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Begumgonj Textile Engineering College, Noakhali
Textile Engineering College Noakhali located in Begumganj, Noakhali From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
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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.
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Campus
Noakhali Textile Engineering College, a two-minute walk from Choumuhani, besides to from Dhaka to Noakhali roadway.
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
TECN Science and Innovation Club activities
TECN Fabric Day
The college hosted the TECN Fabric Day 2024, organised by the TECN Science and Innovation Club. The event highlighted textile innovation and sustainability through an exhibition of fabric samples from 197 companies and a textile upcycling competition. The competition involved transformations of old garments into items such as handbags, pillows, and wall art.[5]

Textile Talent Hunt
Textile Talent Hunt is 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. Through workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities, Textile Talent Hunt supports participants in improving their skills and gaining industry exposure.[6]
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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 |
Hall Facilities
TECN has two hall facilities for male and female. Female hall acomadate 50 student which is located in the campus area.[7] The mall student hall acomodate 150 student, which is located near the Chowmuhani Pouro bus stand.[8]
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.
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LAB Of TECN
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.[9]
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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
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