Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics

Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics
Formation 1951
Headquarters Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Website http://www.bigc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics]

Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics is a technical college that specializes in education related to glass and ceramics and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the oldest institutes in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics (BIGC) is the oldest and only institute of its kind in Bangladesh. The establishment of the institute dates back to 11th March, 1951 named as “East Bengal Ceramics Institute”. In 1960 the institute was renamed “East Pakistan Institute of Glass and Ceramics”. In 1971 Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation from Pakistan, the institute was again renamed as “Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics” in 1972. With the growing demands of Glass and Ceramics sector of mid-level technical manpower home and abroad 3(three) years diploma in Ceramic technology was introduced in year 1978 and diploma in Glass Engineering was introduced in year 2000. Duration of the Glass and Ceramic Engineering Course has changed to 4(four) Years from year 2000. Now this course is a part of the Diploma in Engineering curriculum under Bangladesh Technical Education Board. [1][2]

History

Bangladesh Institute of Glass and Ceramics started in 11 March 1951 as East Bengal Ceramics Institute. The institute was renamed to East Pakistan Institute of Glass and Ceramics in 1960. After the Bangladesh Liberation war, the institute was renamed to its present name. It provides 4 and 2 year course and is under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ ""Bangladesh will soon become a top exporter of ceramics"". The Daily Star. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "An overview of Bangladesh's ceramics industry". The Daily Star. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bangladesh Institute of Glass & Ceramics". bigc.gov.bd. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
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