Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture
%2C_Mymensingh.jpg){kind=spacer} Headquarter of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh | |
| Established | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Staff | 404 |
| Key people |
A. H. M. Razzaque (Director General) |
| Formerly called | Atomic Energy Agricultural Research Centre |
| Location | Mymensingh, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh |
| Website | http://www.bina.gov.bd/ |
Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) is a research institute in Bangladesh specialized in using nuclear and radiation technology in agricultural research.[1] Established in 1961 by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (currently Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission), BINA has successfully developed a number of varieties of different crops using the radiation technology. For its contribution in the field of agricultural research, BINA has won many prestigious national awards, most notably the President Gold Medal. Apart from its headquarter in Mymensingh, BINA has fourteen sub-stations located 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
References
- ↑ "Cabinet clears draft law for nuclear agriculture institute". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
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