| Shahid Salahuddin Cantonment | |
|---|---|
| Ghatail, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
 Insignia of 19th Infantry Division | |
| Type | Cantonment |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Bangladesh Army |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Major General Mohammad Adil Choudhury |
Shahid Salahuddin Cantonment is a cantonment located in Ghatail Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh. [1] [2] Ghatail Area Commander is Major General Mohammad Adil Choudhury. [3]
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