Today the textile is the largest and most important industrial sector of Bangladesh, accounting for about 80% of our national exports. To meet the rising demand of textile graduate, specially expertise in the field of textile processing machinery, Bangladesh University of Textiles has launched the department of Textile Machinery Design and Maintenance under the Faculty of Science and Engineering from session 2015-16. This department is aimed at developing a focused graduate in the field of textile engineering having proficiency with the design, production process, controlling and maintenance of textile machinery. Our programs prepare the students to accept the emerging challenges in the textile industry with quality education.
The well-organized curriculum follows the modern, practical oriented and up to date education system which competes with that of the developed countries in the world. The courses are run by semester system and each year consists of two semesters. At present this department is offering four year undergraduate program entitled B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Textile Machinery Design & Maintenance).
The department has enriched laboratory and takes the facilities from yarn, weaving, knitting, apparel, dyeing, electrical, mechanical, computer and testing laboratory. We collaborate with reputed universities, textile industries, textile research institutes or organizations in home and abroad. Workshops, seminars and textile mill visits are organized to enrich the ken of students and faculty members with the latest technological advancements.