21/10/2026
Chief Researcher of Egyptâs Cotton Research Institute Visits Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK); Explores opportunities for future collaboration
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Bogura, 20 October 2026: Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmoghny Abdelbaky, Chief Researcher of Cotton Breeding and Genetics at the Cotton Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), Egypt, undertook an official visit to Gram Unnayan Karma (GUK) on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
As part of the visit, a meeting was convened with the senior leadership of GUK at the Board Room, GUK Tower, Banani, Bogura. The meeting sought to acquaint Dr. Abdelbaky with GUKâs institutional mandate, ongoing programmes, and operational approach, and to identify prospective areas for institutional cooperation.
During the session, GUK presented an overview of its multi-sectoral development portfolio, encompassing inclusive financial services, agricultural development, livelihood enhancement, and community empowerment initiatives. The discussion subsequently focused on opportunities for joint engagement in agricultural research, technology transfer, and the promotion of improved crop production practices, with a view to strengthening the resilience and incomes of smallholder farmers.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, Advisor, GUK, and Chairman, Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, University of Rajshahi; Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Senior Director, GUK; Engineer Md. Haider Ahmed, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA); Ms. Runa Akhter, Lecturer, Rajshahi Womenâs College, Rajshahi; Ms. Razia Sultana, Member, Executive Committee, GUK; Mr. Md. Arman Hossain, Deputy Director, GUK; and Mr. Md. Zia Uddin Sarder, Assistant Director, GUK.
Dr. Abdelbaky commended GUKâs contributions to rural development and agricultural advancement in Bangladesh, and expressed his interest in pursuing a mutually beneficial partnership. Both parties agreed to maintain continued communication to further explore and formalize areas of collaboration.
