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'''Sylhet Cadet College''' ({{ |
'''Sylhet Cadet College''' ({{langx|bn|সিলেট ক্যাডেট কলেজ}}) is a [[military high school]] for boys (Grades VII–XII) located in [[Sylhet|Sylhet City]], east of Osmani Airport Road, next to the Parjatan Hotel in [[Sylhet]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Followers Of Light |url=https://scc.army.mil.bd/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=scc.army.mil.bd |quote=Sylhet Cadet College is the first Cadet College of independent Bangladesh.}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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When Bangladesh ( |
When [[Bangladesh]] (then [[East Pakistan]]) was part of [[Pakistan]], the [[Pakistan Army]] established several cadet colleges in [[West Pakistan]] (now [[Pakistan]]) and four cadet colleges in [[East Pakistan]] (now [[Bangladesh]]), modeled after British [[Public Schools Act 1868|public schools]]. After the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], the [[Bangladesh Army]] established eight more cadet colleges, including [[Mymensingh Girls Cadet College]], [[Joypurhat Girls Cadet College]], and [[Feni Girls Cadet College]], specifically for girls. Sylhet Cadet College was the first cadet college established after [[Bangladesh Liberation War|Bangladesh’s Liberation War]] in 1971.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Originally founded in 1969 as a model school during [[Pakistan]]'s administration, it was converted to a model college in 1974. In 1978, the [[Bangladesh Army]] transformed this model college into a cadet college. In 1979, an admission test was held to select students from the model college to join the newly modified cadet college. The first, second, and third batches of the new cadet college were from the model college, and that same year, the fourth batch was admitted as fresh cadets. The first batch graduated in 1982, while the first intake, or fourth batch, graduated in 1985. Since then, annual admission tests have been conducted to admit new cadets to the seventh grade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About SCC |url=https://scc.army.mil.bd/about/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=scc.army.mil.bd}}</ref> |
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== Infrastructure== |
== Infrastructure== |
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===Dining hall=== |
===Dining hall=== |
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A large dining |
A large dining hall for the cadets, located next to the house, is named the Birsrestho Matiur Rahman Dining Hall. |
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===Hospital=== |
===Hospital=== |
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Birsrestho Nur Mohammad |
Birsrestho Nur Mohammad Hospital is situated in the southeastern corner of the college, adjacent to the athletics ground. It is a single-story building where cadets and other members of the college can report in case of illness or injury. A Captain or Major of the [[Bangladesh Army]] is typically in charge of the hospital. |
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===Auditorium=== |
===Auditorium=== |
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A large auditorium is |
A large auditorium, named Birshrestha Mustafa, is located next to the academic block. All competitions, cultural shows, and assemblies are held here.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facilities |url=https://scc.army.mil.bd/facilities/ |website=scc.army.mil.bd}}</ref> |
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== Houses == |
== Houses == |
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The three houses are in the same building. |
The three houses are located in the same building. [[Titumir]] House is on the ground floor, Hazrat [[Shahjalal]] (R) House on the first floor, and [[Surma River|Surma]] House on the second floor. Each house has 34 rooms divided across three blocks, with 31 rooms designated for cadet accommodation. The remaining rooms are allocated as the House Office, House Store, and Duty Master's Room for Titumir House, and as a mobile room for the other two houses. |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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Sylhet Cadet College has been providing |
Sylhet Cadet College has been providing excellent academic support to cadets, preparing them for service to the nation. In recent years, SCC achieved outstanding results in the [[Secondary School Certificate]] (SSC) examinations, notably in 2007 (28th batch) and 2010 (31st batch), with all students achieving a GPA of 5.00. The academic performance of SCC has consistently improved, and its results have consistently ranked among the best in the Sylhet Education Board. |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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The administration of the college is led by the Principal (a Colonel or equivalent defense official, or an Associate Professor of the Cadet College), Vice Principal (an Associate Professor of the Cadet College), Adjutant (a Major or equivalent defense official), Medical Officer (a Captain or Major or equivalent defense official), and three House Masters (Associate Professors of the Cadet College). |
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Current administration: |
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'''Current Administration:''' |
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Adjutant: Maj Sheikh Rashshad Rahman (Ex-Cadet of 27th batch, SCC), |
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Medical Officer: Maj M M Abu Hasan Shohag. |
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* '''Adjutant:''' Major Roushan Iqbal, PSC, Infantry |
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* '''Medical Officer:''' Major Md. Faruk Ahmed |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Commons category|Sylhet Cadet College}} |
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* [[List of cadet colleges in Bangladesh]] |
* [[List of cadet colleges in Bangladesh|List of Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh]] |
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* [[Cadet college]] |
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==References== |
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{{Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh}} |
{{Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh}} |
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Sylhet Cadet College | |
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Location | |
Airport Road, Sylhet , , 3101 | |
Coordinates | 24°56′46″N 91°52′16″E / 24.94618°N 91.87108°E |
Information | |
Motto | Followers Of Light (বাংলা: আলোকের অভিসারী) |
Established | June 15, 1979 |
School board | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sylhet |
Principal | Mrs. Naina Akhter (Acting) |
Adjutant | Major Md. Rawshan Iqbal, Psc, Inf |
Language | English |
Area | 52 acres (210,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Purple |
Demonym | SCCian |
First Principal | Lieutenant Colonel Md. Ziauddin |
EIIN | 130454 |
Website | scc.army.mil.bd |
Sylhet Cadet College (Bengali: সিলেট ক্যাডেট কলেজ) is a military high school for boys (Grades VII–XII) located in Sylhet City, east of Osmani Airport Road, next to the Parjatan Hotel in Sylhet.[1]
History
[edit]When Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) was part of Pakistan, the Pakistan Army established several cadet colleges in West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and four cadet colleges in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), modeled after British public schools. After the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Bangladesh Army established eight more cadet colleges, including Mymensingh Girls Cadet College, Joypurhat Girls Cadet College, and Feni Girls Cadet College, specifically for girls. Sylhet Cadet College was the first cadet college established after Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971.[1]
Originally founded in 1969 as a model school during Pakistan's administration, it was converted to a model college in 1974. In 1978, the Bangladesh Army transformed this model college into a cadet college. In 1979, an admission test was held to select students from the model college to join the newly modified cadet college. The first, second, and third batches of the new cadet college were from the model college, and that same year, the fourth batch was admitted as fresh cadets. The first batch graduated in 1982, while the first intake, or fourth batch, graduated in 1985. Since then, annual admission tests have been conducted to admit new cadets to the seventh grade.[2]
Infrastructure
[edit]Dining hall
[edit]A large dining hall for the cadets, located next to the house, is named the Birsrestho Matiur Rahman Dining Hall.
Hospital
[edit]Birsrestho Nur Mohammad Hospital is situated in the southeastern corner of the college, adjacent to the athletics ground. It is a single-story building where cadets and other members of the college can report in case of illness or injury. A Captain or Major of the Bangladesh Army is typically in charge of the hospital.
Auditorium
[edit]A large auditorium, named Birshrestha Mustafa, is located next to the academic block. All competitions, cultural shows, and assemblies are held here.[3]
Houses
[edit]The three houses are located in the same building. Titumir House is on the ground floor, Hazrat Shahjalal (R) House on the first floor, and Surma House on the second floor. Each house has 34 rooms divided across three blocks, with 31 rooms designated for cadet accommodation. The remaining rooms are allocated as the House Office, House Store, and Duty Master's Room for Titumir House, and as a mobile room for the other two houses.
House | Named after | Motto | Logo | Colour | Floor |
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Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) House | Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) | অন্ধকার হতে বেরিয়ে এসো (Come out from darkness) | Pigeon | Red | |
Titumir House | Mir Nisar Ali Titumir | আমরা আত্মসমর্পণ জানি না (We don't know how to surrender) | Lion | Blue | |
Surma House | Surma River | শিক্ষা, শান্তি, শক্তি (Education, Peace, Strength) | Royal Bengal Tiger | Green |
Academics
[edit]Sylhet Cadet College has been providing excellent academic support to cadets, preparing them for service to the nation. In recent years, SCC achieved outstanding results in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, notably in 2007 (28th batch) and 2010 (31st batch), with all students achieving a GPA of 5.00. The academic performance of SCC has consistently improved, and its results have consistently ranked among the best in the Sylhet Education Board.
Administration
[edit]The administration of the college is led by the Principal (a Colonel or equivalent defense official, or an Associate Professor of the Cadet College), Vice Principal (an Associate Professor of the Cadet College), Adjutant (a Major or equivalent defense official), Medical Officer (a Captain or Major or equivalent defense official), and three House Masters (Associate Professors of the Cadet College).
Current Administration:
- Principal: Mrs. Naina Akhter
- Adjutant: Major Roushan Iqbal, PSC, Infantry
- Medical Officer: Major Md. Faruk Ahmed
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Followers Of Light". scc.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
Sylhet Cadet College is the first Cadet College of independent Bangladesh.
- ^ "About SCC". scc.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Facilities". scc.army.mil.bd.