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'''Sylhet Cadet College''' ({{lang-bn|সিলেট ক্যাডেট কলেজ}}) is a [[military high school]] for boys (Grade VII - XII) situated in [[Sylhet]] City, east to the Osmani Air Port Road, beside Parjatan hotel of Sylhet.
'''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>


==History==
==History==
When Bangladesh (as [[East Pakistan]]) was part of [[Pakistan]], [[Pakistan Army]] established some cadet colleges in [[West Pakistan]] (now Pakistan) and four cadet colleges in East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]) in the form of British [[Public Schools Act 1868|Public Schools]]. After the liberation war, [[Bangladesh Army]] established eight more cadet colleges (among them [[Mymensingh Girls Cadet College]] 1983, [[Joypurhat Girls Cadet College]] 2006, [[Feni Girls Cadet College]] 2006 had been established for girls). Sylhet Cadet College is the first cadet college established after the [[liberation War of Bangladesh]] in 1971. It was established in Pakistan as a model school in 1969. In 1974, it was modified and converted to a model college. Bangladesh Army modified this model college and converted it to a cadet college in 1978. In 1979, An admission test took place for selecting the students from model college to keep them in this new modified Cadet College. First, second and third batch of this new cadet college was from the model college, and in the same year 4th Batch was taken as fresh cadets. First Batch passed the college in 1982 and first intake, i.e. fourth batch, passed in 1985. And from that time, an admission test started taking place every year to admit new cadets in class seven.''
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" />

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>


== Infrastructure==
== Infrastructure==
===Dining hall===
===Dining hall===
A large dining space for the cadets, located just beside the house. The dining hall is named Birsrestho Matiur Rahman dining hall.
A large dining hall for the cadets, located next to the house, is named the Birsrestho Matiur Rahman Dining Hall.


===Hospital===
===Hospital===
Birsrestho Nur Mohammad hospital is situated on South-eastern corner of the college adjacent to the Athletics Ground. It is a single-story building. Cadets including other members of the college can report to the hospital in case of sickness or an injury. A Captain/Major of Bangladesh Army is usually in charge of the hospital.
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===
===Auditorium===
A large auditorium is there adjacent to the academic block. The auditorium is named after Birshrestho Mostofa Kamal. All the competitions, cultural shows and Assembly are held here.
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>


== Houses ==
== Houses ==
The three houses are in the same building. On the ground floor there is [[Titumir]] House, on the 1st floor Hazrat [[Shahjalal]] (R:) house and on the 2nd floor is the [[Surma River|Surma]] house. There are 34 rooms in each house in 3 different blocks. Each House has 31 rooms for the living of cadets. The remaining rooms are reserved for House Office, House Store, and Duty Master's Room in case of Titumir House And mobile room for other two houses.
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==
Sylhet Cadet College has been providing great academic support to the cadets to make them a perfect man for the service of the nation. Recently SCC has made a brilliant result in [[Secondary School Certificate]] (SSC) examination, 2007 (28th) and 2010 (31st). They all achieved GPA 5.00. The academic performance of SCC is always on the increase. The result of SCC has always been best in Sylhet Education Board.
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==
==Administration==

Administration of this college is run by principal (colonel or equivalent defense official or associate professor of cadet college), vice principal (associate professor of cadet college), adjutant (major or equivalent defense official), medical officer (captain/major or equivalent defense official) and three house masters (associate professor of cadet college).
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,
'''Current Administration:'''
Adjutant: Maj Sheikh Rashshad Rahman (Ex-Cadet of 27th batch, SCC),

Medical Officer: Maj M M Abu Hasan Shohag.
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* '''Principal:''' Mrs. Naina Akhter
* '''Adjutant:''' Major Roushan Iqbal, PSC, Infantry
* '''Medical Officer:''' Major Md. Faruk Ahmed


==See also==
==See also==
{{Commons category|Sylhet Cadet College}}
{{Commons category|Sylhet Cadet College}}
* [[List of cadet colleges in Bangladesh]]
* [[List of cadet colleges in Bangladesh|List of Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh]]
* [[Cadet college]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh}}
{{Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh}}

Latest revision as of 00:16, 5 December 2024

Sylhet Cadet College
Photo of Sylhet Cadet College
Location
Map
Airport Road, Sylhet

Sylhet
,
 Bangladesh
,
3101
Coordinates24°56′46″N 91°52′16″E / 24.94618°N 91.87108°E / 24.94618; 91.87108
Information
MottoFollowers Of Light
(বাংলা: আলোকের অভিসারী)
EstablishedJune 15, 1979; 44 years ago (1979 -06-15)
School boardBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sylhet
PrincipalMrs. Naina Akhter (Acting)
AdjutantMajor Md. Rawshan Iqbal, Psc, Inf
LanguageEnglish
Area52 acres (210,000 m2)
Color(s)  Purple
DemonymSCCian
First PrincipalLieutenant Colonel Md. Ziauddin
EIIN130454
Websitescc.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

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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
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

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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

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sylhet Cadet College.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Followers Of Light". scc.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 2024-06-14. Sylhet Cadet College is the first Cadet College of independent Bangladesh.
  2. ^ "About SCC". scc.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  3. ^ "Facilities". scc.army.mil.bd.
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