Bangladesh Military Academy Bangladesh Military Academy ( BMA ) is the training institute for the officer cadets of Bangladesh Army . It is located in Bhatiary , near Chittagong HIll Tracts , in the Chittagong District of south - east Bangladesh , about 13 kilometres north of Chittagong . The Academy is situated on the slopes of the Sitakunda hill ranges and the shore of the Bay of Bengal . The Academy was initially raised at Comilla Cantonment on 29 November 1973 and later relocated at Bhatiary in 1976 . The Present day Bangladesh Military Academy has her roots from her Mother Academy The Pakistan Military Academy Kakul to which it copies today the traditions , uniforms and methodologies . This Academy was awarded National Standard in the year 1979 . Bangladesh Military Academy provides training to the officers of the Bangladesh Army . From 1983 the officers of the Bangladesh Navy and Air Force must take three months training from the academy . History . Following the independence of Bangladesh with the break - up of Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 , Bangladesh Military Academy was established in Comilla on 11 January 1974 , for training of officers of the Army . The Academy chose a verse by national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam , " Chiro Unnata Momo Shir " ( translation : ever high is my head ) as its motto . Regular long courses commenced from 1978 . The first batch of officers of Bangladesh Army graduated from the academy in 1975 . Honour Code . " A gentleman / gentlewoman cadet shall lead a life of honour and integrity . He or she shall not lie , cheat or steal . " Training . BMA provides military and academic training and character building . The Academy primarily trains men and women to be commissioned into the Bangladesh Army . In addition , the Academy conducts and orientation course for Bangladesh Civil Service ( BCS ) officers , officer cadets and midshipmen of the Bangladesh Air Force and Navy respectively , and Pre - Commission Training for professor / teacher under - officers of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps ( BNCC ) . Long Course cadets graduating from this Academy fall under Bangladesh University of Professionals ( BUP ) curriculum . The academy has the intention of fostering and inculcating those attributes in a Gentleman Cadet ( GC ) which will ensure his continuous and progressive development as a regular officer in the Bangladesh Army , and developing future officers for the Bangladesh Army by training the Gentleman Cadets in a way that they can make decisions as and when required by the military profession . Training Course . The training courses run at BMA are as follow a . Long Course - 108 weeks . b . BMA Special Regular Course - 24 weeks . c . Basic Military Training Course - 24 weeks . d . Joint Services Course - 10 weeks ( Bangladesh Navy cadets and Bangladesh Air Force cadets ) . e . Short Service Commission - 49 weeks f . Graduate Course - 49 weeks g . Direct Short Service Commission - 23 weeks h . Potential Platoon Commanders Course - 05 weeks . j . Drill Instructor Course - 07 weeks . k . BCS Officers Orientation Course weeks ( 01 week in BMA ) - 05 weeks . l . Pre - Commission Training — BNCC - 08 weeks . Tactical training . This includes lecture , tutorial discussion , model discussion , tactical exercise without troops , demonstration and field training exercise on all types of major and minor operations of war . Field Training Exercise ( FTX ) . First Term a . Exercise Bajramusti ( Iron Fist ) - To impart the basic knowledge to the cadets / trainee officers about formation of troops in patrol . b . Exercise Padakkhep ( Onward March ) - 1 . To enhance the physical and mental endurance of cadets / trainee officers in forced march in a difficult terrain . c . Exercise Padakkhep ( Onward March ) - 2 . To enhance the physical and mental endurance of cadets in forced march in x - country route / terrain . d . Exercise Dhumketu ( Comet ) . To impart practical lesson to the cadets / trainee officers in planning , preparation and conduct of raids . e . Exercise Maranfad ( Death Trap ) . To impart practical lesson to the cadets / trainee officers on planning , preparation and conduct of ambush . Second Term f . Exercise Lauhakapat ( Iron Gate ) . To impart practical lesson to the cadets on the technique and mechanism of positional defence at company level within the frame work of an Infantry Battalion . Third Term g . Exercise Ronogati . To impart practical lesson to the cadets in the application of principles , mechanism and conduct of day advance and attack at company level with special emphasis on platoon activities . Final Term g . Exercise Lalghora ( Red Horse ) . To impart practical lesson to the cadets in the technique of conducting minor operations behind enemy lines without being supplied and support from own side . h . Exercise Kashti Patho ( Acid Test ) . To impart practical lesson to the cadets / trainee officers in all type of major operations of war . Miscellaneous Military Training . a . Map reading exercise . To impart basic knowledge about Map Reading to the cadets and trainee officers . It includes Outdoor exercise on Map reading , Night marching , Uses of Global Positioning System etc . b . Various Demonstrations & Tactical Exercise Without Troops ( TWET ) . Various Demonstrations and Tactical Exercise Without Troops on different operations ( Major & Minor ) are conducted in BMA for cadets throughout the term . c . Weapon Training . To impart practical knowledge on handling and use of various types of weapon and develop firing efficiency . d . Physical Training . To attain the highest standard of physical efficiency . e . Field Engineer Training . To impart basic knowledge on field engineering . f . Computer Training . To impart first hand knowledge on computer handling including MS word , Power Point and use of internet . g . Signal Training . To impart working knowledge on wireless and signal equipment . Academic Training . This training is mainly conducted to prepare the cadets of long courses for qualifying in the Bachelor of Arts ( BA ) / Bachelor of Science ( BSc ) ( Pass Course ) examinations . From 67 BMA Long Course there will be a common degree . That is Bachelor Of Defence Studies ( BDS ) . Besides , the academic training also aimed at developing communication skill both in English and Bangla through oral and written expression , create awareness of current national , regional and international affairs , widen mental horizon and sense of reasoning . Training Visits . Training visits are conducted for the final term cadets in each term . Club Activities . Rappelling Club To develop the courage , confidence level , physical and mental stamina of a cadet , this club started its journey in the year 1989 . Cadets of 2nd term & 3rd term can be the members of this club . The third term cadets near the end of term get an excellent opportunity to carry out rappelling from hovering helicopter . Riding Club This club was established to give the cadets basic knowledge of horse riding . Cadets of 2nd term & 3rd term can be the members of this club . This club has horse of various origins like Arabian , Indian , Pakistani & Bangladeshi . Frogman Club Normally the members of frogman club join Frogman Course . To meet this thrilling event , members of this club must have both physical and mental endurance . The frogman course is conducted under direct supervision of Bangladesh Navy . Cadets and Officers are awarded with Insignia after successful completion of course . Para Club In the para club cadets are trained about para jumping . It is an event that demands lot of strength , mental determination and courage and physical determination as well . When a cadet completes Basic para course , he is entitled to wear para insignia . The course is conducted in SI & T ( School of Infantry and Tactics ) Sylhet . Arts and Crafts Club The aim of this club is to find out the hidden talents from the cadets . It is one of the glorious opportunity to flourish their talents . Cultural Club The aim of this club is to ensure recreational facilities of cadets . Necessary equipment can be found there . Computer Club This club works on educating cadets about computer . Make them confident about handling of computer . Publications . BMA has two publications namely CHIRO UNNOTO MOMO SHIR ( EVER HIGH IS MY HEAD ) is BMA magazine and PADAKHKHEP ( ONWARD MARCH ) a professional journal . Both the publications published once in a year . Affiliation . The Academy provides a two - year academic programme combined with intense military training . It is affiliated with the Bangladesh University of Professionals and provides 3 year Bachelors degrees . Every cadet has to study Military Science in this institution . They ' ve to learn every thing practically . Facilities . The Academy has number of facilities required for Military Academies of international repute , which include The academy has a Masjid . Battalion . The academy has one battalion : 1st Bangladesh Battalion . 1st Bangladesh Battalion consists of four companies :