Dhaka: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), the premier institution for agricultural education in the country, celebrated its 65th founding anniversary with a series of events, including a joyous rally, fish fry release, and tree sapling planting.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. AK Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, inaugurated the day’s festivities at 9:30 am. The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the national and university flags at the helipad, accompanied by the national anthem. A rally was then launched, symbolized by the release of pigeons and balloons, starting from the helipad and culminating at the eastern end via Botanical Garden Road in front of the Central Library.
The rally saw participation from teachers, officials, employees, students, and members of various organizations within the university. Following the rally, fish fry were released into the Brahmaputra River and the lake adjacent to Isha Khan Hall. Additionally, saplings were distributed to hall proctors for planting in the residential halls.
A discussion meeting titled “64 Years of Glory of Bangladesh Agricultural University: Achievements and Prospects” was held at 10:30 am in the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Room. During the meeting, deans of various faculties presented their faculty’s research achievements and future plans. The Vice-Chancellor served as the chief guest, with BAU Student Affairs Advisor Prof Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque presiding over the meeting.
Prominent attendees included Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof Dr. GM Mujibur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Prof Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman, and other key university officials. Dr. AK Fazlul Haque highlighted the university’s growth since its inception on August 18, 1961, from two faculties to a globally recognized institution contributing to food security, skilled agriculturist production, and the invention of new crops and hybrid animals.