Bangladesh approves nanotechnology to boost agricultural production

The government has approved a new agricultural policy, which includes encouraging research into nanotechnology, to boost production.

The new draft of the policy was finalised at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Secretariat on Monday.

The policy was based on the one passed in 2013, said Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam.

“The use of nanotechnology has been included and presented as a subject of research,” he said. 

Nanotechnology refers to technology that can change and control the substances of molecular and atomics. In generally, one nanometre is equal to one millionth (short scale) of a metre. 

“It is possible to gain remarkable success in various fields, including medical, electronics, science and technology by using this technology. Another alternative study on the adverse impact of nanotechnology on the environment has also been taken into consideration.”

SUGGESTIONS

>> To use nanotechnology to prevent the disease of crops in early stages through methods such as the determination of nutritional needs and the enhancement of nutrition delivery.

>> To use nano sensors to check the quality of lands and to increase the production.

>> To use nanotechnology identify and purify the presence of heavy metals in agriculture, including the skills of using and inventing fertilisation and pesticides.