Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) Faculty of Agriculture has formed an alumni association and announced a 31-member convening committee to strengthen engagement between graduates and the university.
The university said in a press release that the decision was taken at a general meeting held on 28 February at the Faculty Conference Room, chaired by Faculty of Agriculture Dean Professor Md Nasimul Bari. Senior university officials, faculty members and alumni attended the meeting.
Participants discussed initiatives to enhance academic excellence, research collaboration, student mentorship, employment networking and industry–academia partnerships.
A 31-member convening committee was formed unanimously. Department of Agricultural Extension Plant Protection Wing Additional Deputy Director Md Mohiuddin Mazumder, an alumnus of the first batch, was appointed convener. Faculty of Agriculture Assistant Professor of Soil Science Mahmuda Akter, a fifth-batch alumna, was selected as member secretary.
Gazipur Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Professor GKM Mustafizur Rahman described the initiative as a proud and transformative step, saying alumni represent the living strength of a university.
He said active alumni engagement would help accelerate institutional development and support accreditation efforts by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council.
The newly formed platform is expected to strengthen ties between GAU and its graduates and reinforce the university’s efforts toward national and global recognition.
