Mymensingh District
ময়মনসিংহ
Mymensingh is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Mymensingh division. It covers 4,363.5 km² and is home to roughly 5,700,000 people. It is best known for brahmaputra bank, Shashi Lodge, agricultural university.
History of Mymensingh
Developed as a major administrative and river-port town on the old Brahmaputra under British rule; home to the country's oldest agricultural university, established in 1961, and the historic Shashi Lodge zamindar palace.
Sunrise and sunset in Mymensingh today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Mymensingh
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Brahmaputra bank, Shashi Lodge, agricultural university
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
An agricultural research and education hub, plus fishing and rice trade along the Brahmaputra.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Home of the Mymensingh Gitika, a UNESCO-recognised body of medieval Bengali folk ballads collected from this region.
Other districts in Mymensingh
Frequently asked questions about Mymensingh
Which division is Mymensingh in?
Mymensingh district belongs to Mymensingh division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Mymensingh?
Mymensingh has a population of roughly 5,700,000, across an area of 4,363.5 square kilometres.
What is Mymensingh famous for?
Brahmaputra bank, Shashi Lodge, agricultural university
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mymensingh?
The sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 17:31 today in Mymensingh, giving 11:35 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Mymensingh?
An agricultural research and education hub, plus fishing and rice trade along the Brahmaputra.