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| Bangladesh Society of Agronomy | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bangladesh Society of Agronomy |
| Formation | 19XX |
| Type | Professional society |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Region served | Bangladesh |
| Field | Agronomy |
| Language | Bengali, English |
| Leader title | President |
Bangladesh Society of Agronomy
The Bangladesh Society of Agronomy is a professional association based in Dhaka focused on agronomic science, crop management, and rural development in Bangladesh. It engages with institutions such as Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh Rural Development Board, and international partners including Food and Agriculture Organization, International Rice Research Institute, and International Center for Tropical Agriculture. The society interfaces with stakeholders from Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, and regional entities like Krishi Gobeshona Foundation.
Founded in the late 20th century, the society emerged amid efforts involving Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, and scientists from University of Dhaka to formalize agronomic research networks. Early collaboration included researchers affiliated with USAID, Japan International Cooperation Agency, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and partnerships with CIMMYT and ICARDA. The organization expanded through ties with provincial research stations, Comilla University, Jahangirnagar University, and agricultural extension agencies influenced by events such as the 1974 food security initiatives and the Green Revolution adaptations in South Asia. Prominent figures from Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Shahid Ziaur Rahman Agricultural College, and leading agronomists contributed to policy dialogues with representatives of World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and United Nations Development Programme.
The society’s mission aligns with priorities of institutions like Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (Bangladesh), Department of Agricultural Extension (Bangladesh), and international frameworks such as Sustainable Development Goals to improve crop productivity, soil health, and climate resilience. Objectives reference collaboration with Bangladesh Meteorological Department, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Plant Genetic Resources Centre, and universities to disseminate best practices, promote integrated pest management with guidance from Bangladesh Plant Protection Department, and advise on policy alongside National Agricultural Policy (Bangladesh). It aims to support training initiatives linked to Food Security, Climate Change Adaptation, and nexus projects involving Asian Institute of Technology, ICRISAT, and World Food Programme.
Governance follows a council model with officers drawn from universities such as Bangladesh Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, and research organizations like Bangladesh Rice Research Institute and Soil Resource Development Institute. The executive committee liaises with advisory panels featuring members of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, representatives from Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh), and collaborating international centers including IRRI and CIMMYT. Regional chapters coordinate with divisional agricultural directorates in Chittagong Division, Rajshahi Division, Khulna Division, and Sylhet Division. Committees address areas related to Soil Science Society of Bangladesh, plant breeding units, extension education, and postgraduate training with links to Bangladesh Open University.
Membership encompasses researchers from University of Chittagong, faculty from Khulna University, extension officers from Department of Agricultural Extension (Bangladesh), graduate students at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, and professionals from Bangladesh Seed Association, Bangladesh Krishi Bank, and private sector firms collaborating with Syngenta and Bayer. Honorary members have included fellows of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and recipients of national awards such as the Independence Day Award (Bangladesh). Institutional members include Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute, and international NGOs like BRAC and PRAN-RFL Group.
Programs span capacity building with workshops held alongside Bangladesh University of Professionals and extension campaigns with Upazila Parishad offices. The society runs training linked to Integrated Pest Management, conservation agriculture pilots with NGOs such as Proshika, and participatory varietal selection in partnership with IRRI, CIMMYT, and ICRISAT. It advises policy through white papers submitted to Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh) and participates in multi-stakeholder projects involving Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and UNEP. Outreach includes farmer field schools, demonstration plots in collaboration with Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, and joint initiatives with Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication.
The society publishes journals and bulletins featuring peer-reviewed articles from contributors affiliated with Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, and international collaborators like IRRI and CIMMYT. Research topics cover crop modeling with data from Bangladesh Meteorological Department, soil fertility studies linked to Soil Resource Development Institute, and climate resilience projects co-authored with ICRISAT and CGIAR. Special issues have profiled work by scientists associated with Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and comparative studies involving Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, and Nepal Agricultural Research Council.
Annual conferences attract delegates from Bangladesh Agricultural University, University of Dhaka, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, and international centers such as IRRI, CIMMYT, ICRISAT, and IFAD. The society organizes symposia on topics tied to Sustainable Development Goals and regional forums involving participants from SAARC member research bodies and programs supported by Asian Development Bank and UNDP. Events include technical sessions, poster presentations, and policy dialogues with stakeholders including Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh), provincial agricultural directorates, and donor agencies like USAID and JICA.
Category:Agricultural organisations based in Bangladesh