Jamalpur Textile Institute
Emblem of Jamalpur Textile Institute | |
Former name | Sheikh Russel Textile Institute (2020–2024) |
|---|---|
| Type | Government |
| Established | 2022 |
Academic affiliation | Bangladesh Technical Education Board |
| Principal | A.K.M. Manjurul Haque[1] |
| Students | 460 (approx.) |
| Address | , , Bangladesh 24°54′38″N 89°45′09″E / 24.910662°N 89.7524954°E |
| Campus | Rural, 8.32 acres |
| Language | Bengali |
| Website | srti |
Jamalpur Textile Institute is a government technical educational institution located in Madarganj Upazila of Jamalpur District in the Mymensingh Division of Bangladesh.[2] This institute conducts diploma-level educational programs to create a skilled workforce for the textile industry. It is considered one of the most important institutions in the textile education sector of Bangladesh.
Campus Location
The permanent campus of the institution is located on the north-west side of Jorkhali village in Madarganj Upazila.[3] The natural beauty of Kaiyer Beel and Kachimgarh Beel surrounds the campus in a picturesque environment. It is located 900 meters west of Milon Bazar and adjacent to the Jamalpur-Madarganj highway, making transportation convenient.
Amidst natural wetlands and greenery, the campus has developed into an attractive place for visitors and students.
History and Background
Jamalpur Textile Institute is a key technical educational institution established to create a skilled workforce for the textile industry in Bangladesh. On February 14, 2022, the then Prime Minister inaugurated six textile institutes simultaneously across the country, which included this institution.[4] This inauguration ceremony was a significant example of the government's commitment to expanding technical education.
On January 23, 2025, the institution's name was changed from Sheikh Russel Textile Institute to Jamalpur Textile Institute.[5][6]
Infrastructure
It is a well-decorated and modernly equipped educational institution. The campus has various academic, administrative, and residential facilities that help meet the educational, research, and other life needs of the students.[7]
The institution has an academic and administrative building, which is used for coordinating educational and administrative work. For students' research and practical work, there are a library and a workshop. There is a 4-storied practical laboratory building where hands-on education is provided alongside theoretical knowledge.[7]
Additionally, there are separate 4-storied hostel buildings for male and female students, a playground, a Shaheed Minar, a mosque, and other infrastructures that make the campus more complete and suitable for living.[7]
Residential System
There are 2 residential hostels for the students studying here, one for boys and one for girls. The hostel has 192 seats for boys and 50 for girls. There are also an Officers' Quarter, an Officers' Dormitory, and a Staff's Quarter.
Academic Programs
Under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, a four-year Diploma in Textile Engineering course is offered in four subjects. The duration of each course is 4 years. Each year is considered a level, and each level is divided into 2 terms, making a total of 8 terms. Each term includes a specific number of theoretical and practical courses. These courses play a crucial role in producing skilled engineers for various fields of the textile industry.[8]
Departments and Seat Capacity
| Department Name | Seat Capacity |
|---|---|
| Apparel Manufacturing | 50 |
| Yarn Manufacturing | 50 |
| Wet Process | 50 |
| Merchandising and Marketing | 50 |
| Total Seat Capacity | 200 |
Student Evaluation
| Marks Range | Grade Letter | CGPA Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75-79 | A | 3.75 |
| 70-74 | A- | 3.50 |
| 65-69 | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60-64 | B | 3.00 |
| 55-59 | B- | 2.75 |
| 50-54 | C+ | 2.50 |
| 45-49 | C | 2.25 |
| 40-44 | D | 2.00 |
| 00-39 | F | 0.00 |
See also
References
- ^ "Textile Diploma Institute". Department of Textiles. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel Textile Institute Establishment Project" (PDF). Bangladesh Secretariat. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Madarganj Upazila". Wikipedia. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Prime Minister inaugurates six textile educational institutions". Bangla Tribune. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Name change for 11 institutions under the Department of Textiles". Jago News. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Name change for 11 institutions under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute" (PDF). Bangladesh Gazette. 2025-02-04. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ a b c "Annual Procurement Plan 2021-22" (PDF). Ministry of Textiles and Jute. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Syllabus/Course Structure/Regulations". Bangladesh Technical Education Board. Retrieved 14 May 2025.