Welcome To The
Department of Rural Development
Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU)
The Department of Rural Development was established in 2012 at the Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) under the faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development. The department offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree students. Notably, GAU is the one and only university in Bangladesh to offer an MS in Rural Development, a program that has already been successfully launched and is actively enrolling students, with plans to introduce a PhD program in the near future. Some of the courses of the department offering now are as- Principles of Rural Sociology, Government and Politics, Anthropology, Microfinance, Rural Development I, Rural Development II, Poverty Studies, Gender Studies, Social Demography.
The Philosophy of Rural Development
Rural development means the development of the villagers and villages.
Bangladesh is a land of villages, with around 70% of the population residing in rural areas. The true prosperity of the country depends on the welfare of these communities, not solely on urban development. Although agricultural development constitutes a major part of it, rural development is a broader process aiming at the overall growth of the rural economy. Farmers are the hub of this economy—we must improve their livelihoods through dedicated studies and research.
Vision
To be the “Center of Excellence” in the field of rural development.
Mission
- Sustainable rural development through education and research.
- Produce qualified graduates for the development of rural sectors and agriculture.
- Develop practical and applicable theories, models, and systems through research.
Teachers of Rural Development Department
Teachers of Rural Development Department
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