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Mymensingh was constituted by the British East India Company on 1 May 1787.

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Mymensingh

Bangladesh

Country
Bangladesh
Population
300.0K
Coordinates
24.75, 90.42
654th most populous city in the world

Mymensingh is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh.

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The climate of Mymensingh is slightly colder than Dhaka due to its proximity to the Himalayas.

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Mymensingh

Bangladesh

Country
Bangladesh
Population
300.0K
Coordinates
24.75, 90.42
654th most populous city in the world

Mymensingh is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh.

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Mymensingh is the headquarters of one of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh.

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Mymensingh

Bangladesh

Country
Bangladesh
Population
300.0K
Coordinates
24.75, 90.42
654th most populous city in the world

Mymensingh is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh.

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Historically, Mymensingh district was known for jute production, termed 'golden fibre'.

Mymensingh
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Mymensingh

Bangladesh

Country
Bangladesh
Population
300.0K
Coordinates
24.75, 90.42
654th most populous city in the world

Mymensingh is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh.

From the “Economy” section

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The first Shahid Minar was built in 1958 at the crossing of Amrita Babu Road in Mymensingh.

Mymensingh
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Mymensingh

Bangladesh

Country
Bangladesh
Population
300.0K
Coordinates
24.75, 90.42
654th most populous city in the world

Mymensingh is a metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km (75 mi) north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh.

From the “Landmarks” section

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