Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Agriculture is a vital aspect of life in societies, more so in developing countries like Bangladesh. About 80% of the total population of Bangladesh is involved directly or indirectly in agricultural profession who
contribute significantly towards national GDP. The agricultural system of the country needs support
and provide for employment of trained manpower with broad skills in the agricultural fields.

  Professional education in agriculture involves application of the physical, biological and social sciences as well as principles of management to problems in food, agriculture, natural resources and environment. Agricultural education encompasses a large arena involving crop production, food n preservation and processing, crop and livestock marketing, study of plants and animals, natural resources, plant protection, horticulture, agronomy, soil science and related fields.

Educational program in agriculture prepares students for diverse and stimulating career in production, business, communications, science, engineering and education. There are good career opportunities for agricultural graduates with openings as agricultural extension and research, scientists, engineers, financial managers and specialists, credit analysts, communication specialist, horticulturist, extension specialist, animal physiologist, marketing, merchandising & sales representatives and the like positions. The agricultural graduates are very much required for development of Bangladesh and also for manpower needs of developing countries in Africa, Middle East and developed economies of North America as well as Europe.

  The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is organized into departments as follows:
1. Department of Agriculture
2. Department of Fisheries
3. Department of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.
4. Department of Environmental Science

The Department of Agriculture is geared towards increasing farm production, promoting agrobusiness and contributing towards better rural living. The Department emphasizes integrated agriculture to provide knowledge on field crops, garden crops, animals, fisheries, agro-forestry, irrigation, farm management, food processing etc. Students with concentration in agriculture have wide scope of employment in agricultural extension services of government, NGOs and commercial organizations.