Mymensingh Cantonment (officially known as Momenshahi Cantonment) is a military installation, situated at the heart of Mymensingh.[1][2][3] It was formally headquartered by the 19th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army.[4][5] Currently, it has the headquarters of Army Training and Doctrine Command, which consists of its Battle Group within the cantonment.[6] The 77th Infantry Brigade under the 19th Infantry Division is also located in this cantonment.[7][8] The first General Officer Commanding of ARTDOC was Major General Md Zia-Ur-Rahman.[9]
| Momenshahi Cantonment | |
|---|---|
মোমেনশাহী সেনানিবাস | |
| Mymensingh, Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh | |
| Type | Cantonment |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Army |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant General Mainur Rahman |
Installations
- HQ Army Training and Doctrine Command[10]
- 403rd Battle Group
- 27th Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 34th Independent Field Artillery Battery
- 45th Independent Field Engineers Company
- 403rd Battle Group
Commands under 19th Infantry Division
- 77th Infantry Brigade
- 11th East Bengal Regiment
- 29th Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 15th Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- Station Headquarters, Mymensingh
- SSD, Mymensingh
- Combined Military Hospital, Mymensingh
- Static Signal Company, Mymensingh
- OSP -1
- 4th Field Artillery Regiment
- 81st Brigade Signal Company
- 89th Field EME Workshop
Education
- Cantonment Public School and College, Momenshahi[11]
- Momenshahi Cantonment Board School
References
See also
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