Professor Dr. Md. Ashabul Hoque

Director, Students Affairs

The Student Affairs Department at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) is committed to supporting students' academic, personal, and social development. It acts as a central hub for student welfare, co-curricular activities, and campus life management.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Student Welfare and Counseling
  • Provides guidance and support for students' mental health and well-being.
  • Offers personal counseling services and referral support as needed
• Engaging students with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
  
  • Students can empower them to become informed and active global citizens by SDGs.
• Accommodation Management
  • Oversees student dormitories and hostel facilities.
  • Ensures a safe, healthy, and disciplined residential environment.
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Organizes sports, cultural programs, debate competitions, and student clubs.
  • Encourages student participation in national and international events.
• Discipline and Code of Conduct
  • Maintains discipline across campus through collaboration with the Disciplinary Board.
  • Ensures adherence to university rules and student conduct guidelines.
• Student Representation and Leadership
  • Facilitates student union activities and elections.
  • Encourages leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility among students.
• Career Guidance and Placement Support
  • Coordinates with the Career Development Cell to provide job placement, internships, and career counseling.
  • Conducts workshops and seminars for skill development.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Administers merit-based and need-based scholarships.
  • Assists students in applying for government and private funding programs.

Strategic Importance

• Enhances the overall student experience and ensures a supportive learning environment.
• Plays a central role in nurturing well-rounded graduates who excel academically, socially, and professionally.
• Strengthens the university’s community values and promotes an inclusive, active campus culture.

Students Association and Activities

No.	Association Name	Activities
01.	International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences Bangladesh SAU (IAAS)	Empowering Youth for Sustainable Food Systems Celebrating Culture, Embracing Sustainability Pioneering Sustainable Innovation: First Attempt at Pet Food ProductionUsing Sucker Fish. Strengthening Global Bonds: Visit of IAAS International Delegates
02.	SAU Entrepreneurship Development Club	Generating entrepreneurial mindset among the members and providing basic supports to our members if they are engaged in any entrepreneurial activity Arranging sessions on career development related topics participating and arranging Case competitions Collaboration with universities and career development organizations for volunteering as well some
03.	ALOKITO MANUSH	"ALOKITO MANUSH" will formulate an action plan at the beginning of the year. Specific committees will be formed to complete various service activities. Regular canteen classes will be held in the halls and children will be provided with entertainment one day a week and a competition will be organized for all children every month. Underprivileged children will be identified and necessary facilities will be provided for a specific period of time. Will identify poor families and make them self-reliant. Will distribute Eid items to the poor during Eid and clothes in winter. Members will pay the prescribed monthly subscription. At the end of the month, the treasurer will present the financial statement. There will be an account to deposit donations. To carry out any service activities, donations will be collected if necessary. Any wealthy person can donate if they wish.
04.	YES Group	Seminars and webinars on various topics  Skill development programs Mobile Information and Advisory (AI) desk Anti-corruption cartoon exhibitions Essay, debate, art and quiz competitions  Publish wall magazines Monitor web portals, prepare and distribute leaflets Conduct anti-corruption oath-taking and signature collection Organize programs to observe various days.