Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University is the first Science and Technology University in the northern region of Bangladesh. This is a public university. At present the faculties are: (1) Agriculture (2) Computer Science & Engineering (3) Business Studies (4) Engineering (5) Fisheries (6) Veterinary & Animal Science (7) Science (8) Social Science & Humanities and (9) Post Graduate Studies. There are total of 45 departments under these faculties. In addition to these Bachelor of Science offering faculties there is the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies offering MS and PhD degrees. Besides, there is also an Institute of Research and Training that conducts and coordinates research programmes and offers training to graduates and farmers.