Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture

Research institute in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture
Headquarters of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh
Established	1961
Staff	404
Key people	Dr Mirza Mofazzal Islam (Director General)
Formerly called	Atomic Energy Agricultural Research Centre
Location	Mymensingh , Mymensingh Division , Bangladesh
Website	http://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 headquarters 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

President's Gold Medal
Independence Day Award (2019)

References

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