বাংলাদেশ কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
 Logo of Bangladesh Agricultural University | |
| Latin: Bangladesh Universitas agriculturae | |
Other name | BAU |
|---|---|
Former name | East Pakistan Agricultural University |
| Motto | Knowledge, Efficiency, Moral Character |
| Type | Public Agricultural university |
| Established | 18 August 1961 |
| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Vacant |
Academic staff | 567 |
Administrative staff | 2,700 |
| Students | 8088 |
| Undergraduates | 5147 |
| Postgraduates | 2941 |
| 262 | |
| Location | , 2202 , 24°43′26″N 90°25′48″E / 24.72389°N 90.43000°E |
| Campus | Urban, 1,261 acres (5.10 km2) |
| Colours | Blue, Green and Gold |
| Website | bau |
Bangladesh Agricultural University (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, lit. 'Bangladesh Krishi Bishshobiddalôe'), abbreviated as BAU,[1] was established in 1961. It is the first agricultural university and also the second largest public university of Bangladesh.[2][3] This university is located in Mymensingh.[4][5] The university has 44 departments.[6]
BAU was the second highest budgeted public university in Bangladesh for the year 2013–2014. It is ranked number one university of Bangladesh according to the webometrics university ranking 2017.[7][8] BAU has been ranked 2nd in the Bangladesh in the Times higher education world university ranking 2022.[9][10] In May 2024 BAU ranked 3rd in the country in the Times Higher Education Ranking.[11][12] It is one of the top ranked agricultural university in Asia.[13]
- ^ "Seminar on climate impact on agriculture held in BAU". The Financial Express (Bangladesh).
- ^ "BAU at a Glance". Bangladesh Agricultural University. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Freshers' orientation prog held at BAU". New Age (Bangladesh).
- ^ "BSA organises scientific conference at BAU". New Age (Bangladesh).
- ^ "SAARC Agriculture Center book corner in BAU". The Financial Express (Bangladesh).
- ^ "StanChart forms jury panel for excellence in agri research". The Daily Observer.
- ^ "Universities of Bangladesh". Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ বিশ্ব র্যাংকিংয়ে দেশ সেরা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাকৃবি. Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali).
- ^ "BAU first on Times Higher Education ranking, DU 2nd". Bangladesh Post.
- ^ "BAU celebrates anniversary at alternative venue". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 23 July 2018.
- ^ "BAU ranked 3rd in the country in the Times Higher Education Ranking". The Financial Express.
- ^ "Asia University Rankings: BUET, JU, BAU, NSU top in Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Buet, JU, NSU and BAU top in Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune.