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Armed Forces Medical College
Established: 1999 DhakaThe Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is the Bangladesh Armed Forces' center for medical training in Dhaka.
Branch: Bangladesh Armed Forces
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Military Institute of Science and Technology
Established: 1998 DhakaThe Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) (Bengali: ()) was founded in 1998 in Dhaka.
Bangladesh Air Force Academy
Established: 1973 JessoreBangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA) (Bengali: ) was founded in 1973 in Jessore. Naturally, it's run by the Bangladesh Air Force.
Bangladesh Military Academy
Established: 1974 ChittagongBangladesh Military Academy (BMA) (Bengali: ) was founded by the Bangladesh Army in 1974. It is located in Chittagong.
National Defence College
Established: 1999 DhakaThe National Defence College of Bangladesh (NDC) (Bengali: ) is relatively new. It was established in 1999 in the city of Dhaka.
Bangladesh Naval Academy
Established: 1976 ChittagongThe Bangladesh Naval Academy (BN) is also located in Chittagong and was built around the same time as the BMAin 1971.
Defence Services Command & Staff College
Established: 1977 Dhaka CityDefence Services Command and Staff College is a prime military institution of Bangladesh Armed Forces. Established in December 1977.
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