Jamuna Cantonment
Jamuna Cantonment (officially known as Bangabandhu 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.
| যমুনা সেনানিবাস Jamuna Cantonment | |
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| Bhuapur Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 24.4028°N 89.8025°E |
| Type | Cantonment |
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| Controlled by | Bangladesh Army |
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| Current commander | Brig Gen S M Asadul Haque, psc |
Installations
- 98th Composite Brigade
- 1x Riverine Engineer Battalion
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Battalion
- 1x Air Defense 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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