Jamalpur Textile Institute
 Emblem of Jamalpur Textile Institute | |
Former name | Sheikh Russell Textile Institute (2020–2024) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2022 |
Academic affiliation | Bangladesh Technical Education Board |
| Principal | A.K.M Manjurul Haque[1] |
| Students | 460 (approximate) |
| Address | 900 meters west of Milon Bazar, Madarganj Upazila , , Bangladesh 24°54′38″N 89°45′09″E / 24.910662°N 89.7524954°E |
| Campus | Rural, 8.32 acres |
| Language | Bengali |
| Nickname | JTI |
| Website | srti |
Jamalpur Textile Institute (বাংলা:) is a public technical education institute located in Madarganj Upazila of Jamalpur District under the Mymensingh Division of Bangladesh.[2]
Campus location
The institute's permanent campus is situated in the north-western part of Jorkhali village in Madarganj Upazila.[3]
History and background
Established in 2022, Jamalpur Textile Institute is a technical education institution focused on training individuals for Bangladesh's textile industry. On February 14, 2022, the then Prime Minister inaugurated six textile institutes nationwide, including this one.[4] The event was part of broader efforts to expand technical education in the country.
On January 23, 2025, the institute's name was changed from Sheikh Russell Textile Institute to Jamalpur Textile Institute.[5][6]
Infrastructure
The institute is a well-equipped, modern facility offering academic, administrative, and residential amenities to meet students' educational, research, and daily needs.[7]
Key facilities include an academic and administrative building, library, workshop, and a four-storey practical laboratory. Separate hostel accommodations for male and female students, a playground, a Shahid Minar (martyrs' memorial), a mosque, and other infrastructure further enhance the campus's functionality.[7]
Academic programs
Under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, the institute offers a four-year Diploma in Textile Engineering across four specializations. Each course spans four years, with each academic year divided into two levels, and each level further split into two semesters, totaling eight semesters . A fixed number of theoretical and practical courses are included in every semester.[8]
Departments and seat allocation
| Department Name | Seats |
|---|---|
| Apparel Manufacturing | 50 |
| Yarn Manufacturing | 50 |
| Wet Processing | 50 |
| Merchandising and Marketing | 50 |
| Total Seats | 200 |
Student evaluation
| Marks Range | Grade Letter | CGPA Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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. March 13, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "Sheikh Russell Textile Institute Establishment Project" (PDF). Bangladesh Secretariat. January 15, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "Educational Institution Madarganj Upazila". Bangla Wikipedia. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "Prime Minister Inaugurates Six Textile Education Institutions". Bangla Tribune. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Name Change of 11 Institutions under the Department of Textiles". Jagonews. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Name Change of 11 Institutions under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute" (PDF). Bangladesh Gazette. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ a b "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 May 14, 2025.