Bangladesh's economy remains heavily reliant on the textile and clothing industry, which continues to be the largest sector for foreign exchange earnings. The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has seen substantial growth over the years. For example, in the financial year 2021-2022, the RMG sector generated approximately USD 42.61 billion, accounting for around 82% of total export earnings and about 13.6% of the country’s GDP. The industry has continued to expand, with projections indicating that garment exports could potentially double in the next decade. The textile sector remains a significant source of employment, representing roughly 40% of all industrial jobs in Bangladesh. The growth of the RMG sector is driven by both domestic and international factors, including increasing global demand for affordable fashion and improvements in production capabilities. Efforts to enhance sustainability and working conditions are also shaping the future of this crucial sector.
From the inception of establishment, we have been putting our best efforts to enrich the Department of Textile Engineering of WUB with modern laboratory facilities. Over the years, we have set up yarn manufacturing (spinning), fabric manufacturing (weaving and knitting), wet processing (dyeing, printing and finishing), apparel manufacturing, textile testing, and computer laboratories. At the same time, we maintain close and collaborative relationships with the textile and apparel industries and various research institutes for executing our academic programs and providing practical education to the students. Seminars and mill visits are organized on regular basis to update the students and the faculty members with latest technological developments.
Our list of faculty members is an eclectic mix of talented individuals with a diverse range of life experiences, outlooks and motivation, but they all share the same passion for success. Our faculty members are not only educators but also industry experts and researchers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. This unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience ensures that our graduates are among the most sought-after in the industry. As a team, we harness this diversity of experience to maximize the quality of the students.
If we want to find the key features of our department, we have to mention the strong mentoring system of it. Each weak student is mentored so that he/she may find alternative ways to succeed. Here, we always promote every extracurricular and co -curricular activities so that the students can chalk out the best in them to become potential future leaders. We follow definite path of year plan to perform our activities more accurately. As we all know, without having proper knowledge we can’t sustain in this competitive world. That’s why all the students of the department have got the opportunity to the UDL (University Digital Library by UGC). We do follow outcome based curriculum to make the students conscious of their learning and in order to get the best result the teachers follow the higher order learning procedure for ensuring effective learning.
Our department's commitment to continuous improvement and excellence, combined with our robust industry ties, state of the art facilities, and a student centric approach, make us a leader in textile and apparel education. This dedication to holistic development ensures that our graduates are not only well-educated but also highly adaptable and ready to tackle the challenges of the modern fashion industry.