Association of Agriculturists of Bangladesh

This is a story of the activities of the Association of Agriculturists of Bangladesh

An ‘Agriculturist’ is a  graduate from any of the agricultural universities or faculties of Bangladesh or abroad .An ‘Agriculturist’  is also  known as ‘Krishibid’ which means one expert in ‘Agriculture’. The agricultural graduates popularly known as ‘Krishibid’ and ‘Agriculturist’ join the professional society Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) which acts as the central body to look after the education,jobs,professional development,agricultural policy and development issues and relevant interests of  all members and concerned agricultural agencies.The leadership of the Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) is elected through   countrywide election.The election is conducted by Election Commission at the centers located in all  Chapters spread over Bangladesh.

The Present executive council of Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) was however elected uncontested for the years 2013 and 2014 term.A.F.M.Bahauddin Nasim and Mohammad Mobarak Ali have been elected  elected as the President and Secretary General respectively.Professor Dr.Kamal Uddin Ahmed has been elected as the Treasurer of the committee. Professor Dr.Shaidur Rashid Bhuiyan,Md.Mohsin Miah,Dr.Md.Rafiqul Islam Mandal,Professor Dr.A.K.M Zakir Hossain,Mohammad Ataur Rahman,Md.Hamidur Rahman,Md.Khairul Alam (Prince) and Dr.G.M.Faruk(Dawn) are some members of the executive body.The full committee may be seen at this link:http://kib.org.bd/files/2012/12/Final-Result.pdf

The present leadership is taking interest in institutionalizing Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB).The activities of this forum was being organized from a century- old house situated in the former Dhaka Farm.The Dhaka Farm was established in 1905 with the goal of introducing modern agriculture on the basis of the recommendation of Famine Commission of India.The Dhaka Farm was also known as Manipuri Farm for a great number of farm laborers who came from Manipur of India and worked in the farm.The Dhaka Farm was a self contained body with laboratories,research institutes and educational centres.The Bangladesh Agricultural Institute located in the farm was later converted to Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) in 2001.As the little house was very inadequate to run the multifarious activities of Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) its  leadership had worked hard to establish a multistory building.The new building of Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) is being constructed in great speed and it is expected that it will be soon inaugurated for usual activities.

Bangladesh is an agricultural economy.Agriculture supports its major income,employment and vital activities.’Krishibids’ or ‘Agriculturists’ play major role in the development of Bangladesh.The national association of agricultural graduates,Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh has been  organizing ‘Krishibid Dibosh’ or ‘Agriculturists’  Day’  on 13 February each year for a number of years.Various events are organized  to review the achievements of the agricultural graduates and strengthen the contributions of the agricultural graduates for the development of Bangladesh.All agricultural agencies of Bangladesh observe this day and take vow for development of agricultural sector of Bangladesh.Graduates working in various government and non -government agencies,universities and private sectors happily  take part in the festivities of the day.

Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh helps promote the education of the talented children of Krishibids who study in various

universities of Bangladesh.It is awarding scholarships to a large number of talented students.The Institution also extends help and support to the ailing Krishibids when they seek  assistance.

The agricultural sector of Bangladesh is composed of crops,livestock,fisheries and forestry.Ministries of Agriculture,Livestock,Fisheries and Forestry of the government administration are mainly manned by the agricultural graduates.Besides,many banks,specialized agencies and NGOs hire Agricultural graduates for their programmes.

Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh regularly takes part in activities relating to planning,appraisal, implementation,execution and evaluation of agricultural    policies and programmes in Bangladesh.It interacts with various government agencies and organizations for realization of its objectives and goals.It also regularly observes various national events with due honor.

Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) organizes traditional cultural events like Pahela Baishakh(the first day of Bengali year) with great enthusiasm.This events being organized in Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) premises for the last couple of years.The whole day programme starts with Panta Ilish and Pitha festival in the morning followed by seminar,discussion and lunch. The later part of the festival includes cultural events,games  and dinner.This annual festival is participated by a large number of Krishibids with their families.Another popular event of Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB) is its annual picnic.Members of the society join the picnic with their families in a scenic picnic spot out of Dhaka and enjoy the whole day there with many interesting activities.The last picnic was organized in Rangamati where more than a thousand individuals attended.The picnic was specially enjoyed by the children and wives of the members.They took part in many games,cultural function,quiz etc.They enjoyed the adjoining forest and photography  in the wonderful spot.You can see a photograph of the picnic at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28479757@N07/8451435387/

Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh maintains a website, http://kib.org.bd/ for sharing its activities with the members and concerned authorities.You are invited to visit the website and get the updates of the activities of   Krishibid Institution,Bangladesh(KIB).

Reviews

[Great Aunt Astri]

A very interesting read. I am all in favour of the holistic approach to agriculture. I am sure that quite soon countries who have this approach will far outdo countries who rely on chemicals etc. It would be wonderful to see countries like Bandladesh feeding the rest of the world!

[zainul]

I am very pleased to read your precious comment about the holistic approach to agriculture.
I also hope that experts in agricultural management will choose the best way in line with holistic approach.
I adore your aspiration to see countries like Bangladesh feeding the rest of the world!
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece with your admiring review.

[Antara Kundu]

That's quite an informative post, Zainul. I've never been in touch with the agriculture sector; hence I'm clueless as to whether it operates in such an organized fashion in India. Apparently our leaders often get caught between industrialization and agriculture, and the latter ends up getting a little less respect than what it deserves.

[zainul]

Thank you Antara for the wonderful review and precious observation on the relative respect.
I think Indian Agricultural professionals are not so much organized under a single umbrella as in Bangladesh.But,they can do it.I was very inspired to know that India has almost 50 agricultural universities and these universities play great roles in modernizing Indian agricultural sector which can compete with any country in the world.
Like the association of agriculturalists,engineers of Bangladesh are very organized under the singular organization named,Institution of Engineers,Bangladesh(IEB) and medical graduates have
their central body,Bangladesh Medical Association(BMA).
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Thakur said that time has come to project the light of knowledge on soil of the whole world for the survival of our people.He sent one of sons abroad to take higher degree in agriculture and he himself practiced to modernize agriculture in many ways.

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[Tina Kline]

Nicely done. This is very educational and interesting to read. Good job on making it interesting!!

[zainul]

Thanks for taking time to read and review a different genre.
I am very glad that you have identified its educational dimension.

[Holly Mason]

very interesting story...love when I learn factual information
funny I read this and i am heading out to attempt pea pickin' for the first time
I will bring some to the picnic *)
always a good read from you, WC's unsung kind souled hero
thank you so fine sir

[zainul]

Thank you Holly for offering the most lovely review I ever received.
You are really an exceptional heart who only knows how to glorify others.
Your great gesture to bring pea for the picnic is matchless.
I salute you dear sweet poet.

[Marie]

THis is a very good program. I wish the U.S. took such an interest in agriculture. I can see how it would promote conservation and help save our forests and fields.

[zainul]

Thank you Marie for the admiring review.
Yes,all governments should take genuine interest in agriculture as a holistic approach for the production of food,feed,fiber,fuel and fodder considering the promotion of conservation and
helping forests and fields.
I suppose that the American Society of Agronomy,Entomological Society of America and similar societies are playing some roles from their own perspective.It would be fine if all such societies may integrate with the government programs for a common goal.
Thank you again for stopping by to grace this piece.