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50 students from the 59th batch of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) will undertake internships in six countries this year. The announcement came during the inauguration of the faculty’s internship program on Friday at the Syed Nazrul Islam Auditorium.
Out of 193 students in the batch, 33 will go to Thailand, 10 to Malaysia, two to Japan, three to Indonesia, one to Germany, and one to Nepal. In addition, internships will also be conducted at 12 locations across Bangladesh.
The event was attended by BAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A K Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan as the chief guest, while Jayanta Dutta Gupta, General Manager of the Agrovet and Crop Care Division of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, attended as special guest.
The session was chaired by Prof. Dr Md. Bahanur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, and attended by faculty members, students, and invited guests.
Prof Dr. K H M Nazmul Hussain Nazir of the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene presented an overview of the internship roadmap.
Speaking at the event, Dean Prof. Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman said, “Fifty of our students are going abroad this year, and next year we hope this number will reach 100. Honesty, sincerity, hard work, and punctuality define your true identity. Make the most of every opportunity, maintain your logbooks diligently, and seek your supervisors’ guidance. Whether at home or abroad, act with integrity and professionalism, and uphold the reputation of the university and the country.”
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan told the students, “When you go abroad, you represent Bangladesh Agricultural University. We are working to advance our university on the global stage while preserving its tradition. So, never do anything that could harm its reputation.”
He added, “Internship is now a part of your curriculum. Unlike before, you now gain hands-on experience at government farms, private institutions, and rural areas. This is a golden opportunity to learn practically.”
Asif, one of the students heading to Malaysia, said he sees the internship as a chance to learn beyond textbooks. “This is my first international experience,” he said. “I want to see how veterinary practices work in other countries and bring that knowledge back home.”
Jemy, who will complete her internship in Bangladesh, said the fieldwork is helping her gain real confidence. “Working directly with farmers and animals teaches us things no classroom ever can,” she said. “It’s challenging, but exciting too.”