Dhaka 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 located on the north-east end of the Dhaka metropolis.[2]

Dhaka Cantonment
ঢাকা সেনানিবাস
Dhaka
Coordinates23.82°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


Command Installations

Formation Under Army Headquarters

Administrations and Limited Companies

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

Command Structure

Formation Under Air Headquarters

Command Structure

Formation Under Bangladesh Navy

Comand Structure

Formation Under Bangladesh Railway

Establishments

Education

References
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