Dhaka Cantonment

Cantonment

Dhaka Cantonment (Bengali: ঢাকা সেনানিবাস) is a cantonment located in the northern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The headquarters of the Bangladesh Army,[1] and Air Force are situated within the cantonment which combined form the Armed Forces of Bangladesh. The Cantonment is on the north-east end of the Dhaka metropolis.[2]

Dhaka Cantonment
Dhaka
Birsreshto Shaheed Jahangir Gate
Coordinates23°49′N 90°24′E / 23.82°N 90.40°E / 23.82; 90.40
TypeMilitary base
Site information
Controlled by
  • 1952–1971: Pakistan
  • 1971–present: Bangladesh
Site history
Built1952
In use

Installations

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

Organisations

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Education

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References

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  1. "Modernisation of army to continue". The Daily Star. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Cantonment Thana". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  3. "EBR holds parade". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  4. "President urges people to get united against terrorism". The Daily Star. 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  5. "Customs suspects duty leaks thru luggage loads". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  6. "PM inaugurates new facilities in Dhaka Cantonment". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  7. "Attack at Dhaka airport kills 1, injures 4". WION. 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  8. "Japanese firms tighten security measures after Dhaka attack". The Daily Star. 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  9. "Military Police Week 2016 begins in city | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  10. "The foxes of Dhaka". The Daily Star. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  11. Rahman, Anisur (2016-07-04). "Bangladesh pays homage to Dhaka terror attack victims". Mint. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  12. "LIVE: Gulshan hostage crisis". The Daily Star. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  13. "Proposal to cut PC's power irks planning minister". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  14. "Museums in Bangladesh: A brief introduction". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  15. "Reshuffle in 15 key army posts". The Daily Star. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  16. "Low turnout, violence mar polls". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  17. "EC starts 2nd phase smart NID distribution in Dhaka". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  18. "History of BISC". Bangladesh International School & College. Archived from the original on 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  19. "Welcome to Dhaka Cantt Girls' Public School & College". Dhaka Cantonment Girls' Public School & College.