Mymensingh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in Bangladesh
About Mymensingh
Mymensingh (pronounced moy-mon-shing-haw) is situated on the river Brahmaputra and is the headquarters of the Mymensingh District. Mymensingh is the anglicized pronunciation of the original name Momenshahi, referring to a ruler called Momen Shah. The cadet college established in Tangail in 1963 was called Momenshahi Cadet College. The city is known for educational institutions like Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Medical College and Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College. Other landmark institutions include the Mymensingh Army Cantonment. Also it is known for a handcrafted duvet called Nakshikantha and a rural ballad called Moimonsingho Geetika. Mymensingh city is located about 120 km (75 mi) north of the capitalDhaka.
Top Attractions in Mymensingh
Explore the best things to see and do in Mymensingh:
- ★Mymensingh Museum
- ★Zainul Abedin Museum
Where to Stay in Mymensingh
- 🏨Hotel Hera
Mymensingh Travel Guide Sections
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