Feasibility Study for “Establishment of Bir Protik Gazi Textile Engineering College, Rupganj”

The feasibility study for the proposed Bir Protik Gazi Textile Engineering College, Rupganj was undertaken in response to the critical shortage of skilled human resources in Bangladesh’s textile and ready-made garments (RMG) sector. The Ministry of Textiles and Jute, through its sector-wide study titled “A Study on Textile Education Sector’s Long Term Development Plan Outlining the Strategies in Fulfilling the Local HR Demand by Involving Both Private and Public Sectors”, identified a substantial gap between demand and supply of qualified textile engineers.

According to the study, approximately 55,370 textile engineers (B.Sc./M.Sc.) are currently employed in the local textile and RMG sector, while the annual demand stands at around 11,925, against a supply of only 5,600 graduates, resulting in an unmet demand of 6,325 engineers per year. To address this persistent gap and support the sustainable growth of the sector, the establishment of new Textile Engineering Colleges has been recognized as a national priority, with multiple public-sector initiatives underway.

Within this context, the proposed Bir Protik Gazi Textile Engineering College aims to strengthen tertiary textile education, enhance industry-relevant skills, and contribute to long-term industrial competitiveness. The feasibility study provides a comprehensive, evidence-based foundation to guide government decision-making, investment planning, and implementation.

Plancon contributed to the preparation of a comprehensive Feasibility Study Report in accordance with the latest NEC–ECNEC formats of the Planning Commission, covering the following key components:

• Soil investigation and geotechnical assessment

• Topographic survey of the proposed site

• Preparation of campus Master Plan

• Conceptual architectural design and 3D visualizations

• Design and drawings based on the approved prototype of the Ministry of Textiles & Jute for Textile Engineering Colleges

• Preliminary architectural and civil works evaluation

• Development of detailed BOQs and cost breakdowns

• Technical, technological, and engineering analysis (site suitability, design parameters, output planning)

• Implementation schedule and phasing strategy

• Financial and economic cost–benefit analysis, including payback period

• Evaluation of civil works and architectural cost implications

• Human resource and administrative capacity analysis

• Institutional and legal framework review

• Environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and disaster risk assessment

• Environmental and social impact evaluation

• SWOT analysis, market and demand assessment, and strategic analysis

• Alternatives/options analysis and risk and sensitivity assessment

• Field visits for primary data collection

• Preparation of progress and monitoring reports

• Final feasibility study report with recommendations and conclusions