The Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) signed an agreement on September 23, 2025, at Krishi Bhaban, Dhaka, under the SMART-SIP+ Project, which aims to introduce digital twin technology in solar-powered irrigation and agricultural machinery facilities. The signing ceremony marked a major step forward in advancing sustainable irrigation solutions and modernizing agricultural practices in Bangladesh. On behalf of BAURES, the agreement was signed by Professor Dr. M. Hammadur Rahman, Director, BAURES, while Md. Ruhul Amin Khan, Chairman (Grade-1), BADC, signed for BADC. Prior to the signing, Dr. Chayan Kumer Saha, In-Country Lead of the SMART-SIP+ Project and Professor, Department of Farm Power and Machinery, BAU, delivered a detailed presentation on the project. He highlighted how digital twin technology, combined with solar-powered irrigation and agricultural machinery, can revolutionize water use efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure eco-friendly farming solutions for farmers. The ceremony was attended by distinguished witnesses including Dr. Anisur Rahman, Professor, Department of Farm Power and Machinery, BAU; Dr. Md. Sanaul Huda, Associate Professor, Department of Farm Power and Machinery, BAU; Md. Yousof Ali, Member Director (Irrigation) (Joint Secretary), BADC; and Muhammad Badrul Alam, Chief Engineer (Construction), BADC. Also present were Muhammad Badiul Alam Sarker, Chief Engineer (Irrigation), BADC, along with senior faculty members from BAU, engineers, and officials from BADC. Speaking at the event, officials from both institutions emphasized the importance of sustainable irrigation technologies in tackling climate change challenges and ensuring food security. They noted that the partnership would facilitate joint research, innovation, and field-level applications of solar-powered technologies in agriculture. The BAURES–BADC collaboration under the SMART-SIP+ Project is expected to pave the way for integrating renewable energy into irrigation systems, thereby supporting Bangladesh’s vision for a greener, more resilient agricultural future.

Publish Date :  08 Nov, 2025

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