About Habiganj Agricultural University

The vision of Habiganj Agricultural University is to establish itself as a centre of excellence with social commitment by integrating modern, scientific and technological knowledge and skills with the basic human ethos and values. It also contribute to the society in ways that enrich and transform our lives.

The mission of the Habiganj Agricultural University is to ensure productivity increase in agri-horti-animal-fish crops on the face of shrinking/fragmented land holdings, ailing soil health, diminishing water resources and increased human population. Technology showcasing and transfer to the user groups for science led agricultural growth. It also Excellence in Agricultural Education, Research and Extension for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Livelihood security of farming community. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet.

Message from Vice Chancellor

Professor Md Abdul Baset, PhD
Vice-Chancellor
Habiganj Agricultural University (HAU)

It’s a great pleasure for me to be the Vice-Chancellor of Habiganj Agricultural University (HAU), a public university newly established in 2020.

The mission of HAU is based upon the firm belief that agricultural education, particularly higher education provides a critical pathway to leadership development in academic and research fields as well as in achieving sustainable agricultural development, socio-economic progress of the country.

HAU will be offered undergraduate programs through a course credit system with the aim to producing researchers, academicians and field level extension specialists in the field of agricultural sciences to deal with the issues like food production, food security, Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM), Micro-Nutrient Deficiency (MND) etc., and will help implement the Vision 2041, Delta Plan, SDGs and the Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan.

Academic activities of HAU will be started in 2021-2022 session of the following five faculties; i) Faculty of Agriculture, ii) Faculty of Fisheries iii) Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, iv) Faculty of Science and Technology, and v) Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Read More