Established | 1961 |
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Staff | 404 |
Key people | Dr Mirza Mofazzal Islam (Director General) |
Formerly called | Atomic Energy Agricultural Research Centre |
Location | , , |
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]
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]
BINA has eight scientific divisions for conducting the research programs.
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