home	17/1, Mashkanda, Chorpara	(+88)-091-52431 (+88)-0171619311	Janoni Nursing Home	170, Chorpara	(+88)-017642326 (+88)-017631598
Al Zannat Hospital	42, Daulat Munshi Road, Kristopur	(+88)-0171627854	Sheba Clinic	6, R.K Mission Road	(+88)-091-55618
Bashundhora Clinic	71/E, Saroda Gosh Road	(+88)-091-54503	Nazma Nursing Home	66/C, Bagmara Road	(+88)-091-53942
Hena Nursing Home	29, Shehora	(+88)-091-53384	Popular Nursing Home	15/B, C.K Ghosh Road	(+88)-091-54972
Haque Nursing Home	77/B, Bagmara Road, Chorpara More		Jahangir Health Complex	44/1, Brammo Palli, Chorpara More	(+88)-017880705
Al Amin Nursing Home	14, Brammo Palli Road	(+88)-091-55777	Paricharza Hospital	12, Shehora	(+88)-091-56094
Moytri Nursing Home	252, Chorpara	(+88)-091-53219	Mita Clinic	Shaon Vila, Mashkanda, Dhaka Road	(+88)-091-55494
Amina Nursing Home	185, Chorpara Bi-lane	(+88)-091-52123 (+88)-091-52014	Ideal Nursing Home	Bhatikashar	(+88)-091-55840 (+88)-017664541
Parmita Eye Clinic	171, Chorpara Bi-lane, Chorpara	(+88)-091-55411	Model Clinic	Shehora	(+88)-091-52291
Nasima Nursing Home	Akua	(+88)-091-54100	Ali Reza Eye Clinic	Dhopa Khola More, Shehora	(+88)-091-53277
Momata Nursing Home	Chorpara	(+88)-091-54576 (+88)-017661388	Fatema Nursing Home	97/8/1,Kalibari Road,Patgudam	(+88)-091-53264 (+88)-017632049
Shahana Nursing Home	Mashkanda,Dhaka Road	(+88)-091-54542	Momenshahi Nursing Home	J.C Guha Road	(+88)-091-55856
Uposhom Private Clinic	106/2, Kalibari Road, Patgudam	(+88)-017632708	Niramoy Clinic	46/D, Padri Mission Road, Bhatikashar	(+88)-091-52053 (+88)-017631578
Uttaran Nursing Home	33/1,Zamir Bepari Lane,Bhatikashar	(+88)-017627857

The road width in Mymensingh is comparatively very low. Therefore, no public bus was available in this small nice town.Now a days Town Service Bus is available as a Test Service.However, lately the city authority has decided to start town services. Till now, the only public transport in Mymensingh is rickshaw. Besides, the fare of this public transportation is very low compared to other big cities such as Dhaka or Sylhet. In fact, the rickshaw pullers are very friendly. Someone can rent rickshaw hourly basis or by destination basis. It will be optimal to rent rickshaw hourly basis if anyone wants to explore the city. Usually, in rainy season specially during torrential rain, roads are flooded with water because of low quality road infrastructure and severe drainage system. It is very difficult to travel with rickshaw or on food after rainy season. Also it takes long time to repair the roads. Moreover, heavy trucks also run during night in the main city which also damage the road.

Most of studios in mymensingh town are located in Ganginerpar area, which is the busiest area in mymensingh. There are some professional photographers working in the studios for a long time. The oldest and reputed studio in mymensingh town is the 'Roy Studio', which is also the biggest studio. Both Black and write, and color pictures could be taken in these kind of studio. However, the photography technology has been developed a lot, it takes minimum 1 hour to develop the pictures as they don't have any own laboratory.

• Roy Studio
• Ananda Studio
• Rupa Studio
• Photo Corner
• Photo Ruma

• There are different kinds of government offices as well as private companies including banks, jute mill, rice mill, power plant (RPCL) are located here.

The first internet connection was arrived in agricultural university, and then it was spread all over the city. Now, there are several cybercafés in this town where internet surfing is really enjoyable and cheap. At Alimun Plaza, Ram Babu Road (opposite of Aloka Cinema Hall), high speed internet surfing is available with 20 TK per hour rate.

Monument of the Liberation War of Bangladesh, front view	Monument of the martyrs of the Language Movement in Mymensingh	The Boro Masjid, front view	Boro Kali Bari Mandir
Centre for Neuclear Medicine and Ultrasound in MMCH	Close view of the Power Station	Jainul Abedin Art Gallery	China-Bangladesh friendship bridge
Mymensingh Rajbari	Back Side of Mymensingh Rajbari	Mymensingh TTC (ladies)	Sculpture1 in TTC Mymensingh
Sculpture2 in TTC Mymensingh	Sculpture3 in TTC Mymensingh	Sculpture4 in TTC Mymensingh	Sculpture5 in TTC Mymensingh
Boat ride in Brahmaputra river Mymensingh	Sunset view1 in Brahmaputra river	Sunset view2 in Mymensingh	RPCL and Brahmaputra river

• Joynul Abedin
• Vasa Shahid Abdul Jabbar
• Jasim Uddin
• Zainul Abedin
• Humayun Ahmed
• Nirmalendu Gun
• Taslima Nasrin

• Telephone Index Mymensingh

1. ^ Hotel Name & Telephone number (PHP) (2007-05-24). Retrieved on 2007-05-24.
2. ^ http://beximco-pharma.com/bplhealth/Leading%20Private%20Hospitals%20Clinics.asp?offset=60 Private clinic

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Coordinates: 24°45′14″N, 90°24′11″E