Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Mymensingh is one of the districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh, and is bordered on the north by Meghalaya state of India and Garo Hills, on the south by Gazipur district, on the east by districts of Netrokona and Kishoreganj, and on the west by districts of Sherpur, Jamalpur and Tangail. Mymensingh town is the district headquarters.

District

Mymensingh district was established in 1787, which was later on reorganized into six districts, namely, Tangail, Jamalpur, Kishoreganj, Sherpur, Netrokona, and Mymensingh. Currently, Mymensingh district has 8 municipalities and 12 Upzillas. The municipalities are: Bhaluka, Gaffargaon, Gauripur, Ishwarganj, Mymensingh Sadar, Nandail, Muktagachha, and Trishal, and the 12 Upzillas are: Bhaluka, Dhobaura, Fulbaria, Gaffargaon, Gauripur, Halughat, Ishwarganj, Mymensingh Sadar, Muktigachha, Nandail, Phulpur and Trishal.

Geography

The district covers and area of around 4363 square kilometers, with several small valleys between high forests. The temperature ranges from 33 degree to 12 degree Celsius, and the annual rainfall averages 2174 mm.

Town

Mymensingh town, earlier known as Nasirabad, stands on the bank of Brahamputra river. The population is 225,811, with 52% male and 48% female. The literacy rate is 60%.

Timelines

• 1772-1790 Fakir and Sannyasi revolt
• 1787 Floods
• 1788 Famines
• 1897 Earthquake
• 1905 Swadeshi Movement