Dhaka Cantonment
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Dhaka Cantonment is a cantonment
Cantonment
A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military or police quarters. The word cantonment is derived from the French word canton meaning corner or district, as is the name of the Cantons of Switzerland. In South Asia, the term cantonment also describes permanent military stations...

 located in the northern part of Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, Bangladesh. The headquarters of Bangladesh Army
Bangladesh Army
The Bangladesh Army is the land forces branch and the largest of the three uniformed service of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Army is to provide necessary forces and capabilities in support of Bangladesh's security and defense strategies including defense of the nation's...

, Navy
Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy is the naval arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. At present the navy is mostly limited to coastal patrolling, however it is implementing an ambitious procurement and expansion program to ensure the security of Bangladesh's maritime boundary...

 and Air Force
Bangladesh Air Force
The Bangladesh Air Force , is the air arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Bangladesh Air Force currently employs more than 22,000 personnel including 600+ Pilots.-History:...

 are situated within this cantonment. The Cantonment is located on the north-east end of the Dhaka metropolis.

Key installations in Dhaka cantonment

  • Army Headquarter (AHQ)
  • Air Force Headquarter
  • Navy Headquarter
  • Directorate General Forces Intelligence Headquarter (HQ DGFI)
  • Dhaka Cantonment Railway Station
  • Dhaka Cantonment Sub Post office
  • Combined Military Hospital ( CMH )
  • Inter Service Selection Board ( ISSB)
  • Dhaka Cantonment Police Station

Bangladesh Army formations

  • 46th Independent Infantry Brigade
  • 65th Independent Infantry Brigade
  • 14th Independent Engineers Brigade
  • Logistics Area Command
  • Army Signal Brigade

Areas under Defense Officers Housing Schemes (DOHS) also fall under Dhaka Cantonment Area.

Educational institution

  • Adamjee Public School & College
  • B.A.F Shaheen College, Kurmitola
  • B.A.F Shaheen College, Dhaka
  • Shahid Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls School & College
  • Armed Forces Medical College ( AFMC )
  • Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College
  • Muslim Modern Academy
  • Uttar Kafrul High School
  • Uttar Kafrul Primary School
  • Balughat High School



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