Technical education is not the same as general education. It focuses on teaching practical skills in various subjects, usually at institutes or colleges.

Bangladesh has several government diploma institutes and colleges accredited by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board. Technical education plays a significant role in the country's rapid economic growth. As a result, the Bangladeshi government is actively working to enhance the professional education system further.
Here the top 10 Polytechnic Institutes in BD:

1. Dhaka Polytechnic Institute:

Located in Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka. Offers departments like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and more. Established in 1955.

2. Bangladesh Sweden Polytechnic Institute:

Situated in Kaptai, Rangamati. Departments include Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, and others. Established in 1963.

3. Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute:

Exclusively for female students. Offers programs in Architecture, Computer Engineering, and more. Established in 1985.

4. Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute:

Located in Sapura, Rajshahi. Departments include Civil Technology, Mechanical Technology, and more. Established in 1963.

5. Chittagong Polytechnic Institute:

Situated in Nasirabad, Chittagong. Departments include Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and others. Established in 1962.

6. Kushtia Polytechnic Institute:

Located in Arupara, Kushtia. Offers programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and more. Established in 1964.

7. Sylhet Polytechnic Institute:

Recognized as one of the country's best engineering institutions. Departments include Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, and others. Established in 1955.

8. Bogra Polytechnic Institute:

An old polytechnic institute in Bangladesh. Departments include Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and more. Established in 1955.

9. Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute:

Focused on middle-level engineering education. Situated in Maskanda, Mymensingh. Established in 1963.

10. Pabna Polytechnic Institute:

Located in Pabna. Departments include Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and others. Established in 1962.