The document outlines the history of the development of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Bangladesh from 1810 to 1983. It traces the establishment of early agricultural institutions by the British government in the 19th century and research organizations in the early 20th century. Key milestones include the establishment of the DAE in 1983 to educate farmers and promote the adoption of new agricultural technologies after various agriculture-focused departments and research bodies were formed over the previous centuries.

1. Development of DAE in
Bangladesh

2. Introduction
Extension: Extension is an educational process that
helps in development of individuals, their society
and the world as a whole.
Agriculture extension: Agriculture extension is the
process of educating farmer so that they can change
behavior and adopt new technologies.

3. History of development of DAE
 1810- Establishment of veterinary college
 1820-Agro-horticulture dept.
 1865-Establishment of forestry dept. & Famine
commission formed by British govt.
 1900-Tejgaon Research institute
 1909-Establishment of Agricultural Research Lab.
 1910-Creation of independent dept. of Ag

4. CONTINUED
 1911-Establishment of BRRI
 1914-Farm demonstration in every dist.
 1939-Establishment of BJRI
 1961-Establishment of BADC & BAU
 1972-Establishment of BINA
 1983-Finally establishment of DAE in
Bangladesh

5. DAE at a glance
Designation Number of Post
Director General 01
Director 08
Additional Director 17
Deputy Director 35+64=99

6. Organogram of Upazila Agricultural
Extension Office
Designation Number of Post
Upazila Agriculture Officer 01
Additional Agriculture Officer 01
Agricultural Extension Officer 02
Assistant Agricultural Officer 01
Sub-assistant Agriculture Officer It may vary

7. Thanks to all