Agricultural Olympiad has initiated the 1st National Agricultural Olympiad, scheduled from 01 February to 16 March 2024, in collaboration with AGREEN Foundation and Smart Bangladesh Network. This pioneering initiative seeks to cultivate awareness and interest in agriculture among school and college students.
Encompassing a broad spectrum, including agricultural mechanization, food technology, zoology, fisheries, biodiversity, and environmental protection, the Olympiad aims to involve the youth in the transformation of agriculture into the smart agriculture of tomorrow. Under the theme “Fostering a Smart Bangladesh through Youth Leadership,” the event aspires to equip the younger generation with knowledge in sustainable modern agricultural technology, ensuring food security and better nutrition.
The initiative aims to focus on increasing interest in agricultural science, showcasing real-life applications, introducing contemporary agricultural technology, fostering teamwork, and enhancing nutrition awareness among youth. Looking forward, in the long run the initiative’s vision is to make a significant impact on education and agriculture community, enhancing interest in agricultural science, imparting practical knowledge, stimulating innovative thinking, promoting teamwork, and developing problem-solving skills among students.
The Olympiad’s schedule includes the First Round on 01 March 2024, the Second Round on 08 March 2024, and the Grand Finale on 16 March 2024, hosted at the KIB Auditorium, Farmgate, Dhaka.
Distinguished personalities from the event’s Advisory Board include Emeritus Professor Dr. Md Abdus Sattar Mandal, Former Vice-Chancellor, BAU; Dr. Atiur Rahman, Emeritus Professor, Dhaka University; Former Governor, Bangladesh Bank; Anwar Faruque, Former Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Nur Ahamed Khondaker, Assistant FAO Representative (Program); FAO Bangladesh; Dr. F. H. Ansarey, President, ACI Agribusinesses Division, Manik Mahmud, Program specialist innovation, a2i; Executive member, Smart Bangladesh Network; and Kbd. Md. Afzal Hossain Bhuiyan, Head of Strategic Partnership, iDE
This Olympiad signifies a crucial step towards cultivating smart agricultural leaders, ensuring sustainability, and addressing nutrition, environment, and societal impact. All stakeholders, students, and the general public are invited to join this transformative journey. For further information, please contact [Organizer’s Contact Information].
The 1st National Agricultural Olympiad is an initiative of Agricultural Olympiad in Collaboration with AGREEN Foundation and Smart Bangladesh Network. The strategic Partner of the initiative is Bangladesh Brand Forum and the Communications Partner is Radia.
