As a part of the Financial Administration & Management (PA 2313) course, a field visit on Research Methodology was conducted at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla, from 15 to 19 April 2025. The training was designed to enhance the research skills of the students of BPA 2024, currently in their 3rd semester of the 2nd year. Accompanied by two faculty members, Assistant Professor Md. Robiul Islam and Lecturer Meherin Ahmed Roza, a total of 40 students participated in this academic field visit from the Department of Public Administration. The sessions covered key components of social research, financial practices in government, and practical research tools, offering students an invaluable blend of theoretical knowledge and applied learning.

The following sessions were conducted by experienced instructors:

1. Financial Administration, Budgeting and Auditing of Bangladesh Government
   Instructor: Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun
2. Basic Concept of Social Research
   Instructor: Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman
3. Research Method: Survey Method, KII, Case Study, FGD
   Instructor: Ms. Fouzia Nasreen Sultana
4. Techniques of Preparation of Questionnaire and Checklist
   Instructor: Mr. Abdullah Al Hussain
5. Importance of Sampling and Sampling Techniques
   Instructor: Dr. Shishir Kumar Munshi
6. Basic Concepts and Application of PRA Tools and Techniques: Art of Data Collection from the Field Situation
   Instructor: Ms. Fouzia Nasreen Sultana
7. Literature Review, References and Footnotes
   Instructor: Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman
8. Report Writing
   Instructor: Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman

The field visit provided a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with practical research tools and techniques, deepening their understanding of financial and administrative processes in the public sector. The Department of Public Administration extends sincere thanks to BARD for hosting the program and to the distinguished instructors for their insightful sessions.