Bangladesh Army's role in promoting quality education 

Part 1

"In War, In Peace, We are everywhere for our nation". It is the Motto of  Bangladesh Army. This signifies the commitment of Army for serving our beloved county in all circumstances. Bangladesh Army is one of the most disciplined and respected  organization in the country. They are contributing significantly to the nation building  activities beside their main role safeguarding the national sovereignty. Contribution to the  education sector is particularly remarkable amongst its various nation building activities.  As such, Bangladesh Army has established and managed quite good number of  educational institutions across the country to promote quality education, discipline,  leadership and patriotism. Presently, these educational institutions have become symbol  of excellence, producing responsible, capable and patriotic citizens who contribute to the  development of the country.  

Since the independence of the country, Bangladesh Army is actively involved in  the education sector. They are driven by the spirit of nationalism took active steps after  the liberation war to assist in the nation rebuilding process including establishing schools  and colleges in cantonment areas to provide quality education for the children of military  personnel and civilians. 

Over the period of time, these Army run educational institutions grew significantly.  Reputation and educational service of these institutions have expanded beyond the  cantonments. Army has invested heavily for modern educational facilities, qualified  teachers and quality management systems. As such, Army's initiatives in education  sector span from very primary level to postgraduate level encompassing both military  and civilian education. 
Establishment of Cantonment Public School and Colleges (CPSC) is one of the  most notable contributions of Bangladesh Army to the education sector. These CPSCs  are located in all major cantonments across the county, such as Dhaka, Chattogram,  Cumilla, Bogura, Jessore, Savar, Rangpur, Barishal etc. 

Initially founded to educate the children of Army personnel, these schools and  colleges later opened their doors to civilian students, creating a unique environment  where discipline, punctuality, and academic excellence coexist. The CPSCs follow the  national curriculum and regularly achieve outstanding results in public examinations such  as the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate  (HSC). Now I shall highlight the result of SSC and HSC of Bangladesh Army-run  cantonment schools and colleges versus the national level school and college. The result  of SSC for the year 2024, the cantonment schools and colleges achieved 99.48 % pass  rate, with 6,090 out of 8,603 examinees getting the highest grade (GPA-5). The overall  national pass rate for SSC of the same year 2024 (across the general education boards)  was around 83.04 %. For the year 2025, Army-run schools and colleges had a  dramatically higher pass rate (98.85 %) compared to the national average (68.45 %). 

According to a report, the cantonment schools/colleges achieved 99.81 % pass  rate in HSC for the year 2024. The overall national pass rate for HSC in the same year 2024 (across the general education boards) was around 77.78 %. GPA-5 Achievement  Rate is 58.1% for cantonment schools/colleges and 11.8% for national school and  college. According to a report, the cantonment schools/colleges achieved a 100 % pass  rate in HSC for the year 2025. 

According to a report, the cantonment schools/colleges achieved 99.81 % pass  rate in HSC for the year 2024. The overall national pass rate for HSC in the same year 2024 (across the general education boards) was around 77.78 %. GPA-5 Achievement  Rate is 58.1% for cantonment schools/colleges and 11.8% for national school and  college. According to a report, the cantonment schools/colleges achieved a 100 % pass  rate in HSC for the year 2025. The overall national pass rate for HSC in the same year  2025 (across the general education boards) was around 58.83 %. 

In addition to urban cantonment schools and colleges Bangladesh Army has  established schools and colleges in remote and underdeveloped regions, particularly in  the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) and other border areas. Examples include: 

-Alikadam Cantonment Public School and College (Bandarban) 
-Khagrachari Cantonment Public School and College 
- Ruma Cantonment Public School and College 

These institutions have made education accessible to indigenous and marginalized communities, reducing educational inequality and fostering national integration. By establishing such institutions, the Army has played a crucial role in promoting literacy  and social harmony in remote areas. (To be continued)