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Arman : The Institutional Role of Army in Improving : A Study on Perspective BAIUST ACADEMIC JOURNAL

The Institutional Role of Army in Improving Education: A Study on Bangladesh Perspective

Md. Yasir Arafat Arman

Department of Science and Humanities, International of Science and Technology, Cumilla , Cumilla, Bangladesh. [email protected]

Abstract: Since the Independence of Bangladesh in all spheres of our naonal life Bangladesh made remarkable success. Army played a mulfarious role in achieving the expected role the naon asked for. Beside its primary job of defending the sovereignty of the country the son of the soil joined the peacekeeping mission all over the world. Officers and men pursued training in various instuons of the world. The feelings of geng educated in different strata of science and technology was successfully inducted in newly established instuons of our country. It is evident that the contribuon of Bangladesh Army in improving educaon is quite explicit and praiseworthy as well. Therefore, this study will try to unfold the role of Bangladesh Army in educang the naon through its conglomerate educaonal instuons across the country. This paper intends to reveal the important part played by Bangladesh Army directed to contribute and enhance the progress of educang and building the naon.

Keywords: Bangladesh Army, Improving Educaon, Contribuon, Naon-Building

© 2020 BAJ. All rights reserved 1. Introduction Civil Power. Bangladesh army has set its goal in a multifarious “The military virtues of the loyalty, unity, discipline and role. In this way they have equipped the officers and men to efficiency it possesses should be exploited during peace enhance their skill keeping in a view of the global time and the military establishment should be employed perspective. Bangladesh Army has always been a symbol for the constructive, economic and social programs”. of dedication, loyalty and sacrifice to tell the world that our -Mahatma Gandhi hard work can make the impossible possible. With meager resources and working in the orbit of multinational forces To any country army is like a protective armor to our officers and men successfully meet challenges without defend its territory from any kind of exotic invasion. In fear in the strife torn areas. that sense, Bangladesh Army is always committed to To a developed nation, education is considered as the protect the country at any time and at any cost. The people key to success and prosperity. A healthy and properly of Bangladesh are always proud of their army for their educated human resource is very much essential for the versatile roles and dedications of the glorious past and sustainable development of the country. In that sense, present in every sector of our national life. providing quality education is a prerequisite to build its human as resource. Article 17 of the constitution of Since the growing up days of Bangladesh Army Bangladesh delineates that– the military as a disciplined force has been trying its best to meet the aspiration of the people. The men and officers Article (17): Free and compulsory education tried heart and soul to fulfill the arduous task to fight terrorism, to be with the marooned people during natural The State shall adopt effective measures for the purpose crisis or be with the nation when the nation faced any of: problem. Bangladesh Army has been contributing while · Establishing a uniform, mass oriented and universal quickly responding to any call the nation asked for. The system of education and extending free and compulsory services rendered were implemented through in Aid to education to all children to such stage as may be

154 VOL-1 ISSUE-1 DEC-2020 Arman : The Institutional Role of Army in Improving Education: A Study BAIUST ACADEMIC JOURNAL on Bangladesh Perspective determined by law; –Bangladesh Army is contributing in enriching the · Relating education to the needs of society and producing country's education sector. properly trained and motivated citizens to serve those Moreover, this study is specifically targeted to: needs; · Represent an inner view of the army-run educational · Removing illiteracy within such time as may be institutions across the country; determined by law. · Identify the institutional role in improving the education sector; Nation development is intertwined with the process · Touch upon the collaborative contributions of other of modernization at the national level – its implication for armed forces in enriching education of the country. nation building and the ways in which it can be fostered by national policy (MacIssac, 1972). In that sense, keeping 3. Significance of the Study the overall perspective in view and its obligation to the constitution it became imperative to build an educated This study will literally contribute to nation for the national development. The Government of comprehend the role of Bangladesh Army (BA) in Bangladesh (GoB) has thus formulated the National improving the education sector as well as to make all (NEP) – 2010. realize the contribution of BA in building up an educated nation. Unfortunately, there are quitea few write-ups and The focal point of this policy is to build up its articles regarding the role of BA and its contribution in citizen as contemplative, rational, honest, tolerant, non- improving education as well as national development. communal, and patriotic and efficient. In that concern, Therefore, this paper will make an endeavor to illustrate GoB has always been prioritizing the education sector and the glorious contributions of Bangladesh Army in allotting a major share of fiscal budget for this sector every improving education and nation building. Moreover, I year. From the stimulation of serving the nation and reckon this study will open up a new window for further upholding the constitutional obligation along with the research to the future readers and researchers. GoB Bangladesh Army has been contributing its shared responsibility in quest of national progress in the education 4. Methodology of the Study sector. This paper is basically descriptive and narrative To implement the mass-oriented National in nature. This research is mostly conducted based on Education Policy - 2010 adopted by GoB, Bangladesh content analysis and was not depended on any wide Army has been contributing in educating the nation by fieldwork or empirical experiments. The data used in this establishing schools, colleges (general, medical and study are principally based on secondary sources.The data cadet), and (general, technical and special), and information had been referred and collected mostly which are directly and indirectly administered by from websites (Internet), newspapers, reports, articles and Bangladesh Army and has been running efficiently across scholarly comments. the country. Moreover, most of the educational institutions are accessible to the mass people. Besides notable number 5. Findings and Discussion of educational institutions, the quality of education is also ensured by imposing firm strict rules and regulations. 5.1. Vow to Serve

On the other hand, the academic administration Bangladesh Army aims to enlighten the officers of all army-run educational institutions is governed by and men through a syllabi focusing on education in a self-esteemed and dedicated souls to assure the quality of national and global perspective. It has been experienced education and achieve its target audience. Besides that BA is always devoted and dedicated to serve the nation removing illiteracy from the country army-run educational whether it would be the infrastructural development or institutions are also contributing in producing properly socio-economic activities. Since the emergence of BA, the trained and motivated citizens for the country. contribution in improving the education sector has always been praiseworthy. Since BA draws its legitimacy and 2. Objectives of the Study strength from the society, it has particular interest in contributing for a healthy society (Aktaruzzaman, 2016). The general purpose of this study is to portray how the most indispensable force of the country From that liability of serving the nation,

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Bangladesh Army has been entailing its plans, wisdom and Colleges, 4 Engineering Universities and Institutes, 6 dedication in establishing various schools, colleges and Medical Colleges, 2 Institute of Business Administration universities along with some specialized educational known as Army IBA and specialized school (Proyash) institutions across the country. Rudimentary democratic situated at 10 different for the children with consent, universal access to human essentials, freedom special needs which is basically designed for the Neuro- and liberty, equity and fairness, environmental sustain Development Disordered children. ability, balance etc. are the key elements of a healthy society. Besides, about 3 more schools and colleges named – Adamjee Public School and College, Jolshiri There is no other alternative of quality education Public School and College and Bangladesh International in establishment of all these elements (Aktaruzzaman, School and College are newly constructed or are under 2016). The fact is that the Bangladesh Army has something construction in Jolshiri Abashon near Purbachal city at the unique that they can offer to the society. They have one of outskirt of . the most comprehensive and effective education programs in the country. They not only deliver academic Table 1 Number of BA-run educational institutions across qualifications, but also instill qualities in the individuals the country that make him or her a better member of the society. This also enhances them become a more fulfilled person being Sl. No. Category Numbers disciplined bearing a sense of purpose and responsibility, a General Schools and Colleges 1. 53 sense of belonging, of identity, of family; self-respect and (Bangla & English Medium) respect of peers; a willingness to learn and a desire to 2. Cadet Colleges (9 Boys, 3 Girls) 12 3. Engineering Studies 4 improve oneself (Aktaruzzaman, 2016). 4. Medical Studies 6

5.2. Educational Institutions Run by Bangladesh 5. Business Studies 2 6. Specialized School (Proyash) 10 Army 7. Public University (BUP) 1 Total 88 The far-sightedness of the leaders has led to initiate a master plan for each cantonment which includes [March 2020] the establishment of educational institutions as a part of Schools and Colleges: better and effective educational planning from pre-primary level to graduation level (Rana, 2016). Among all the educational institutions run by Bangladesh Army, most of them (53) are schools and Bangladesh Army has been able to establish a colleges' level institutions and these institutions are widely strong and firm rapport with all tiers of education systems spread across the country, especially inside or near the across the country. At present BA has set its footprint while cantonments. The most vibrant characteristic of these making paramount contribution in educational institutions is the access to admission of the children of the development by establishing and running about 53 general civilians. The salient feature of these institutions is that the schools and colleges (both Bangla and English medium)as curriculum is taught both in Bangla as well as English well as 1 public university across the country, 12 Cadet medium.

Table 2 List of schools and colleges run by Bangladesh Army

Sl. No. Name (In Alphabetic Order) M edium Location 1. Adamjee Cantonment College Bangla 2. Adamjee Cantonment Public School Bangla D haka Cantonment 3. P ublic School & College Bangla Ba ndarban Cantonment 4. Bangladesh International School & Colle ge English M ohakhali DOHS, Dhaka 5. Baridhara Schol ars Instituti on English Ba ridhara DOHS, Dhaka 6. Bogura Canton ment Public S chool & Col lege Bangla Bo gura Cantonment 7. Cantonment BOF Engli sh School English BO F, Gazipur Cantonment 8. Cantonment English School & College English Chattogram Cantonment

9. Chakaria Cantonment English School English 10. Canton m ent Publi c College Bangla Ch attogram Cantonment 11. Daud Public School & College Bangla Jashore Cantonment 156 VOL-1 ISSUE-1 DEC-2020 Arman : The Institutional Role of Army in Improving Education: A Study BAIUST ACADEMIC JOURNAL on Bangladesh Perspective

12. Bangladesh International School & College English D haka Cantonment 13. Dhaka Cantt G irls Public Sc hool & College Bangla D haka Cantonment 14. Gazipur Canton ment Col le ge Bangla BO F, Gazipur Can tonment 15. Ghatail Cantonment English School English S haheed SalahuddinCantonme nt, Tangail 16. Ghatail Ca nton ment P ublic S chool & Col lege Bangla S haheed Salahuddin Cantonme nt, Tangail 17. Green Hill English Scho ol English Bh atiary, Chattogram 18. Gunners' English School English H alishahar, Chattogram 19. Halishaha r Cantonment Public School & Col lege Ba ngla H alishahar, Chattogram 20. Ispahani Public School & College Bangla Cumilla Cantonment

21. Public College Bangla Jahanabad Cantonment 22. Jahanabad Ca ntonme nt Publ ic School Bangla Ja hanabad Cantonment 23. Jahanabad En glish School E nglish J ahanabad Cantonment 24. Jalalabad Ca ntonme nt Eng lish School English J alalabad Cantonment 25. Jalalabad Ca ntonment Publ ic School & Coll ege Bangla J alalabad Cantonment 26. Jessore Canto nment College Bangla J ashore Cantonment 27. Jessore Engli sh School & Colle ge English Ja shore Cantonment 28. Khagrachar i Cantonment Public Sc hool & College Bangla K hagrachari Cantonment 29. Lakers Publ ic School & Col lege E nglish Ra ngamati Cantonment 30. Lalmonir hat Cantonme nt Public School & College Bangla L almonirhat 31. Millennium Schola stic Sch ool & Colle ge English Ja hangirabad Ca ntonment 32. Public School & College Bangla Mirpur Cantonment 33. Momenshahi Ca ntonment Publ ic School & Col le ge Ba ngla M omenshahi Cantonment 34. Morning Glory S chool & Col lege English S avar Cantonment 35. In ternational Sc hool E nglish M omenshahi Cantonm ent 36. Mynamati Inter national Sc hool English Cu milla Cantonment 37. Nirjhor Ca ntonment Publ ic School & Col l ege Ba ngla D haka Cantonment 38. Parbatipur Canton ment Public School & College Ba ngla P arbatipur, Dinajpur 39. Quadirabad Canton ment P ubl ic School Bangla Q uadirabad Cantonment 40. Quadirabad Can tonment Sappe r College Bangla Q uadirabad Cantonment 41. Rainbow Kin dergarten English D haka Cantonment 42. Rajendrapur Cantonmen t Publi c School & College Ba ngla Ra jendrapur Cantonment 43. Can tonment Publ ic School & Col lege Ba ngla Ra jshahi Cantonment 44. Ramu Ca nton ment En glish Sc hool E nglish Ramu Cantonment 45. Rangpur Ca nton ment Publ ic Sc hool & Col lege Ba ngla 46. Saidpur Ca ntonment Publ ic Sc hool & Col lege Ba ngla 47. Sappers' A ngelic M illennium Sc hool E nglish Quadirabad Cantonment 48. Savar Ca ntonment Publ ic Sc hool & Col lege Ba ngla 49. Shaheed B ir U ttam Lt An war Gir ls Col lege Ba ngla Dhaka Cantonment 50. Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment Public School &College Bangla Dhaka Cantonment

51. The Millennium Stars School & College English Rangpur Cantonment

52. Torch E nglish Mirpur Cantonment 53. Zerabo Cantonment Public School & College Bangla Savar Cantonment [Source : army.mil.bd]

· Cadet Colleges: Following its success as an educational establishment, six more residential model schools were Basically, there are 12 cadet colleges in the established at Cumilla, , Mymensingh, Barishal, country. Among them 9 are for the boys and the rest of the 3 Pabna and Rangpur. After the independence of the country are for the girls (Mymensingh, Feni, and Joypurhat). The in 1971, the government of Bangladesh converted those first cadet college was established in the then six residential model schools (outside Dhaka) into cadet in 1958 at Faujdarhat in the district of Chattogram. The colleges in the 1980s. The latest two cadet colleges for the government of the East Pakistan established new cadet girls were established in Feni and Joypurhat in 2006. colleges at Jhenaidah (1964), Mirzapur of Tangail (1965) In a nutshell, among twelve, four cadet colleges were and Sardah of Rajshahi (1965). Meanwhile, the established before the independence, six residential model government created a residential model school in Dhaka in schools were converted to cadet colleges and two colleges 1960. were established by the Government of Bangladesh. VOL-1 ISSUE-1 DEC-2020 157 Arman : The Institutional Role of Army in Improving Education: A Study on Bangladesh Perspective BAIUST ACADEMIC JOURNAL

Table 3 List of cadet colleges across the country 2. University of Science Cantonment, 2015 and Technology Cumilla Sl. Area Name Location Established (BAIUST) No. (acre) Bangladesh Army Saidpur Faujdarhat University of Science 1. Chattogram 185 1958 3. Cantonment, 2015 Cadet College and Technology Jhenaidah Nilphamari 2. Jhenaidah 103 1963 (BAUST) Cadet College Bangladesh Army Qadirabad Mirzapur University of 3. Tangail 95 1963 4. Cantonment, 2015 Cadet College Engineering and Rajshahi Natore 4. Rajshahi 110 1965 Technology (BAUET) Cadet College [Source: army.mil.bd] Sylhet Cadet 5. Sylhet 52.37 1978 · Medical Studies: College Rangpur Cadet Bangladesh Army along with other armed forces 6. Rangpur 37 1979 College has established their leading medical institute named –

Barishal Cade t Armed Forces Medical College beside the Kurmitola 7. Barishal 50 1981 College General Hospital in Dhaka in 1999. Moreover, BA has Pabna Cadet spread out their opportunities of medical studies for the 8. Pabna 38 1981 College general students as well. BA has five medical colleges across the country in five different cantonments. These Mymensi ngh 9. Girls Cadet Mymensingh 23 1983 medical colleges are affiliated with the sole public university of the armed forces (Bangladesh University of College Cumilla Cadet Professionals – BUP). 10. Cumilla 52 1983 College Table 5 List of medical colleges Feni Girls No. Name Location Established 11. Cadet Co llege Feni 49.5 2006 1. Armed Forces Medical Dhaka Joypurhat 1999 College Cantonment 12. Girls Cadet Joypurhat 57 2006 Army Medical College Bogura 2. 2015 College Bogura Cantonment [Source: army.mil.bd] Army Medical College Cumilla 3. 2015 · Engineering Studies: Cumilla Cantonment Army Medi cal College Chattorgram In the field of engineering studies, Bangladesh 4. 2015 Chattorgram Cantonment Army has also been making a significant contribution Army Medical College Jashore 5. 2015 across the country. BA along with the other armed forces Jashore Cantonment has established one military institute named – Military Army Medi cal College Rangpur 6. 2015 Institute of Science & Technology (MIST) at Mirpur Rangpur Cantonment

Cantonment in Dhaka.Military Institute of Science and [Source: af mc.edu.bd] Technology (MIST), the pioneer technical institute of · Business Studies: Armed Forces, started its journey from 19 April 1998. It is an outcome of visionary leadership of armed forces and Army Institute of Business Administration, commonly known as Army IBA is a business school run by Government of Bangladesh. MIST is located at Mirpur Bangladesh Army. Under this business school, there are Cantonment, which is on the northwest of Dhaka City. two Army IBA, one is located in Sylhet and another in On the other hand, BA established three engineering Savar, Dhaka. Both the institutions are affiliated with universities across the country. Initially, three engineering Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). universities were named the same as – Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology, but later on the Table 6 L ist of A rmy IBA names were changed as followed: No. Name Location Established Army Institute of Table 4 List of engineering institute and universities Savar, 1. Business 2015 Dhaka No. Name Location Established Administration Military Institute of Mirpur Army Institute of Jalalabad, 1. Science and Cantonment, 1998 2. Business 2015 Technology (MIST) Dhaka Sylhet Administration Bangladesh Army [Source: aibasavar.edu.bd] International Cumilla [Source: aibasylhet.edu.bd]

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· Public University: 2013 9009 97.25 % 3797 HSC 2014 10632 99.21 % 5242 2015 10633 98.32 % 3702 The sole public university (Bangladesh University of Professionals- BUP) governed by 2016 12186 98. 70 % 4926

Bangladesh Armed Forces has opened the higher [Source: Daily-Sun] education arena by educating in different disciplines. BUP was established on 5th June 2008 by fulfilling the long- 6.2. Contribution of Cadet Colleges cherished dream of . The university is located in Mirpur Cantonment spreading over The idea behind the establishment of cadet 10 acres of land. colleges was to train the country's youth and instill in them high moral, sound mental capacity, breadth of vision, 6. Contribution of Bangladesh Army in physical stamina, power of leadership and the capacity to Educating The Nation run the rapidly expanding government administrative machinery. The future of a nation is built in the classrooms of schools, colleges and universities (Jahangir, 2011). The cadet colleges (school-cum-college) were Education, of the right kind, is the most powerful factor completely different from all existing types of secondary that can be employed for the elevation of the people in and higher secondary educational establishments, but every respect (Rana, 2016). The concept of Nation soon became famous for their performance in terms of the Building was originally used by some American political excellent results of their students in public examinations. scientists after World War II to describe the need for Such excellence was mainly attributed to rigorous scrutiny integration of the state and society as an inescapable step in intakes and the good quality of instructional ability. for national growth (Mallick, 2018). Likewise, the contribution of Bangladesh Army in educating the nation The colleges are put under the direct and building the nation are simultaneously profound and management and supervision of the armed forces of the immensely praiseworthy. country and military education was made compulsory. Admission in cadet colleges starts from grade seven. At the end of the tenth grade, cadets are eligible to appear at the 6.1. Contribution of General Schools and certificate (SSC) examination conducted Colleges under the national board exam system. Cadets passing the SSC examination will continue studying in the same cadet Bangladesh Army has been running more than 50 general college for Higher . (Fazle Rabbi, schools and colleges across the country. Every year Banglapedia). thousands of students are getting admitted in these institutions. From these institutions thousands of students are sitting for public exams every year. The passing rate of Table 7 Achievements of Army-run Cadet Colleges these institutions is also quite remarkable. The passing Public Year Number of Passing GPA-5 percentage is almost 100 percent. On the other hand, the Exam Students Rate Students securing point of GPA (Grade Point Average) is also 2012 615 100 % 612 noteworthy. Besides the number of enrolling students, SSC 2013 610 100 % 608 passing rate as well as the number of GPA-5 students is 2014 610 100 % 608 also on the rise every year. 2015 605 100 % 595 2016 615 100 % 610

Table 7 Achievements of Army-run Schools and Colleges 2012 558 100 % 639

2013 544 100 % 538 Public Year Number of Passing GPA-5 Exam Students Rate Students HSC 2014 609 100 % 604 2015 613 100 % 613 2012 2481 99.71 % 1851 2013 2761 99.71 % 2009 2016 594 100 % 575 [Source: Daily-Sun] SSC 2014 3026 100 % 2616 2015 3391 99.97 % 2507

2016 3538 99.86 % 2604 6.3. In the field of Engineering Studies In the field of engineering studies, Bangladesh 2012 8164 98.80 % 3730

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Army along with the other armed forces have been Dental Council (BMDC) for MBBS degree to be conferred contributing in disseminating the engineering and by Dhaka University, Bangladesh. technological knowledge among the young generation in This effort was designed to create a group of high-quality our country very fruitfully. The engineering institute like career doctors for the Armed Forces as well as the nation. MIST – Military Institute of Science & Technology and Notably, around 150 students proved their excellence other three science and technology universities are while earning the certificates of medical graduates every producing thousands of advanced technologically year. In Bangladesh there are about 30 medical colleges equipped graduates to meet the global and national including private and public ones. Roughly (30 x 150) demand every year across the country. MIST came into 4500 medical graduates pass out annually. Therefore, existence on 19 April 1998 and academic programs mathematically speaking, about 3% doctors pass out from commenced in January 1999. Initially the pioneer batches AFMC every year. On the other hand, five medical were selected from military students. colleges across the country are also generating quite a Later on, the necessity of spreading notable number of qualified doctors every year. has been felt and the authority decided to admit civil students (both male and female) since 2002. Apart from 6.5. In the field of Business Studies regular disciplines MIST is conducting myriads of diverse disciplines like - Bio-Medical Engineering, Nuclear The endeavor to spread the business-related Science and Engineering, Environmental Engineering, knowledge among the young graduates across the country Coastal and Water Resources Engineering. BA has been striving through its Business Administration In this age of globalization, graduates from these Institutes known as Army IBA since 2015. Army IBA has universities are putting their footmark in the arena of been able to generate business graduates to meet the expertise. For instance, a team from MIST named Dreams challenges at national as well as global level every year. Fin participated in American Institute of Aeronautics and Army IBA has been striving to foster young talents with Astronautics (AIAA) Design Build Fly (DBF) excellent business knowledge and generating competent competition 2019 which was held at Tucson, Arizona, professionals to cope up with the dynamic corporate USA from 11 to 14 April 2019. world. Another team from BAIUST named BAIUST Spark participated in the national reality show 'Udvaboker Khoje Moreover, graduates from these universities are (In Search of Inventor) – Season 2' patronized by gaining their supreme achievements in different Government of Bangladesh and won the best 8th position competitive contests at both national and global levels. For and prize money equivalent to half a million BDT for their instance, one of the Army IBA, (Savar) students, Iftekher project accomplishment. Mahmud secured up to the 8th position out of 1400 participants at Telenor Youth Forum in 2018. 6.4. In the field of Medical Studies 6.6. Proyash: A Glorious Endeavor To combat the challenges of 21st century in medical sector Bangladesh Armed Forces felt the With the motto of Special Child, Special Rights, necessity of having a group of motivated and dedicated the sacred initiative of Bangladesh Army named as souls. In this perspective, Armed Forces Medical College 'Proyash' to disseminate the light of education among the (AFMC) was established to respond to the global special children specifically targeted to the Neuro- challenges in . Development Disordered has already earned the global The academic activities of the Armed Forces Medical standard and accolades. Proyash is functioning under the College (AFMC) commenced on 20 June 1999 with 56 patronization of Bangladesh Army since July 2006. With medical cadets. The college is affiliated to Bangladesh its Headquarter in Dhaka Cantonment, Proyash has spread University of Professionals (BUP) and recognized by out 10 more branches across different cantonments. Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC). The aim Throughout the country, total 11 branches of Proyash are of the Armed Forces Medical College is to train two providing for 1180 students with a view groups of specially selected candidates called AMC cadets to creating an inclusive and child-friendly environment. and AFMC cadets respectively for five academic years Among the students in Proyash about 35 percent of the according to the syllabus set by Bangladesh Medical & students are from military families while the rest from

160 VOL-1 ISSUE-1 DEC-2020 Arman : The Institutional Role of Army in Improving Education: A Study BAIUST ACADEMIC JOURNAL on Bangladesh Perspective civilians. The authorities started enrolling children from under this university. civilians in 2009. Proyash has adapted programmes to organize the classes of children aged 6 to 16 years in 7. Conclusion accordance with their need, type, efficiency (aptness) and age. A comprehensive curriculum is also formulated to Bangladesh Army is envisaged to grow a modern cope up with the existing education of mainstream and exemplary hub of excellence through education and curriculum. research for the greater national development. Following the systems of central Proyash, these branches Undoubtedly, BA is empowering human resource with the are providing education, health and vocational training to light of education through their educational institutions in the remote areas. There are five main programmes in whatsoever scale is possible. which special education programme is the main one and It is very explicit that from general and engineering studies the other four are supportive ones. At present, total 256 to medical and business studies Bangladesh Army is teachers, 45 therapists and 227 employees including spreading its paramount contribution in educating the teaching assistants, administrative officers and staff are nation. Therefore, it would be wise to outline the serving together for the children with special needs. significance of Bangladesh Army in our national development by tracing its contributions through 6.7. Contribution of the Sole Public University educational institutions and generating prospects for our national development. Last but not the least, it would be BUP quite pertinent to quote the motto of Bangladesh Army as – There is no denying the fact that presently the “In War - In Peace, We are Everywhere for our Country”. scope of in Bangladesh has immensely proliferated (Roy, 2011). Since the establishment of BUP 8. References in 2008 the highest echelon of knowledge of armed forces of Bangladesh has widened its domain into a new horizon. [1] Jahangir, GR Md, ' With the motto of 'Excellence through Knowledge' BUP is Management and Army Schools and Colleges', proliferating its amplitude of higher education for both Bangladesh Army Journal, 2016, 49, pp. 15-34 armed forces students and civil students from home and abroad. [2] Roy, Dilip Kumar, 'Bangladesh University of BUP is envisioned to be a beacon of light for the country's Professionals (BUP): A Beaming Beacon for the Armed scientific and technological progress (Roy, 2011). With Forces', Bangladesh Army Journal, 2016, 50, pp. 27-36 this view, BUP has been able to make its excellence through providing quality education in every discipline [3] Rana, Masud Md, 'Educational Planning and like engineering, business, medical as well as strategic Administration − A Command Responsibility of studies. The university is offering undergraduate, Bangladesh Army', Bangladesh Army Journal, 2016, 60, graduate, postgraduate programmes and certificate pp. 77-91 courses. Moreover, with the establishment of BUP all the armed [4] Saifullah, Khalid: 'Role of Bangladesh Army in forces institutions are brought under one umbrella. The Developing Education sector', The Daily Sun, 22 institutions/academies which are the affiliated bodies of December 2016 BUP are National Defence College (NDC), Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Military [5] Aktaruzzaman, Md.: 'Delivering Education by the Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Armed Army', The Daily Independent, 23 December 2016 Forces Medical College (AFMC), Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Armed Forces Medical Institute [6] Mallick, P K.: 'The Indian Army's Role in Nation- (AFMI), Bangladesh (BMA), Building', Indian Strategic Studies, 13 January, 2018 Bangladesh (BNA), Academy (BAFA) and Centre and School [7] MacIssac, D.: 'The Military and the Society', Military ( A C & S ) . A n y o t h e r m i l i t a r y o r c i v i l History Symposium, USAF, October 1972 college/institute/academy etc. as found suitable by the management of the regulatory bodies may also be affiliated [8] New Age, 'Army chief inaugurates construction work of three educational institutions', 04 January 2019

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