Adamjee Cantonment School & College

Adamjee Cantonment School & College is a public school located in Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh, primarily for the secondary and higher secondary level education of the children of Army personnel stationed in Dhaka Cantonment. However, some pupils come from the civilian sector. The institution is under the supervision of the Director of Bangladesh Army Education Corp. The school section (Elementary to Junior High) enrolls boys only. There is another institution named Shahid Anwar Girls College for girls. Adamjee College (Senior High 11-12 grade and higher) enrolls both boys and girls. The institution also offers some post higher-secondary level degrees.

Campus location

The campus is located in the heart of Dhaka Cantonment, adjacent to the official residence of Chief of Army Staff and the private residence of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia. In addition to that, the residence of Chief of Air Force is across the street from the campus main gate.

History

Alhaj. Gul Muhammad Adamjee, Managing Director of Mehern Jute Mills Limited at Karachi, Pakistan established Adamjee Cantonment School in early 1960. Begum Gul Muhammad Adamjee laid down the foundation in January 1958. The main building was completed in January 1960.

The then Pakistan president Ayub Khan wanted the establishment of a quality institution and this led to the birth of Adamjee Cantonment School. The institution was later renamed as Adamjee Cantonment College. The school and the college were in the same building until 1985. Now the school and college are situated in the same campus but in different buildings.

The principal is the head of both school and college's administrative body. Historically, the college principals were Lt. Colonel level military officers from the Army Education Corp. However, many civilians have served as principals as well. The enforcement of a military style code of student conduct provides a good environment for education.

See also

* Adamjee Group