Jamuna Cantonment
Bangubandhu Cantonment (also known as Jamuna Cantonment) is a Bangladeshi military cantonment near Bangabandhu Bridge in Bhuapur Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh.[1] The cantonment has been named in line with the name of Bangabandhu Bridge. It has been established to ensure overall security of the bridge as it is the main link of the highway connectivity between North Bengal and eastern regions of Bangladesh.
| Bangubandhu Cantonment | |
|---|---|
বঙ্গবন্ধু সেনানিবাস | |
| Bhuapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 24.4028°N 89.8025°E |
| Type | Cantonment |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Army |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Brig Gen S M Asadul Haque, psc |
Installations
Commands under 19th Infantry Division
- 98th Composite Brigade
- 9th Engineers Regiment
- 28th East Bengal Regiment
- 8th Air Defence Artillery Regiment
See also
References
- "Bangabandhu Cantonment starts journey". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
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