Research Advisory Committee

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Guiding Excellence in Agricultural Research Since 1984

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is constituted to guide, coordinate, and strengthen research planning and administration in accordance with BAURES Ordinance, 1984. The committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the research landscape of the university.

Committee Composition & Structure

Chairmanship

Chairman

Vice-Chancellor

Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh-2202

Committee Secretariat

Member-Secretary

Director

BAURES, BAU

Core Committee Members

Faculty Representative

One from each Faculty

Nominated by respective faculties to ensure disciplinary perspectives in research planning.

Member

Coordinator, CASR

Committee for Advanced Studies and Research, BAU. Provides academic oversight.

Nominated Members

Syndicate Nominees

Two Professors

Nominated by the Syndicate to provide senior academic expertise and governance perspective.

Academic Council Nominee

One Non-Professor Member

Nominated by the Academic Council to represent broader academic community interests.

External Member

BARC Representative

Not below the rank of Member-Director. Ensures alignment with national agricultural research priorities.

Committee Operational Details

Term of Office

The term of the nominated members is two (2) years from the date of appointment.

Meeting Quorum

One-third of the total members (fraction being counted as one) shall form the quorum for official meetings.

Governing Ordinance

Constituted and operates in accordance with BAURES Ordinance, 1984 and subsequent amendments.

Functions and Powers of RAC

to formulate major guidelines for research, planning and administration at BAU.
To serve as the budget planning committee for research projects, allocating resources effectively across disciplines.
To coordinate research programmes of different disciplines and maintain liaison with national and international research organizations.
To recommend research schemes for approval in line with Government guidelines aimed at agricultural development and food security.
To constitute technical committees for screening, monitoring, and evaluation of research projects when necessary.
To recommend creation or abolition of research-related posts to the Governing Body based on current and future needs.
To take any other steps necessary to improve and maintain the standard of research at the University, fostering innovation.