Dhaka Polytechnic Institute

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute (Bengali: ঢাকা পলিটেকনিক ইন্সটিটিউট, also known as DPI) is a government technical institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the largest and the oldest polytechnic academia in modern Bangladesh. The polytechnic is ranked number one on the Bangladesh Polytechnic Ranking 2018.

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
ঢাকা পলিটেকনিক ইন্সটিটিউট
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute main entrance gate (the North-gate)
Former name
East Pakistan Polytechnic Institute
MottoProgress and Service
TypePublic
Established1955 (1955)
PrincipalJakir Hossain[1]
Academic staff
116[2]
Students8,898
Address
Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Avenue, Tejgaon Industrial Area
,
Dhaka
,
1208
,
Bangladesh

23°45′32″N 90°23′59″E
CampusUrban, 27.00 acres (10.93 ha)
LanguageBangla
Education systemCoeducation
AccreditationInstitution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh
Websitedpi.gov.bd

History

"East Pakistan Polytechnic Institute, Dacca" was established in May 1955 by Oklahoma State University-Stillwater with funding from the Ford Foundation.[3] By the mid-1960s, it had become "Dacca Polytechnic Institute".[4]

Directorates

The institute operates under the executive control of the Ministry of Education acting through the Directorate of Technical Education.[5] The academic programs and curricula are maintained under the regulation of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB).[6] BTEB functions under the Directorate of Inspection and Audit, which in turn functions under Chief Accounts Office.

Campus

The main campus is a large four-storied building. A branch of the Sonali Bank has been established for the DPI students' banking facilities, which is located at the northern corner of the main building. A large auditorium is also located inside the main campus for various events and cultural activities. The southern corner houses a Shaheed Minar.

Workshop

A large well-equipped workshop is located on the main campus to enhance students' practical skills. Practical classes for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Automobile and Refrigeration, Chemical, and Chemical (Food) are frequently held in the workshop.

Library

DPI library[7] has a collection of 20,000 books and 10,000+ bound periodicals. Besides, 37 titles are in the current subscription list of journals. The main reading room of central library can accommodate 100 students at a time to provide reading facilities of rare and out of print books, ready reference and prescribed textbooks.

Medical center

The institute has a medical facility with a full-time medical officer (Diploma in Pharmacy) and other supporting staff. The center provides free treatment to the students and faculty.

Dhaka Polytechnic Post Office

Dhaka Polytechnic Post office is a famous post office at Tejgaon. It's located at Battala mor just after the workshop building.[8]

Stadium

DPI has a stadium located close to Tejgaon Nabisco junction. The stadium is a venue for different kinds of events and matches including physical education classes for DPI students.

Cafeteria and gymnasium

There is a cafeteria within the institute premises for light refreshment of students, staff and teachers;the institute possesses a gymnasium equipped with necessary facilities.

Hostels

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has following hostels:[9]

Quarters
  • Dhaka Polytechnic Staff Quarter
  • Dhaka Polytechnic Teacher's Quarter

Contiguous College & school

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute Central Mosque

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has a central mosque just beside the main building. It also has a two-storey mosque beside the Latif Hostel. Also, has a market named Dhaka Polytechnic Mosque Market (near BITAC).

Grading system

The academic year consists of eight semesters. Academic courses are based on a credit system.

Academics

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has the following departments of Technology:

  • Architecture
  • Civil
  • Chemical
  • Food
  • Computer
  • Electrical
  • Electronics
  • Environmental
  • Mechanical
  • Automobile
  • Refrigeration and Air conditioning
  • NonTech Department[2]

Short Designation
  • CBT Course (NTVQF)
  • Trade Courses (Operates various departments)

Student organizations
  • DPI Rover Scout Group
  • Al Biruni Science Club, DPI
  • DPI Sports Association
  • DPI Drama Society
  • DPI Photography Society
  • House of Volunteers: DPI
  • DPI Blood Donation
  • DPI Debating Club
  • DPI Journalist Society
  • DPI Robotic Society
  • DPI Career Club
  • DPI Energy Club

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Messages from Principal". Dhaka Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
  2. "Departments". Dhaka Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
  3. Institute of Research on Overseas Programs (1958). The International Programs of American Universities: An Inventory and Analysis. Michigan State University. pp. 235–.
  4. Gill, Jerry Leon (1978). The Great Adventure: Oklahoma State University and International Education. Oklahoma State University Press. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-914956-14-3.
  5. Directorate Of Technical Education (DTE) Archived 2008-11-19 at the Wayback Machine.
  6. BTEB (Bangladesh Technical Education Board).
  7. "Basic info of library". Dhaka polytechnic Institute. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  8. "Polytechnic Post Office,Tejgaon". Wikimapia. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  9. "Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka". 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  10. "Biggest Hostel of Bangladesh". Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
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