The Army International Islamic Institute (AIII) has officially commenced its journey at the Jalsiri Housing Project in the capital under the initiative of the Bangladesh Army.

The institute was inaugurated on Monday (August 3) by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, PSC.

On the same occasion, the Army Chief also unveiled the foundation stones of seven additional Army International Islamic Institutes to be established in Barishal, Savar, Bogura, Sylhet, Chattogram, Cumilla, and Jashore through a video teleconference (VTC).

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladesh Army has long contributed to the country’s education sector by operating quality educational institutions and helping develop skilled human resources. The new institute has been established to meet contemporary educational needs by combining modern education with moral and ethical values.

The institute will offer a Cambridge curriculum-based English-medium education, integrated with Islamic teachings and moral values. The initiative aims to nurture students with knowledge, leadership qualities, discipline, patriotism, and strong humanitarian values.

ISPR expressed hope that the Army International Islamic Institute will emerge as a center of excellence for education, character building, and ethical development, while also playing a significant role in producing responsible leaders at both national and global levels.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Principal Staff Officer at Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of various divisions, senior military officials, distinguished guests associated with the institute, teachers, students, guardians, and members of the media.