biotech status in bd

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Department Of Genetics & Plant BreedingSHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITYDHAKA-1207

PRESENTED BY

Amatullah ShakeraReg.no.08-3133

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THE PRESENTATION

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In Bangladesh Biotech research started in late 1970s ancient time. 1st work introduced in department of botany in University of Dhaka

through Tissue culture on jute. RU, CU, KU, JU,BRRI, BJRI, BARI, BFRI,BINA,BCSIR and BAEC the next

10-12 years, research take place. in 1990s the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and

Biotechnology (ICGEB) membership. Consequently, biotechnology has been applied for human welfare

in agriculture, health, environment, medicine, pharmaceuticals & so on.

Agricultural sector achieved dramatic through biotechnological approach such as golden rice, genome sequencing of jute and buffalo, abiotic and biotic resistant plant production.

In 1999, the National Institute of Biotechnology(NIB) was established as the centre of excellence in biotechnological education.

Biotechnological research is increasing day by day in Bangladesh.

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Introduction

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Objectives

• To know the present status of research on plant,animal,medicinal,

environmental & microbial biotechnological research in Bangladesh.

• To know which organization are involve in biotechnology.

• Present condition of there workout.

• To determine what should next activities in biotech sector.

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• The seminar paper has been prepared on the basis of secondary data.

• All the information was collected from different sources -• Books & journals• Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Library, Dhaka• Bangladesh Agricultural University Library, Mymensingh• Year Book of Agricultural Statistics of Bangladesh• Personal contact by visiting-

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute(BARI),Bangladesh Rice Research Institute(BRRI),Bangladesh Jute Research Institute(BJRI)

• Personal contact with chairman, advisory committee and• The vast information was collected from Internet.

Materials and methods

What is Biotechnology?Biotechnology may be defined as a set of modern tools thatutilize living organisms or parts of it cell or tissue orgenes/DNA to make or modify or improve plants or animalsor develop microorganisms for specific use and their largescale production.

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Global Area of Biotech Crops, 1996 to 2013:By Trait (Million Hectares, Million Acres)

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Herbicide Tolerance/

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1.Status of Plant Biotech research

2. Status of Animal Biotech

research

3. Status of Microbial Biotech

research

4. Status of Environmental

Biotech research

5. Status of Medical Biotech

research

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Point To Be Discussed : Fields Of

Biotechnological Research

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• Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(BCSIR)• Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)• Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)• Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)• Sugarcane Research and Training Institute (SRTI)• Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA)• Sericulture Research Institute (SRI)• Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI)• Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFR)• The National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)

University & Research Organizations of Bangladesh Participate on Biotech Research

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Biotech Research Done By Different Organization In Bangladesh

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1. Plant Biotech Research & It’s Field…

1.1.Tissue culture 1.2.Genetic engineering

1.3.Genetic transformation

1.4.Marker-assisted selection

1.5.molecular characterisation

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35%

35%

9%

7%

14%

plant tissue culture

plant genetic engineering

mass assisment selection

moleculer charectarijation

plant genetictransformation

Plant Biotech Research Coverage in Bangladesh

Source:www.nib.org.bd

Title of Research Outcome of Research

Research done by Institute/personnel

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1. In Vitro Micro

propagation Of

Banana (Musa

Spp.)

In vitro regeneration of banana plantlet

Md. Al-amin1, M. R. Karim2, M. R. Amin3 S. Rahman4 And A. N. M. Mamun5BARI

2. In Vitro

Micropropagation

Of jackfruit

In vitro regeneration of jackfruit

Biotechnology Division, BARI

3. In vitro micropropagation of pineapple

In vitro regeneration of pineapple

Biotechnology division, BARI

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Research done by Institute/personel

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4. In Vitro Micropropagation of gladiolus

In vitro regeneration of gladiolus

Biotechnology division, BARI

5. Evaluation of in vitro pollen germination in rice

Plantlet development from the pollen

S Khatun and K A BillahBARI

6. In vitro root

formation and

plantlet

development in

orchid

In vitro culture of orchids

M. M. Khatun, H. Khatun, D. Khanam And Md. Al-amin,BARI

Table 1.1.2.Plant Biotechnological Research: Plant Tissue Culture

source;: BARI,2012



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7. In vitro

regeneration of

popular tobacco

varieties of

Bangladesh from

leaf disc

In vitro propagationof tobacco plantlet

M. A. Rahman, M.A. Alam, M.R. Hossain A. Hos, Sain And R. Afroz, BARI

8. In vitro

regeneration of

anthodium

andreanum cv.

Nitta

On going S.A. Islam, M.M.R. Dewan, M.H.R. MukulM.A. Hossen And F. Khatun, DEBTEC (Development Of Biotechnology & Environmental Conservation Centre) Laboratory, Dhaka.

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Table1.1.3.Plant Biotechnological Research: Plant Tissue Culture

source;: BARI,2011,DEBTEC2012

Title of Research Outcome of Research Research done by Institute/personel

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9. Optimization of in vitro plant regenaration protocol from cotyledons of tossa jute (corcorus olitorious)

Plant regenerationobtain from the cotyledon of the c.olitorious on ms agar solidified medium by IAA .5 mg/l and BAP 3.0mg/l

Kazi md kamrul hudain BSRI in june 2006 dept of genetics and plant breeding,SAU

10. In vitro shoot

regeneration through

anther culture of

brassica spp

Significant variations were observed among the genotypes and media composition for shoot regeneration. Among the genotypes, BARI Sarisha-8 showed the best performance for shoot regeneration followed by BARJ Sarisha-l1

M. A. Sayem,

Maniruzzaman,

S. S. Siddique

And M. Al-

Amin,BARI

Source :BARI,2012,SAU2006 18



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11. In Vitro Propagation Of Pointed Gourd (Trichosanthes Dioica Roxb.) Through Encapsulated Shoot Tips

to establish the protocol for encapsulating the shoot tips for the production of artificial seed and their subsequent regeneration

M. A. Malek, M. A. Bari Miah, M. Al-amin, D. Khanam And M. Khatun,BARI

12. Haploid plantlet regeneration through anther culture in oilseed brassica species

On going M. A. Alam, M. A. Haque, M. R. Hossain S.C. Sarker And R. Afroz BARI

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Source :BARI 2012



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13. In vitro CallusInitiation And Regeneration Of Potato

In vitro regeneration of potato

A. U. Haque, M. A. Samad And T. L. SHAPLA, BARI

14. Micropropagation

Of Strawberry

(Fragaria ananassa)

Through Runner

Culture

In vitro propagation of strawberry

M. Ashrafuzzaman, S. M. Faisal , D. Yadav D. Khanam An, D F. RAIHAN, BARI

15. In vitro

regeneration of brinjal

(solanum melongena )

In vitro propagationof brinjal plantlet

B. P. Ray, L. Hassan And K. M. NasiruddinBARI

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source;: BARI,2011


Researchdone by Institution/ personel

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1. Development of golden ricethrough genetic engneering

On going BRRI

2. Twelve green plants were regenerated from the hybrid anthers of BRRI dhan29 × FL378

Twelve green plants were regenerated from the hybrid anthers of BRRI dhan29 × FL378

BRRI

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Title of Research Outcome of Research Researchdone by Institute/personel

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3. Molecular characterization was carried out on 50 BRRI released varieties to observe the polymorphism

On going BRRI

4. Developing salt tolerantdouble haploidrice plants

Fourteen salt tolerant and 19 high yielding double haploid green plantsregenerated from calli of hybrid anthers

BRRI

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Table 1.2.2.Plant Biotech Research: Plant Genetic Engineering

source;: BARI,2014



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5. Development of Drought tolerant rice variety

Production of stable transgenic rice tolerant to drought stress

Shamima Nasrin, Scientific Officer, National Institute of Biotechnology Ganakbari

6. Rapid production of transgenic doubled haploid(DHs) plants with p68 and PDH47 genes for drought and/or salinity stress tolerance using Bangladeshi rice cultivars

The outcome of this ICGEB CRP Research Grant will be very much helpful to developdrought and salinity tolerant transgenic rice cultivars

Dr. S. M. Shahinul Islam, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc), University ofRajshahi

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source: www.nib.org.bd

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7. ‘Swapnojatra’ project on genome sequence of tossa pat

Decoded the genome sequence of tossa jute

Dr MaqsudulAlam.Bangladesh jute Research Institute 2010

8. project on genome sequence of deshi pat

Decoded the genome sequence of deshi jute

Dr Maqsudul Alam.Bangladesh jute Research Institute 2013


source:http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maqsudul_Alam



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9. Development of Stress Tolerant Peanut(Arachis hypogaea L.) using Modern Biotechnolo

On going project

Prof. Dr. M. Imdadul Hoque, Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000

10. Development of low lignin containing low temperaturetolerant jute variety

Development of low lignin containing jute

Haseena Khan, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,University of Dhaka

11. Molecular identification and characterization ofglycoenzymesinvolved fruit ripening

To identify the glycoenzymes enzymes and their genes involved in ripening process.

Dr. Md. Anowar HossainAddress in BangladeshAsst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,University of Rajshahi

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Source:www.nib.org.bd


Research done by Institution/ personel

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Development of jute EST/cDNA libraries and identification ofgenes of economic importance

Establishment of an efficient and simple protocol for jute transformation.

Haseena Khan, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka

Breeding for Saline Resistant Jute Varieties Through RapidScreening and DNA Marker Assisted Selection

Line development and establish of salt tolerant jute varieties

Dr. Abul KashemChowdhury, Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Genetics and PlantBreeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University

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Development of drought tolerant rice genotype by QTL and gene pyramiding through SSR

Selection of some stable and Genetic potential drought tolerant lines of rice

Dr. Ujjal Kumar Nath, Associate Professor, Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, BAU, Mymensingh-2202

Development of sweet Strawberry adopt in Bangladesh through somaclonal variation and marker aided selection

Selection and adoption of Strawberry in BD

Dr. Ujjal Kumar Nath, Associate Professor, Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, BAU, Mymensingh-2202

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1.3.2.Plant Biotech Research: Marker Assisted Selection


Title of Research Outcome of Research Research done by Institution/ personal

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Molecular characterization of wheat (triticumaestivum l.)Genotypes through SSR markers

Positive correlations were found between gene diversity, number of alleles, the allele size range and the types of repeat motif of microsatellite markers.

S. Islam, M. S. Haque, R. M. Emon, M. M. Islam And S. N. Begum, BARI

Molecular characterization of onion (allium cepa) using RAPD markers

On going Maniruzzaman, M. E. Haque, M. M. Haque M. A. Sayem And M. Al- Amin, BARI

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Establishment and exploitation of genetic transformationtechniques in important economic plants to developgenetically modified plants with desired characteristics

Agrobacterium -mediated genetic transformation system have been successfullyestablished in jute, potato, papaya and also rice calli

Dr. A. N. K Mamun, Principal Scientific Officer & Head, Plant Biotechnology andGenetic Engineering Division, Institute of Food and Radiation Biology, AERE

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Table1.4.2.Plant Biotech Research: Molecular Characterization Activities

Source : www.nib.org.bd

Table 1.5.1. Plant Biotech Research: Genetic Transformation


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Improvement of grain legume through transformation

In vitro regeneration as well as transformation protocols using screenable andselectable markers have been developed for local varieties of lentil

Professor Rakha Hari Sarker, Department of Botany,University of Dhaka

Molecular diversity analysis and genetictransformation in potato

Molecular characterization of potato and protocol development for transgenic potato

Dr. Md. Ekramul Hoque, Associate Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Biotechnology, SAU, Dhaka

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Varietal improvement of crops using induced mutation andbiotechnological approaches

DNA fingerprinting and molecular characterization has been done for gene mapping for salt tolerance in rice andRegenerated plants were developed and salt tolerant gene will be transferredthrough Agrobacterium

Dr. Mirza Mofazzal Islam, Principal Scientific Officer, Biotechnology Lab., PlantBreeding Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh

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Table 1.5.2. Plant Biotechnological Research: Genetic Transformation

source:NIB ,BINA 2012

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Title of research Outcome of Research Research done by Institute/personel

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An integrated biotech approach for improvementOf sweet potato: vine Production, Induction of somaclonal variation andgenetictransformation

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to sustainable growth in crop production, farm income, food security and environmental protection

Dr. Md. Firoz Alam, Professor, Department of Botany, Rajshahi University

Geneticstransformetion of white jute(corcorus capsularis)

An artificial and reproductive protocol for production oftransgenic jute plant was developed by inoculating cotyledonary petioles with agrobecterium tumefeciens strain LBA4404 carrying a bionnary vector PBǁ21

Shaikh tazul islam, BJRI

Table 1.5.3. Plant Biotechnological Research: Genetic Transformation

source: NIB ,BJRI 2012

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2.2 Genetic

Engineering

2.1 Moleculer

Marker

2.3 Genetic

Transformation


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Molecular Characterization of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus

Biotechnology based diagnostic tools (RT-PCR)Recombinant diagnostic reagentsViral genetic information

Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Department of pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science,Bangladesh Agriculture University,

Analysis of genetic Diversity of Local and Crossbred dairyCattle, Goat, Sheep and buffalo of Different Regionsof Bangladesh Using Molecular Techniques

On going Animal Biotechnology Lab, Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering Discipline, KhulnaUniversity

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Table 2.1.1. Animal Biotech Research: Moleculer Marker


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Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Peste desease Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Bangladesh

Biotechnology based diagnostic tools, Virus genetic information

Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, Professor, Department of Pathology, BAU

Characterization, Conservation and Improvementof Brown Bengal Goat

Identify the molecular marker of Brown Bengal Goat

Dr. Md. Azharul Islam Talukder, PSO, GSPRD, BLRI



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Molecular characterization and Identification of importantzoonotic and infectious diseases of Livestock and Poultryin Bangladesh

Collection of Current, periodic, cumulative and comparative data of diseases of zoonotic importance.Validate molecular detection techniques/ tools for the early detection of contagious, Zoonotic and emerging diseases and reported results of this study quarterly to the country state/regional veterinarians/ government officials etc.

Dr. AmamZonaed Siddiki, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology andParasitology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University




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Study on the efficacy of thermostable PPR vaccine,its residual pathogenecity and molecular characterization.

Thermostable PPR vaccine will be developed

Dr. Md. Giasuddin, SSO, BLRI, Savar, Dhaka

Association of different gene variants with milk production traits and their uses as genetic marker in dairy cattle

Economic method of dairy cattle selection for breeding purpose

Mohammed Masud Rana Mufti, SO (RCC project), APRD, BLRI

Molecular characterization of avian influenza virus strainscirculating in commercial and backyard chickens inBangladesh

Effective control techniques for the control of avian influenza disease will be developed.

Dr. Md. Giasuddin, SSO, BLRI, Savar

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Source : BLRI2011


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Molecular epidemiology of blood-borne protozoandiseases of cattle and canine in Bangladesh

Molecular survey of canine babesiosis in Bangladesh has been done and one drugresistant gene has been identified

Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman Talukder, Associate Professor, Department of Parasitology,Faculty of Vet. Sci., Bangladesh Agricultural University

Molecular characterization and identification ofCryptosporidium and Giardia as food borne zoonoses inBangladesh

To identify and characterize the Cryptosporidium sp. and Giardia sp infection at species/subspecies, genotype level To analyse the source of infection and zoonotic transmission in animal and human population of Chittagong region

Amam Zonaed Siddiki, Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology and Parasitology,Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi

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Source :www.nib.gov


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Genetic diversity study using microsatellite DNA analysisfor large scale farming of Black Bengal goat

Genetic diversity study of Black Bengal goat of Bangladesh

Mst. Rokshanara Khatun, Scientific Officer, Animal Biotechnology Division, NationalInstitute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Savar,

Gene bank construction and propagation of indigenousfresh water fishes of Bangladesh

Long term protection of some endangered fishes of Bangladesh from completeextinction

Md. Shafiquzzaman, Scientific Officer, Fisheries Biotechnology Division, NationalInstitute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Savar

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Table 2.2.1. Animal Biotech Research: Genetic Engneering

Source : NIB 2012

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Foot and Mouth Disease in Bangladesh: Genome Analysis and Vaccine Development

Establish circulatory types of FMDV in Bangladesh

Professor Md. Anwar HossainAtomic Energy Research Establishment,Savar

The water buffalo genome sequencing success

better dairy industry in Bangladesh and in the future we'll become a milk-exporting country

Lal Teer Livestock Limited, a Bangladeshi company and Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI)


Source :BGI , AERE 2013

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Study on molecular Genetic Diversity of Native Chicken in Bangladesh

to make decisions regarding conservation andfurther use, development of native breed or breeds types

Shakila Faruque,Poultry Production Research Division, BLRI

Ensuring food safety by application of indigenous probioticbacteria in shrimpaquaculture of Bangladesh

Production of probiotics and metabolites for immune-boosting of shrimps and fish feedSupplementation

Dr. Muhammad Manjurul Karim, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology,University of Dhaka, Dhaka,


Source :www.nib.gov


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Fruit fly management using Male Annihilation andSterile Insect Technique

Fruit fly suppression in the field by releasing sterile male mosquitoes and trapping both males and females using bait traps

Dr. Md. Saidul Islam, Chief Scientific Officer, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Savar

Mosquito management using Sterile Insect Technique

Mosquito suppression in the field by releasing sterile male mosquitoes

Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan, Principal Scientific Officer, Atomic Energy ResearchEstablishment, Savar

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Source : AERE2011



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Characterization of different types ofnative sheep by usingmodern technique breeding and genetics

Genetic similarity and gene diversity of native sheep

Dr. Md. Ershaduzzaman, SSO, GSPRD, BLRI

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Table 2.3. Animal Biotech Research: Genetic Transformetion

Source : BLRI 2011

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3. Microbial Biotech Research

In Bangladesh



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Formulation of mosquitocidal biopesticide using entomopathogenicbacteria of the genus Bacillus and clonning andexpression of cry genes of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensisinto Bacillus sphaericus

Protocols for low-cost biopesticide production to be used in field applications to suppress mosquito population

Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan, Principal Scientific Officer, Atomic Energy ResearchEstablishment, Savar

Isolation and Characterization of Salinity Tolerant Azotobacter sp.

Not available now

Md. Shamim Akter, Lecturer, BGE Discipline, KU

Table 3.1. Microbial Biotech Research In Bangladesh

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Production of microbial industrial enzymes and theirtechnical applications in leather processing industries

The enzymes, which will be produced locally by our potent microbes on local rawmaterials, will replace imported enzymes of more than 1000 MT annually. This willalso reduce conventional pollution.

Professor Dr. Md. MozammelHoq, Department of Microbiology, University of Dhaka

Production of microbial biopesticides (Bt) by biotechnologicalapproach for control of vegetable pests in Bangladesh

Large-scale production process of BT biopesticidesactive against vegetable pests willbe developed. This will ensure application at field leve

Professor Dr.Md. MozammelHoq, Department of Microbiology, University of Dhaka

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Source :www.nib.org.bd



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Production of microbial enzymes for textile, leather detergent industries

Production of enzymes at laboratory scale

Abu Hashem, Scientific Officer, Microbial Biotechnology Division, National Institute ofBiotechnology, Ganakbari, Savar,

Establishment of DNA Profiling facilities at NIB for the commonpeople and Legal system of Bangladesh

Service to the common people and Legal system of Bangladesh on DNA profiling

Dr. Md. Saidul Islam, Director General, National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)

Over expression and Purification of Glucose Oxidase for Diagnostic and Industrial Use

The enzyme Glucose Oxidase

Dr. Shaikh MizanurRahman, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, AnwerKhan Modern Medical College

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4. Status Of Environmental

Biotech Research In Bangladesh

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Establishment of an Organic Bio fertilizer Plant fromPress-mud at Sugar Mills

To improve crop qualityTo reduce toxicity of the soil to reduce chemical fertilizer import to maximize income of the sugar mills by economic use of press mud and spent wash

Managing Director, Carew & Co. (BD) Ltd. Darsana, Chuadanga.

Biodegradation of the commonly used insecticides bynaturally occurring soil borne bacteria

Bioremediation of the environmental pollution caused by the insecticides used in ouragricultural practice

Dr. Md Abu Reza, Associate Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering andBiotechnology, University of Rajshahi

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Table 4.1. Environmental Biotech Research In Bangladesh



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Development of cost effective rice biofertilizerfor sustainable agriculture

Biofertilizer technology to be transferred to the biofertilizer industry and ultimate beneficiaries will be the farmer's community of our country

Fahmida Rahman, Scientific Officer, National Institute of Biotechnology, Savar

Development of Methodology for Extraction of Fisheries By-products from Solid Fish Wastes

On going Professor Dr. M. Niamul Naser, Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka

Development of Bioremediation process for the dye in textile effluent.

Biological effluent treatment plant for textile industries

Reaz Mohammad Mazumdar, Scientific Officer, BCSIR Laboratories Chittagong,Baluchora,

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Table 4.2. Environmental Biotech Research In Bangladesh


3. Status Of Medical Biotech

Research

Organizations involve in biotic research

Dhaka Medical Collage(DMC)

International Cebtre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research “Bangladesh

(Icddr’b)

Institutes of Epidemiology & Public Health(IePH)

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited is a research-based, generic

pharmaceutical company

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

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Dhaka Medical Collage

1. The forensic tests of world standard are possible

to be carried out in Bangladesh at present.

2. National Forensic DNA Profiling Laboratory at

the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH); is

able to perform paternity tests, criminal dispute

murder.

Icddr’b.1. Development of Shigella vaccine is being carried out at icddr,b

2. In icddr,b PCR & microsattelite based diagnosis of diarrhoea, cholera & hepatitis A,B,C has been established

IePS1. Institute of public health produce Pox vaccine & tetanus vaccine (ebola) is

engaged

1. Pox vaccine & tetanus vaccine

BCSIR

1. Spirullina bio fertilizer and mushrooms

Incepta1. Pharmaceuticals manufacturing hepatitis B vaccine

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Insulin production & its use

• Bangladesh, identified as one of the world’s biodiversity “hot spots”

• Biotechnological development in Bangladesh is at its primary stage.

• Lack of infrastructure and shortage of funds and skilled manpower are hindering the progress in biotechnological research.

• Again, it cannot be used due to lack of interest among entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are more interested in the import of technology to get quick returns. Initiative and investment are lacking.

• Bangladesh needs a clear policy, institutional development and funding for the application of biotechnology to solve the problems in agriculture, industry, health and environment. Integration of molecular and cellular biology with conventional breeding technologies can be used for the development of new crop varieties, improvement of feed and livestock. It can help health and energy sectors.

• Recombinant DNA technology would be of multiple use including the development of genetically modified organisms.

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• Establishment of a gene bank.

• Establishment of institutional wise sophisticated laboratory

• Proper government policy should be required for development of Biotechnological frame work

• Collaboration between the national and international research organization.

• Funding is a major problem in country. Financial support shall be provisioned towards the activities from -

- government ,

private sector ,

donor agencies.

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Thank you all for your Kind attention

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