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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Adamjee Cantonment College
Adamjee Cantonment College (Bengali: আদমজী ক্যান্টনমেন্ট কলেজ) also known as ACC is an educational institution in Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The institution was established in 1960 following the ideology of originally renowned public schools of England – Eton and Harrow. It is managed by the Bangladesh Army. and primarily for the children of army personnel. But students from the civilian section can also study in this college.

History

On 16 February 1960, Adamjee Cantonment College started its journey as an English medium school that was founded by Gul Muhammad Adamjee (son of Sir Adamjee Haji Dawood, founder of Adamjee Group), The institution was later renamed Adamjee Cantonment College. A public school attached to the college served students in first to tenth grade. The school was separated in 1995 and was made a totally independent institution.

Extracurricular activities

The college is noteworthy for its extracurricular activities which are performed by students that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of college education. Examples include hosting science festivals and Model United Nations (MUN) assemblies, participating in debate competitions and sports tournaments. and so on.

The college holds annual sports competitions that help students develop mental and physical toughness.

Photo gallery

  • Gul Muhammad Adamjee, founder of the college
    Gul Muhammad Adamjee, founder of the college
  • Front View of ACC
    Front View of ACC
  • Inner View of ACC
    Inner View of ACC
  • Shaheed Rumi Moncho
    Shaheed Rumi Moncho
  • College Garden
    College Garden
  • A winter morning in the college premises
    A winter morning in the college premises

Notable alumni