Vice Chancellor (VC) of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Dr. Gautam Buddha Das received the Best Agricultural Medal in the 'Changing Hero' category of the Standard Chartered-Channel I Agro Award 2019. He received the medal from Agriculture Minister Dr Md. Abdur Razzak at a ceremony held at the Panpacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Friday.
This year, eight individuals and organizations were awarded the Standard Chartered-Channel I Agriculture Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to agriculture. Sheikh Siraj, a development journalist, was also given a lifetime honor. The other awardees are- Matiur Rahman of Chapainawabganj, Best Male Farmer, Razia Sultana of Savar, Best Female Farmer, Best Agricultural Institute (Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology) Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Best Agricultural Institute (Agricultural Assistance & Implementation) Rural Public Development Agency, Best Agricultural Exporter Lalteer and Jury Special Pran Agro Limited.
Various organizations including CVASU Teachers Association, Officer's Association, and Employees Union have congratulated the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gautam Buddha Das for the prestigious Best Agricultural Medal.
