Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute Explained

Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute (BSRI)
Formation:	1931
Headquarters:	Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali

Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute or BSRI,^[1] is an autonomous national research institute that carries out research on sugarcane and other related plants. It is located in Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna, Bangladesh.^{[2] [3]} It falls under the Ministry of Agriculture.^[4]

History

In 1931 the Sugarcane Seedling Testing Station was established in Dhaka. It was changed to the Sugarcane Research Station on 1953 and placed under the Department of Agriculture. Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation was placed in charge of the institute in 1973. In 1996 Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute was made an autonomous institute by an act of parliament. It supports the cultivation of date palms and sugarcanes.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. News: Bangladesh sugar mills need more sugarcane. The Financial Express . Dhaka . 15 October 2016.
2. Web site: Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute. Banglapedia. 15 October 2016.
3. News: Bangladesh experts see Inter-cropping with sugarcane brings more profit. The Financial Express . Dhaka. 15 October 2016.
4. News: Brain drain dims achievements. The Daily Star. 15 October 2016. 1 November 2012.
5. News: Jessore's signature date juice gets scarce. The Daily Star. 15 October 2016. 21 February 2016.
6. News: Power-sugar plant likely in the north. The Daily Star. 15 October 2016. 28 June 2010.