Food security and success in agriculture

Bangladesh has been the focus of global discourse time and again for some remarkable achievements in the agriculture sector. Even with a population of 160 million, Bangladesh has managed to achieve comprehensive food security. In the past few years rice production has increased to 5 million metric tons. With direct patronage from the Prime Minister and the Agriculture Minister, Bangladeshi scientist Dr. Maksudul Alam has decoded the genome sequence of jute fiber. Out of the 17 genome sequences that have been decoded globally, Dr. Maksud has decoded 3 of them. His remarkable achievement is a pride for the entire nation.

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