Bangladeshi scientist living in Australia. Dhaka University (DU) Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar. He said, producing five crops from one paddy plant is a big success for Bangladesh.
He made this comment in the speech of the chief guest at a seminar organized at Dhaka University’s Center for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) auditorium on Wednesday (April 24) afternoon. A seminar titled ‘Panchbrihi Multi-Harvest Rice: A Pathway to Food Security and Climate Mitigation’ was organized on the five-time yielding rice plant.
Professor Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar said, on the one hand, the arable land is decreasing with the increase in population in the country, on the other hand, there is a food crisis due to various reasons including climate change and single crop rice production in most of the land. In this regard, this research and innovation will play an important role in meeting our food needs. With the joint cooperation of the government and various institutions, Dhaka University CARS will further this national research. I am hopeful that its benefits will bring welfare to people.
The seminar was presided over by Dr. Kars director. Istiaq M. Syed. The main article was presented by the inventor of ‘Panchbrihi’ rice. Abed Chowdhury. Member of Parliament Shafiul Alam Chowdhury and former Education Secretary Md. were special guests. Nazrul Islam Khan.
Dhaka University Center for Advanced Research in Sciences organized this seminar in collaboration with Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF). Representatives of various institutions including teachers, researchers, students of Dhaka University participated in it.
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