Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Shield Gate of Ramu Cantonment

SHIELD GATE, the main entrance gate, is another architectural marvel of Ramu Cantonment. The abstract view of the Formation Sign of 10 Infantry Division has been transformed into a three dimensional monument in this gate. Thus it is named as “ SHIELD GATE”. The shield in the gate resembles the determination and competence to thwart any threat against the sovereignty and independence of the motherland Bangladesh.

                         
shield gate ramu


The concept and architectural design of this monument was done by the General Officer Commanding 10 Infantry Division and Area Commander, Cox's Bazar area, Major General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan, ndc, afwc, psc, Phd. In the process he was assisted by Major Muhammad Rizwanoor Rahman Rikabder of 16 Engineer Construction Battalion, who also implemented the construction of this project.

shield gate ramu cantonment



The black color on the shield reflects the mournful feelings for the martyrs of our liberation war. Blue resembles the sea and hills which mingle at the horizon at Ramu. The red color depicts the firm oath to up hold the freedom which was achieved at the cost of the lives of millions of martyrs where deep green color stands for the sovereignty of our motherland and patriotism of all the members of this division. The three golden arrows at the top symbolize unity, strength to defeat the enemy and aggressiveness. Golden colour of the arrow stands for the firm determination for a golden future of Bangladesh.

entrance gate of ramu cantonment




The construction of this masterpiece was started on 09 Oct 2016 and was completed on the 8th of February 2017. It was inaugurated by the Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, SBP, ndc, psc

shield gate ramu cantonment


Height of the Shield - 30 feet and 6 inch.

Length of the Gate - 25 feet

Width of the Gate - 124 feet and 7 inch

The length of the three arrows – 60 feet and 4 inch, 44 feet and 10 inch, 29 feet and 4 inch

The height of the longest arrow – 49 feet

shield gate ramu