Open biotechnology division
Recently agricultural experts urged the government to set up a biotechnology division to boost agricultural research with a view to enhancing food security in both quantity and quality. This suggestion was made in the inaugural session of a two-day 'International Biotechnology Conference' held at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) which was presided over by Dr. M A Razzaque, Executive Chairman, BARC and attended among others by eminent agricultural scientist Dr. Kazi M Badruddoza as the chief guest.
There is no doubt that biotechnology research can bring a revolutionary improvement in our crop production and food security. It may be mentioned here that the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka has already set up a separate department of biotechnology. Now the proposal for setting up a Biotechnology Division is quite logical and appropriate in the present context.
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