Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists
{{short description|Prestigious Bangladeshi fraternity}}
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| name = Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists, Bangladesh
| native_name = দি ইন্সটিটিউশন অব টেক্সটাইল ইঞ্জিনিয়ার্স অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজিস্টস (আইটিইটি), বাংলাদেশ
| native_name_lang = bn
| abbreviation = ITET
| formation = {{start date and age|1983|08|17}}
| type = Nonprofit organisation
| status = Professional association
| purpose = Granting recognition and accreditation; Aiding for exchange of technical knowledge in global prospective; Arranging funds for original research work
| headquarters = House #6, Road #2, Sector #12, Uttara, Dhaka - 1230, Bangladesh
| professional_title = Engr.
| membership = 5,000
| membership_year = 2019
| language = Bangla, English
| parent_organization = Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
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| affiliations = BUTEX,NITER, DUET, KUET, JUST, MBSTU,
BTEC, CTEC, DWMTEC, TECN, PTEC, SARSTEC, SKTEC,SHTEC ,SRTEC, University Grants Commission (Bangladesh), Ministry of Education (Bangladesh), Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Department of Textiles (Bangladesh)
| main_organ = Council
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| leader_title = Convener
| leader_name = Engr. Ehsanul Karim Kaiser
| leader_title2 = Co-Convener
| leader_name2 = Engr. Md. Shamsuzzaman, CIP
| leader_name3 = Engr. ATM Shamsu Uddin Khan
| leader_title3 = Co-Convener
| leader_name4 = Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain
| leader_title4 = Member Secretary
| board_of_directors = Central executive committee
| key_people = {{plainlist|
- Engr. Md. Sayedur Rahman {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. A.B.M. Sirajul Islam {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. A.K.M. Mohsin Ahmed {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Md. Sumayel Mallick {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. A.S.M. Hafizur Rahman Nixon {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Saiful Islam Shahin {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Muhammad Abu Hossain Hitlu {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Khaledul Islam Mithun {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Miah Md Mynul Islam Palash. {{small|(Member)}}
- Engr. Zahirul Islam Liton {{small|(Convener, Finance Committee)}}
- Engr. Mostafizur Rahman Mamun {{small|(Member Secretary, Finance Committee)}}
- Engr. Rezaul Karim Reza {{small|(Convener, Membership Committee)}}
- Engr. Arfan Ali Pramanik {{small|(Member Secretary, Membership Committee)}}
- Engr. S.M. Farhana Iqbal {{small|(Convener, Seminar, Innovation and Skill Development Committee)}}
- Engr. Farukul Islam Joni {{small|(Member Secretary, Seminar, Innovation and Skill Development Committee)}}
- Engr. Muhammad Asiful Alam Asif {{small|(Convener, Social Welfare & Event Management Committee)}}
- Engr. Moydul Islam Moid {{small|(Member Secretary, Social Welfare & Event Management Committee)}}
- Engr. Sazedul Haque Shaluk {{small|(Convener, Press & Publication Committee)}}
- Engr. Chandra Shekhar Das {{small|(Member Secretary, Press & Publication Committee)}}
- Engr. S.M. Mizanur Rahman {{small|(Convener, Sports & Cultural Committee)}}
- Engr. Istiaque Ahmed Nabil {{small|(Member Secretary, Sports & Cultural Committee)}}
- Engr. Md. Aminul Islam Abid {{small|(Convener, Office Management Committee)}}
- Engr. A.S.M. Ashik Istiak Likhon {{small|(Member Secretary, Office Management Committee)}}
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| fields = Textile industry
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The Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists, simply known as ITET, is a Bangladeshi professional organisation of technical personnels with institutional qualifications in textiles education.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-95977|title=Form industrial police to protect RMG sector — Textile engineers urge government|date=7 July 2009|work=The Daily Star|access-date=19 September 2019|location=Bangladesh}} It is the oldest and most influential of its kind in the country.{{Cite web|url=https://www.textiletoday.com.bd/open-forum-discussion-challenges-knit-sector-held-dhaka/|title=Challenges of Bangladesh knit sector and the way out|date=29 April 2018|website=Textile News, Apparel News, RMG News, Fashion Trends|language=en-US|access-date=19 September 2019}} It works as an umbrella for all textile engineers and technicians actively working in the textile industry of Bangladesh.{{Cite news|url=https://www.textiletoday.com.bd/bsc-engineers-four-govt-colleges-meet-criteria-itet-membership/|title=BSc engineers of four public colleges meet criteria for ITET membership|date=21 May 2018|work=Textile Today|access-date=19 September 2019}}
The organisation has its headquarters at Uttara sector in Dhaka City.{{Cite web|url=http://textilefocus.com/itet-launches-new-office-dhaka/|title=ITET launches new office|date=27 January 2018|website=Textile News, Views & Articles|language=en-US|access-date=18 September 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.textiletoday.com.bd/itet-opens-new-headquarters/|title=ITET opens its new headquarters|date=29 January 2018|work=Textile Today|access-date=19 September 2019}} It holds strong affiliation with the Textile Engineering Division of IEB. Department of Textiles of the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh frequently takes advice and suggestions of this professionals' association to its consideration for the continuous growth of the industry. {{As of|2024|10|31|df=European|post=,}} ITET, Bangladesh-14th Central Council was declared dissolved with resignation. An interim convening committee has been formed to restore the tradition of ITET and conduct a constructive election with the participation of all, determine the course of action according to the needs of the members and reform it. Engineer Ehsanul Karim Kaiser became the convener. Moreover, Engineer Md. Shamsuzzaman CIP and Engineer ATM Shamsu Uddin Khan became the co-conveners and Engineer Md. Enayet Hossain became the member secretary.
In order to restore the active participation and enthusiasm for opinions of all in all the activities of ITET as before, tested and qualified organizers have been coordinated.In order to continue the previous achievements and take quick steps to solve urgent problems in a timely manner, seven more standing committees have been formed for Finance, Membership, Seminar, Innovation and Skill Development Committee, Social Welfare and Event Management Committee, Press and Publications Committee, Sports & Cultural Committee and Office Management Committee with the aim of reforming ITET.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rtvonline.com/capital/299788/|script-title=bn:আইটিইটির অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন আহ্বায়ক কমিটি গঠন|date=13 November 2024}}