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Cantonment, Dhaka
Dhaka Cantonment is located in the northern part of Dhaka. Bangladesh Army and Air Force Headquarters are located within this cantonment. The Cantonment is located at the north-eastern edge of Dhaka city. Area of Dhaka Cantonment is 1788.98 acres. The said place is under the jurisdiction of Dhaka Metropolitan. Postal code of Dhaka Cantonment is 1206.
About 61249 people live here making it a lively and fairly densely populated area. The place is particularly known for the headquarters of the Army and Air Force and is a matter of great importance to our country. The scenic beauty of Dhaka cantonment interior, disciplined life, long wide empty roads which you will not see anywhere else in Dhaka, cleanliness, rules and orderly traffic system will impress you. It is like a place completely different from Dhaka even within Dhaka. There is a residence for mostly retired officers, where other civilians can live as tenants or more recently own/lease. Basically the cantonment area is under the jurisdiction of the army and is mostly used for their activities. The ambiance here is so wonderful that it will catch your eye. There is nothing that is necessary in the daily life of man that is not available here. Rather, the people of this cantonment get maximum facilities. It seems like it's a different world to go there.
There is also a harmony of elegant building structures and vegetation. Banani is very close to here. The site originally housed various military facilities, including barracks, training centers, administrative offices and residential areas for military personnel and their families. You will also find shopping malls, educational institutions and quality hospitals in the area.
City Insights
Known Landmarks
Army Headquarters
Air Force Headquarters
Naval Headquarters
Dhaka Cantonment Girls School and College
Combined Military Hospital
Adamjee Cantonment Public School
Bangladesh University of Professionals