Textile schools in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the mos ...
offer various
academic
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and
professional
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skil ...
degrees in
textile
Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc. At first, the word "textiles" only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the ...
fields. A number of
college
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s and
technical institutes as well as some
universities
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, t ...
offer
diploma
A diploma is a document awarded by an educational institution (such as a college or university) testifying the recipient has graduated by successfully completing their courses of studies. Historically, it has also referred to a charter or offici ...
,
bachelor's
A bachelor's degree (from Middle Latin ''baccalaureus'') or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin ''baccalaureatus'') is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six ye ...
and
master's
A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. degree from their allocated
faculties upon completion of
certification courses. Textile courses offered in these schools include
spinning
Spin or spinning most often refers to:
* Spinning (textiles), the creation of yarn or thread by twisting fibers together, traditionally by hand spinning
* Spin, the rotation of an object around a central axis
* Spin (propaganda), an intentionally b ...
,
weaving
Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. Other methods are knitting, crocheting, felting, and braiding or plaiting. The longitudinal th ...
,
knitting
Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile, or fabric. It is used to create many types of garments. Knitting may be done by hand or by machine.
Knitting creates stitches: loops of yarn in a row, either flat or i ...
,
dyeing
Dyeing is the application of dyes or pigments on textile materials such as fibers, yarns, and fabrics with the goal of achieving color with desired color fastness. Dyeing is normally done in a special solution containing dyes and particular ...
,
printing
Printing is a process for mass reproducing text and images using a master form or template. The earliest non-paper products involving printing include cylinder seals and objects such as the Cyrus Cylinder and the Cylinders of Nabonidus. The ea ...
,
finishing,
apparels merchandising and
fashion design
Fashion design is the Art (skill), art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction and natural beauty to clothing and its Fashion accessory, accessories. It is influenced by culture and different trends, and has varied over time and plac ...
ing. , textile material is the largest export item of Bangladesh. Bangladesh exported
$42.35 billion worth of readymade garments in the 2018–2019 fiscal year.
Public textile educational institutions
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Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX); The first and only
textile engineering
Textile Manufacturing or Textile Engineering is a major industry. It is largely based on the conversion of fibre into yarn, then yarn into fabric. These are then dyed or printed, fabricated into cloth which is then converted into useful goods s ...
centric public university in Bangladesh. It functions as the mother institution for countrywide public
institutes of technology
An institute of technology (also referred to as: technological university, technical university, university of technology, technological educational institute, technical college, polytechnic university or just polytechnic) is an institution of te ...
which emphasise primarily on textiles education regarding
research
Research is "creativity, creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization and analysis of evidence to increase understanding of a topic, characterized by a particular att ...
and advancement.
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Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET)
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Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
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Shaheed Abdur Rab Textile Engineering College, Barishal, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
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Sheikh Kamal Textile Engineering College, Jhenaidah, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
*Dr. M. A. Wazed Ali Miah Textile Engineering College, Rangpur, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
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Bangabandhu Textile Engineering College
Bangabandhu Textile Engineering College (BTEC) is a textile based research college located in Kalihati, Tangail. The college is academically operated by Bangladesh University of Textiles, BUTEX and was previously affiliated with University of D ...
,
Tangail
Tangail ( bn, টাঙ্গাইল, ), is a major city within the Dhaka Division in central Bangladesh. It sits on the bank of the Louhajang River, north-west of Dhaka, the nation's capital. It is considered to be the main urban area of ...
, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
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Chittagong Textile Engineering College, Chittagong, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
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Begumganj Textile Engineering College,
Noakhali
Noakhali ( bn, নোয়াখালী, , New canal), historically known as Bhulua ( bn, ভুলুয়া), is a district in southeastern Bangladesh, located in the Chittagong Division. It was established as district in 1821, and officia ...
, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
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Pabna Textile Engineering College
Pabna Textile Engineering College is a textile institute in Pabna, Dhaka, Bangladesh and is affiliated by the Bangladesh University of Textiles. It is located in the Pabna Sadar area of Meril Bypass, Shalgaria. It's a government and the most ...
,
Pabna
Pabna ( bn, পাবনা) is a city of Pabna District, Bangladesh and the administrative capital of the eponymous Pabna District. It is on the north bank of the Padma River and has a population of about .
Etymology
* According to the histo ...
, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
*Bangladesh Handloom Education and Training Institute, Narshingdi, Affiliated with
BUTEX.
*Sheikh Rehana Textile Engineering College, Gopalgonj (On Going Project)
*Sheikh Hasina Textile Engineering College, Jamalpur (On Going Project)
*Sheikh Russel Textile Engineering College, Sylhet (On Going Project)
*Sheikh Hasina Textile Engineering College, Shibchor (Waiting for Govt. Approval)
*Kapasia Textile Engineering College, Gazipur (Project In Process)
*Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Textile Engineering College, Kishoregonj (Project In Process)
Public-private partnerships
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National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER) : An affiliated
institute of technology
An institute of technology (also referred to as: technological university, technical university, university of technology, technological educational institute, technical college, polytechnic university or just polytechnic) is an institution of te ...
of
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
, offering research based textiles education in both
undergraduate
Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and before postgraduate education. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, in the United States, an entry-lev ...
and
postgraduate
Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree.
The organization and stru ...
levels. It used to be considered as the second with its rank among its kind in the region. Formerly, it was a public institute named ''Textile Institute and Development Center'' (TIDC). It is the first and only public–private partnership (PPP) educational institution in Bangladesh.
Diploma in textile institutes (public)
A bunch of state funded
diploma
A diploma is a document awarded by an educational institution (such as a college or university) testifying the recipient has graduated by successfully completing their courses of studies. Historically, it has also referred to a charter or offici ...
institutes under the authority of
Bangladesh Technical Education Board
The Bangladesh Technical Education Board is a state regulatory board responsible for monitoring and developing technical and vocational education in the secondary level (SSC), 2-year higher secondary level (HSC/Vocational), 4-year Diploma in Engin ...
and with compliance to the order of the
Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists
The Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists, simply known as ITET, is a Bangladeshi professional organisation of technical personnels with institutional qualifications in textiles education. It is the oldest and most influential of it ...
(ITET) are operating in Bangladesh at present. Several more are still on the ongoing process of parliamentary approval.
These are —
#Bangladesh Handloom Education & Training Institute, Narshingdi
#Barishal Textile Institute, Barishal
#Khulna Textile Institute, Khulna
#Tangail Textile Institute, Tangail
#Natore Textile Institute, Natore
#Rangpur Textile Institute, Rangpur
#Chattogram Textile Institute, Chattagram
#Dinajpur Textile Institute, Dinajpur
#Gourandi Textile Institute, Barishal (Ongoing Project)
#Bhola Textile Institute, Bhola (Ongoing Project)
#Sheikh Rasel Textile Institute, Madargonj, Jamalpur (Ongoing Project)
#Shaheed Kamrujjaman Textile Institute, Manda, Nawgaon (Ongoing Project)
#Begum Amina Mansur Textile Engineering Institute, Kazipur, Sirajgonj (Ongoing Project)
#Sunamganj Textile Institute, Sunamganj (Ongoing Project)
#Faridpur Textile Institute, Faridpur (Ongoing Project)
#Sylhet Textile Institute, Sylhet (Ongoing Project)
#Lalmonirhat Textile Institute, Lalmonirhat (Ongoing Project)
#Feni Textile Institute, Feni (Waiting for Govt. Approval)
#Shahrasti Textile Institute, Chandpur (Waiting for Govt. Approval)
#Narayangonj Textile Institute, Narayangonj (Project in Process)
#Netrokona Textile Institute, Netrokona (Project in Process)
#Jashore Textile Institute, Jashore (Project in Process)
#Joypurhat Textile Institute, Joypurhat (Project in Process)
#Mahbubul Haq Shakil Textile Institute, Mymensingh (Project in Process)
#Kushtia Textile Institute, Kushtia (Project in Process)
#Sherpur Textile Institute, Sherpur (Project in Process)
Private universities offering textile courses
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Anwar Khan Modern University
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Bangladesh University of Business and Technology
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BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology or BUFT is a university in Bangladesh. It was established with the aim to produce technically competent human resources for the ready-made garments sector of the country.
History
It was established b ...
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City University, Bangladesh
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Daffodil International University
Daffodil International University ( bn, ড্যাফোডিল আন্তর্জাতিক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) (DIU) is a private research university located in Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ...
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European University of Bangladesh
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Fareast International University
Fareast International University (FIU) () is a private university located at Banani in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 2013 under the Private University Act, 2010. It was founded by Sheikh Kabir Hossain, relative of Prime Mi ...
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Green University of Bangladesh
Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) ( bn, গ্রিন ইউনিভার্সিটি অব বাংলাদেশ) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It offers BBA, MBA, Journalism & Media Communication, LLB, English, LL ...
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Khwaja Yunus Ali University
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Northern University, Bangladesh
Northern University Bangladesh ( bn, নর্দান বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) or NUB is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. The university was sponsored and funded ...
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Port City International University
Port City International University ( bn, পোর্ট সিটি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি) or PCIU is a private university located at South Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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Primeasia University
Primeasia University ( bn, প্রাইমএশিয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, also known as PaU) is a private research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2003.
History
Primeasia Univer ...
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Rajshahi Science & Technology University
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Shyamoli Textile Engineering College
Shyamoli Textile Engineering College (STEC) is one of the private textile education schools in Bangladesh which operates under thFaculty of Engineering and Technology University of Dhaka. Admission procedure is regulated by the university and ...
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Sonargaon University
Sonargaon University ( bn, সোনারগাঁও বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়; SU) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It has four faculties: Science and Engineering; Business and Economics; Humanities and Social Sc ...
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Southeast University, Bangladesh
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The International University of Scholars
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The People's University of Bangladesh
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University of South Asia
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Chattogram University of Creative Technology
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Uttara University
Uttara University ( bn, উত্তরা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or UU is a private university at Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. UU has twelve campuses in a less than one-kilometer radius and is based in the satellite town of ...
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Victoria University of Bangladesh
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World University of Bangladesh
World University of Bangladesh ( bn, ওয়ার্ল্ড ইউনিভার্সিটি অব বাংলাদেশ) often abbreviated as (WUB) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abdul Mannan Chowdhury is the vice-cha ...
Private polytechnic offering diploma in textile courses
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Shyamoli Ideal Polytechnic Institute
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Daffodil Polytechnic Institute
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Mangrove Institute of Science and Technology
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Haji Abul Hossain Institute of Technology
Haji Abul Hossain Institute of Technology ( bn, হাজী আবুল হোসেন ইন্সটিটিউট অব টেকনোলজি ) or (HABHIT) is a polytechnic institute in Tangail, Bangladesh established in 2000.
Departm ...
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National Institute of Technology, Chattogram
# Ahsanullah Institute of Technical and Vocational Education, Dhaka
# Mirpur Polytechnic Institute, Mirpur, Dhaka
# National Institute of Engineering and Technology
# Bangladesh Polytechnic Institute
# City Textile Engineering Institute
# Bangladesh Institute of Technology
# National Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka
# National Polytechnic College, Chittagong
# Bangladesh Textile Engineering College
# Progressive Polytechnic Institute
# Sirajganj Ideal Textile Engineering Institute (SITEI), Sirajganj
# Sirajganj Institute of Textile Engineering and Technology (SITET), Sirajganj
# Gaibandha Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET), Gaibandha
Private institutes offering textile courses
#Apparel Institute of Fashion and Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Bangladesh Institute of Business and Technology, affiliated with National University.
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BCMC College of Engineering & Technology, affiliated with
University of Rajshahi
The University of Rajshahi, also known as Rajshahi University or RU ( bn, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), is a Public university, public Mixed-sex education, co-educational research university in Bangladesh si ...
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#BGIFT Institute of Science and Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Chattogram BGMEA Institute of Fashion and Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Chattogram Institute of Engineering and Technology, affiliated with
University of Chittagong
The University of Chittagong ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, caṭṭagram bishwabidyalay) is a public research university with multidisciplinary faculties situated across a 1754-acres hilly landmas ...
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#Chattogram Institute of Fashion and Technology, affiliated with
University of Chittagong
The University of Chittagong ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, caṭṭagram bishwabidyalay) is a public research university with multidisciplinary faculties situated across a 1754-acres hilly landmas ...
.
#College of Fashion Technology and Management, affiliated with National University.
#Dhaka Institute of Fashion and Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Ideal Technical Training Center, operated by
Bangladesh Technical Education Board
The Bangladesh Technical Education Board is a state regulatory board responsible for monitoring and developing technical and vocational education in the secondary level (SSC), 2-year higher secondary level (HSC/Vocational), 4-year Diploma in Engin ...
.
#Inspiration Institute of Design and Technology, affiliated with National University.
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Institute of Science, Trade and Technology, affiliated with National University.
#National Institute of Design, affiliated with National University.
#National Institute of Fashion Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Newcastle University College, affiliated with
University of Chittagong
The University of Chittagong ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, caṭṭagram bishwabidyalay) is a public research university with multidisciplinary faculties situated across a 1754-acres hilly landmas ...
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#Professional Institute of Science and Fashion Technology, affiliated with National University.
#Sikder College of Textile and Fashion Technology, affiliated with National University.
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Shyamoli Textile Engineering College
Shyamoli Textile Engineering College (STEC) is one of the private textile education schools in Bangladesh which operates under thFaculty of Engineering and Technology University of Dhaka. Admission procedure is regulated by the university and ...
, affiliated with
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
.
#TMSS Engineering College, affiliated with
University of Rajshahi
The University of Rajshahi, also known as Rajshahi University or RU ( bn, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), is a Public university, public Mixed-sex education, co-educational research university in Bangladesh si ...
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#Ideal Textile Institute, operated by
Bangladesh Technical Education Board
The Bangladesh Technical Education Board is a state regulatory board responsible for monitoring and developing technical and vocational education in the secondary level (SSC), 2-year higher secondary level (HSC/Vocational), 4-year Diploma in Engin ...
.
Textile vocational institutes
Currently, there are a total of 41 textile
vocational
A vocation () is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained or qualified. People can be given information about a new occupation through student orientation. Though now often used in non-religious co ...
institutes throughout Bangladesh under the
Department of Textiles
Department of Textiles () is government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh's state department under its ministry of textiles and jute which is responsible for the industrial revolution of textiles sector in the country. The function of th ...
,
government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
The Cabinet of Bangladesh ( bn, বাংলাদেশের মন্ত্রিসভা) is the chief executive body of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The cabinet is the collective decision-making body of the entire government under ...
. The department is planning to set up 12 more textile vocational institutes in the coming years.
References
External links
www.butex.edu.bdwww.dot.gov.bd
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