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Govt. approves national biotechnology policy guidelines
The government Wednesday adopted the national policy guidelines on biotechnology to accelerate multidimensional biotechnological research.
Published : 18 July 2006, 12:00 PM
Updated : 18 July 2006, 12:00 PM
Dhaka, July 19 (BDNEWS) – The government Wednesday adopted the national policy guidelines on biotechnology to accelerate multidimensional biotechnological research.
National Task Force on Biotechnology gave the approval at a meeting at the International Conference Centre (ICC). Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was in the chair.
The research areas cover augmenting human welfare in all respects -- security of food, health and a sound environment in particular.
The objectives of the policy are aimed at increasing production and reservation capacities of various crops, fishes, and medicinal items as well as restoring various extinct useful species and ensuring safety of public health and the environment.
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