Bangladesh Rice Research Institute

Type: Research Institute
Contributed By: Nayeem ,Khurshid Sihab,Md Masood
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Brief

BRRI or Bangladesh Rice Research Institute is an agricultural research institute in Bangladesh, located in Gazipur. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute is an autonomous research organization established in 1970 at Joydebpur, Gazipur, for conducting research towards development of rice varieties with desirable characteristics and their management technologies for different ecosystems. The Director General (DG) is the head of the organization. In addition to the headquarters and central station at Joydebpur, the institute is supported by nine regional stations at Barisal, Bhanga, Khulna, Kushtia, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Habiganj, Comilla and Sonagazi. There are 18 research divisions to take care of different disciplines: Plant Breeding, Genetic Resources and Seed, Biotechnology, Grain Quality and Nutrition, Agronomy, Soil Science, Irrigation and Water Management, Plant Physiology, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Rice Farming Systems, Agricultural Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Farm Machinery and Post-Harvest Technology, Workshop Machinery and Maintenance, and Adaptive Research and Training. Research activities are operated under seven programmer areas which include varietal development, crop-soil-water management, pest management, rice-based farming systems, farm mechanization, socioeconomics and policy, and technology transfer.

The major achievements of BRRI has been the development of 65 high yielding modern variety (MV) along with four hybrid rice variety strains adaptable to different ecosystems since its establishment. Thirteen of these MV rice are suitable for cultivation in both the Boro and Aush seasons, seven in the Boro season and five in the Aush season, and twelve in the transplanted Aman (T Aman) season. With appropriate management, and under favorable soil conditions, these MV rice may yield 5–6 m tons/ha in the Boro, 3–4 m tons/ha in the Aush, and 4–5 m tons/ha in the T Aman seasons.

During the early years of research, BRRI followed the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in developing semi-dwarf photoperiod-insensitive varieties. Over time, BRRI scientists deviated from the IRRI concept of dwarfism for high yield, and restructured the IR8 plant type to suit local agro ecological conditions. Intermediate-height plants with relatively short growth cycles and mild photoperiod-sensitivity were developed to suit the local agro ecological conditions and meet the socioeconomic demand of farmers.

MV rice of BRRI presently cover 90% of the Boro (winter rice), 25-30% of the Aush (summer rice), and 50-55% of the T Aman (wet season rice) areas of Bangladesh. These varieties together cover 56% of the total rice area and account for about 74% of the total annual rice production of the country. BRRI MV rice and modern rice production technologies played the key role in boosting annual rice production in Bangladesh from 9.93 million m tons of clean rice in 1972-73 to nearly 34 million m tons of clean rice at present.

BRRI cereal chemists regularly evaluate rice grain quality in terms of taste, cooking quality, milling outturn, aroma, protein and amylase contents etc., helping plant breeders develop varieties with desirable grain quality. BRRI now has 134 scientists and 344 supporting staff working at Joydebpur (HQ) and its 9 regional stations. The institute has active research collaboration schemes with different national and international organizations.


How to go

BRRI or Bangladesh Rice Research Institute is an agricultural research institute in Bangladesh, located in Gazipur. From Dhaka you will take DHAKA PORIBOHON bus for Joydebpur bus stand and then take a rickshaw van to reach the BRRI. Or you can use reserve motor vehicle from Dhaka to Joydebpur.

How To Reach: Gazipur District

Dhaka-Tongi diversion road has connected Gazipur with Dhaka , and also Tongi – Kaligonj diversion road. There are 7 railway stations in the Gazipur district. They are: Rajendrapur, Sripur, Dhirasrom, Joydevpur, Tongi, satkhamair and Pubail.

Gazipur Town is connected through the City Bus. Pubail has city service Mohakhali to Narshingdi; called PPL(Pubail Paribahan Ltd.). And Dhaka to Kaligonj; this name is KTL, Adshy and other bus.

Ajmeree—Nondon Park – Sadarghat

Provati-Bonoshri:
1. Gulistan-Kaliakoir
2. Gulistan-Kapashia
3. Gulistan-Shripur,
4. Gulistan-Trimohony

Salsabil—Jatrabari-Konabari
Rahbar—Loharpool-Mouchak
Anabil—Jatrabari-Chourasta
Trans Silva—Jatrabari-Gazipur
Gazipur Paribahan ltd.–Dhaka-Gazipur
Dhaka Paribahan ltd.–Motijhiil-Gazipur
VIP 27.– Chowrasta -Azimpur
Balaka Paribahan.–Shibbari Bazar -Sodrorghat

There are available buses 24 hours a day. It is easy to go Gazipur from Dhaka.
Anik Bus & Winner bus
From Azimpur to Tongi, Hossain Market

Train is also available from Komlapur railway station dhaka to Gazipur. Gazipur is an industrial area of Bangladesh. There are 7 railway stations in the Gazipur district. From Mohakhali any bus to go Gazipur bus stand (you can use CNG or Taxi also).

Where to Stay

The hotel management is very good here. You can get different types of hotels here. If you want less priced hotel then you will get it & if you want good hotels then there is also no problem. Some of the hotels name is included here-

1. Happy Day Inn, Cell#01191004801-4
2. Nokkhottrobari Resort, Cell#5752573
3. Pushpadum Resort, Cell#0175002777
4. Rangamati Waterfront, Cell#01712817770 / 01811414074

Things to do

1. You can enjoy natural climate of the research institution.
2. You can see the rice land which is used for research.
3. Get some knowledge about research techniques.

Eating Facilities

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