Asaduzzaman Sarker

Md. Asaduzzaman Sarker (born 1 January, 1975) is a Bangladeshi agricultural scientist, researcher and academic administrator. He is a professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension Education at Bangladesh Agricultural University and has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Khulna Agricultural University since 28 July 2026.

Early life and education

Md. Asaduzzaman Sarker was born on 1 January 1975 in Darbasta, Gobindaganj Upazila, Gaibandha District, Bangladesh. He received his early education at Hashbari Multilateral High School in Gaibandha and later attended Bogura Cantonment Public School and College. He then attended Bangladesh Agricultural University, from which he earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 1999, followed by a Master of Science (MS) in agriculture in 2001. He then received an MS in bio-resources science from Yamaguchi University in 2007, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in bio-production science from Tottori University in 2010.

Academic career

Md. Asaduzzaman Sarker has been associated with Bangladesh Agricultural University, where he has served as a professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension Education.

On 28 July 2026, Md. Asaduzzaman Sarker was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Khulna Agricultural University and became the university's fourth Vice-Chancellor. In August 2026, He was appointed as a part-time member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC).