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Places to visit in Mymensingh

The city of Mymensingh grew up beside the Old Brahmaputra; its story is bound up with the master artist Zainul Abedin, zamindar-era buildings and folk ballads. The Garo Hills along the northern border are also part of the district.

About 3 hours from Dhaka by bus or intercity train.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

Known for: Monda of Muktagacha, Chepa shutki bhorta (fermented dried fish mash), Red sugar of Fulbaria

5 places to see

Shashi Lodge

Mymensingh · History and heritage

This palace in the town of Mymensingh dates from the start of the 20th century. Maharaja…

October – March

Muktagacha Zamindar Bari

Mymensingh · History and heritage

Much of this sprawling house of the Acharya Chowdhury zamindars of Muktagacha is now decayed, yet…

October – March

Alexander Castle

Mymensingh · History and heritage

People here also call this garden house Lohar Kuthi, the iron house, since it was put up in iron…

October – March

Gabrakhali Garo Hills

Mymensingh · Hills

At Gabrakhali in Gazirbhita union, Haluaghat upazila, right on the Meghalaya border, a visitor…

October – March

Businesses, home food and products in Mymensingh district

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