Bangladesh recorded an important advancement in agricultural research as Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has recently set up the country’s first Agro-Ecophysiology laboratory on its campus. The laboratory, established with financial support from Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), was inaugurated on 11 January 2026. The laboratory is expected to play a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health and supporting the production of safe and nutritious food amid climate change challenges.

Equipped with modern instruments, the laboratory will enable precise analysis of nutrient levels and harmful elements in soil and plants. It also will facilitate the assessment of plant responses under stress conditions and support the application of smart agriculture technologies, including organic soil inputs and nanotechnology to improve soil health. These initiatives are expected to enhance crop productivity while ensuring food safety and nutritional quality.

SAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Abdul Latif, Treasurer Professor Md. Abul Bashar, Dean (Post-Graduate) Dr M Salahuddin M Chowdhury, Director (Planning and Development) Professor Dr Md Sarwar Hossain, and PKSF Deputy Managing Director Dr Akond Md Rafiqul Islam, among others, were present during the inauguration ceremony.