Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) Vice-Chancellor Professor GKM Mustafizur Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday and briefed 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, increased research funding, improved academic standards, expanded student facilities and accelerated infrastructure development, said a press release.
He also informed the president that the university had emerged as the champion of the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, held for the first time in the country.
The GAU delegation included Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Jahedur Rahman, Treasurer Professor 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 international conference, initiatives to expand collaboration between industry and academia, and research aimed at developing crop varieties suited to coastal conditions and tolerant of salinity to help meet the country’s growing demand for food.
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.
He said the initiatives reflected the university’s commitment to linking 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 and inclusive campus environment.
