Sher-e-Bangla Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Sher-e-Bangla proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
OpenAthens provides a simple and secure way for students, faculty, and staff at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to connect to academic resources from anywhere in the world. After signing in with your Sher-e-Bangla account, you’ll have full access to the university’s licensed content—without needing to use a VPN or change device settings.
Why use OpenAthens?
Licensing deals with content providers typically limit access to users physically on campus. OpenAthens ensures that students, faculty, and staff at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University can access those same resources from anywhere, simply by logging in with their Sher-e-Bangla username and password.
What’s the difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN?
The key difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and a VPN lies in how they handle authentication and user access. EZproxy works by rewriting links and proxying your session through a campus IP address. OpenAthens uses federated identity management to authenticate users based on their university credentials, offering a more scalable and secure solution. A VPN creates a private connection to the university’s network, which is useful for accessing internal systems, but overkill for simply reading journals or using library databases.