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