Electoral Training Institute (ETI)

Plot-E, 14/Z, Agargoan, Dhaka-1207

Fax no-+88 02 8181731

Email:dg_eti@yahoo.com

Introduction:

Electoral Training Institute (ETI) is the principal Institute of Bangladesh Election Commission to train the election officials of the country since 1995. Through this long journey, it imparts training on preparation and updating of electoral rolls, preparation and distribution of National Identity Cards (NID),conducting various types of elections including Parliamentary election, City Corporation, Paurashava, Upazila Parishad and Union Parishad general elections and by-elections. From the very inception of ETI, it gives its best priority to provide quality training to the Election Commission officials to make them aware of their impartial and important role of the Election Commission.

Vision:

Within 2021, ETI will transform itself into a “Center of Excellence” in the field of planning and development of electoral training & research. People who are very keen will have the opportunities to familiarize themselves with the activities of election.

Mission:

ETI is committed to develop competent, skilled, innovative, pro-active and morally strong professional trainers through capacity building and operational training who will inspire thousands of grass root level election staff, political workers and people in general towards fair, impartial and credible elections.

INSTITUTE Resources:

PHYSICAL INFRASTUCTURE WITH ACCOMMODATION:

ETI is located at Plot- E-14/Z-A,Agargaon,Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207. The location of the ETI is adjacent to the newly built Nirbachon Bhaban. It is a well-furnished 12 storeyed building with full accommodation facilities for the trainees.     

LIBRARY AND DOCUMENTATION FACILITIES:

An extensive and specialized functional Library with a collection of about 4153 books, periodicals, journals and research reports has been setup for the benefits of trainees and faculty members. This Institute is included in the mailing list of various training institutes. The Institute procures books and other useful publications on a regular basis for the library. The library is open for the users from 9.00am to 10.00pm.

EQUIPMENT AND LOGISTICS:

Training facilities of ETI are sufficient for running eight courses simultaneously. These include eight training rooms including two Computer Labs and one Language Lab. Further the Institute owns and utilizes a variety of training equipment and aids in its training activities including video camera, multi-media projectors, overhead projectors, photocopiers, public address system etc. Internet facilities are also available here (WIFI).

COMPUTER LAB:

ETI is going to establish two modern Computer Labs with all modern facilities and modern technologies. The computers in the Lab are connected by WIFI.

LANGUAGE LAB:

A Language Lab is going to be established at ETI. Once the Lab is ready,all EC officials who require English & others language training will be able to utilize its facilities.

DORMITORY AND CAFETERIA:

Dormitory, Cafeteria and dining facilities are available in ETI. In the 7th floor there is a dining room of 160 seats. From 8th floor to 7th floor there are four Dormitory floors of 99 trainees including 72 male seats & 25 female seats.

CONFERENCE ROOM:

There is a Conference room with 200 seats capacity. Indoor physical activities are available into this Conference room. The trainees can do yoga training into this room.

Faculty:

ETI has a team of faculty engaged in training and research related to empower the election officials. The faculty of the Institute consists of a Director General, two Directors, three Deputy Directors, four Assistant Directors, one Programmer, one Assistant Programmer and one Librarian as well as 14 (fourteen) class III & 18 (eighteen) class IV staff.

TRAINERS/Guest Speakers:

Most of the speakers are the senior officers of the Election Commission Secretariat. There are also guest speakers from other training institutes and government organizations. Sometimes our honorable Chief Election Commissioner and other honorable  Election Commissioners also share their wisdom and experience with the participants.