At a Glance
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Science & Engineering |
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Department |
: Dept. of Textile Engineering |
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Program |
: Textile Engineering |
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Duration |
: 4 Years (12 Semesters) |
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Total Credit |
: 164 |
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Cademic System |
: Open Credit Hour System |
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Course Outline |
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Guilty feelings about clothes are totally unnecessary. A lot of people earn their living by making clothes, so you should never feel bad.
Karl Lagerfeld, fashion pioneer, Chanel.
The production of textiles is a craft whose speed and scale of production has been altered almost beyond recognition by industrialization and the introduction of modern manufacturing technique. In fact the RMG sector has been known to have widely contributed to the GDP of Bangladesh in the form of foreign earning & has played a great role towards women empowerment by creating countless job which builds towards the socio-economic development at the grass root levels. From spinning to weaving, from knitwear to leisurewear and high street fashions, the textiles and clothing industry is Bangladesh’s biggest export earner, therefore the scope for those who are interested in acquiring a degree in textile engineering is immense & highly lucrative.
The BSTE program at NUB has been designed to cover the key areas of textile engineering such as chemical processing, textile product engineering, information system design & machine design.
The Department of Textile Engineering offers a 4-year bachelor degree on ‘Bachelor in Textile Engineering’. To become a graduate in this field one has to complete 164 credit hours.
To meet up the growing demand and challenges of the textile sector NUB introduced this program with a view to meet up the requirement of quality Textile Engineers at home and abroad.
‘Hi-Tech' is an accurate description of today's textile industry, with output embracing not only clothing and household items, but also an increasing range of diverse industrial and
leisure products To meet up the demand of different types of textile products, Textile Engineering has developed in our country as well as abroad.
Entry Requirements
Minimum CGPA 2.5 in both SSC and HSC having Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or five subjects in O-Level and three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in A-Level with an average grade of B. Candidates having diploma in engineering with good grades would be given credit exemption in accordance with the guideline of UGC of Bangladesh.
Vision
The Department of Textile Engineering (DTE) envisions becoming the best department for textile engineering in the country to serve the textile sector effectively.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Textile Engineering (DTE) is to be a part of the collective effort for enhancing the socio-economic development of the country by offering standard quality education with a view to preparing skilled and competent textile professionals and by contributing to the overall development of the textile sector making it sustainable.
The programs offered in the Department of Textile Engineering (DTE) aim to prepare the students to be highly skilled, competent, dedicated and responsible textile engineers who will be able to contribute to the textile sector efficiently.
Course Curriculum
Distribution of Credit Hours :
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Year |
Firsty Semester |
Second Semester |
Third Semester |
Total |
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01 |
14 |
16 |
15 |
45 |
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02 |
16 |
14 |
15 |
45 |
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03 |
15 |
14 |
16 |
45 |
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04 |
12 |
14 |
03 |
29 |
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164 |
Grading System
Northern University Bangladesh has adopted Uniform Grading Policy as suggested by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
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Numerical Grade |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
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80% and above A+(A plus)
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A+
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4.00
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75% to less than 80% |
A(A regular) |
3.75 |
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70% to less than 75% |
A-(A minus) |
3.50 |
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65% to less than 70% |
B+(B plus) |
3.25 |
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60% to less than 65% |
B(B regular) |
3.00 |
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55% to less than 60% |
B-(B minus) |
2.75 |
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50% to less than 55% |
C+(C plus) |
2.50 |
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45% to less than 50% |
C (C regular) |
2.25 |
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40% to less than 45% |
D |
2.00 |
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Less than 40% |
F |
0.00 |
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Extraordinary Course Status |
Letter Grade |
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Incomplete |
I |
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Withdrawn |
W |
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Exemption |
E |
Performance Evaluation
The total performance of a student in theoretical and practical courses is evaluated based on a scheme given below:
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Evaluation Criteria |
Weights |
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Class Participation (attendance, homework) |
20 |
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Quiz |
00 |
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Midterm |
30 |
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Presentation/Assignment |
00 |
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Final |
50 |
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Total Points |
100 |
Lab Facilities
List of Major Laboratory Equipments of Textile Engineering Department:
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Sl. No.
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Name of Instruments/ Equipments
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Specification
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Manufacturer
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AMT Lab
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-
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Cutting Machine (straight knife)
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Brand: YAMATA
Model:FY103
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China
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-
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Chain Stitch Sewing Machine
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Brand: YAMATA
Model:FY3800-A
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-
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Iron
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Brand: Silver Star Model:ES/300
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-
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Snap Button Machine
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Brand: JUKAI
Model: juk-808
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-
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Over lock Machine
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Brand: YAMATA
Model: FY2100-4
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-
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Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
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Brand: YAMATA
Model: FY5550
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-
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Blind stitch Sewing Machine
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Brand: Zusan, Model: CM101
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China
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-
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Flat - Interlock Sewing Machine
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Brand: Zusan, Model: 8422
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China
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FMT Lab
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-
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Sweater Machine
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Brand: NEXT
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China
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-
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Socks Machine
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Local
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Local
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-
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Power Loom (tappet)
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Brand: MAG
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China
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-
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Cone Winding m/c
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Brand: MAG
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India
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WPT LAB
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-
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Dyeing Machine
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Brand: KL,Model:T200
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China
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-
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Washing Machine
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Brand: LG, Model:
WP-900R,Roller Jet
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Thailand
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-
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Screen Printing Arrangement
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Local
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Local
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YMT Lab
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-
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Ring Frame Machine
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Brand: HAWA
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Italy
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TTQC Lab
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-
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Pilling Tester
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Model: MAG-C1401
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India
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-
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Digital Moisture Meter
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Model: MAG
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India
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-
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Beezley’s Balance
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Model: MAG-C1101
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India
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-
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Rubbing Tester
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Model: MAG-C0202
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India
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-
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Lea strength tester
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Model: MAG- Y0225
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India
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-
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Twist Tester
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Model: MAG-Y0701
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India
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-
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Wrap Block
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Mechanical System
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China
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-
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Wrap Reel
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Local
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Local
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-
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Crimp Tester
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Model: MAG-C0901
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India
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-
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Perspiration Tester
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Brand:MAG
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China
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-
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Dryer Machine
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GESTER
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India
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-
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Crimp Tester
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Brand: MAG
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India
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-
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Crease Recovery Tester
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Brand: MAG
Model: C1501
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India
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-
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Spray Tester
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Brand: MAG
Model: C1801
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India
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Career Scope
You may not know what a textile engineer does, but you're essentially involved with their expertise on a daily basis. Let’s find out more about the profession and how textile engineering can help you in building a better and secured career.
Textile is the leading sector in Bangladesh in terms of foreign currency earnings. It contributes to more than 80% of total export earnings. At present around 4 million people are working in nearly 6000 garments factories and the demand of textile engineers is increasing radically with the rapid growth of the garments sector.
Degrees in textile engineering can dress up your career. It's an occupation with job security and excellent career opportunities. Textile industries, garments industries, buying houses, multinational companies, BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMC, BSTI, BJMC, and Banks etc. are always looking for qualified textile engineers. In addition to that scholarship for higher studies in Japan, Germany, UK, USA, China, Canada and many other countries are also available. So it will be an excellent choice to be a Textile engineer to make a better and secured career.
