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President exchanges views with agricultural scientists at BARI

Published : Thursday, 15 October, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Observer Correspondent

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called for expanding agricultural research to address future climate change and food security challenges and ensuring fair prices for farmers.

He made the remarks at a discussion session titled “BARI’s Contribution to Safe Food Production and Nutritional Security: Current Progress, Challenges and Future Plans” at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) in Gazipur.

The President was welcomed at the institute by the agriculture minister, local lawmakers, senior government officials and BARI scientists. A contingent of Bangladesh Police presented him with a guard of honour.

He later visited the BARI Gene Bank, planted a sapling and toured the institute’s technology exhibition stalls.

Addressing the discussion, the President praised agricultural scientists for their contributions to ensuring food and nutritional security in the country. He stressed the need to strengthen research and support farmers with fair prices.

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid called for proper crop preservation and making Bangladesh’s agriculture globally competitive.

BARI Director General Dr Md Manjurul Kadir delivered the welcome address, while the institute’s Director (Support and Services), Dr Md Mosharraf Hossain Molla, presented an overview of its achievements, ongoing challenges and future plans.

Officials from various ministries, agricultural scientists, senior BARI researchers and invited guests attended the event.

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