Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
About US
The Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) [Formerly known as Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU)] was inaugurated in 2012. AERD prepares scholars for successful careers in the public, private, and international sectors.
Its mission is to train future leaders who can meet the demands of Bangladesh agriculture, while addressing economic, social, political, and environmental dimensions of rural development.
Vision, Mission, Objectives
Vision
Becoming a global excellence in agricultural economics education and research.
Mission
To provide need-based education, research, and innovation at national and international perspectives in various fields of agricultural economics.
Objectives
The faculty combines expertise from both sciences and humanities. Agro-technical knowledge supports management interventions at enterprise levels and evaluation of agricultural policy measures.
Graduates
500+
Departments
05
Faculty Members
25+
Research and publications
100+
At a Glance
