Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES)

Governing Body
BAURES

Bangladesh Agricultural University · Mymensingh

Constituted under BAURES Ordinance 1984

The Governing Body is the apex authority of the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES). Comprising university leaders, government research directors, and external experts, it ensures efficient research governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction.

The Governing Body is constituted as under

Chairman
Vice-Chancellor
BAU, Mymensingh
Presides over all meetings
Member‑Secretary
Director, BAURES
BAU, Mymensingh
Secretary of the Governing Body
Members (8)
  • All Deans of Faculties BAU (6 Faculties) – Agriculture, Vet. Science, Animal Husb., Fisheries, Agri. Engg., Economics
  • Coordinator, CASR Committee for Advanced Studies and Research, BAU
  • Executive Vice‑Chairman Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka
  • Director General Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Dhaka
  • Director General Directorate of Livestock Services
  • Director General Directorate of Fisheries
  • Head Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU
  • Chairman Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS)
Eight members representing faculties, research bodies, and government directorates.

Quorum

Five members including the Chairman form the quorum for a meeting.

5+ members

Meetings are held at least twice a year, or as needed.

Financial & Administrative empowerment

  • To approve the annual research projects of BAURES as recommended by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC), and to recommend the annual budget estimates of BAURES to the Finance Committee of BAU for allocation of the necessary funds.
  • To recommend the creation of research, technical, administrative, ministerial, or other posts on a permanent basis, and to recommend their abolition or suspension whenever deemed necessary.
  • To recommend the appointment of personnel within the Research System based on the recommendations of the selection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor for this purpose.
  • To recommend the formulation and adoption of rules and regulations necessary for the proper organization, governance, and administration of the Research System.
  • To constitute committees and sub-committees, as required, to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Research System.
  • To receive and accept funds, grants, donations, bequests, awards, and other contributions from the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and/or from national or international organizations and individuals.
  • To take necessary initiatives for establishing Research Sub-Stations at suitable geographical locations across Bangladesh in order to strengthen research activities and outreach.