Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture

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Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture
Headquarter of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh.jpg
Headquarter of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh
Established1961
Staff404
Key peopleA. H. M. Razzaque
(Director General)
Formerly calledAtomic Energy Agricultural Research Centre
Location, ,
Websitehttp://www.bina.gov.bd/

Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) is a research institute in Mymensingh, specialized in using nuclear and radiation technology in agricultural research.[1]

History[]

BINA was established in 1961 by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (currently Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission), and is now a national institute. BINA has developed a number of varieties of different crops using the radiation technology. For its contribution in the field of agricultural research, BINA has won national awards, most notably the President's Gold Medal. Apart from its headquarter in Mymensingh, BINA has fourteen sub-stations at Comilla, Rangpur, Ishwardi, Magura, and Khulna.[2]

Scientific divisions[]

BINA has eight scientific divisions for conducting the research programs.

  • Plant Breeding and Genetics,
  • Soil Science,
  • Crop Physiology,
  • Entomology,
  • Plant Pathology,
  • Agronomy,
  • Agriculture Engineering and Training,
  • Communication and Publication

Award[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cabinet clears draft law for nuclear agriculture institute". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
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