A Chronological Overview
Invocation
Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, a beacon of education in northern Bangladesh, reflects the transformative power of learning. Founded under the leadership of Colonel S.M. Shamsuzzaman and officially inaugurated by Major General H.M. Ershad on April 4, 1979, the institution owes its foundation to the Bangladesh Armyâs visionary commitment. The first academic building’s foundation was laid by President Lt General Ziaur Rahman in 1980. Starting with 5 teachers and 176 students, CPSCS marked its academic journey with SSC exams in 1983 and HSC in 1986. Responding to evolving educational demands, the English Version School Section was launched in 1998 and the College Section in 2017.
Academic Accolades
CPSCS has consistently upheld academic excellence, winning the âSena Prodhan Trophyâ twice for top HSC results among cantonment institutions. In 1993, a teacher earned the national âBest Teacher Awardâ, followed by the âBest Educational Institutionâ title in 2002. It ranked among the top five colleges under Rajshahi Board in 2008 and gained global recognition with the British Councilâs âInternational School Awardâ in 2019. In 2020, it recorded the highest number of GPA-5 achievers in the Dinajpur Board, reaffirmed by strong HSC-2024 results across military institutions.
Recognition in Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities
CPSCS excels beyond academics. Its students won gold in the National Sports Competition (1994 & 1995) and the UNICEF Grand Prix Award in 2006. Recognition followed in Islamic competitions by the Islamic Foundation, national art contests, and the National Childrenâs Award in 2017. A student claimed the Best Costume Award at the 2020 international ‘Colors of Voice’ contest. In 2024, three students excelled in the International Leadership Program on Education 4.0 and IOELLS in Malaysia, while others achieved honors at IYSC Malaysia and WCCA Nepal. Domestically, 35 students were top performers at the NCCA-2024. Our students excelled in National Level of various Olympiads in 2025, earning 1st & 3rd in Bangla, 1st & 3rd in ILPE, 3rd in Math, 4th & 23rd in Physics, 9th & 13th in Chemistry, 4th in Robotics, and 28th in Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad.
Functioning Body
Today, CPSCS serves around 4,400 students from Nursery to Class Twelve in both Bangla and English versions, supported by 146 faculty and 106 staff. The CPSCS Alumni Association, formed on its 38th anniversary, connects past and present students. Student leadership thrives through a 26-member prefect system. Co-curricular engagement is enriched by BNCC, Scouts, and 19 clubs. Facilities include ICT and science labs, smart classrooms, automation systems, generator backup, CCTV, and a roof truss space in the English Version Building for nine classrooms and an exam hall. Future expansions include two academic buildings, an administrative building, and a multipurpose complex. Transport services on key routes enhance student accessibility. The institution is governed by a body chaired by the Brigade and Station Commander, with the Principal as Member Secretary. Two former Governing Body Chairmen later became Chiefs of the Army, reflecting its prestige.
Closing Reflections
CPSCS continues to shape future leaders through its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, character development, and global engagementâcementing its status as a premier educational institution in Bangladesh.