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The institute has established 17 regional stations across various agro-ecological zones (AEZ) in Bangladesh. These stations, dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with rice production in diverse agro-ecological conditions, are located in the districts of Comilla, Habiganj, Feni (Sonagazi Upazila), Faridpur (Bhanga Upazila), Barisal, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Kushtia ...
This period was marked by a notable increase in rice output. In the following decade, the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) was established, releasing its first variety, BR1, and laying the groundwork for future advancements in rice breeding. [2]
It was established in 1973 by Presidential Order 32. There are currently eleven national research institute under the body. Seven of the research institutes: Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Soil Resource Development Institute, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Bangladesh Rice Research ...
He served as the associate director of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI). [3] He developed BRRI Shail (BR4), which was responsible for increasing rice production – from 8 million tons in 1965 to 20 million tons in 1975. In 1997, he earned Independence Day Award in the science and technology category from the Government of ...
Bangladesh is finalising deals with Vietnam and India to import a total of 330,000 tonnes of rice as it races to replenish reserves and cool domestic prices, two officials with direct knowledge of ...
Since 2019, Bangladesh ranked as the third-largest producer of rice globally, [12] reaching about 39.1 million tonnes in 2023. [13] Rice is cultivated in three distinct seasons, [11] with the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute playing a significant role in researching and developing methods to improve its production. [14]
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute; Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute; Bangladesh Tea Research Institute; C. Citrus Research Station; K. Krishibid Institution ...
The institute, established in 1960 aims to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure environmental sustainability of rice farming. It advances its mission through collaborative research, partnerships, and the strengthening of the national agricultural research and extension systems of the countries ...