Agrilife24.com:The Bangladesh Society of Agronomy (BSA) successfully concluded its landmark 25th BSA Conference on October 31, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) in Farmgate, Dhaka. Centered around the timely theme of "Next-Generation Agronomy," the prestigious event gathered an influential assembly of distinguished scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and private development partners.
The Conference served as a critical national forum to exchange innovative ideas, address pressing food security issues, and devise climate-resilient frameworks tailored to modernize Bangladesh's agricultural landscape.
The technical highlight of the session was a comprehensive keynote presentation delivered by Dr. Moin Us Salam, a prominent Crop Modeler and Farming System Specialist from the Centre for Farming Systems and Climate Resilient Agriculture (CFSCRA) under the Department of Agronomy at Bangladesh Agricultural University.
The inaugural program commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Kader, General Secretary of the BSA and Member Secretary of the Conference Organizing Committee. The session was graced by Chief Guest Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon, MP, Hon'ble Minister for the Ministry of Education, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, who emphasized aligning educational research with modern agricultural practices.
A distinguished panel of Special Guests also shared valuable insights, including Krishibid Md. Hasan Zafir Tuhin, Chairman of the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA); Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Alim, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Rajshahi; and Mr. Ataus Sopan Malik, Managing Director of A R Malik Seeds.
Following a formal condolence message and the presentation of the BSA Award, Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid, Vice President 1 of the BSA, delivered the vote of thanks, while Prof. Dr. A K M Ruhul Amin, Convener of the Conference Organizing Committee and President of the BSA, wrapped up the session with his closing remarks.
As a premier professional platform, the Bangladesh Society of Agronomy continues to demonstrate its core features as a driving force for sustainable agricultural transformation. By fostering multidisciplinary networking, the BSA effectively bridges the gap between lab-scale scientific innovations and grassroots national policy. Their ongoing efforts remain dedicated to elevating crop productivity, safeguarding long-term food and nutrition security, and establishing climate-smart farming solutions to protect the livelihoods of farmers across Bangladesh.
