United News of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) has honored and recognized 30 scientists, 5 farmers and one journalist for their outstanding contributions to agriculture in the country. The recognition ceremony took place on Saturday at the inauguration of the three-day "Annual Research Progress Workshop" under the supervision of BAURES. The event was held at the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). The program was chaired by BAURES Director Prof. Dr. M. Hammadur Rahman, and was supported by BAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A K Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan. Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, former advisor to the Ministry of Education and Commerce and Chairman of BRAC, attended as the chief guest. Special guests included Dr. Mohammad Khalequzzaman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), and Dr. Nathu Ram Sarker, Executive Chairman of the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation. This year, 17 researchers received the Global Research Impact Recognition Award 2024 based on their H-index scores. Additionally, five BAU faculty members were awarded the Global Scientist Recognition Award 2025 for their exceptional achievements, including receiving the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal. BAURES also honored eight BAU faculty members listed among the top 2% of scientists in the Stanford-Elsevier World Ranking 2024 with the BAURES Recognition Award 2025. Furthermore, five farmers were recognized with the Professor Dr. Ashraf Ali Khan Memorial Agriculture Award 2025 for their significant contributions to agricultural production. Additionally, BAU Press Club's General Secretary Md. Rayhan Abid received the Agriculture Journalism Award 2025 for his contributions to agricultural journalism. BAU teacher suspended for assaulting foreign student Speaking at the event, Chief Guest Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman highlighted that BAU is unique for having one-third of its faculty members as women, emphasizing the importance of women’s progress in all sectors, including agriculture. He further stressed the necessity of fostering a research culture alongside research activities in universities, stating that such a culture in higher education would enhance Bangladesh’s global recognition. BAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan remarked that BAU’s initiatives would strengthen Bangladesh’s agricultural sector and contribute to food security. "Through innovative research and capacity building, both farmers and researchers will be able to tackle the challenges of climate change together," he added. He also noted that Bangladesh’s geographical position and climate change effects pose challenges for agriculture, but BAU’s dedication to agricultural research and education would make the country’s farming system more sustainable and resilient. The three-day event will feature 23 technical sessions, where future research plans will be formulated. Additionally, the best 21 presenters from these sessions will be awarded crests and certificates, while six participants will be recognized for the best poster presentations.