SANGSAD BHABAN, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shariatpur
Agriculture University, Bill 2023 was passed today in the Jatiya Sangsad in a
view to fostering excellence in agricultural education, research, and
extension services.
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni moved the bill which was passed unanimously
by voice votes with Deputy Speaker Shamsul Huq Tuku in the chair.
The bill stated that in addition to agricultural science, the university will
create opportunities for higher education and research in other conventional
areas.
The university will comprise four faculties — Faculty of Agriculture,
Faculty of Fisheries, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Science
and Faculty of Science and Technology.
To keep pace with modern agricultural science and technology, the university
aims to draw level with developed countries and provide advanced education in
the subject. Higher education and researches will also facilitate innovations
of new technology in the area.
Opposition lawmakers Fakhrul Imam,Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary, Rawshan
Ara Mannan, Pir Fazlur Rahman and Hafizuddin Ahmed,among others, also spoke
on the advantage of the installation of the university.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha