Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU)
বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
A graduate-level agricultural university near Dhaka focused on advanced research in crop science, biotechnology and natural resource management.
History
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University was established in 1998 at Salna, Gazipur, as the country's second major agricultural university, focused specifically on graduate-level teaching and research. Unlike BAU, it was designed from the outset to concentrate on postgraduate degrees and advanced research in crop science and biotechnology rather than large undergraduate intakes. It has since become a significant contributor to Bangladesh's plant-breeding and agricultural-biotechnology research output.
🏫 Campus
BSMRAU's research-oriented campus at Salna, Gazipur, is built around extensive experimental fields, greenhouses and biotechnology laboratories rather than large lecture-hall blocks, reflecting its postgraduate research focus.
📍 Location & overview
📊 At a glance
Gazipur is known for bhawal National Park, garment industry hub.
Admission & programs
📝 Admission
Admission is largely at the graduate level, through the university's own test for MS and PhD programmes, alongside a smaller undergraduate intake in agriculture.
🎓 Programs & faculties
Notable alumni
- Numerous crop scientists working at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)
- Several agricultural-biotechnology researchers active in international research collaborations
- Graduates now teaching at other Bangladeshi agricultural faculties
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Public ChattogramFrequently asked questions about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
When was Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University established?
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University was established in 1998.
Where is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University located?
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University is located in Salna, Gazipur, Gazipur district, Bangladesh.
Is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University a public or private university?
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University is a public university in Bangladesh.
How can I get admission into Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University?
Admission is largely at the graduate level, through the university's own test for MS and PhD programmes, alongside a smaller undergraduate intake in agriculture.
What programmes does Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University offer?
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University offers programmes including Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Department of Biotechnology, Department of Agronomy, Department of Horticulture, Department of Plant Pathology.