TeachingIn English, three semesters a yearAgriculture with an on-site research station — perennial-rice trials, grafting and sweet-grape production. BSAg accredited by Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).
About the college
Agriculture is a vital aspect of life in societies, more so in developing countries like Bangladesh. About 80% of the total population of Bangladesh is involved directly or indirectly in agricultural profession who contribute significantly towards national GDP. The agricultural system of the country needs trained manpower with broad skills in the agricultural fields. Professional education under College of Agricultural Sciences involves application of the physical, biological and social sciences as well as principles of management to problems in food, agriculture, natural resources and environment. Agricultural education encompasses a large arena involving crop production, food preservation and processing, crop and livestock marketing, study of plants and animals, natural resources, plant protection, horticulture, agronomy, soil science and related fields.
Educational program in agriculture prepares students for diverse and stimulating career in production, business, communications, science, engineering and education. There are good career opportunities for agricultural graduates with openings as agricultural extension and research, scientists, engineers, financial managers and specialists, credit analysts, communication specialist, horticulturist, extension specialist, animal physiologist, marketing, merchandising & sales representatives and the like positions.
Presently the CAS offers one degree with concentration under the Department of Agriculture but with contribution from other Departments. Progressively, concentration will be made available in other Departmental areas.
Agricultural Sciences
Transform a set of broad multidisciplinary skills in biological based natural, economic, and social sciences and produce specialists in all areas of cultivation and livestock.
Programmes
Departments and areas
- Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Soil & Environment
Department websites
Syllabuses, faculty, laboratories and news are kept up to date by the departments themselves.