Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Name: Bangladesh Agricultural University
Address: Mymensingh, Bangladesh

#20 among attractions in Mymensingh

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Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

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Bangladesh Agricultural University, abbreviated as BAU, was established as the only university of its kind in Bangladesh in 1961. The scheme for BAU was finalised on 8 June 1961 and its ordinance was promulgated on 18 August 1961. It started functioning with the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at Mymensingh as its nucleus. The university has six faculties and 43 departments covering all aspects of agricultural education and research. ()

Local name: বাংলাদেশ কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়Established: 18 August 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 24°43'19"N, 90°25'36"E

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Bangladesh Agricultural University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zainul Abedin Museum, Shiva temple of stone, Mymensingh Museum, Boro Kali Bari Temple.

3.9 miNW
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
Zainul Abedin Museum, Mymensingh
99 min walk • Zainul Shah Ali Abedin Sangrahashala is an art museum in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Established in 1975, it contains the collections of the artist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. The art gallery was established in Mymensingh as this is where the artist spent his early days.
3.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Shiva temple of stone, Mymensingh
90 min walk • Shiva Temple of Stone is an ancient temple and archeological site located in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Raja Jagat Kishore Acharya, the then zamindar of Atani in Muktagachha built the temple with the help of architect Moyez Uddin.
3 miNW
Museum, History museum
Mymensingh Museum, Mymensingh
77 min walk • Mymensingh Museum is located at the bagan bari of zamindar Madan Babu at 17 Amrita Babu Road, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The museum, which began as an important regional institution for preservation of locally collected historical evidence, lacks proper preservation.
2.4 miN
Temple
Boro Kali Bari Temple, Mymensingh
63 min walk • Boro Kali Bari is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. The main festival is Kali Puja, which is celebrated every year. The temple is located 10 minute rickshaw pull from the center of the city. Hindu devotees can visit this temple during morning to night.
~1170 ftN
Museum
Fish Museum & Biodiversity Centre, Mymensingh
6 min walk • The Fish Museum & Biodiversity Centre is located in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in a space provided by Bangladesh Agricultural University. FMBC is one of the largest such centres in South East Asia given the size and diversity of its exhibits and collections.
1.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh
45 min walk • Mymensingh Medical College, formerly Lytton Medical School, is a public medical college and hospital in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The institute was established in 1924 during the British Raj under the former name. Brigadier General Fazlul kabir is the present director of the medical college hospital.
3.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College, Mymensingh
83 min walk • Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam College is a college in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, founded in 1999. The college was named after Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam, who was the temporary President in 1971 when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had been captured by Pakistani's. The college is close to the old Brahmaputra River, Circuit House & Town Hall.
6.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Mymensingh Engineering College, Mymensingh
168 min walk • Mymensingh Engineering College, commonly referred to as MEC, is a public undergraduate engineering institute in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh, and was established in 2007.
3.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh
85 min walk • Ananda Mohan College is a public higher secondary school and college in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with National University, Bangladesh.
1.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute, Mymensingh
43 min walk • Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute or MPI is a polytechnic institute in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, established in 1963.
3.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Muminunnesa Women's College, Mymensingh
86 min walk • Muminunnesa Women's College,Mymensingh or Muminunnesa College in short, is a public university-college located opposite Town Hall of Mymensingh near the Brahmaputra river in Bangladesh.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bangladesh Agricultural University?

Nearby attractions include Agricultural University College, Mymensingh (1 min walk), Fish Museum & Biodiversity Centre, Mymensingh (6 min walk).

How to get to Bangladesh Agricultural University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bangladesh Agricultural University:

Train

BAU Railway Station (13 min walk)

Bus

Soukhin Paribahan (36 min walk)
Ena Paribahon এনা পরিবহন এনা পরিবহন (37 min walk)