EN বাংলা
Loading... Loading...

Division Profile

Mymensingh

Mymensingh Division is Bangladesh’s north-central division, known for the Brahmaputra basin, agricultural strength, old zamindar heritage, and the Garo hill frontier. It covers about 10,584 km² and had an enumerated population of 12,225,449 in the 2022 census. Its capital and largest city is Mymensingh, a major education, healthcare, and administrative center.

Current Weather

Light drizzle

Temperature25.5°C
Wind Speed10.5 km/h
Updated02:30

Prayer Times

Fajr04:23
Sunrise05:30
Dhuhr12:04
Asr15:32
Maghrib18:37
Isha19:44

Geographic Overview

Coordinates: about 24°45′N, 90°25′E around Mymensingh City

Location: North-central Bangladesh, extending from the Old Brahmaputra basin to the Garo hill borderlands near Meghalaya.

Boundaries

  • North: Meghalaya (India)
  • South: Dhaka Division
  • East: Sylhet Division
  • West: Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions

Major Rivers: Old Brahmaputra, Kangsha, Someshwari, Banar, Bhogai, Jinjiram and adjoining haor-fed waterways

Notable Natural Features: Garo hills frontier, Birishiri and Durgapur hill landscapes, char lands, wetlands, and broad floodplain agriculture

Administrative Structure

Established: 2015

Capital: Mymensingh City

Subdivisions: 4 districts, 34 upazilas, 350 unions

Demographics

Population (2022): 12,225,449

Urban: 2,731,415

Rural: 9,493,331

Religion

  • Muslims: 95.57%
  • Hindus: 3.94%
  • Christians: 0.46%
  • Others: a small minority

Languages

  • Official: Bengali
  • Regional: Mymensinghia and neighboring north-central speech varieties
  • Community languages: Garo, Hajong, Koch, Dalu and other indigenous community languages

Education & Institutions

Mymensingh Division is one of Bangladesh’s strongest education and research belts, especially in agriculture, public universities, medicine, and cultural studies.

Universities

  • Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
  • Netrokona University
  • Jamalpur Science and Technology University

Colleges: Ananda Mohan College, Muminunnisa Government Women's College, Government Ashek Mahmood College, Government Edward College Jamalpur, Sherpur Government College

Specialized Institutes: Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh Agricultural University research institutes, veterinary and fisheries training centers, teacher training and agricultural extension institutions

Economy & Culture

Cultural Identity: Homeland of Maimansingha Gitika and rich zamindar-era folklore

Agriculture: Rice, jute, vegetables, fisheries, dairy, poultry, and agro-based production are central to the regional economy.

Industry: Textiles, agro-processing, feed mills, pharmaceuticals, education services, and cross-border trade in the northern frontier belt.

Cultural Heritage Sites

  • Shashi Lodge
  • Muktagacha Zamindar Bari
  • Birishiri and Someshwari frontier landscapes
  • Old Brahmaputra riverfront
  • Alexander Castle
  • Garo cultural areas in Sherpur and Netrokona
  • Maimansingha Gitika heritage zones