Independent National Commission on Biotechnology demanded
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Speakers at a roundtable Tuesday demanded setting up an independent National Commission on Biotechnology to identify research and commercial areas relevant to the country's needs as well as to find out existing manpower strength, reports UNB.
The demand came during a discussion on "Biotechnology in Development: World Scenario and Bangladesh" held at the Jatiya (national) Press Club in the morning.
Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB) and Young Biotechnologists of Bangladesh (YoungBB) jointly organised the discussion where noted scientists, social scientists, NGO officials and media personalities took part.
They said the proposed National Commission would prioritise research as well as identify research network within the country and establish international links and also procure funding for research.
He was critical of the Science and Technology Ministry saying it could not make people aware of the benefits of biotechnology. Those manning the ministry had little or no knowledge of the benefits of biotechnology.
The demand came during a discussion on "Biotechnology in Development: World Scenario and Bangladesh" held at the Jatiya (national) Press Club in the morning.
Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB) and Young Biotechnologists of Bangladesh (YoungBB) jointly organised the discussion where noted scientists, social scientists, NGO officials and media personalities took part.
They said the proposed National Commission would prioritise research as well as identify research network within the country and establish international links and also procure funding for research.
He was critical of the Science and Technology Ministry saying it could not make people aware of the benefits of biotechnology. Those manning the ministry had little or no knowledge of the benefits of biotechnology.