Dr. Md. Hedyatul Islam

Dr. Md. Hedyatul Islam holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture and brings over 20 years of dedicated experience to the field of agricultural development. Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with researchers to farmers to demonstrated sustainable and innovative farming practices. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Islam is deeply passionate about guiding students toward meaningful and impactful careers in agriculture. With a lifelong vision to serve as an agricultural activist, educator, and advisor, he will remain committed to building a brighter and more resilient future for farming communities

Ph.D. in Agronomy
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh — 2021
Research Topic: Effect of Irrigation and Foliar Application of Potassium on Morpho-Physiology and Yield of Wheat
M.S. in Agronomy
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh — 2022
Research Topic: Effect of Cultivar and Weed Control Measures on the Performance of Aromatic Transplanted Aman Rice
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Agricultural College, Dinajpur, Bangladesh — 1997
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Sarkari Karigori Technical School and College (Present: Biggan College),
Saidpur, Nilphamari — 1989
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Sarkari Karigori Technical School and College (Present: Biggan College),
Saidpur, Nilphamari — 1987

PAST CARRIER: A total of 23 years of experience working in various capacities, including as Team Leader – Agriculture and Livelihoods at CARE Bangladesh, a non-government international development organization. Throughout my career, I have focused primarily on the design, implementation, and oversight of agriculture and livelihoods components within development programs. My work has emphasized promoting climate-smart agriculture, enhancing food security, and advancing inclusive, market-driven approaches to strengthen the livelihoods of vulnerable farming families. TRAINING RECEIVED

15 days long Training on Good Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries conducted by International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, Telangana, India dated 11– 25 February 2020.
4 days long Training on Farmers Field and Business School (FFBS), conducted by CARE-Malawi on 1-4 February 2018.
5 days long Training on Competency Based People's Management conducted by CARE-B, SHOUHARDO Program on 12-14, May 2009.
5 days long Training on Participatory Market Systems Development conducted by CARE-B, SHOUHARDO III Program; 9-23 March 2017.
4 days long Training on Partnership Management, conducted by CARE-B, RLP on 12-15, October 2004.
6 days long TOT on Process Facilitation and Skill Development, Conducted by CARE-RLP on 27 December 2023 -2 January 2004
7 days long Training on Business Management with Focus on Marketing and Market Development conducted by CARE-B, SHOUHARDO III Program; 22-27 October 2019.
5 days long training on Effective Communication with Report Writing Skill arranged by CARE-RMP and conducted by Bangladesh Institute of Skill Development (Daffodil Institute), 25-27 April, 2006.

Kabir, A.K.M. A., Islam, S, Gulshan, Z., Islam, M. H., Alam, S. M. F., Mustanur, A. B. M. 2021. Feeding and Healthcare of Livestock during Natural Calamities, SAARC Agriculture Centre, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation BARC Complex, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN: 978-984-35-0336-7. Pp 123-137. https://www.sac.org.bd/publications/?_page=2.

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