Dhaka Polytechnic Institute (Bengali: ঢাকা পলিটেকনিক ইনস্টিটিউট, also known as DPI) is a government technical instituteinDhaka, Bangladesh. It is the largest and the oldest polytechnic academia in modern Bangladesh.
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
A small ground of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
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]
Latif Hostel[10] (It has two sections: East and West)
Dhaka Polytechnic Laboratory School (established in 1994), beside Latif Hostel
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).
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute Central Mosque
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute playground
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute Playground is so small that students can play only volleyball and cricket. It is not a big ground so students can not play properly.
Grading system
The academic year consists of eight semesters. Academic courses are based on a credit system. Each semester held 6 months. First 7 semesters based on academic education and last semester is Industrial Attachment (6 month).
Academics
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has the following departments of technology:
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Architectural engineering
Department of Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Food Engineering
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electronics Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Power Engineering (Automobile & RAC)
^Gill, Jerry Leon (1978). The Great Adventure: Oklahoma State University and International Education. Oklahoma State University Press. p. 61. ISBN978-0-914956-14-3.
