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{{Short description|Military high school in Bangladesh}}
{{Infobox cadet college
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
| name = Feni Girls Cadet College
{{Infobox university
| image = Feni Girls Cadet College building.jpg
| name = Feni Girls' Cadet College
| monogram image = LOGO_FGCC.JPG
| native_name = ফেনী গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ
| identity = Fenians
| latin_name =
| date of establishment = 7 June 2006 <br>at [[Feni]]
| image = Feni Girls' Cadet College Monogram.svg
| first academic year = 2006
| image_size = 150px
| location = Old Airport Road, [[Feni]]
| image_alt = Logo
| motto = Noble Education Decent Life
| caption =
| color = Crystal Green
| motto = ''মহৎ শিক্ষা শালীন জীবন''
| area = {{convert|49.5|acre|m2}}
| mottoeng = Noble Education Decent Life
| first principal = Mr Faizul Hasan
| established = {{start date and age|df=yes|2006|06|07}}
| first adjutant = Major Ahmed Junaid Alam Khan
| city = [[Feni, Bangladesh|Feni]]
| no of houses = 3
| house1 = Khadiza House
| state =
| country = Bangladesh
| house1 info = named after: Hazrat [[Khadijah]] (RA)<br>motto: Faith Honesty Prosperity<br>Symbol:[[candle]]<br>Colour: [[blue]]
| postcode = 3900
| house2 = Ayesha House
| campus = {{cvt|49.5|acre|m2}}
| house2 info = named after: Hazrat [[Aisha]] (RA)<br>motto: Intellect be advanced<br>Symbol: Lekhoni (Pen)<br>Colour: [[Green]]
| free_label = Demonym
| house3 = Fatima House
| free = ''FGCCIAN''
| house3 info = named after: Hazrat [[Fatimah]] (RA)<br>motto: Enlightened Life For ever<br>Symbol: [[Sun]]<br>Colour: [[Red]]
| free_label2 = First Principal
| free2 = Faizul Hasan
| school_board =
| accreditation =
| affiliation = [[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Cumilla]]
| principal = Group Captain Mohammad Nazmul Haque, {{small|PSC, GD(P)}}
| head = Lieutenant Commander Adiba Ridah, (S), BN
| head_label = Adjutant
| colors = {{Color box|#008000|border=darkgray}} Crystal green
| students =
| language = English
| free_label3 = Eiin
| free3 = 132276
| location = Old Airport, Feni Municipality, [[Feni District|Feni]]
| coordinates = {{coord|23.03050|N|91.39571|E|display=inline}}
| pushpin_map = Bangladesh
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bangladesh
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt = Map showing location of Feni Girls' Cadet College within Bangladesh
| website = {{URL|https://fgcc.army.mil.bd/|fgcc.army.mil.bd}}
| other_names =
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'''Feni Girls' Cadet College''' ({{langx|bn|ফেনী গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ}}), is a [[military high school]] for girls, located in [[Feni Sadar Upazila]], Bangladesh.<ref name="inauguration">{{cite news |agency=BSS |title=Khaleda opens girls cadet college in Feni: Allocation for education in budget to be raised |work=The New Nation |date=7 June 2006 |url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/51/28372 |access-date=14 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927175742/http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/51/28372 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cadet colleges are autonomous residential institutions that impart an all round education to the young learners at the secondary and higher secondary level. The colleges are under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence and function under the direct supervision of the [[Adjutant General]] of the [[Bangladesh Army]].
'''Feni Girls Cadet College''' is a [[military high school]] for girls, located in [[Feni District]], [[Bangladesh]].<ref name="inauguration">{{cite web
| last = BSS
| title = Khaleda opens girls cadet college in Feni: Allocation for education in budget to be raised
| publisher = The New Nation
| date = 2006-06-07
| url = http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/51/28372
| accessdate =2008-01-14 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070927175742/http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/51/28372 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-27}}</ref> Cadet colleges are autonomous residential institutions that impart an all round education to the young learners of the secondary and higher secondary level. The colleges are under the Ministry of Defence and function under the direct supervision of [[Adjutant General]] of [[Bangladesh Army]].


== History ==
== History ==
[[Image:Mes building.jpg|thumb|left|Only surviving building from World War II Airfield, used as site office by MES (Military Engineer Services)]][[Image:LOGO FGCC.JPG|thumb|right|College Logo]]
[[File:Mes building.jpg|thumb|left|Only surviving building from World War II Airfield, used as site office by MES (Military Engineer Services)]]
[[Mymensingh Girls Cadet College]] was established in 1984 and that was the only Girls cadet College in Bangladesh while other nine cadet colleges for boys. The necessity was felt to increase the number to ensure better opportunity of education for girls. The introduction of commissioning Lady Officers in Defense Services in 2002 added more impetus to the issue.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2617737.stm?|Bangladeshi | accessdate = 21 February 2008 | work=BBC News | title=Bangladeshi women fit to fight | first=Alastair | last=Lawson | date=31 December 2002}}</ref><ref>[http://www.bangladeshnavy.org/ladytrg.html Training Facilities for Lady Officers in Bangladesh Navy], www.bangladeshnavy.org, Accessed: 01 March 2008</ref> Finally government decided to establish two Girls Cadet Colleges at Feni and [[Joypurhat]]. After a comprehensive reconnaissance a portion of an abandoned British [[Airfield]] (constructed in 1942 during World War II) was chosen as the site for Feni Girls Cadet College. The MES (Military Engineer Services) started the project work on 29 June 2004. Student (called [[cadet]]) selection procedure started in December 2005 and after a nationwide competitive examination best girls were selected for admission.[[File:main gate fgcc.JPG|thumb|250px|right|College Gate]]


[[Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College]] was established in 1984 as the first cadet college for girls in Bangladesh alongside the nine existing cadet colleges for boys. Thereafter, the desire to increase the number of places for girls to promote more equal access to such an education combined with the introduction of commissioning female officers into the Defense Services in 2002 added more impetus to the issue.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2617737.stm |access-date=21 February 2008 |work=BBC News |title=Bangladeshi women fit to fight |first=Alastair |last=Lawson |date=31 December 2002}}</ref><ref>[http://www.bangladeshnavy.org/ladytrg.html Training Facilities for Lady Officers in Bangladesh Navy], www.bangladeshnavy.org, Accessed: 1 March 2008</ref> Finally, the government decided to establish two girls' cadet colleges at Feni and [[Joypurhat]]. A portion of an [[Fenny Airfield|abandoned American airfield]] (constructed in 1942 during World War II) was chosen as the site for Feni Girls' Cadet College. The MES (Military Engineer Services) started work on the project on 29 June 2004. The student (called a [[cadet]]) selection procedure started in December 2005 and a nationwide competitive examination held.[[File:main gate fgcc.JPG|thumb|250px|right|College Gate]]
Initially only minimum essential Officers, Faculty Members and Staffs were posted from old colleges while the recruitment procedure was on. The college received the first batch of newly recruited employees on April 2006. The college opened on 15 April 2006 with 100 students (cadets).,<ref name="inauguration"/>fifty each from class VIII and VII. On 7 June 2006 the then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia formally inaugurated the college through a grand ceremony. Ministers, Chief of three Service, Senior Military and Civil Officers, Elites, Staffs of the college and Cadets were present on the occasion. The college was started with only few essential installations while the project work was still in progress

Initially, only a skeleton staff of military and civilian backgrounds were transferred from other cadet colleges while the recruitment process was undertaken. The college received the first batch of newly recruited employees in April 2006. The college opened for teaching on 15 April 2006 with 100 students (cadets),<ref name="inauguration"/> fifty of each from classes VIII and VII. On 7 June 2006 the then Prime Minister [[Khaleda Zia]] formally opened the college. Ministers, chiefs of three services, senior military and civil officers, elites, college staff and cadets were present. The college started running with basic buildings and services as work continued on enlarging the campus.


==Motto==
==Motto==
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==Location==
==Location==
[[Image:FGCC FLAG.jpg|thumb|right|College Flag]]
[[File:FGCC FLAG.jpg|thumb|right|College Flag]]
[[Image:inauguration ceremony-2.JPG|thumb|right|Plantation of sapling by Ex Prime Minister Begum [[Khaleda Zia]]]]
[[File:inauguration ceremony-2.JPG|thumb|right|Plantation of sapling by Ex Prime Minister Begum [[Khaleda Zia]]]]
The college is located at the Old Airport Area just beside Feni town .The Feni-Chagolnaiya highway passes through the college dividing the campus in two parts.The main highway of Bangladesh, [[Dhaka]]-[[Chittagong]] inter-district highway passes through Feni. Buses usually take 3–4 hours to travel on 165&nbsp;km highway from Dhaka and about 2.5 hours from Chittagong. Feni is also accessible by train.[http://bangladesh.gov.bd/maps/images/feni/Feni-district.gif Map]
The college is located at the Old Airport Area just beside Feni town. The Feni-Chagolnaiya highway passes through the college dividing the campus in half. The main highway of Bangladesh, [[Dhaka]]-[[Chittagong]] Inter-district highway passes through Feni. Buses usually take 3–4 hours to travel on 165&nbsp;km highway from Dhaka and about 2.5 hours from Chittagong. Feni is also accessible by train.


==Contact Information==
== Houses ==
{| class="wikitable"
'''Mailing Address:'''
! House !! Named after !! Motto !! Symbol !! Colours blue
Principal,
|-
Feni Girls Cadet College,
| Khadiza House
Old Airport Road,
| Hazrat [[Khadijah]]
Feni-3900,
| Faith Honesty Prosperity
BANGLADESH
| [[candle]]
| {{Color box|Blue|border=darkgray}} blue
|-
| Ayesha House
| Hazrat [[Aisha]]
| Intellect be advanced
| lekhoni (pen)
| {{Color box|Green|border=darkgray}} green
|-
| Fatima House
| Hazrat [[Fatimah]]
| Enlightened Life For ever
| [[Sun]]
| {{Color box|Red|border=darkgray}} red
|}


==Administration==
'''Telephone:'''
880331-63524, 880331-63525


===Central administration===
'''Fax:'''
Cadet Colleges function under the Ministry of Defence.<ref>Responsibilities of Ministry of Defence:[http://www.mod.gov.bd/responsibilities.html responsibility no:11] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206174734/http://www.mod.gov.bd/responsibilities.html |date=6 February 2008 }}</ref> The Defence Secretary is the chairman of the Cadet College Governing Council while the [[Adjutant General]], [[Bangladesh Army]] is the chairman of the Cadet College Governing Body. The Cadet College Section at the Adjutant General's Branch at Army Headquarters directly controls all the Cadet Colleges.
880331-63524

'''Email:'''
fgcc_feni@yahoo.com

==Administration==
===Central Administration===
Cadet Colleges function under the Ministry of Defence.<ref>Responsibities of Ministry of Defence:[http://www.mod.gov.bd/responsibilities.html responsibility no:11]</ref> Defence Secretary is the Chairman of the Cadet College Governing Council while [[Adjutant General]], [[Bangladesh Army]] is the Chairman of Cadet College Governing Body. Cadet College Section at the Adjutant General's Branch in Army Headquarters directly controls the Cadet Colleges.


===College Administration===
===College administration===
[[Image:Feni Girls Cadet College administrative building.jpg|thumb|right|Administrative Building]] [[File: House fgcc.jpg|thumb|right|Cadets' House Buildings]]A serving Military Officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (some times from Air force/Navy of the equivalent rank) or a senior officer from the Cadet College Service (Promoted from the faculty members as per regulation) acts as Principal of the college. Vice Principal is responsible for the Academic affairs.
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College administrative building.jpg|thumb|right|Administrative Building]] [[File:House fgcc.jpg|thumb|right|Cadets' House Buildings]] The principal of the college may be either a serving military officer of the army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, or navy or air force equivalent, or a senior officer from the Cadet College Service (promoted from the faculty members as per regulation). The vice principal is responsible for academic affairs.


A Military Officer of the rank of Major is posted as [[Adjutant]] who is a staff of the Principal and is responsible for the administrative matters. A senior faculty member called ''House Master'' looks after the administration of the Cadet Hostel(House). All faculty members are attached to the Houses and are called ''House Tutors''. Accounts Officer looks after the matters relating to accounts and budget.
A military officer of the rank of major is posted as the [[adjutant]] who is the principal's assistant and is responsible for administrative matters. Senior faculty members appointed as a ''House Master'' look after the administration of the Cadet Hostel/ Boarding House. All faculty members are attached to a Houses and are called ''House Tutors''. The accounts officer looks after the matters relating to accounts and budget.


===Cadet Administration===
===Cadet administration===
To build up leadership qualities and maintain effective cadet administration a set of cadet leaders called Prefects is appointed from the cadets of the senior most class. The cadet administration works in close coordination and under the supervision of the college administration. The appointments are:
To build leadership skills and maintain effective cadet administration a set of cadet leaders called Prefects are appointed from the cadets of the most senior class. The cadet administration works under the supervision of the college administration. The appointments are:
* College Prefect
* College Prefect
* House Prefects
* House Prefects
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* House Games Prefects
* House Games Prefects
* House Cultural Prefects
* House Cultural Prefects
* Junior Prefects (from class XI, to assist the prefects)
* Junior Prefects (from class XI, to assist the Prefects named above)


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
[[Image:College library.JPG|thumb|right|Cadets at College library]][[File:Cadet computer lab.JPG|thumb|Cadets at computer lab]]
[[File:FGCC library.JPG|thumb|right|Cadets at College library]][[File:Cadet computer lab.JPG|thumb|Cadets at computer lab]]
The college is spread over an area of about {{convert|49.5|acre|m2}}. The buildings comprise an
The college is spread over an area of approximately {{convert|49.5|acre|m2}}. The buildings are
* ''' Academic Block:''' (Jahangir Bhaban named after [[Bir Sreshtho]] Captain [[Mohiuddin Jahangir]]) is a modern three storied building which is the hub of the academic curriculum. The building houses the class rooms, art gallery, computer lab, physics, chemistry and Biology labs, Language lab, departments, Vice Principal's Office and Staff Launge.
* Academic Block: (Jahangir Bhaban named after [[Bir Sreshtho]] Captain [[Mohiuddin Jahangir]]) is a modern three storey building which is the centre of teaching activity. The building houses the classrooms, art gallery, computer lab, science labs, language lab, archive, various academic departments, the Vice Principal's Office and the Staff Lounge (Lyceum).
* '''House:''' Three boarding houses (Khadiza, Ayesha and Fatema House) are impressive buildings, capable of accommodating 100 cadets each. The house complex is well secured by boundary wall and 24 hours guards.
* House: The three boarding houses (Khadiza, Ayesha and Fatema House) are large buildings, capable of accommodating 100 cadets in each. The housing complex is secured with a boundary wall and 24-hour guard.
* '''Cadet Mess:''' (Bir Sreshtho Matiur Dining Hall named after Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant [[Matiur Rahman]]).
* Cadet Mess: (Bir Sreshtho Matiur Dining Hall named after Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant [[Matiur Rahman (military pilot)|Matiur Rahman]]).
* '''Mosque:'''
* Mosque:
* '''Auditorium:''' (Mostofa Auditrium, named after Bir Srestho Sepoy [[Mostafa Kamal]]) is a beautiful auditorium with modern stage and audio visual facilities. The two storied building can comfortably accommodate 650 spectators.
* Auditorium: (Mostofa Auditrium, named after Bir Srestho Sepoy [[Mostafa Kamal (Bir Sreshtho)|Mostafa Kamal]]) has a modern stage and audio visual facilities. The two storied building can comfortably seat 650 persons.
* '''College Hospital:''' (Bir Sreshtha Nur Muhammad Hospital named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik [[Nur Mohammad Sheikh]])
* College Hospital: (Bir Sreshtha Nur Muhammad Hospital named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik [[Nur Mohammad Sheikh]])
* '''College Library:'''(Bir Sreshtho Rouf Library named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik [[Munshi Abdur Rouf]])
* College Library:(Bir Sreshtho Rouf Library named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik [[Munshi Abdur Rouf]])
* '''Administrative Building:''' The central office building is a two storied building. Principal's Office, Adjutant's Office, Admin Office, Account s Office and other offices are located here. The national and college flag fly in front of the building.
* Administrative Building: The central office building has two storeys. The Principal's Office, Adjutant's Office, Admin Office, Accounts Office and others are located here. The national and college flags fly in front of this building.
* '''Cadet Canteen:''' Cadets can purchase essential commodities and dry foods from the cadets canteen. Cadets are issued monthly coupons on payment. Cadets are not allowed to carry cash money.
* Cadet Canteen: Cadets can purchase essential commodities and dry foods from the cadets' canteen. Cadets are issued monthly coupons as payment. Cadets are not permitted to carry cash.
* '''Sports fields, Basketball Courts and a Drill Ground.'''
* Sports fields, basketball courts and a parade ground.
* '''Residential accommodations''' The residencial area is located on southern side of Feni-Chagolnaiya road. College can provide accommodation to all the employees. There is also a two storied barrack to provide residencial faculty to the bachelors.
* Residential accommodation The residential area is located on southern side of Feni-Chagolnaiya Road. The college provides accommodation to all employees. There is also a two storeyed block to provide accommodation for unmarried male staff members.
* '''Genarator Room and Electric Power Station'''
* Generator Room and Electric Power Station
* '''Pump House'''
* Pump House
* '''Vehicle Shed'''
* Vehicle Shed
* '''Dhobi and Tailor Shop'''
* Dhobi and Tailor Shop
* '''Dairy Farm'''
* Dairy Farm
* '''General store and Ration Store'''
* General store and Ration Store


==Academic System==
==Academic system==
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College building.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Academic Building]][[Image:Class room1.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Cadets at class room]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College building.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Academic Building]][[File:Feni Girls Cadet College classroom.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Cadets at class room]]
Cadets are enrolled in the seventh grade and study for six years. The Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC) is the final examination to pass. Every class generally has fifty cadets divided into two Sections (called forms) under the supervision of a Faculty Member (Form Master). Form Master is assisted by a Form Prefect selected from the cadets of the form.
Cadets join in the seventh grade on a six-year course of study. The Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC) is leaving/ matriculation examination all pupils are working towards. Every intake consists of around fifty cadets divided into two groups (called forms) under the supervision of a Form Master. The Form Master is assisted by a Form Prefect selected from the cadets of that form.


The College holds internal examinations to assess the ability of the students and prepare them for the Board Examinations. Progress tests, Send Ups and Pre-Board Examinations is a regular feature of the College schedule in this regard.
The college holds regular internal examinations to assess progress and to prepare them for the Board Examinations.


The parents/guardians are regularly informed of their daughter’s/ward’s overall performance and attitude. Extra coaching classes are arranged for the weak students. However, a student showing consistent poor performance is withdrawn from the college.
The parents/guardians are regularly informed of a girls' academic performance and attitude. Additional classes are arranged for struggling students. However, a student showing consistent poor performance will be withdrawn from the college.


The Secondary School Certificate(SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC) examinations are held under the control of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Comilla. All the examination dates are mentioned in the academic calendar at the beginning of the academic year. A calendar year is usually divided into three terms. ''The medium of instruction is English''. Special emphasis is given in Communicative English, Religious Studies, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are held under the control of the [[Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Comilla]]. All the examination dates are published in the Academic Calendar at the beginning of the academic year. A calendar year is usually divided into three terms. ''The medium of instruction is English''. Special emphasis is given in communicative English, religious studies, general knowledge and current affairs.


The cadets of 1st Batch appeared the SSC examinations in 2009 where all 50 cadets achieved GPA-5 while 48 cadets achieved ''Golden GPA''.
The first class of cadets presented for the SSC examinations in 2009 all achieved a GPA 5 (top grade) while 48/50 cadets achieved the designation ''Golden GPA'' (top grade with distinction).


=== Academic Hours ===
==Faculty and staff==
The vice principal is in charge of the academic section and the faculty. The faculty comprises two academic departments - science and humanities:
Summer: 8 am to 1 pm (Saturday through Wednesday) and 7-40 am to 11-20 am (Thursday)
* Humanities: English, Bangla, Islamic Studies, Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Arts and Crafts and Home Economics.
* Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics and Computer Sciences.


In addition, the senior most faculty member of each subject heads the department and supervises the curriculum of the respective subjects. Physical training, drill and musical band lessons are supervised by their respective instructors from the army (noncommissioned officers, usually corporal or sergeant).
Winter: 8-15 am to 1-15 pm (Saturday through Wednesday) and 7-55 am to 11-35 am (Thursday)


==College events==
=== Preparatory Class ===
Being a boarding school, the cadets stay on campus 24 hours a day. The college can accommodate 300 cadets in total.
Cadets have to attend preparatory classes (prep class) at class room everyday (except Thursday). The routine of preparatory classes are as follows:


The academic year of the college is marked by many different events and Inter-House Competitions. The events encourage confidence and sportsmanship within the cadets. All the various competitions- Academic, Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular- award house points which go towards the overall Championship Trophy of the year, which is greatly cherished and honoured. This is hotly contested. The notable events of the college are:
Summer: Afternoon Prep(3-15 pm to 4-15 pm), Evening Prep(6-45 pm to 8-15 pm), Night Prep(8-50 pm to 9-55 pm)

Winter: Evening Prep(6-15 pm to 7-55 pm), Night Prep(8-30 pm to 9-55 pm)

==Faculty and Staff==
The Vice Principal is the in charge of the Academic Section and the faculty. The faculty comprises two academic departments, Science and Humanities:
* '''Humanities:''' English, Bangla, Islamic Studies, Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Arts and Crafts and Home Economics.
* '''Science:''' Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics and Computer Sciences.

In addition, the senior most faculty member of each subject heads of department and supervises curriculum of the respective subjects. Physical training,drill and training of college band is supervised by the physical training,drill and band instructors from Army (Non Commissioned Officers,usually Corporal or Sergeant).

==College Events==
Being a residential institute, the cadets live on the campus 24 hours. The college can accommodate 300 cadets. The cadets are divided into three houses (or hostel) namely Khadiza, Ayesha and Fatima House.

The academic year of the College is marked by many different events and Inter-House Competitions. In these events, the Cadets participate with full zeal and enthusiasm. The events invoke confidence and sportsmanship in the cadets. All the events including Curricular, Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular activities add up to the overall Championship Trophy of the year, which is greatly cherished and honoured. Each House puts in its best efforts, to be the Champion. ''Ayesha House became overall champion for the year 2006 , 2007 , 2008 and 2009''. The notable events of the college are:


===College Stage Competition (CSC)===
===College Stage Competition (CSC)===
[[Image:inauguration ceremony-3.JPG|300px|thumb|right|'''Inaugural Ceremony:''' From left Mr Faizul Hasan(Founder Principal),Mr Mahmud Hassan Monsur (Secretary MOD), Ex Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, General Moeen U Ahmed(CAS), Major General Matiur Rahman(AG)]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College inauguration ceremony.JPG|300px|thumb|right|'''Inaugural Ceremony:''' From left Mr Faizul Hasan(Founder Principal),Mr Mahmud Hassan Monsur (Secretary MOD), Ex Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, General Moeen U Ahmed(CAS), Major General Matiur Rahman(AG)]]
* Qirat Competition
* Qirat Competition
* Extempore Speech Competition(Bengali and English)
* Extempore Speech Competition(Bengali and English)
* Continuous Story Telling Competition
* Story Telling Competition
* Debate (Bengali and English)
* Debate (Bengali and English)
* Solo Acting Competition (Bengali and English)
* Solo Acting Competition (Bengali and English)
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* Painting Competition
* Painting Competition


===Hobbies Clubs/Societies===
===Hobbies clubs/societies===
[[Image:Art club.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Arts and Crafts Club]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College art club.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Arts and Crafts Club]]
* Quranic Society
* Quranic Society
* Physics Club
* Physics Club
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* Sewing and Cooking Club
* Sewing and Cooking Club
* Photography Club
* Photography Club
* Hiking Club


=== Games and Physical Activities ===
=== Games and physical activities ===
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College hand ball.JPG|thumb|right|Cadets playing Handball]]
[[Image:Hand ball.JPG|thumb|right|Cadets playing Hand ball]]Every working day (Saturday through Thursday) starts with a Physical Training or Drill ([[military parade]]) period of 30 mins. Cadets also take part in various games and sports in the afternoon (Saturday through Wednesday) for 50 mins. The college has a good playground with facilities for [[Team handball|Handball]], [[Volleyball]], [[Badminton]], [[Cricket]] and [[Athletics (track and field)|Athletics]]. Annual inter house competitions are organised in following games and sports:
Every academic day (Saturday through Thursday) begins with either Physical Training or Drill ([[military parade]]) period of 30 mins. Cadets also take part in various games and sports in the afternoon (Saturday through Wednesday) for 50 mins. The college has facilities for [[Team handball|handball]], volleyball, badminton, [[cricket]] and [[sport of athletics|athletics]]. Annual inter-house competitions are organised in following games and sports:
* Handball (Senior and Junior Group)
* Handball (senior and junior group)
* Badminton (Senior and Junior Group)[[Image:PT.JPG|thumb|right|Inter House PT Display Competition]]
* Basket Ball (Senior and Junior Group)
* Badminton (senior and junior group)
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College- PT Display.jpg|thumb|right|Inter House PT Display Competition]]
* Athletics (Senior,Intermidiate and Junior Group)
* Basket Ball (senior and junior group)
* PT Display (Combined)
* Athletics (senior, intermediate and junior group)
The schedule of the competitions is circulated through calendar of events at the beginning of the year. The Annual Athletic Competition is the last competition of the year which is held after the final examination and ends with a grand annual prize-giving ceremony in which the parents/guardians are invited.
* PT Display (combined)
The schedule of the competitions is circulated through the Calendar of Events at the beginning of the year. The Annual Athletic Competition is the final competition of the year and is held after the end of year examinations. It ends with a grand prize-giving ceremony to which the parents/guardians are invited.


=== Other Competitions ===
=== Other competitions ===
[[Image:NOVICES DRILL.JPG|thumb|right|Novices' Drill Competition]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College NOVICES DRILL.JPG|thumb|right|Novices' Drill Competition]]
* Inter House Academic Competition (based on the academic performance of the cadets)
* Inter-house Academic Competition (based on the academic performance of the cadets)
* Inter House Novices' Drill Competition
* Inter-house Novices' Drill Competition
* Principal's Inspection Parade
* Principal's Inspection Parade
* Health and Hygiene Competition
* Health and Hygiene Competition
* Principal's House Inspection
* Principal's House Inspection
* Inter House Drill Competition
* Inter-house Drill Competition
* Inter House Indoor Games Competition
* Inter-house Indoor Games Competition
* Discipline Competition
* Discipline Competition


===Educational Visits, Excursions and Picnic===
===Educational visits, excursions and picnic===
[[Image:Outing1.JPG|thumb|Cadets at Sitakundo Eco Park]][[File:Outing panamcity.JPG|thumb|Outing at historical Panam City, Sonargaon]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College outing1.JPG|thumb|Cadets at Sitakundo Eco Park]]
[[File:Outing panamcity.JPG|thumb|Outing at historical Panam City, Sonargaon]]


Educational visits and Excursions are arranged regularly. Cadets can learn through the visits.
Educational visits and excursions are arranged regularly.


=== Commemoration of National days and Special Occasions ===
=== Commemoration of national days and special occasions ===


<gallery>
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Image:Flag_raising.JPG|Flag Raising on Victory Day
File:Feni Girls Cadet College flag raising.JPG|Flag Raising on Victory Day
Image:Special prog-2.JPG|Celebration of Victory Day
File:Feni Girls Cadet College cultural program on Viuctory Day.jpg|Celebration of Victory Day
Image:Special prog-1.JPG|Cultural Program on Victory Day
Image:Special prog-1.JPG|Cultural Program on Victory Day
Image:COMMEMORATION OF LANGUAGE MOVEMENT DAY AT FGCC.jpg|Commemoration of Language Movement Day
Image:COMMEMORATION OF LANGUAGE MOVEMENT DAY AT FGCC.jpg|Commemoration of Language Movement Day
</gallery>
</gallery>
National Days are observed with due honour and enthusiasm. Victory Day (16 December) and Independence Day (26 March) start with Flag Raising Ceremony early in the morning. International Mother Language Day (21 February) start with an early morning procession. Special cultural program and discussions are organised highlighting the significance of the day. Special Days like Shob i Barat, Eid I Miladun Nabi are observed with special prayer and milad mahfil. College Raising Day is also observed with due enthusiasm.
National Days are observed. Victory Day (16 December) and Independence Day (26 March) start with Flag Raising Ceremony early in the morning. International Mother Language Day (21 February) starts with an early morning procession. Special cultural programs and discussions are organised highlighting the significance of the day. Special Days like Shob i Barat, Eid I Miladun Nabi are observed with special prayer and milad mahfil. College Raising Day is also observed with due enthusiasm.


===Parents visiting Day and Communication with Family===
===Parents visiting day and communication with family===
The students are permitted to receive visitors once a month on scheduled Fridays during the term. The visit dates are communicated to the parents at the beginning of the year.Cadets can also make phone call to their parents as per schedule. Letter writing is compolsary on every Friday.
The students are permitted to receive visitors once a month on scheduled Fridays during the term. The visit dates are communicated to the parents at the beginning of the year. Cadets can also make phone call to their parents as per a schedule. Letter writing home is compulsory every Friday.


=== Recreation ===
=== Recreation ===
[[File:Indoor games.JPG|thumb|right|Indoor Games]]Every House has a Recreation Room with provisions of TV, newspapers, periodicals and musical instruments. The House Indoor Games Room has the facilities of [[Table Tennis]], [[Carrom]], [[Chess]] and [[Scrabble]]. Cadets can also pass their time reading books in the House Library. On selected Thursdays movie shows are arranged
[[File:Indoor games.JPG|thumb|right|Indoor Games]]Every House has a recreation room with a TV, newspapers, magazines and musical instruments. The House indoor games room has provision for table tennis, [[carrom]], [[chess]] and [[scrabble]]. Cadets can also pass their time reading books in the House library. On selected Thursdays movie showings are arranged.


===Wall Magazine and Periodicals===
===Wall Magazine and periodicals===
[[Image:periodical.JPG|thumb|right|Bengali and English Periodical]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College Periodical.JPG|thumb|right|Bengali and English Periodical]]
Bengali and English Wall Magazine are published regularly as part of inter house competition. Yearly Bengali and Enlglish periodicals named '''UTTARAN''' and '''INTREPID''' are also published where the cadets can express their mind on varied subjects.
The bilingual Bengali and English 'Wall Magazine' is published regularly as part of inter-house competition. Yearly Bengali and English periodicals named ''UTTARAN'' and ''INTREPID'' are also published where the cadets can express their mind on varied subjects.


=== Cultural Activities ===
=== Cultural activities ===
Cadets are encouraged to participate in cultural activities.
Cadets are encouraged to participate in cultural activities to nourish[[Image:Talent show.JPG|thumb|left|Talent Show]][[Image:Cadets dance.JPG|thumb|left|Cadets performing dance at a cultural show]]their intellectual properties. Every class present a ''cultural night'' where the Officers and Faculty Members are invited with family. Houses also present a cultural program at the end of each term. Music and dance training classes are organised for the interested cadets. Every potential of a novice cadet is discovered through a ''Talent Show'' program. Special occasions (Bengali New Year, Rabindra, Nazrul anniversary etc.) are celebrated through cultural shows and discussion.
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College Talent show.JPG|thumb|left|Talent Show]]
[[File:Cadets dance.JPG|thumb|left|Cadets performing dance at a cultural show]]
Every class presents a ''cultural night'' where the officers and faculty members are invited along with family. Houses also present a cultural programme at the end of each term. Music and dance lessons are organised for interested cadets. The creative potential of a novice cadet is discovered through a ''Talent Show'' programme. Special occasions (Bengali New Year, Rabindra, Nazrul anniversary etc.) are celebrated through cultural shows and discussion.


===Inter Cadet College and National Competitions===
===Inter Cadet College and national competitions===
[[Image:ICCLMM-1.JPG|thumb|right|Band Show in Inter Cadet College Literary and Music Meet(ICCLMM):2006]][[Image:ICCLMM-2.JPG|thumb|right|College Music Team(Runner Up in ICCLMM:2007) with Principal and Officers]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College at ICCLMM 2006.JPG|thumb|right|Band Show in Inter Cadet College Literary and Music Meet(ICCLMM):2006]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College Music Team ICCLMM 2007.JPG|thumb|right|College Music Team(Runner Up in ICCLMM:2007) with Principal and Officers]]
Feni Girls Cadet College participated in Inter cadet College Literary and Music Meet (ICCLMM)- 2006 at [[Pabna Cadet College]] within a month of its inauguration and took part in all the events. Cadet Afsana and Cadet Muslima became 2nd and 3rd in ''modern song'' and ''patriotic song'' respectively.
[https://fgcc.army.mil.bd/ Feni Girls' Cadet College] participated in the Inter-Cadet College Literary and Music Meet (ICCLMM)- 2006 at [[Pabna Cadet College]] within a month of its opening and took part in all the events. Cadet Afsana and Cadet Muslima became 2nd and 3rd in ''modern song'' and ''patriotic song'' respectively.


The college joined ICCLMM-2007 at [[Comilla Cadet College]] and displayed glorious performance in music events and reasonable performance in literature. The college achieved ''Runner Up Trophy in Music'' only with a difference of .5 point with Mymensingh Girls Cadet College and achieved 7th position in overall stand. Cadet Muslima came up with a superb performance to become Champion in ''country song'' and 2nd in ''nazrul song''. Cadet Shamima achieved 2nd position in ''tagore song''. Cadet Rahat Ara and Cadet Nasiba achieved 3rd position in '' Extempore Speech Competition'' in Bengali and English respectively.
The college joined ICCLMM-2007 at [[Comilla Cadet College]] and displayed a glorious performance in music events and reasonable performance in literature. The college achieved the ''Runner-Up Trophy in Music'' losing out to Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College by 0.5 point and came 7th overall. Cadet Muslima sang a superb performance to become champion in the ''Country song'' and 2nd in ''Nazrul Song'' categories. Cadet Shamima achieved 2nd in ''Tagore Song''. Cadet Rahat Ara and Cadet Nasiba came 3rd in the'' Extempore Speech Competition'' in Bengali and English respectively.


In ICCLMM-2008 held at [[Sylhet Cadet College]] the college band became Runner Up. Cadet Muslima achieved 3rd position in ''Folk Song'' while Cadet Rahat Ara became 2nd in ''Classical Song''.
At ICCLMM-2008 held at [[Sylhet Cadet College]] the college band was 2nd. Cadet Muslima achieved 3rd in ''Folk Song'' while Cadet Rahat Ara became 2nd in ''Classical Song''.


The college became ''Runner Up'' in first ever Inter Girls' Cadet College Sports Meet (IGCCSM) held in 2009 at [[Joypurhat Girls Cadet College]] (JGCC).
The college became ''Runner Up'' in first-ever Inter-Girls' Cadet College Sports Meet (IGCCSM) held in 2009 at [[Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College]] (JGCC).


Cadet Colleges have glorius history in national competitions like ''National TV Debate Competition'' (in Bengali),newly introduced ''National Parliamentary Debate''(in English) in [[Bangladesh Television]] and Quiz Competitions at national level. Fenians are also working hard and preparing to match the sister colleges
Cadet Colleges have a prestigious history in national competitions such as the''National TV Debate Competition'' (in Bengali), the newly introduced ''National Parliamentary Debate''(in English)on [[Bangladesh Television]] and other quiz competitions at national level. Fenians are also working hard and preparing to match the pedigree of their sister cadet colleges


==Mess==
==Mess==
The College Mess has a large spacious dining hall, which can accommodate 300 cadets at a time and has sufficient facilities required for cooking and service of food, stocking of dry and fresh provisions. The mess functions under the supervision of a member of the teaching staff (faculty member). Cadets are also associated with the management of the mess. The committee is presided over by the Vice Principal and includes Officer In charge Cadet Mess and cadet representatives. They make every effort to provide a balanced and nutritious / extra messing if required in special cases. Every fresh supply is checked and certified by the Medical Officer before being received by the committee (which includes cadet representative). The cadets have to take five times meal in the dining hall.
The College Mess is a large spacious dining hall, which can accommodate 300 cadets at a time and has sufficient facilities required for cooking and service of food, stocking of dry and fresh provisions. The mess functions under the supervision of a member of the teaching staff (faculty member). Cadets are also involved in the management of the mess. A committee is presided over by the Vice Principal and includes both the Officer-In-Charge Cadet Mess and cadet representatives. They make every effort to provide a balanced diet with extra food if required in special cases. All incoming food supplies are checked and certified by the Medical Officer before being received. The cadets eat five meals a day in the Mess.


Cadets are not allowed to use bare hand for taking food, use of forks and spoon is mandatory. On various occasions formal dinner is arranged (e.g. farewell of an officer or faculty member,term end dinner or a dinner in honour of a special guest visiting the college) where the officers and faculty members are invited with spouces.
Cadets are not allowed to eat using their hand. The use of forks and spoons is mandatory. On occasion, a formal dinner is arranged (e.g. farewell of an officer or faculty member, end of term dinner or in honour of a special guest visiting the college) where the officers and faculty members are invited to along with their spouses.


The routine meals of the cadets are:
The routine meals of the cadets are:
* Breakfast with Tea( after morning Physical Training or Parade, at around 7 am)
* Breakfast with tea( after morning Physical Training or Parade, at around 7 am)
* Snacks and Milk (at around 10 am, after 4th period)
* Snacks and Milk (at around 10 am, after 4th period)
* Lunch ( after academic hours, at around 1.15 pm)
* Lunch ( after morning lessons, at around 1.15 pm)
* Afternoon Tea with snacks (before or after the Magrib prayers basing on Summer and winter timings)
* Afternoon tea with snacks (before or after the Magrib prayers depending on the season)
* Dinner ( at around 8 pm, between evening and night preparation classes)
* Dinner ( at around 8 pm, between evening and night preparation classes)


==Medical facilities==
==Medical facilities==
[[Image:College hospital.jpg|thumb|right|College Hospital (Bir Sreshtho Nur Muhammad Hospital)]]
[[File:Feni Girls Cadet College hospital.jpg|thumb|right|College Hospital (Bir Sreshtho Nur Muhammad Hospital)]]
A reasonably well equipped 18-bed hospital functions at the campus. It is looked after by the College Medical Officer, a serving Major/Captain from Army Medical Corps assisted by other medical staffs. All minor ailments are treated here but for specialized and in case of serious injury or illness the patients are referred to Feni Sadar Hospital/CMH Comilla as and when required. To guard against epidemics, vaccinations and inoculations are carried out as and when required. The cadets are weighed, measured and medically checked up and a proper health record is maintained of all cadets.
A reasonably well-equipped 18-bed hospital functions on campus. It is looked after by the College Medical Officer, a serving Major/Captain from Army Medical Corps assisted by other medical staff. Minor ailments are treated here but for specialized or serious injury or illness the patients are referred to Feni Sadar Hospital/CMH Comilla. To guard against epidemics, vaccinations and inoculations are carried out as and when required. The cadets are weighed, measured and medically checked up and a proper health record is maintained of all cadets.


The hospital also has an isolation ward for the segregation of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
The hospital also has an isolation ward for the segregation of patients with infectious diseases.


In case a cadet needs an operation, all out efforts are made to inform the parents or guardians. However, if there is no time to inform them, such students are operated upon without any delay. The parents/guardians of cadets are required to submit a written permission for emergency, lifesaving surgery. In case of an emergency the authority rests with the Principal.
In case a cadet needs an operation, all out efforts are made to inform the parents or guardians. However, if there is no time to inform them, such students are operated upon without any delay. The parents/guardians of cadets are required to submit a written permission for emergency, lifesaving surgery. In case of an emergency the authority rests with the principal.


==References==
==References==
{{Commons category|Feni Girls' Cadet College}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/C_0006.HTM Cadet College on Banglapedia]

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Feni Girls' Cadet College
ফেনী গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ
Logo
Mottoমহৎ শিক্ষা শালীন জীবন
Motto in English
Noble Education Decent Life
Established7 June 2006; 18 years ago (2006-06-07)
AffiliationBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Cumilla
PrincipalGroup Captain Mohammad Nazmul Haque, PSC, GD(P)
AdjutantLieutenant Commander Adiba Ridah, (S), BN
Location
Old Airport, Feni Municipality, Feni

23°01′50″N 91°23′45″E / 23.03050°N 91.39571°E / 23.03050; 91.39571
Campus49.5 acres (200,000 m2)
LanguageEnglish
DemonymFGCCIAN
First PrincipalFaizul Hasan
Colors  Crystal green
Websitefgcc.army.mil.bd
Feni Girls' Cadet College is located in Bangladesh
Feni Girls' Cadet College
Location in Bangladesh

Feni Girls' Cadet College (Bengali: ফেনী গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ), is a military high school for girls, located in Feni Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh.[1] Cadet colleges are autonomous residential institutions that impart an all round education to the young learners at the secondary and higher secondary level. The colleges are under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence and function under the direct supervision of the Adjutant General of the Bangladesh Army.

History

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Only surviving building from World War II Airfield, used as site office by MES (Military Engineer Services)

Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College was established in 1984 as the first cadet college for girls in Bangladesh alongside the nine existing cadet colleges for boys. Thereafter, the desire to increase the number of places for girls to promote more equal access to such an education combined with the introduction of commissioning female officers into the Defense Services in 2002 added more impetus to the issue.[2][3] Finally, the government decided to establish two girls' cadet colleges at Feni and Joypurhat. A portion of an abandoned American airfield (constructed in 1942 during World War II) was chosen as the site for Feni Girls' Cadet College. The MES (Military Engineer Services) started work on the project on 29 June 2004. The student (called a cadet) selection procedure started in December 2005 and a nationwide competitive examination held.

College Gate

Initially, only a skeleton staff of military and civilian backgrounds were transferred from other cadet colleges while the recruitment process was undertaken. The college received the first batch of newly recruited employees in April 2006. The college opened for teaching on 15 April 2006 with 100 students (cadets),[1] fifty of each from classes VIII and VII. On 7 June 2006 the then Prime Minister Khaleda Zia formally opened the college. Ministers, chiefs of three services, senior military and civil officers, elites, college staff and cadets were present. The college started running with basic buildings and services as work continued on enlarging the campus.

Motto

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Noble Education Decent Life

Location

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College Flag
Plantation of sapling by Ex Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia

The college is located at the Old Airport Area just beside Feni town. The Feni-Chagolnaiya highway passes through the college dividing the campus in half. The main highway of Bangladesh, Dhaka-Chittagong Inter-district highway passes through Feni. Buses usually take 3–4 hours to travel on 165 km highway from Dhaka and about 2.5 hours from Chittagong. Feni is also accessible by train.

Houses

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House Named after Motto Symbol Colours blue
Khadiza House Hazrat Khadijah Faith Honesty Prosperity candle   blue
Ayesha House Hazrat Aisha Intellect be advanced lekhoni (pen)   green
Fatima House Hazrat Fatimah Enlightened Life For ever Sun   red

Administration

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Central administration

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Cadet Colleges function under the Ministry of Defence.[4] The Defence Secretary is the chairman of the Cadet College Governing Council while the Adjutant General, Bangladesh Army is the chairman of the Cadet College Governing Body. The Cadet College Section at the Adjutant General's Branch at Army Headquarters directly controls all the Cadet Colleges.

College administration

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Administrative Building
Cadets' House Buildings

The principal of the college may be either a serving military officer of the army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, or navy or air force equivalent, or a senior officer from the Cadet College Service (promoted from the faculty members as per regulation). The vice principal is responsible for academic affairs.

A military officer of the rank of major is posted as the adjutant who is the principal's assistant and is responsible for administrative matters. Senior faculty members appointed as a House Master look after the administration of the Cadet Hostel/ Boarding House. All faculty members are attached to a Houses and are called House Tutors. The accounts officer looks after the matters relating to accounts and budget.

Cadet administration

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To build leadership skills and maintain effective cadet administration a set of cadet leaders called Prefects are appointed from the cadets of the most senior class. The cadet administration works under the supervision of the college administration. The appointments are:

  • College Prefect
  • House Prefects
  • College Games Prefect
  • College Cultural Prefect
  • College Dining Hall Prefect
  • Assistant House Prefects
  • House Games Prefects
  • House Cultural Prefects
  • Junior Prefects (from class XI, to assist the Prefects named above)

Infrastructure

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Cadets at College library
Cadets at computer lab

The college is spread over an area of approximately 49.5 acres (200,000 m2). The buildings are

  • Academic Block: (Jahangir Bhaban named after Bir Sreshtho Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir) is a modern three storey building which is the centre of teaching activity. The building houses the classrooms, art gallery, computer lab, science labs, language lab, archive, various academic departments, the Vice Principal's Office and the Staff Lounge (Lyceum).
  • House: The three boarding houses (Khadiza, Ayesha and Fatema House) are large buildings, capable of accommodating 100 cadets in each. The housing complex is secured with a boundary wall and 24-hour guard.
  • Cadet Mess: (Bir Sreshtho Matiur Dining Hall named after Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman).
  • Mosque:
  • Auditorium: (Mostofa Auditrium, named after Bir Srestho Sepoy Mostafa Kamal) has a modern stage and audio visual facilities. The two storied building can comfortably seat 650 persons.
  • College Hospital: (Bir Sreshtha Nur Muhammad Hospital named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh)
  • College Library:(Bir Sreshtho Rouf Library named after Bir Sreshtho Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf)
  • Administrative Building: The central office building has two storeys. The Principal's Office, Adjutant's Office, Admin Office, Accounts Office and others are located here. The national and college flags fly in front of this building.
  • Cadet Canteen: Cadets can purchase essential commodities and dry foods from the cadets' canteen. Cadets are issued monthly coupons as payment. Cadets are not permitted to carry cash.
  • Sports fields, basketball courts and a parade ground.
  • Residential accommodation The residential area is located on southern side of Feni-Chagolnaiya Road. The college provides accommodation to all employees. There is also a two storeyed block to provide accommodation for unmarried male staff members.
  • Generator Room and Electric Power Station
  • Pump House
  • Vehicle Shed
  • Dhobi and Tailor Shop
  • Dairy Farm
  • General store and Ration Store

Academic system

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Academic Building
Cadets at class room

Cadets join in the seventh grade on a six-year course of study. The Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC) is leaving/ matriculation examination all pupils are working towards. Every intake consists of around fifty cadets divided into two groups (called forms) under the supervision of a Form Master. The Form Master is assisted by a Form Prefect selected from the cadets of that form.

The college holds regular internal examinations to assess progress and to prepare them for the Board Examinations.

The parents/guardians are regularly informed of a girls' academic performance and attitude. Additional classes are arranged for struggling students. However, a student showing consistent poor performance will be withdrawn from the college.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are held under the control of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Comilla. All the examination dates are published in the Academic Calendar at the beginning of the academic year. A calendar year is usually divided into three terms. The medium of instruction is English. Special emphasis is given in communicative English, religious studies, general knowledge and current affairs.

The first class of cadets presented for the SSC examinations in 2009 all achieved a GPA 5 (top grade) while 48/50 cadets achieved the designation Golden GPA (top grade with distinction).

Faculty and staff

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The vice principal is in charge of the academic section and the faculty. The faculty comprises two academic departments - science and humanities:

  • Humanities: English, Bangla, Islamic Studies, Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Arts and Crafts and Home Economics.
  • Science: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics and Computer Sciences.

In addition, the senior most faculty member of each subject heads the department and supervises the curriculum of the respective subjects. Physical training, drill and musical band lessons are supervised by their respective instructors from the army (noncommissioned officers, usually corporal or sergeant).

College events

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Being a boarding school, the cadets stay on campus 24 hours a day. The college can accommodate 300 cadets in total.

The academic year of the college is marked by many different events and Inter-House Competitions. The events encourage confidence and sportsmanship within the cadets. All the various competitions- Academic, Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular- award house points which go towards the overall Championship Trophy of the year, which is greatly cherished and honoured. This is hotly contested. The notable events of the college are:

College Stage Competition (CSC)

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Inaugural Ceremony: From left Mr Faizul Hasan(Founder Principal),Mr Mahmud Hassan Monsur (Secretary MOD), Ex Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, General Moeen U Ahmed(CAS), Major General Matiur Rahman(AG)
  • Qirat Competition
  • Extempore Speech Competition(Bengali and English)
  • Story Telling Competition
  • Debate (Bengali and English)
  • Solo Acting Competition (Bengali and English)
  • Parliamentary Debate (English)
  • Music Competition
  • Dance Competition
  • Current Affairs Display Competition
  • Recitation (Bangla and English)
  • General Knowledge and Quiz Competition
  • Spelling Competition (Bangla and English)
  • Painting Competition

Hobbies clubs/societies

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Arts and Crafts Club
  • Quranic Society
  • Physics Club
  • Chemistry Club
  • Biology Club
  • Geography and Environment Club
  • Arts and Crafts Club
  • Current Affairs Club
  • Bengali Literary and Cultural Society
  • English Literary and Cultural Society
  • Music and Dance Club
  • First Aid Club
  • Computer Club
  • Sewing and Cooking Club
  • Photography Club
  • Hiking Club

Games and physical activities

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Cadets playing Handball

Every academic day (Saturday through Thursday) begins with either Physical Training or Drill (military parade) period of 30 mins. Cadets also take part in various games and sports in the afternoon (Saturday through Wednesday) for 50 mins. The college has facilities for handball, volleyball, badminton, cricket and athletics. Annual inter-house competitions are organised in following games and sports:

  • Handball (senior and junior group)
  • Badminton (senior and junior group)
Inter House PT Display Competition
  • Basket Ball (senior and junior group)
  • Athletics (senior, intermediate and junior group)
  • PT Display (combined)

The schedule of the competitions is circulated through the Calendar of Events at the beginning of the year. The Annual Athletic Competition is the final competition of the year and is held after the end of year examinations. It ends with a grand prize-giving ceremony to which the parents/guardians are invited.

Other competitions

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Novices' Drill Competition
  • Inter-house Academic Competition (based on the academic performance of the cadets)
  • Inter-house Novices' Drill Competition
  • Principal's Inspection Parade
  • Health and Hygiene Competition
  • Principal's House Inspection
  • Inter-house Drill Competition
  • Inter-house Indoor Games Competition
  • Discipline Competition

Educational visits, excursions and picnic

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Cadets at Sitakundo Eco Park
Outing at historical Panam City, Sonargaon

Educational visits and excursions are arranged regularly.

Commemoration of national days and special occasions

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  • Flag Raising on Victory Day
    Flag Raising on Victory Day
  • Celebration of Victory Day
    Celebration of Victory Day
  • Cultural Program on Victory Day
    Cultural Program on Victory Day
  • Commemoration of Language Movement Day
    Commemoration of Language Movement Day

National Days are observed. Victory Day (16 December) and Independence Day (26 March) start with Flag Raising Ceremony early in the morning. International Mother Language Day (21 February) starts with an early morning procession. Special cultural programs and discussions are organised highlighting the significance of the day. Special Days like Shob i Barat, Eid I Miladun Nabi are observed with special prayer and milad mahfil. College Raising Day is also observed with due enthusiasm.

Parents visiting day and communication with family

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The students are permitted to receive visitors once a month on scheduled Fridays during the term. The visit dates are communicated to the parents at the beginning of the year. Cadets can also make phone call to their parents as per a schedule. Letter writing home is compulsory every Friday.

Recreation

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Indoor Games

Every House has a recreation room with a TV, newspapers, magazines and musical instruments. The House indoor games room has provision for table tennis, carrom, chess and scrabble. Cadets can also pass their time reading books in the House library. On selected Thursdays movie showings are arranged.

Wall Magazine and periodicals

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Bengali and English Periodical

The bilingual Bengali and English 'Wall Magazine' is published regularly as part of inter-house competition. Yearly Bengali and English periodicals named UTTARAN and INTREPID are also published where the cadets can express their mind on varied subjects.

Cultural activities

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Cadets are encouraged to participate in cultural activities.

Talent Show
Cadets performing dance at a cultural show

Every class presents a cultural night where the officers and faculty members are invited along with family. Houses also present a cultural programme at the end of each term. Music and dance lessons are organised for interested cadets. The creative potential of a novice cadet is discovered through a Talent Show programme. Special occasions (Bengali New Year, Rabindra, Nazrul anniversary etc.) are celebrated through cultural shows and discussion.

Inter Cadet College and national competitions

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Band Show in Inter Cadet College Literary and Music Meet(ICCLMM):2006
College Music Team(Runner Up in ICCLMM:2007) with Principal and Officers

Feni Girls' Cadet College participated in the Inter-Cadet College Literary and Music Meet (ICCLMM)- 2006 at Pabna Cadet College within a month of its opening and took part in all the events. Cadet Afsana and Cadet Muslima became 2nd and 3rd in modern song and patriotic song respectively.

The college joined ICCLMM-2007 at Comilla Cadet College and displayed a glorious performance in music events and reasonable performance in literature. The college achieved the Runner-Up Trophy in Music losing out to Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College by 0.5 point and came 7th overall. Cadet Muslima sang a superb performance to become champion in the Country song and 2nd in Nazrul Song categories. Cadet Shamima achieved 2nd in Tagore Song. Cadet Rahat Ara and Cadet Nasiba came 3rd in the Extempore Speech Competition in Bengali and English respectively.

At ICCLMM-2008 held at Sylhet Cadet College the college band was 2nd. Cadet Muslima achieved 3rd in Folk Song while Cadet Rahat Ara became 2nd in Classical Song.

The college became Runner Up in first-ever Inter-Girls' Cadet College Sports Meet (IGCCSM) held in 2009 at Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College (JGCC).

Cadet Colleges have a prestigious history in national competitions such as theNational TV Debate Competition (in Bengali), the newly introduced National Parliamentary Debate(in English)on Bangladesh Television and other quiz competitions at national level. Fenians are also working hard and preparing to match the pedigree of their sister cadet colleges

Mess

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The College Mess is a large spacious dining hall, which can accommodate 300 cadets at a time and has sufficient facilities required for cooking and service of food, stocking of dry and fresh provisions. The mess functions under the supervision of a member of the teaching staff (faculty member). Cadets are also involved in the management of the mess. A committee is presided over by the Vice Principal and includes both the Officer-In-Charge Cadet Mess and cadet representatives. They make every effort to provide a balanced diet with extra food if required in special cases. All incoming food supplies are checked and certified by the Medical Officer before being received. The cadets eat five meals a day in the Mess.

Cadets are not allowed to eat using their hand. The use of forks and spoons is mandatory. On occasion, a formal dinner is arranged (e.g. farewell of an officer or faculty member, end of term dinner or in honour of a special guest visiting the college) where the officers and faculty members are invited to along with their spouses.

The routine meals of the cadets are:

  • Breakfast with tea( after morning Physical Training or Parade, at around 7 am)
  • Snacks and Milk (at around 10 am, after 4th period)
  • Lunch ( after morning lessons, at around 1.15 pm)
  • Afternoon tea with snacks (before or after the Magrib prayers depending on the season)
  • Dinner ( at around 8 pm, between evening and night preparation classes)

Medical facilities

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College Hospital (Bir Sreshtho Nur Muhammad Hospital)

A reasonably well-equipped 18-bed hospital functions on campus. It is looked after by the College Medical Officer, a serving Major/Captain from Army Medical Corps assisted by other medical staff. Minor ailments are treated here but for specialized or serious injury or illness the patients are referred to Feni Sadar Hospital/CMH Comilla. To guard against epidemics, vaccinations and inoculations are carried out as and when required. The cadets are weighed, measured and medically checked up and a proper health record is maintained of all cadets.

The hospital also has an isolation ward for the segregation of patients with infectious diseases.

In case a cadet needs an operation, all out efforts are made to inform the parents or guardians. However, if there is no time to inform them, such students are operated upon without any delay. The parents/guardians of cadets are required to submit a written permission for emergency, lifesaving surgery. In case of an emergency the authority rests with the principal.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Feni Girls' Cadet College.
  1. ^ a b "Khaleda opens girls cadet college in Feni: Allocation for education in budget to be raised". The New Nation. BSS. 7 June 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  2. ^ Lawson, Alastair (31 December 2002). "Bangladeshi women fit to fight". BBC News. Retrieved 21 February 2008.
  3. ^ Training Facilities for Lady Officers in Bangladesh Navy, www.bangladeshnavy.org, Accessed: 1 March 2008
  4. ^ Responsibilities of Ministry of Defence:responsibility no:11 Archived 6 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
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