Begumgonj Textile Engineering College, Noakhali

Textile Engineering College Noakhali located in Begumganj, Noakhali

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Noakhali Textile Engineering College

নোয়াখালী টেক্সটাইল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কলেজ

Other name

| TECN
Motto| Textile Means Development and Prosperity
Type| Public, Research
Established| 1918; 107 years ago (1918) (as school)
Accreditation|

* IEB, ITET, BHB, BJRI, BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA

Affiliation| Department of Textiles

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| 600 (running 5 batch)
Undergraduates| 600
Location|

Begumganj Upazila, Noakhali District

3831

Bangladesh

Campus| Suburban
Language| English
Website| tecn.edu.bd

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.

TECN is one of the eight textile engineering colleges[1] 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.[2][3][4]

## History

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### British Weaving School

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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

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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

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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

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Noakhali Textile Engineering College, a two-minute walk from Choumuhani, besides to from Dhaka to Noakhali roadway.

## Academics

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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

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## TECN Art & Photographic Society

President (2024-2025): Fahad Monsur Emon
General Secretary (2024-2025): Tamim Maruf

The TECN Art & Photographic Society is a student-led club at Textile Engineering College Noakhali (TECN), focused on art, photography, and event documentation.

### Activities:

* Wall Painting: Beautifying the campus with creative murals.
* Videography: Capturing and documenting TECN events.
* Competitions: Organizing "Shades of Winter 2025", "Ramadan Contest 2025", and the photography contest "TEXFRAME."
* Sports Events Support: Assisting in designing and videography for TCPL (Textile Cricket Premier League) & TFPL (Textile Football Premier League).
* Movie Fest: Organizing film screenings for students.
* চড়ুইভাতি: Arranging the traditional gathering in collaboration with অক্ষর.
* Video Documentation: Creating video documentaries of major TECN programs.
* Hult Prize at TECN: Supporting the global entrepreneurship competition.
* Collaborations: Organizing various campus programs in collaboration with other TECN clubs and external organizations.

The club enhances campus life by promoting creativity, cultural events, and student engagement.

### TECN Science and Innovation Club activities

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#### TECN Fabric Day

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The Textile Engineering College Noakhali (TECN) hosted the TECN Fabric Day 2024, organized by the TECN Science and Innovation Club. The event highlighted textile innovation and sustainability through a diverse exhibition of over 1,700 fabric samples from 197 companies and a Textile Upcycle Competition. The competition showcased creative transformations of old garments into practical items such as handbags, pillows, and wall art.[5]

TECN Fabric Day 2024, organized by the TECN Science and Innovation Club.

A standout feature of the event was a laser-printed banner on denim fabric, designed by Md. Moinul Islam Bijoy, which added artistic flair. Renowned textile mills, including Square Denim, Argon Denim, and Azlan Denim, participated in the exhibition, with support from industry professionals like Raihan Ahmed and Fahad Tuhin.[6]

The event was title-sponsored by Textile Suppliers Ltd., with Textile Today as the media partner. Faculty member Zakaria Alam Jiku supervised the extensive fabric collection. Due to high demand, the event was extended for an additional week.

The TECN Fabric Day 2024 celebrated collaboration between academia and industry, showcasing the potential of textile engineering and upcycling while fostering creativity and sustainability in the textile sector.[7]

#### Textile Talent Hunt

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Textile Talent Hunt is a platform designed to identify and nurture creative minds in the textile and fashion industry. It brings together aspiring designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills and ideas.

The event fosters innovation and encourages participants to think beyond conventional boundaries. From sustainable fashion concepts to cutting-edge textile designs, the competition highlights talent that can shape the future of the industry. Through workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities, Textile Talent Hunt supports participants in refining their craft and gaining industry exposure.[8]

## Number of seats

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

Campus of NTEC 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

## Hall Facilities

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TECN has two hall facilities for male and female. Female hall acomadate 50 student which is located in the campus area.[9] The mall student hall acomodate 150 student, which is located near the Chowmuhani Pouro bus stand.[10]

## Admission

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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), Jhenaidah Textile Engineering College, Jhenaidah (2016), Dr. M A Wazed Miah Textile Engineering College (2018), Sheikh Rehana Textile Engineering College (2021) and 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

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* TECN MuseumDyeing 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

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* 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

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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)

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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.[11]

## See also

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* Bangladesh portal
* Lists portal
* Schools portal

* 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

## Citations

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1. ^ "Best 8 Textile Engineering College Review". Textile Details. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
2. ^ "Ready-Made Garments of Bangladesh: An Overview" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 September 2021.
3. ^ "TECN | Textile Engineering College, Noakhali". tecn.gov.bd. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
4. ^ Begumgonj Textile Engineering College, Noakhali (টেকএন) Ranking | Type | Area | Location | Details, retrieved 5 September 2021
5. ^ CHAIN, TEXTILE VALUE (27 January 2024). "Textile Engineering College in Noakhali Hosts Remarkable Fabric Exhibition | Textile Magazine, Textile News, Apparel News, Fashion News". Retrieved 23 January 2025.
6. ^ "Textile Engineering College Noakhali fabric exhibition showcases upcycling & innovation". Textile News, Apparel News, RMG News, Fashion Trends. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
7. ^ "TECN Fabric Day 2024: A Great Initiative by TECN Science and Innovation Club". 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
8. ^ "Textile Talent Hunt". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551988482453
10. ^ "TECN Student Hall". Facebook.
11. ^ "Textile Engineering College Noakhali Alumni Association". 5 May 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2025.

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