Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute (, also known as DPI) is a government technical institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the largest and the oldest polytechnic academia in modern Bangladesh. The polytechnic is ranked number one on the Bangladesh Polytechnic Ranking 2018. History. "East Pakistan Polytechnic Institute, Dacca" was established in May 1955 by Oklahoma State University-Stillwater with funding from the Ford Foundation. By the mid-1960s, it had become "Dacca Polytechnic Institute". Directorates. The institute operates under the executive control of the Ministry of Education acting through the Directorate of Technical Education. The academic programs and curricula are maintained  under the regulation of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB). BTEB functions under the Directorate of Inspection and Audit, which in turn functions under Chief Accounts Office. Campus. The main campus is a large four-storied building. A branch of the Sonali Bank has been established for the DPI students' banking facilities, which is located at the northern corner of the main building. A large auditorium is also located inside the main campus for various events and cultural activities. The southern corner houses a Shaheed Minar. Workshop. A large well-equipped workshop is located on the main campus to enhance  students' practical skills. Practical classes for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Automobile and Refrigeration, Chemical, and Chemical (Food) are frequently held in the workshop. Library. DPI library has a collection of 20,000 books and 10,000+ bound periodicals. Besides, 37 titles are in the current subscription list of journals. The main reading room of central library can accommodate 100 students at a time to provide reading facilities of rare and out of print books, ready reference and prescribed textbooks. Medical center. The institute has a medical facility with a full-time medical officer (Diploma in Pharmacy) and other supporting staff. The center  provides free treatment to the students and faculty. Dhaka Polytechnic Post Office. Dhaka Polytechnic Post office is a famous post office at Tejgaon. It's located at Battala mor just after the workshop building. Stadium. DPI has a stadium located close to Tejgaon Nabisco junction. The stadium is a venue for different kinds of events and matches including physical education classes for DPI students. Cafeteria and gymnasium. There is a cafeteria within the institute premises for light refreshment of students, staff and teachers;the institute possesses a gymnasium equipped with necessary facilities. Hostels. Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has following hostels: Dhaka Polytechnic  Institute Central Mosque. Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has a central mosque just beside the main building. It also has a two-storey mosque beside the Latif Hostel. Also, has a market named Dhaka Polytechnic Mosque Market (near BITAC). Dhaka Polytechnic Institute playground. Dhaka Politechnic Institute Playground is so small that students can play only volleyball and cricket. It is not a big ground so students can not play properly. Grading system. The academic year consists of eight semesters. Academic courses are based on a credit system. Academics. Dhaka Polytechnic Institute has the following departments of technology: