Rangpur Polytechnic Institute
Technical educational institution
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Rangpur Polytechnic Institute is a technical educational institution in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It was established in 1882 as Bailey Bridge Govind Lal Technical School.
- Bailey Bridge Govind Lal Technical School (1882-1962)
- Rangpur Technical Institute (1962-68)
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1882 |
| Location | , 5400 , Bangladesh |
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| Website | rangpur |
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History
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
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
