page_title: Mymensingh
section_title: Mosques, temples, and churches
hierarchical_section_title: Mymensingh / Religion / Mosques, temples, and churches
context_page_description: Mymensingh is the capital of Mymensingh Division of Bangladesh. The city is located on the Brahmaputra River, about 120 km north of Dhaka the capital of the country. It is a major financial center and 'Educational district' of North Central Bangladesh and the 4th largest city in Bangladesh. Border area cover Himalayan state of India, Gazipur District, Tangail District, Jamalpur District, Netrokona District, Kishoreganj District. Mymensingh is the 8th administrative divisional headquarter and 12th City corporation of Bangladesh. According to Ministry of Public Administration, Mymensingh is ranked 4th in district status. The density of Mymensingh city is 44,458/km² which is the second most densely populated city in Bangladesh. Mymensingh attracts 25 percent of health tourists visiting Bangladesh. Mymensingh is the anglicised pronunciation of the original name Momenshahi, referring to a Muslim ruler called Shah Momin. Its elevation is over 19 m above sea level, the highest of Bangladesh's major cities. Mymensingh related with old Brahmaputra river, handcrafted duvet called Nakshikantha and a rural ballad called Maimansingha Gitika
context_section_description: Mymensingh is one of the cities in Bangladesh where Muslims, Christians and Hindus band together. All types of religious festivals are celebrated throughout the city. During the Durga Puja the whole city is decorated with lights, gates and flowers. Many tourists visit the city then. Some Christian families also live in Mymensingh mainly at the place called "Vati-Kashore".
caption: The Boro Masjid
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