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Rangpur Government Polytechnic Institute

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Rangpur Polytechnic Institute
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute
Former names
  • Bailey Bridge Govind Lal Technical School (1882-1962)
  • Rangpur Technical Institute (1962-68)
TypePublic
Established1882; 143 years ago (1882)
Location,
Bangladesh
CampusUrban 32.9 acres (13.3 ha)
Websiterangpur.polytech.gov.bd

Rangpur Polytechnic Institute is a technical educational institution in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It was established in 1882 as Bailey Bridge Govind Lal Technical School.

History

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In 1882, with the goal of developing skilled human resources in technical education, an institution named "Bailey Bridge Govinda Lal Technical School" was established.[1] In 1962, under the "7-Step Program" adopted by the Ayub Khan government, "Rangpur Technical Institute" was established with civil and power technology. In 1968, mechanical and electrical technology were added, and the institution was renamed "Rangpur Polytechnic Institute". Subsequently, the institute expanded further by including electronics technology in 1992, computer technology in 2002, and electromedical technology in 2006.[1][2]

Departments

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Rangpur Polytechnic Institute Campus
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute Campus

Rangpur Polytechnic Institute offers a Diploma in Engineering under seven departments:

  • Civil Technology
  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electromedical Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Power Technology

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b রংপুর পলিটেকনিক ইনস্টিটিউট. Rangpur Polytechnic Institute (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, Rangpur". Rangpur Polytechnic Institute. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013.
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