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BAU develops cost-effective, climate-friendly 'Biochar Stove'

BAU Correspondent

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have developed an affordable and climate-friendly cooking stove that also produces biochar, offering a practical solution for both household energy use and sustainable agriculture. Named "BAU Biochar Stove," the innovation allows users to cook food while simultaneously generating biochar, a valuable soil amendment known for its climate and productivity ...

BAU inaugurate first vitro culture genome editing lab

BAU Correspondent

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has inaugurated the country's first specialised clean laboratory integrating in vitro embryo production, embryo culture and genome editing facilities, ensuring a high level of biosafety for advanced livestock research.The laboratory was formally inaugurated on Sunday morning by BAU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Dr. A K Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan. The facility has been ...

Roselle shows major promise for small industries, farmers

BAU Correspondent

Roselle; commonly known as chukor or the sour plant, is gaining new attention in the country for its strong potential to boost small and medium agro-industries. At a recent demonstration at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), researchers highlighted the crop’s impressive yield, diverse uses and promising commercial prospects, particularly for value-added food and beverage products.Roselle is emerging ...

Cluster admission test for agri-univs on January 3

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The undergraduate admission test for the 2025–26 academic year under the agriculture cluster of nine universities will be held on January 3 next year.Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) will oversee the overall coordination of the exam this year.The information was confirmed on Friday by Dr Helal Uddin, Registrar of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).The one-hour test will ...

BAU distributes high-yield carrot, tomato seeds to 40 farmers

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Bangladesh Agricultural University’s (BAU) Department of Horticulture, in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, organised a hands-on training programme for farmers on enhanced carrot and tomato production, followed by the distribution of high-yield seeds and seedlings. A total of 40 farmers received 3,000 tomato seedlings and 50 grams of carrot seeds each, sufficient to cultivate two decimals ...

Animal Saviours of Bangladesh forms new committee

BAU Correspondent

Animal Saviours of Bangladesh (ASB), a student-led animal welfare organization, has unveiled its 101-member executive committee for the 2025–26 session through an official Facebook post on Sunday night at 9:30 p.m.Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam from the Department of Medicine at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has been elected President, with Sandip Saha, an intern from ...

BAU researchers investigate anthrax outbreak in Gaibandha

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A research team from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has begun a field investigation into the recent outbreak of anthrax among livestock at Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha district. The team is examining infected farms and surrounding areas to determine the source of the outbreak, how the disease is spreading and to assess gaps in public awareness and ...

50 BAU vet students to intern abroad in six countries

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50 students from 59th batch of Faculty of Veterinary Science at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) are set to undertake internships in six different countries this year. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the faculty’s internship program, held Friday at Syed Nazrul Islam Auditorium on campus.Out of the 193 students in the batch, 33 will ...

50 BAU Veterinary students to embark on overseas internships

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Fifty students from the 59th batch of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) will undertake internships in six countries this year, the university announced during the inauguration of the faculty’s internship program on Friday at the Syed Nazrul Islam Auditorium.Out of 193 students in the batch, 33 will go to Thailand, ...

Research, innovations must be patented: BAU VC

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Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AK Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan has emphasized the importance of patenting research and innovations to ensure recognition and financial benefits for researchers, while also contributing to national development.The VC made the remarks on Tuesday at the Faculty of Agriculture auditorium while addressing a workshop on “Food Fortification to Combat ...