Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr GKM Mustafizur Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, yesterday 29 October, briefing him on the university's recent achievements in research, innovation, academic excellence and agricultural development.
During the meeting, the vice-chancellor highlighted GAU's growing national and international recognition, enhanced research funding, improved academic standards, expanded student facilities and accelerated infrastructure development.
He also informed the President that the university had emerged as champion in the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, held for the first time in the country. Furthermore, Dr. Rahman emphasized that this prestigious recognition reflects the dedication of GAU's faculty and students toward pioneering transformative agricultural technology.
The GAU delegation included Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Jahedur Rahman, Treasurer Professor Dr Md Safiul Islam Afrad and Registrar Md Abdullah Mridha.
The vice-chancellor outlined the university's efforts to strengthen research and innovation while translating scientific discoveries into practical solutions for farmers. He highlighted GAU's first-ever international conference, initiatives to expand industry-academia collaboration and research aimed at developing crop varieties suited to coastal conditions and tolerant of salinity to help meet the country's growing food demand.
He noted that such resilient crop varieties are vital for safeguarding national food security against the escalating challenges of climate change. He also discussed plans to relocate and diversify two technology villages in more densely populated areas to accelerate the dissemination of agricultural technologies at the grassroots level. The initiatives, he said, reflect the university's commitment to connecting laboratory research with farmers' needs and promoting sustainable agricultural development.
The meeting also focused on improving the quality of higher education and ensuring a supportive, inclusive campus environment. To achieve this, the delegation shared plans for modernizing student housing, digitalizing academic services, and expanding mental health resources.
Against the backdrop of the changes following July 2024, the vice-chancellor highlighted the importance of responding sensitively to students' legitimate expectations, giving due consideration to their views and fostering participatory mechanisms for resolving problems. He reaffirmed that building open communication channels with students remains a top priority for maintaining campus stability.
The President expressed satisfaction with the progress and initiatives presented by the vice-chancellor and advised GAU to make further contributions to the country's agricultural sector through research, innovation and technological advancement. He also expressed interest.
in visiting Gazipur Agricultural University and graciously agreed to attend its fifth convocation, scheduled for March 18, 2027, as the president of the convocation.
