Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Marks 25 Years and 88-Year History
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka celebrated its 25th anniversary and 88 years of agricultural education history on September 11, 2026. The institution traces its origins back to the founding of the Bengal Agricultural Institute in 1938.
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has celebrated its 25th anniversary alongside 88 years of agricultural education history. The significant milestone event took place on September 11, 2026, drawing attention to the long-standing heritage of the institution in the capital city.
The historical roots of the university trace back to December 11, 1938, when Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq, the first chief minister of undivided Bengal, established the Bengal Agricultural Institute. At the time of its inception, the pioneering institution initially began its academic activities with a modest cohort of just 20 students, comprising 10 Muslim students and 10 Hindu students.
During the early decades of its existence, the educational establishment operated under the affiliation of the University of Dhaka. Over the subsequent years, it underwent institutional evolution, operating under names such as the Bangladesh Agricultural Institute before achieving its current university status.
A major turning point in the history of the institution occurred on January 6, 2001, during the diamond jubilee celebration of the Bangladesh Agricultural Institute. On that specific occasion, the then-prime minister formally announced the decision to transform the institute into a full-fledged, independent university.
The formal transition was officially cemented when a government gazette regarding the establishment of the university was published on September 11. Figures associated with the institution's historical narrative include Mo. Said Ahmed, Dr. Kazi M. Badruddoza, and Dr. S. M. Zaman, alongside the overarching contributions of Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq.
In the present day, the institution has grown substantially from its origins of 20 students. More than 6,000 students are currently pursuing their studies at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, marking a continuation of the agricultural education legacy that began in undivided Bengal.
