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National Institute of Biotechnology
NIB
(National Institute of Biotechnology)
Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349
Savar - 1349
Bangladesh
Type
Government
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Telephone
+88-01550699481
Activities
Mission
To create an institutional space for research, technology transfer, and human resource development for developing eco-friendly biotech products that will ensure the welfare of the people.
Vision
The institute is committed to creating a strong infrastructure for both research and commercialization, ensuring a steady flow of bioproducts, bioprocesses, and new biotechnologies. The institute will serve the country as the coordinating center of biotechnology research and promote awareness on biotechnological innovations and technologies. Finally, the institute will engage, excite, and train young people about biotechnology and its immense potential to heal the sick, feed the hungry, restore the environment, and fuel the economy.
Functions of the institute according to the NIB Act 2010
- To develop eco-friendly & sustainable technology in Agriculture, Environment, Industry and Human Health using modern biotechnology and to apply the benefits of this technology for the welfare of human beings;
- To develop skilled manpower through biotechnological training program;
- To take necessary action and to facilitate the transfer of innovative biotechnological achievements in the field;
- As a national institute, awareness programs on biotechnological issues to be carried out;
- To determine quality and certify Genetically Modified (GM) foods and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs);
- To help National Committee of Biosafety in preparing policy guidelines on Biosafety, Bioethics and Biosurveillance;
- To undertake coordinated activities on biotechnology in collaboration with national and international institutes;
- To assist and coordinate with universities and other institutes carrying biotechnological activities;
- To promote international relationship through similar biotechnological research;
- To assist researchers in getting patent right of their new innovation;
- To carry other relevant duties assigned by the government and
- To take any necessary steps to execute all the above activities.
