Dhaka: The closing ceremony of a three-day training programme on “Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) Related to Pest Management” was held today at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh. The event, conducted at the Professor Golam Ali Fakir Seed Pathology Centre, concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the training was organized by the Department of Entomology as part of a project titled “Strengthening the capacities of Government counterparts and relevant stakeholders for increasing productivity and building climate-resilient agriculture through Nature-based Solutions (NBS) in Asia (TCP/RAS/3907).” The initiative received support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan attended the closing session as the chief guest. The session was chaired by project leader and Professor of Entomology, Dr. Mohammad Saifullah. Special guests included Student Affairs Advisor Professor Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque, FAO National Consultant Professor Dr. Parimal Kanti Biswas, and Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali Hossain of the Department of Plant Pathology.
During the event, the BAU Vice-Chancellor highlighted climate change as a significant threat to agricultural production systems. He emphasized the necessity of science-based training and sustainable, nature-based solutions to tackle these issues. He urged the trained participants to assist farmers in adopting effective pest management practices that are safe for both human health and the environment, noting BAU’s longstanding leadership in promoting agricultural innovation and research.
A total of 22 participants, including Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officers, dealers, and students, engaged in the programme. They received hands-on training in sustainable crop production, nature-based solutions, and pest management strategies within the context of climate change.