BAU Correspondent :
The three-day ‘Annual Workshop on Research Progress 2023-24’ organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) commenced yesterday, focusing on the theme, Foresting Climate Resilient Agriculture in Bangladesh: Reshaping Agricultural Research and Education Systems.
Since its inception, BAURES has completed 4,537 research projects, while 674 projects are currently ongoing, contributing significantly to agricultural advancements in the country.
The inaugural session, held at the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Room was opened with a welcome speech by BAURES Associate Director Professor Dr. Muhammad Javidul Haque Bhuiyan. BAURES Director Professor Dr. Md. Hammadur Rahman presided over the event, with former advisor to the Ministry of Education and Commerce and Chairman of BRAC, Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, as the chief guest. BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan was the chief patron of the workshop. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Khalequzzaman and Krishi Gobeshona Foundation Executive Chairman Krishibid Dr. Nathuram Sarkar were present as special guests.
A total of 17 faculty members were honored with the Global Research Impact Recognition Award 2024 for their contributions, measured by their H-Index value. Additionally, five farmers received the Professor Dr. Ashraf Ali Khan Memorial Agriculture Award 2025 for their significant contributions to agricultural production. Md. Rayhan Abid, General Secretary of the BAU Press Club, was recognized with the Agricultural Journalism Award 2025 for his outstanding efforts in agricultural journalism. Furthermore, five distinguished faculty members were awarded the Global Scientist Recognition Award 2025 for their achievements in receiving the Bangladesh Science Academy Gold Medal. Eight BAU faculty members were honored with the Honorary Award 2025 for being listed among the top 2% scientists in the Stanford-Elsevier World Ranking 2024.
Addressing the workshop, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan highlighted the significance of the event’s theme, emphasizing that Bangladesh’s geographical location makes it highly vulnerable to climate change, posing severe challenges to agriculture. He expressed optimism that BAU’s innovative research and commitment to agricultural education would ensure a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. “Through innovative research and capacity building, farmers and researchers will be able to tackle the challenges of climate change together. Our collective efforts will contribute to making Bangladesh’s agriculture stronger and food-secure in the future,” he stated.
Chief Guest Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman praised BAU for its inclusivity, noting that one-third of the university’s faculty members are women. He stressed the importance of fostering a strong research culture in higher education institutions, stating, “A robust research culture in universities will enhance Bangladesh’s global recognition.”
The workshop features 23 technical sessions, where researchers will present their findings and propose future research directions. At the end of the event, the best 21 session presenters will receive crests and certificates, while six individuals will be honored as the best poster presenters in the poster session.
The three-day workshop aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s agricultural research and education system, ultimately ensuring a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for the country’s farming sector.
