Bangladesh Agricultural University
বাংলাদেশ কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
Logo of Bangladesh Agricultural University | |
Other name | BAU |
|---|---|
Former name | East Pakistan Agricultural University |
| Motto | জ্ঞান, দক্ষতা, চরিত্র |
Motto in English | Knowledge, Efficiency, Moral Character |
| Type | Public agricultural university |
| Established | 18 August 1961 |
| Accreditation | |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | A K Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan |
Academic staff | 567 |
| Students | 8088 |
| Undergraduates | 5147 |
| Postgraduates | 2941 |
| Location | , , 2202 , 24°43′26″N 90°26′15″E / 24.7240°N 90.4374°E |
| Campus | Urban, 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) |
| Language | English |
| Website | bau |
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is a public agricultural university in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It was founded in 1961 by the Pakistani government as East Pakistan Agricultural University. It is the third-oldest university in the country.
Its campus covers 1,200 acres (490 ha) on the west bank of the Old Brahmaputra River. Its academic activities take place under six faculties, which are subdivided into 45 departments. More than 90% of its funding comes from the national government.
As of 2024, BAU has over 5,000 undergraduate and nearly 3,000 post-graduate students. Alumni include academics, government officials, politicians, and recipients of the Ekushey Padak.