Mymensingh Division
Mymensingh is one of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. It was established in 2015, covers 10,485 km², and contains 4 districts with a combined population of about 12.37 M.
Districts of Mymensingh Division
All 4, with what each is known for.
Mymensingh
Brahmaputra bank, Shashi Lodge, agricultural university
An agricultural research and education hub, plus fishing and rice trade along the Brahmaputra.
4,364 km² 5.7 MJamalpur
Nakshi kantha embroidery, Doyamoyee temple
Agriculture (jute and rice) on the Brahmaputra-Jamuna floodplain, and the nakshi kantha handicraft trade.
2,032 km² 2.5 MNetrokona
Birishiri china-clay hills, Somesshwari river
Rice cultivation in haor basins, china-clay (kaolin) extraction near Birishiri, and fishing.
2,794 km² 2.4 MSherpur
Gajni hills, Madhutila eco-park, Garo culture
Cotton and rice cultivation, plus growing eco-tourism around the Garo Hills foothills.
1,360 km² 1.5 M