Mymensingh Cantonment, Mymensingh

#9 among attractions in Mymensingh

Sightseeing

Map

Facts and practical information

Mymensingh Cantonment was the headquarters of the 19th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army. Presently it has the headquarters of ARTDOC which consists of its Battle Group and all the training institutions. The 77th Infantry Brigade under 19th Infantry Division is located there. The first General Officer Commanding of ARTDOC was Major General Md Zia-Ur-Rahman. ()

Local name: ময়মনসিংহ সেনানিবাসCoordinates: 24°45'14"N, 90°24'11"E

Address

Mymensingh Bangladesh

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Mymensingh

Day trips

Mymensingh Cantonment – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zainul Abedin Museum, Mymensingh Museum, Boro Kali Bari Temple, Mymensingh Medical College.

1.2 miNW
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
Zainul Abedin Museum, Mymensingh
32 min walk • Zainul Shah Ali Abedin Sangrahashala is an art museum in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Established in 1975, it contains the collections of the artist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. The art gallery was established in Mymensingh as this is where the artist spent his early days.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Mymensingh Museum, Mymensingh
13 min walk • Mymensingh Museum is located at the bagan bari of zamindar Madan Babu at 17 Amrita Babu Road, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The museum, which began as an important regional institution for preservation of locally collected historical evidence, lacks proper preservation.
0.7 miE
Temple
Boro Kali Bari Temple, Mymensingh
19 min walk • Boro Kali Bari is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. The main festival is Kali Puja, which is celebrated every year. The temple is located 10 minute rickshaw pull from the center of the city. Hindu devotees can visit this temple during morning to night.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh
24 min walk • Mymensingh Medical College, formerly Lytton Medical School, is a public medical college and hospital in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The institute was established in 1924 during the British Raj under the former name. Brigadier General Fazlul kabir is the present director of the medical college hospital.
0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College, Mymensingh
15 min walk • Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College is a college in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, founded in 1999. The college was named after Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam, who was the temporary President in 1971 when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had been captured by Pakistani's. The college is close to the old Brahmaputra River, Circuit House & Town Hall.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh
18 min walk • Ananda Mohan College is a public higher secondary school and college in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with National University, Bangladesh.
1 miS
Universities and schools
Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute, Mymensingh
27 min walk • Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute or MPI is a polytechnic institute in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, established in 1963.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Muminunnesa Women's College, Mymensingh
18 min walk • Muminunnesa Women's College,Mymensingh or Muminunnesa College in short, is a public university-college located opposite Town Hall of Mymensingh near the Brahmaputra river in Bangladesh.
1.2 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Mymensingh Stadium, Mymensingh
32 min walk • Mymensingh stadium, officially Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium, is located by the side of Tangail Bus Terminal in the district of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is a multipurpose stadium. Cricket, football and cultural programs take place here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mymensingh Cantonment?

Nearby attractions include Mymensingh Museum, Mymensingh (13 min walk), Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College, Mymensingh (15 min walk), Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh (18 min walk), Muminunnesa Women's College, Mymensingh (18 min walk).

How to get to Mymensingh Cantonment by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mymensingh Cantonment:

Bus

Trishal Bus Stand ত্রিশাল বাস স্ট্যান্ড (4 min walk)
tangail bus station (32 min walk)

Train

Mymensingh Railway Junction (12 min walk)