MYMENSINGH MAP
ZAINUL ABEDIN
MEMORIAL
CIRCUIT HOUSE
ALEXANDER
CASTLE
SASHI LODGE
RAJ RAJESHWARI
WATER TANK
HASAN
MANJIL
MYMENSINGH
MUSEUM
GAURIPUR
LODGE
SK HOSPITAL
KEWATKHALI
BRIDGE
GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS
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2002
SOURCE: MYMENSINGH STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
https://udd.portal.gov.bd/
2025
LAND USE MAP
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HM
BRA
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UT
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VE
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CIRCUIT HOUSE
ZAINUL ABEDIN
MEMORIAL
SHILPACHARYA ZAINUL
ABEDIN MEMORIAL
CIRCUIT HOUSE
BR
AH
M
AP
UT
RA
RI
VE
HERITAGE SITE
BUFFER ZONE
HARMONY ZONE
R
SASHI LODGE
GOURIPUR LODGE
RI
SASHI LODGE
LAND USE MAP
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BR
AH
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AH
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RA
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UT
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RI
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VE
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ALEXANDER CASTLE
SK HOSPITAL
TRA
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MA
AH
BR
ER
RIV
HERITAGE SITE
BUFFER ZONE
HARMONY ZONE
KEWATKHALI BRIDGE
ROAD NETWORK MAP
TRANSFORMATION MAP
2015
SAND
BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER
VEGETATION
2020
2025
VEGETATION ANALYSIS
2013
2015
2020
2024
DENSITY MAP OF
GREENERY
JOYNUL ABEDIN
MANGO TREE
50 YEARS OLD
SAL TREE
APPROXIMATELY 30 YEARS
SAL TREE
APPROXIMATELY 30 YEARS
CIRCUIT HOUSE
MANGO TREES
APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 150 YEARS
PALM TREES
APPROXIMATELY 50 YEARS
RAIN TREES
APPROXIMATELY 100 YEARS
ALEXANDER CASTLE
Alexander Castle was built in 1879: This
gives us a starting point. The tree could have
been planted around that time, or it might
have been there already.
Tamarind trees can live for centuries: As
we discussed earlier, tamarind trees can have
a lifespan of 200 years or more, with some
exceptional individuals reaching even
greater ages.
Rabindranath Tagore visited in 1926: This
tells us that the tree was already of a
significant size and age by that time.
RAIN TREES
TAMARIND LIFESPAN MORE
THAN 100 YEARS
RAIN TREES
50 + YEARS
MANGO TREES
100 YEARS
SASHI LODGE
RAIN TREE
100 YEARS
COCONUT TREE
80 YEARS
TREE
50 + YEARS
GOURPUR LODGE
COCONUT TREE
80 YEARS
CHINESE BANAYAN TREE
YEARS
MANGO TREE
MORE THAN 100 YEARS
COCONUT TREE
80 YEARS
MANGO TREE
80 YEARS
SK HOSPITAL
MANGO TREE
80 YEARS
COCONUT TREE
30 YEARS
NOISE MAP
NOISE MAP
NOISE MAP
EXISTING GHAT LOCATION
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HERITAGE
WATERBODY
PARK
GHAT
FOUR MAJOR GHATS
TIME OF TRAVEL
WITH CONVENIENT ROUTE
WALK
RICKSHAW
CAR
BUILDING HEIGHTS
BUILDING HEIGHTS
RISK MAP
STRENGTH
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Multipurpose event in Circuit House park
(sport,event,leisure)
Maximum heritage sites are near town
hall.
Dominated by rickshaws.
Boating, restaurants.
Extension of park space (during dry
season) .
WEAKNESS
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OPPORTUNITY
-
Possibility to create more greenery.
To increase cultural activity.
Disconnected with river bank.
No proper parking facility.
Segregated from neighbourhood.
Poor maintenance.
No proper seating space.
Drainage problem.
2 public washroom near Circuit House
(poor maintenance)
Not enough hotels nearby.
THREATS
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Very crowded after evening.
Degraded aesthetic value by insensitive
development approach.
NEED LIST
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Need relationships with neighborhoods.
Need hesselfree accessibility road.
Need connections/relationships between heritage sites.
Need connections/relationships between heritage sites,
ghats & parks.
Need proper maintained public washroom & drinking
water fountain.
Proper parking facilities.
Need distributing concentrated zone.
DAILY REGULATORS
1)Which historical or cultural landmarks in Mymensingh do you feel best represent the city’s heritage?
2)Which of the following aspects of Mymensingh’s cultural heritage are most important to you?
3)How well do you think the people of Mymensingh are aware of their cultural heritage?
DAILY REGULATORS
4)Which cultural festivals or practices do you think are important to preserve?
5)Do you think schools in Mymensingh teach enough about the city’s heritage and history?
6)Should Mymensingh’s cultural heritage be promoted more widely?
DAILY REGULATORS
7)How often do you visit historical or cultural sites in Mymensingh?
8)Which of the following heritage sites in Mymensingh have you visited?
9)How would you describe your experience at these sites?
DAILY REGULATORS
10)Are there any heritage sites in Mymensingh you find difficult to access?
11)What improvements would make heritage sites more enjoyable for visitors?
12Have you attended any cultural events at heritage sites?
DAILY REGULATORS
13)What type of events would you like to see at heritage sites?
14)How can heritage sites be made more appealing to young people?
15)Are you aware of any local initiatives to preserve Mymensingh’s cultural heritage?
DAILY REGULATORS
16)Would you be interested in participating in heritage preservation activities?
17)Do you feel that the local community is included in decisions about heritage preservation?
18)What are the best ways to involve the community in protecting local heritage?
DAILY REGULATORS
19)Do you think there is enough promotion of local cultural heritage?
20)What role should the government play in preserving Mymensingh’s heritage?
21)Can preserving cultural heritage boost Mymensingh’s economy?
DAILY REGULATORS
22)Would you support efforts to promote cultural tourism in Mymensingh?
23)Do you think heritage sites in Mymensingh have tourism potential?
24)How can local businesses benefit from heritage sites?
DAILY REGULATORS
25)Are there risks that tourism could harm heritage sites?
26)How does the natural environment (e.g., Brahmaputra River) contribute to Mymensingh’s cultural heritage?
27)Are there any natural sites in Mymensingh that need protection?
DAILY REGULATORS
28)Are there specific social or cultural practices related to heritage sites that should be protected?
29)What role does your work play in relation to heritage sites?
30)How often do you engage in activities related to heritage sites?
DAILY REGULATORS
31)What challenges do you face in maintaining or managing heritage sites?
32)Do you think current regulations are sufficient for protecting heritage sites?
33)What improvements would help in managing heritage preservation more effectively?
DAILY REGULATORS
34)Do you believe heritage sites contribute to the city’s economy?
35)How can businesses near heritage sites support preservation efforts?
36)Do you feel safe around heritage sites during the day?
DAILY REGULATORS
37)Do you feel safe around heritage sites at night?
38)Are heritage sites accessible to people with disabilities?
39)What improvements can be made to enhance safety and accessibility at heritage sites?
DAILY REGULATORS
38)What role do you see for heritage in Mymensingh’s future?