The Dhaka Times Desk We go for a walk to pass the time. But one should visit a place where you can learn about history and traditions. So visit Mymensingh's Myna Island.
The delta rising in Brahmaputra River near Bangladesh Agricultural University, just 6 km from Mymensingh city is known as Mainar Char or Maina Dwip. On one side is the play of clear water and on the other side is a large commercially cultivated lemon grove, and the shaded Myna Island is like an expanse of beauty.
It is known that Maina Mia, an activist of the anti-British movement, lived here. He used to spend his leisure time playing the flute while sitting under the tree. Many people used to come to meet Mayna Mia after listening to the melodious sound of the flute. Maina Mia used to teach them various tricks to repel the British. In this way, the name of this char became Myna Char or Myna Dwip in people's mouth. According to many, this pasture was once inhabited by a lot of Myna birds, so the name was given.
Surrounded by greenery and noise-free natural environment, Maina Island has a river-centric lifestyle, row boats, flocks of thousands of wild ducks and an abundance of birds of prey like pankauri or chile. On the way back again, the beautiful view of the sunset will no doubt captivate the visitors. So travelers flock to this Myna Island to spend some quiet time away from the city. Now this Myna Island has also gained popularity as a picnic spot.
how to go
You can go to Mymensingh by bus or train from Dhaka. Most of the buses ply from Mohakhali to Mymensingh route. Also from Kamalapur railway station you can take Teesta, Yamuna or Agniveena Express train to Mymensingh.
On reaching Mymensingh, ride a rickshaw, auto rickshaw or CNG and come to the last junction of Bangladesh Agricultural University. If you ask any local at the last turn, you will easily find Maina Island.
Also, if you are an adventure lover, you can go to Maina Dwip by taking an engine-driven boat from Mymensingh Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Park, Kachari Ghat or Thanar Ghat. If a few people rent a boat for the whole day, you can go to Maina Island for one and a half to two thousand taka.
where will you stay
For staying in Mymensingh city, there are several residential hotels of different quality like Hotel Amir International, Hotel Hera, Silver Castle, Hotel La Marian, Ishan Kha and Hotel Asad.
where to eat
There are no food shops around Maina Island. If you are planning a day trip to Myna Island then you need to take food with you. Jabbar Junction has some decent food hotels. Hotel Dhansindi, Hotel Rome Three, Hotel Sarinda, Savel Eleven and Press Canteen in Mymensingh city also have good reputation for food. Moreover, if you get a chance, don't miss the opportunity to have tea at Muktagacha Manda, Malaikari, Dai of Agricultural University and Mukul Bhai.
Some advice
Maina Island is a secluded place so for safety it is better to go alone or in a group of a few people.
Other Attractions in Mymensingh
Other places of interest in Mymensingh include Bangladesh Agricultural University, Shashi Lodge, Santoshpur Rubber Garden, Muktagacha Zamindar Bari and Shilpacharya Zainal Abedin Park are notable sightseeing spots.
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