Begumgonj Textile Engineering College, Noakhali

The Textile Engineering College, Noakhali (Bengali: টেক্সটাইল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কলেজ, নোয়াখালী) is a textile engineering institute offers B.Sc. in Textile Engineering degree. It situated in Noakhali, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with Bangladesh University of Textiles. Short name TECN.

Noakhali Textile Engineering College

নোয়াখালী টেক্সটাইল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কলেজ
Other name	TECN
Motto	Textile Means Development and Prosperity
Type	Public, Research
Established	1918 (1918)
Accreditation	IEB, ITET, BHB, BJRI, BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA
Academic affiliation	Bangladesh University of Textiles
Endowment	Ministry of Textiles and Jute
Budget	4 Core BDT
Chairman	Shah Alimuzzaman
Principal	Engr. Md. Abdur Rakib
Academic staff	49
Administrative staff	21
Total staff	70
Students	480
Undergraduates	480
Location	Begumganj Upazila, Noakhali District , 3831 , Bangladesh
Campus	Suburban
Language	English
Website	tecn.edu.bd

TECN is one of the eight textile engineering colleges in Bangladesh which are collectively funded and controlled by the Directorate of Textiles, Ministry of Textiles and Jute. Textile Engineering College, Noakhali is an engineering educational institute in Bangladesh offering Graduation in different core of Textile Engineering with affiliation of Bangladesh University of Textiles and govern of Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Bangladesh.

History

British Weaving School

During the British colonial rule from 1911 to 1929, 33 peripatetic weaving schools were established in East Bengal to meet the requirements for a textile technician by offering an artisan-level six-month course. Begumgonj Textile Engineering College, Noakhali is one of them; it was established in 1918. In 1968 it was upgraded to District Weaving School offering a one-year course and in 1981 District Textile Institute offering a two-year certificate course in textile technology. But the certificate course was not acceptable to the industry.

Textile Institute, Noakhali

In 1993 a three-year diploma course was introduced under Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) which was treated as a milestone for the textile education. The duration of this course was extended to four years in 2001.

Textile Engineering College, Noakhali

The college was upgraded in 2007 to offer a BSc in textile engineering. The course is affiliated by the Bangladesh University of Textiles. The new face of this campus was designed by Architect Sirajee Tariqul Islam from Department of architecture & construction was done by PWD on behalf of MoHPW and funded by GOB.

Campus

Noakhali Textile Engineering College, a two-minute walk from Choumuhani, besides to from Dhaka to Noakhali roadway. Very charming and shady in the very heart of Noakhali.

Textile Engineering College, Begumganj, Noakhali, is a government educational institution controlled by the Directorate of Textiles under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This institution debuted as a handloom school in 1918 AD on 2.97 acres of land. Initially, a six-month trade course was introduced. In 1960 AD, it was introduced as a one-year “Textile Artisan” course. In 1980 AD, a 02 (two) year textile certificate course named “Zella Textile Institute” was introduced to improve the institute’s quality further. In the year 1994, the standard of the institution was raised a step further by providing the required number of teachers, officers and staff for infrastructural development, practical equipment and book collection in the library through a development project titled ITET and 03. (three) year “Diploma in Textile Engineering” course was introduced.In 2002 AD as per government decision the ongoing course was upgraded to 04 years duration course. Then, through a government notification, “Textile Institute, Begumganj, Noakhali” was expanded to “Textile Engineering College, Begumganj, Noakhali” in 2006 to meet the shortage of textile degree holders in the country and produce skilled textile engineers. Textile industry.In the beginning, the college’s educational program was conducted under “Chittagong University” but later from 2012, after receiving affiliation from “Bangladesh Textile University” Dhaka, the educational program of B.Sc. in Textile Engineering course is being conducted till now.

Textile Engineering College, Begumganj, Noakhali is playing an essential role by creating skilled manpower of executive level for the country and abroad according to the vision of the implementation of the Vision 2041 of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.In the last 11 (eleven) years from this college B.Sc. 699 students have passed out in 10 batches in Textile Engineering and hold various important positions in the country and abroad. Currently, 4 sessions/batches of 476 students are running. 65% scholarship to the admitted students and 02 (two) months training allowance to the final stage students are provided to the college students to focus on their studies.A two-storied academic administration building, a two-storied art shop cum library, a two-storied dyeing printing lab cum conference room, 1 jute spinning shed, a 4 storied practical building (with 8 labs), a 6 storied multipurpose building on 297 acres of land. College campus. , a two-storied headmaster’s quarter, a 64-seat two-storied dormitory, a 4-storied dormitory, 1 pump house, 1 substation, 1 mosque, 1 Shaheed Minar and 1 playground exist. Besides, there is a student hostel with 4 floors with 144 seats, 1 pump house, 1 pond and 1 playground on 2.50 acres of land near the college campus. Also, there is 1 bus for students to visit the mill and 1 jeep for the office head.

Academics

TECN offers a four-year bachelor's degree program in textile engineering. It is one of the eight textile engineering colleges run by Bangladesh University of Textiles.

• Faculty of Fashion Design and Apparel Engineering:
  • Department of Apparel Engineering
• Faculty of Textile Chemical Engineering:
  • Department of Wet Process Engineering
• Faculty of Textile Engineering:
  • Department of Fabric Engineering
  • Department of Yarn Engineering

Clubs

Textile Engineering college Noakhali has 7 clubs for extracurricular activities. There are under the mother club named Oronodoy. The clubs of TECN are as:

1. TECN Career Club
2. TECN Computer Club
3. TECN Science and Innovation Club
4. TECN Debating Society
5. TECN Art and Photography Club
6. Mittonjoy
7. Akkhor

Campus of NTEC

Number of seats

The number of seats for the four-year bachelor's degree in textile engineering program is given below.

Number of seats as per Department
Serial	Department	Seats
1.	Yarn Engineering	30
2.	Fabric Engineering	30
3.	Wet Process Engineering	30
4.	Apparel Engineering	30
	Total	120

Admission

Admission into this college is competitive and needs a high academic attainment at the SSC and HSC examination. Selection of the student for admission is made through an admission test. Only science students can apply for the admission test. Admission circular is published in the national dailies, college website and website of the Department of Textiles (DOT).

Department of Textiles (DOT) offers 4 years of BSc in Textile Engineering Degree. A single examination was organized by Department of Textiles (DOT) for 8 textile engineering colleges under the affiliation of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX). Colleges which conduct exams together are: Textile Engineering College, Chittagong (2006), Pabna Textile Engineering College (2006), Textile Engineering College Noakhali (2007), Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College (2010), Sheikh Kamal Textile Engineering College, Jhenaidah (2016), Dr. M A Wazed Miah Textile Engineering College (2018), Sheikh Rehana Textile Engineering College (2021) & Sheikh Hasina Textile Engineering College (2022)

The admission test is conducted on the basis of multiple choice questions (MCQ). Students have to answer physics, chemistry, higher math and English in the admission test.

Students can get admission in certain college based on merit list and college preference list.

LAB Of TECN

• Dyeing Lab
• Cotton Spinning Lab
• Jute Spinning Lab
• Fabric Lab
• Garments Lab
• Textile Testing & Quality Control Lab
• Computer Lab
• Mechanical Workshop Lab
• Physics Lab
• Chemistry Lab

LAB Machine

• Washing Machine.
• Sample Dyeing Machine.
• Sample Screen Printing Machine.
• Light Box.
• Jet Dyeing Machine.
• Stone Washing Machine.
• Zigger Dyeing machine.
• Pad dry machine.
• Compacting Machine.
• Winch dyeing machine.
• Super Steamer.
• Flat bed Screen Printing Machine.
• Hank yarn Dyeing Machine.
• Boiler.
• Padding Mangle Machine.
• Transfer printing machine.
• Hydro Extractor Machine.
• Calendering Machine.

Library

Where there are various reference books on textiles as well as science fiction, religious and educational books. In addition, the library has the facility to read various types of papers including daily, weekly, monthly, yearly.

TECN Alumni Association (TECNAA)

The TECN Alumni Association (TECNAA) is the official alumni organization for graduates of Textile Engineering College, Noakhali. Established in 2017, TECNAA was formed with a mandate from the college's alumni to enhance networking, foster communication, and strengthen the bonds among members of the institution. With 98.8% of eligible alumni participating, TECNAA gained official acceptance from the college following a referendum on March 26, 2017, in which the association's constitution and bylaws were unanimously approved.

TECNAA focuses on advancing the mission of Textile Engineering College, Noakhali, by organizing events, supporting initiatives, and serving as a bridge between current students, alumni, and the institution. Through these efforts, TECNAA has become a key driver in strengthening the professional and personal connections within the college community. Further information about the organization and its activities can be found on the official TECNAA website at www.tecnaa.org.

See also

• Education in Bangladesh
• Textile schools in Bangladesh
• List of colleges in Bangladesh

• Textile Engineering College, Chittagong
• Pabna Textile Engineering College
• Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College
• Sheikh Kamal Textile Engineering College, Jhenaidah
• Dr. M A Wazed Miah Textile Engineering College