Rangpur Cantonment

Rangpur Cantonment is a cantonment located in, Rangpur, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh. Rangpur area commander of Bangladesh Army is Major General Md Masud Razzaque.

History
During the Bangladesh Liberation war Pakistan soldiers stationed in the cantonment fought battles against Santals armed with spears. In April 1971 Santals attacked the Cantonment.

Units

 * 66 infantry division
 * 66 Artillery Brigade
 * 72 Infantry Brigade
 * Area Headquarters, Rangpur Area
 * Station Headquarters, Rangpur Cantonment
 * Static Signal Company, Rangpur Cantonment

Institutions

 * Rangpur Cantonment Public School and College
 * Rangpur Cadet College
 * Bir Uttam Shaheed Mahbub Senanibas
 * Rangpur Golf Club