Mymensingh

City in Bangladesh

Mymensingh is a city of Bangladesh on the river Brahmaputra. It is the capital of Mymensingh Division. The city is known for institute like Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh Engineering College, Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh Muminunnesa Women College, Mymensingh Polytechnique Institute and Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College. Other landmark institutions include Mymensingh Army Cantonment. Mymensingh city is about 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Dhaka which is the capital of the country.

Mymensingh
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From top: Mymensingh Town, Shoshi Lodge, Mymensingh zero point, Zainul Abedin Museum, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh is located in Bangladesh
Mymensingh
Mymensingh
Location of Mymensingh in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24.6343°0′0″N 90.2677°0′0″E / 24.63430°N 90.26770°E / 24.63430; 90.26770
CountryBangladesh
DivisionMymensingh Division
DistrictMymensingh District
Establishment1787
Granted city status1787[1]
Government
 • TypeCity Corporation
 • City MayorEkramul Haque Titu [2]
Population
 • Total330,126
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
2200, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206
Calling code91
Websitemcc.gov.bd

References change

  1. "Speech of Mayor on Spacial International Working Conference". Chittagong City Corporation. Archived from the original on 2007-11-25. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  2. "AL retains majority, BNP fights back". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-01-18.