JS passes Livestock Research Institute Bill,2018

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SANGSAD BHABAN, Oct 21, 2018 (BSS) – The Livestock Research Institute Bill,
2018 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad in an amended form with a view to make
the livestock research institute more active and time befitting.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda moved the bill in the
House which was unanimously passed by voice votes with Deputy Speaker Fazley
Rabbi Mia in the chair.

Placing the bill, the livestock minister said the proposed Bangladesh Livestock
Research Institute Bill, 2018 has been made time-befitting and the act will make
the institute more active and effective.

Earlier, the Livestock Research Institute 1984 ordinance was amended
respectively in 1984 and 1996, according to the bill.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Bill, 2018 was placed in
the House on September 9, this year and then it was sent to the parliamentary
standing committee for further scrutiny.

The Institute will conduct biotechnology and Nano technology research under the
proposed act.