Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country where almost 80% people are directly or indirectly involved in agriculture. Agriculture sector plays a vital role in accelerating economic growth. Currently the contribution of agriculture is 13.6 percent in total GDP of Bangladesh. It is therefore important to have a profitable, sustainable and environment-friendly agricultural system in order to ensure long-term food security for people as well as maintaining the economic stability of Bangladesh. Considering the importance and priorities of the agriculture sector there is a growing demand for graduates with degrees in agriculture and related fields, and the Department Of Agriculture Of Henry Institute Of Bio Science and Technology (HIBT) is here to meet that demand.
The Department of Agriculture is the most decorated and well organized Department of Henry Institute of Bioscience And Technology (HIBT) under the Faculty of Agriculture of Rajshahi University, and offers the highest number of compulsory undergraduate courses. To fulfill the objectives of the Institute, the Department of Agriculture renders tertiary education and research in the field of crop production. In addition to its top quality teaching to the undergraduate, the Department is also determined to provide high quality teaching and research opportunities (both fundamental and applied) to the postgraduate with modern laboratory facilities. The Department also implements need-based and demand-driven research on field crop production for improving their productivity and thus helping the nation to ensure food security.
EMPLOYMENT SCOPE FOR THE AGRICULTURE GRADUATES
Career in agriculture is one of the largest sectors and a good source of employment at home and abroad. A good number of agriculture specialists is required for research, extension and development activities and proper utilization of our vast field resources and also opportunities for agriculture related work in various government/autonomous, non-government and international institutes/organizations.
Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) is providing a great opportunity for agriculture graduates both in general cadre and technical cadre.
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
- Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)
- Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA)
- Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)
- Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute (BSRI)
- Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)
- Bangladesh Cotton Research Institute (BCRI)
- Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)
- Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) etc
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
- Syngentya, ACI, BRAC, BAYER, NEW HOPE AGRO TECH etc.
- International Organizations
- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- Food and Agricultural Organization ( FAO)
- United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) etc
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