Mirzapur Cadet College
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| Mirzapur Cadet College | |
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| Identity | Mirzapurian |
| Date of Establishment | November 29, 1963 at Mirzapur Upazilla in Tangail |
| First Academic Year | 1965 |
| Location | Union:Gorai Upazilla:Mirzapur District:Tangail Bangladesh On the Dhaka-Tangail Trank Road. |
| College Motto | Knowledge is Power |
| College Colour | Maroon |
| Total College Area | 95 acres |
| Number of Houses | 3 |
| Fazlul Huq House | |
| Named After | A. K. Fazlul Huq |
| Motto | Search Struggle Victory |
| Logo | Tiger |
| Colour | Navy blue |
| Suhrawardy House | |
| Named After | Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy |
| Motto | Vini Vidi Vici |
| Logo | Eagle |
| Colour | Red |
| Nazrul House | |
| Named After | Kazi Nazrul Islam |
| Motto | Ever Erect is My Head |
| Logo | Lion |
| Colour | Green |
Mirzapur Cadet College (Bengali: মির্জাপুর ক্যাডেট কলেজ) is the third cadet college of Bangladesh. Like other cadet colleges it also follows the national curricula prescribed by the National Curriculam and Textbook Board (NCTB) and gives special emphasis on extracurricular and co-curricular activities to bring out cadets of sound body and mind with mental capacity, breadth of vision, physical stamina and power of leadership.<-- removal of the part like an advertisement -->
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[edit] Location
Mirzapur Cadet College is situated very near to the point of intersection of the 90o9' east longitudinal line and the 24o5.3' north latitudinal line. The river Bongshi has gone through the east side of the college and through the south and south-west side the river Barinda has gone. Again the river Footjani joins with Barinda at the west side. The college is 8 km south of Mirzapur Upazilla proper.
[edit] History
After the establishment of Faujderhat Cadet College in Chittagong district and Jhenaidah Cadet College in the Khulna division the foundation of Momenshahi Cadet College (former name of Mirzapur Cadet College) was being planned. Like others the objective of this plan was to prepare eligible and fit army officer for the Pakistan Army.
[edit] East Pakistan Period
The then president of Pakistan Field Marshall Aiyub Khan took initiatives to establish the cadet college. He laid the foundation stone of Momenshahi Cadet College at the Mirzapur Upazilla in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh on November 29, 1963. The foundation stone is still there on the wall of the main academy building of the college.
After then relevant constructions were going on which was much tough as the area was not suitable having so many hilly strips. The area was totally changed after the completion of the construction; the change was from wild to civilized environment. Major General Fazle Mukim Khan formally opened the college on January 9, 1965. The first principal was Mr. M. W. Pitt.
Academic activities started from that year with as many as four intakes.
[edit] Liberation War Period
[edit] Bangladesh Period
[edit] Academic system
Cadets are enrolled in the seventh grade. They continue their study for six years. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) is the final examination to pass.
Each class generally has fifty students. The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are administered under direct control of the Board of Education of Dhaka Division.
All the faculty members are very well qualified. Rules are very stringent. All the examination dates are announced in the Academic Calendar at the beginning of each academic year.
[edit] Departments
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Museum
There is an up to date museum in the college. It is situated just beside the Arts and Crafts department. Actually the department office is inside the museum. The museum is decorated in such a way so as to reflect the history and heritage of the college and as hole to represent the Cadet College heritage. some of the stuffs in the museum are:
- Pictures of the historical events regarding MCC and the cadet colleges in Bangladesh.
- A complete map of the college.
[edit] Dining Hall
All cadets take their meals together in the dining hall. The dining hall has three big rows of tables and benches for cadets of three residential houses respectively. There are separate seating facilities for the prefects and the duty master generally known as the " High Table". Five meals are served everyday.
[edit] Houses
- Fazlul Huq House: The first house of MCC. At the very beginning it was named "Jinnah House". After the independence of Bangladesh the present name appeared. As the first it occupies some identical traditions and norms. The logo of this house is Search, Struggle, Victory. House color is blue, and symbol is tiger. It is also called as Tiger's den.
- Suhrawardy House: The middle house of MCC. Named after the mainstream renowned democcratic leader of Bangladesh Hussein Shahid Suhrawardy. Logo is eagle and therefore also called Eagle's realm.
- Nazrul House: The green house. Named after the national poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam. House logo is lion and so called as Lion House.
[edit] Mosque
[edit] Hospital
Mirzapur Cadet College has a separate hospital specifically for all the cadets and employees. A full time doctor from the Army Medical Corps is appointed along with several qualified assistants.
All the medicines are provided free of cost. Sick cadets can report at the hospital every morning. The hospital is open 24 hours to accommodate any special needs.
Critical cases are directly referred to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka Cantonment.
[edit] Library
Mirzapur Cadet College has a superb library named as Shahid Khorshed Smriti Granthagar.The library is named after the martyr of the Liberation War of Bangladesh who was a cadet of this college. there is a portrait of Shahid Khorshed on the wall of the library. The library consists of around 18000 books of ample races. Leading daily newspapers and weekly magazines are available for cadets and staffs. The special characteristics of this library is that it is regularly updated by the new books. Many ex-cadets contribute to the library by donating ample rich books.
[edit] Clubs and societies
- Quranic Society : The members of this society practise Telawah of the holy Quran and are taught principles and significance of the holy verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad Sm. They are also enlightened with the teachings and knowledge of the lifestyle of Muhammad Sm.
- Bengali Literary and Cultural Society : Members of this society explore the wonderful realm of Bengali literature. They practise acting by playing various roles of famous characters portrayed by famous Bengali dramatists. Also poetry recitation, debate and extempore speeches are practised.
- English Society : The aim of the society is to generate enthusiasm in the minds of the members about English language and literature and to enable them to use easy, accurate and day-to-day English. Members also practise recitation, Elocution , public speaking and debate.
- Geography Society : The usual thirst aroused by the enigmatic space and it's mystical stars, planets, Earth is mitigated by the activities of this club.
- Hiking Club : The luxuriance of the sylvan surrounding of the college is much thrilling. While going on hiking the members of this society take immense pleasure by being in close proximity to nature.
- Photography Club : The members learn the art of photography and show their talent by capturing special moments of their cadet life in photographs.
- Biology Club : The study of the life and structure of plants and animals make the cadets curious more and more about bthe way in which the body and cells of a living thing behave. This club provides the cadets best possible idea on the subject in an interesing way.
- Natural Study Club : Members explore the nature to discover it's beauties and varieties. Usually they explore the beautiful site adjacent to the college lake.
- Physics Club : The scientific study of force (like heat, light and sound), astrophysics and Geo-physics (Earth's atmosphere, climate and ocean) are their subjects of learning. All the members try to get the practicsal idea about these things.
- Chemistry Club : The members learn how the substances react when in contact with one another and how they behave under difficult conditions. By being attached with this club the club learners derive basic knowledge of the mystery of science.
- Computer Club : Members get an opportunity to develop their creative faculties by knowing how the information are stored, organized, how calculations are done and other machines controlled. they also derive a lot of entertainment.
- First Aid Club : This club makes the cadets conscious about how to maintain sound health and hygiene. It provides training on first aid practically.
- Wood Work Club : This club trains the cadets how they can make things of everyday use.
- Music Club : The members of this club practise and play instruments under the guidance of a music teacher. It includes practise on Tagore song, Nazrul song, Rural (Bangla-পল্লী) song, Modern song, Classical song and Band song as well.
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs Club : This club holds stage demonstrations on current affairs. Thus they help to boost the general knowledge of other cadets.
- Arts and Crafts Club : The objective of this club is to nourish and develop cadet's latent creative talents in paintings.
[edit] Statistics
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| Mr. M W Pitt | 1.5.1964 - 31.3.1967 |
| Lt. Col. MD. Ali Ansari S.K. | 1.4.1967 - 31.12.1969 |
| Wing Commander S.H. Quayani | 1.1.1970 - 15.8.1971 |
| Prof. M.A. Aziz | 29.9.1972 - 8.4.1973 |
| Wing Commander AKM Badiur Rahman | 9.4.1973 - 8.5.1976 |
| Commander M. Habibur Rahman Talukder | 15.6.1976 - 25.5.1978 |
| Mr. Syed Salimullah | 26.5.1978 - 16.3.1981 |
| Mr. F.M. Abdur Rob | 17.3.1981 - 5.6.1986 |
| Mr. Mufazzal Hossain | 18.6.1986 - 9.8.1991 |
| Mr. Syed Salimullah | 10.8.1991 - 21.2.1996 |
| Lt. Col. Maqbulur Rahman, AEC | 11.5.1996 - 22.9.1997 |
| Mr. MD. Mahatabuddin | 23.9.1997 - 28.7.1998 |
| Mr. MD. Rais Uddin Ahmed | 1.9.1998 - 1.12.2001 |
| Mr. Rafiqul Islam | 2.12.2001 - |
[edit] Statistics of the first
- Principal: Mr. M W Pitt
- Adjutant: Captain Sayed Ali Ansar
- Doctor: Dr. Hafizul Hasan
- Vice Principal: Professor A Wahab
- House Masters:
- Fazlul Huq House:
- Suhrawardy House:
- Nazrul House:
- OIC, Dining Hall: Mr. R M M Yakub
- College Prefect: Zahangir Haque
- College Cultural Prefect: Ziaur Rahman
- College Games Prefect:
- College Dining Hall Prefect: M M Matin
- House Leaders:
- Fazlul Huq House: Zia Uddin Ahmed
- Suhrawardy House: Zia Uddin Ahmed
- Nazrul House: Yousuf Habibur Rahman
[edit] Prominent Mirzapurians
- Atiur Rahman
- Mohammad Giasuddin
- Major General Sina Ibn Jamali
- Feroz Mahmud
[edit] See also
- Shahid Khorshed Memorial Library
- Mirzapur Ex-Cadets' Association
- Tangail
- Mirzapur Upazilla
[edit] External links
| Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh |
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| Faujdarhat Cadet College • Mirzapur Cadet College • Jhenaidah Cadet College • Rajshahi Cadet College • Sylhet Cadet College • Rangpur Cadet College • Pabna Cadet College • Barisal Cadet College • Mymensingh Girls Cadet College • Comilla Cadet College • Joypurhat Girls Cadet College • Feni Girls Cadet College |
