Jashore Polytechnic Institute
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Jashore Polytechnic Institute (JPI) is a public polytechnic institute located in Jashore, Bangladesh. It is one of the biggest and oldest polytechnic institutes in Bangladesh.
TypePolytechnic
Established1964
AffiliationBangladesh Technical Education Board
Academic staff
142+ | |
| Type | Polytechnic |
|---|---|
| Established | 1964 |
| Affiliation | Bangladesh Technical Education Board |
Academic staff | 142+ |
| Students | 2688+ |
| Location | , Bangladesh 23.175202°N 89.217308°E |
| Nickname | JPI (English) য.প.ই (Bangla) |
| Website | jpi.edu.bd |
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History
In 1964 it was established on 15 acres of land. Initially, there was a system of teaching both technical and technical disciplines, but in 1969–70,[1] the teaching of mechanical, technology was introduced. Later, it was joined with electrical, electronic, computer and telecommunication technology.[1] On 30 January 2006, the institute saw fractional clashes between activists of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal activists.[2] On 15 May 2012, the institute was closed after vandalism by activists of Bangladesh Chattra League.[3]