BAU Technical Visit: Cold Storage & Agro-Technology
A technical visit to Bangladesh Agricultural University explored locally developed cold-storage and drying equipment and potential industry collaboration.
On 28 May 2025, Engr. Md. Shahjahan Alam led an industry visit to Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh. Professor Dr. Chayon Kumer Saha and his team presented their work on cold-storage and drying equipment for agricultural products.
The visit included a demonstration of a locally developed two-tonne cold room and a dryer. Discussions focused on how metal fabrication, protective coatings and automation could support equipment durability and performance.
Sajan Metal, Axis Energy and Hadid Galvanizing were identified as potential industry contributors. The team also met Dr. Sariful Hoque Bhuiya of BINA to discuss possible agro-technology collaboration and student knowledge sharing.
The visit opened discussions on future cooperation between researchers and manufacturers, with an emphasis on practical equipment development and opportunities for student learning.
Source: Engr. Md. Shahjahan Alam’s LinkedIn update, 30 May 2025.
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