| Postogola Cantonment | |
|---|---|
| পোস্তগোলা সেনানিবাস | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
Postogola Cantonment [a] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] is a cantonment in Dhaka, Bangladesh. [6] Atleast 2 riverine battalions are situated in the cantonment. [7]
| Postogola Cantonment | |
|---|---|
| পোস্তগোলা সেনানিবাস | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army |
Postogola Cantonment [a] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] is a cantonment in Dhaka, Bangladesh. [6] Atleast 2 riverine battalions are situated in the cantonment. [7]
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