School of Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) is one of the six academic schools of BOU. The main objective of the school is to impart education through distance mode comprising formal and non formal programs in the field of agriculture and rural development. It offers degree, diploma and certificate programs. SARD is also going to offer BSc Ag (Hons), Master in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihood, MS and PhD programs very soon.
Formal Programs
1. Bachelor of Agricultural Education (B. Ag. Ed)
2. Diploma in Youth in Development Work (DYDW)
3. Certificate in Livestock & Poultry (CLP)
4. Certificate in Pisciculture & Fish Processing (CPFP)
Upcoming Formal Programs
1. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAg) (Hons)
2. Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Sciences
a) MS in Agronomy
b) MS in Soil Science
c) MS in Entomology
d) MS in Aquaculture
e) MS Fisheries Biology and Genetics
f) MS in Irrigation and Water Management (IWM)
3. Master in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihood (MSARL)
4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Bachelor of Agricultural Education (B.Ag. Ed):
Level | Degree (Bachelor) |
Semester | 06 |
Semester duration | 6 months |
Duration of each tutorial session | 55 minutes for each theoretical session & 110 minutes for each practical session |
Total credit hour | 95 |
Minimum duration | 3 Years |
Registration validity | 6 years |
Admission time (Twice in a Year) | November-December and May-June |
Minimum requirement for admission | HSC (Science/Agriculture group or Any group including subject of Agricultural Science) or Diploma in Agriculture/Equivalent Certificate with minimum second class or GPA 2.0 |
Course per semester | 7-8 |
Admission guide with form | Tk. 200 |
Registration fee (Per semester) | Tk. 200 |
Course fee (Per course) | Tk. 600 |
Examination fee (Per semester) | Tk. 300 |
Academic Calendar fee (Each) | Tk. 50 |
Re-exam fee (Per course) | Tk. 300 |
Program Transcript/Marks sheet fee | Tk. 400 |
Marks sheet (Per semester) | Tk. 100 |
Provisional Certificate fee | Tk. 300 |
Main Certificate fee | Tk. 500 |
Testimonial fee | Tk. 100 |
Tutorial Center Change fee | Tk. 500 |
Answer script re-scrutinize fee (Per course) | Tk. 500 |
Error correction fee (Name/Father Name/Birth date etc.) | Tk. 200 |
Migration certificate fee | Tk. 300 |
Diploma in Youth in Development Work (DYDW):
Level | Diploma |
Semester | 03 |
Semester duration | 6 months |
Duration of each tutorial session | 55 minutes |
Total credit hour | 41 |
Minimum duration | One and half years (three semesters or 18 months) |
Registration validity | Three years |
Admission time (Twice in a Year) | November-December and May-June |
Minimum requirement for admission | Bachelor degree or Equivalent |
Course per semester including optional | 05 |
Admission guide with form | Tk. 200 |
Registration fee (per semester) | Tk. 200 |
Course fee (per course) | Tk. 500 |
Examination fee (per semester) | - |
Academic Calendar fee (each) | Tk. 50 |
Re-exam fee (per course) | Tk. 300 |
Program Transcript/Marks sheet fee | Tk. 200 |
Marks sheet (per semester) | Tk. 70 |
Provisional Certificate fee | Tk. 200 |
Main Certificate fee | Tk. 400 |
Testimonial fee | Tk. 50 |
Tutorial Center Change fee | Tk. 500 |
Answer script re-scrutinize fee (Per course) | Tk. 500 |
Error correction fee (Name/Father Name/Birth date etc.) | Tk. 200 |
Certificate in Livestock & Poultry (CLP):
Level | Certificate |
Semester | 01 |
Semester duration | 6 months |
Duration of each tutorial session | 55 minutes for each theoretical session & 110 minutes for each practical session |
Total credit hour | 16 |
Registration validity | One and half years (three semesters or 18 months) |
Admission time (Twice in a Year) | November-December and May-June |
Minimum requirement for admission | SSC Pass or Equivalent |
Course per semester | 07 |
Admission guide with form | Tk. 100 |
Registration fee | Tk. 100 |
Course fee (per course) | Tk. 400 |
Examination fee | - |
Academic Calendar fee (each) | Tk. 50 |
Re-exam fee (per course) | Tk. 200 |
Program Transcript/Marks sheet fee | Tk. 200 |
Marks sheet (per semester) | Tk. 70 |
Provisional Certificate fee | Tk. 200 |
Main Certificate fee | Tk. 400 |
Testimonial fee | Tk. 50 |
Tutorial Center Change fee | Tk. 500 |
Answer script re-scrutinize fee (Per course) | Tk. 500 |
Error correction fee (Name/Father Name/Birth date etc.) | Tk. 200 |
Certificate in Pisciculture & Fish Processing (CPFP):
Level | Certificate |
Semester | 01 |
Semester duration | 6 months |
Duration of each tutorial session | 55 minutes for each theoretical session &110 minutes for each practical session |
Total credit hour | 15 |
Registration validity | One and half years (three semesters or 18 months) |
Admission time (Twice in a Year) | November-December and May-June |
Minimum requirement for admission | SSC Pass or Equivalent |
Course per semester | 06 |
Admission guide with form | Tk. 100 |
Registration fee | Tk. 100 |
Course fee (per course) | Tk. 400 |
Examination fee | - |
Academic Calendar fee (each) | Tk. 50 |
Re-exam fee (per course) | Tk. 200 |
Program Transcript/Marks sheet fee | Tk. 200 |
Marks sheet (per semester) | Tk. 70 |
Provisional Certificate fee | Tk. 200 |
Main Certificate fee | Tk. 400 |
Testimonial fee | Tk. 50 |
Tutorial Center Change fee | Tk. 500 |
Answer script re-scrutinize fee (Per course) | Tk. 500 |
Error correction fee (Name/Father Name/Birth date etc.) | Tk. 200 |
Student Guide Detail for Formal Program
Field of Non Formal Program
Seed Production Technology, Production of field Crops, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Animal Science, Afforestation, Fisheries, Farm Machinaries and Rural Development.
List of Faculties:
Name and Designation | Contact | Field of specialization |
Dr. Md. Farid Hossain |
Ph: +88 02 9291110; |
Field Crop Production, Farm Management, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Abu Taleb |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/326 |
Insect Pest Management, Acarology, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Shah Alam Sarker |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/325 |
Feed Technology, Aquaculture Nutrition, Biotechnology, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Rokibur Rahman |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/329 |
Poultry Science, Reproductive Biotechnology, Open & Distance Learning |
A. K. M. Ashraful Alam |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/327 |
Horticulture, Pomology, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Abul Hasnat Md. Shamim |
Ph:9291101-4/332 |
Ecosystems of Salt Affected Soils & Management, Problem Soils & Sustainable Uses, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Serazul Islam |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/330 |
Hydraulics & Hydrology, River Engineering, Irrigation & Water Management, Agro-processing & Postharvest Management, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Touhidul Islam |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/527 |
Biological Control, Whitefly, Entomopathogenic Fungus, IPM, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Sukumar Devnath |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/328 |
Molecular Cell Biology, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Muhammad Abdus Sobahan |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/416 |
Salt tolerance Mechanism, Environmental Stress Tolerance, Plant Physiology & Adaptation, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md. Anowarul Haque |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/527 |
Field Crops production & Management, Cereal Crops Improvement, Molecular Genetics, Open & Distance Learning |
Dr. Md Abdul Hamid Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry), B.Sc. Animal Husbandry & MS in Animal Science (BAU), PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics (Beijing, China) |
Ph:+88 02 9291101-4/328 |
Animal Breeding, Animal Molecular Genetics, Animal Reproductive Biotechnology, Open& Distance Learning |
Officers:
Name and Designation | Phone/E-mail |
Md. Enamullah |
01684052863(cell) |
Md. Tajuddin Administrative Officer |
01675000243(cell) |
Moinuddin Azad Personal Officer |
9291101-4/520, 01716708201(cell) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Any Further Information:
Professor Dr. Md. Farid Hossain
Dean
Phone: 88-02-9291110, 88-02-9291101-4/424 & 331
Fax: 88-02-9291110
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