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GAZIPUR, June 8, 2026 (BSS) - The formal distribution programme of breeder seeds produced by the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute for the upcoming Aman season was inaugurated today.

The programme was launched by the institute's Genetic Resources and Seed (GRS) Division. 

BRRI Research Director Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam and Director (Administration and General Services) Dr. Aminul Islam jointly inaugurated the event at a function held at the BRRI auditorium, with Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the GRS Division Dr. Mir Sharaf Uddin Ahmed in the chair.

According to the GRS Division, a total of 97 tonnes of breeder seeds will be distributed among 465 government and private seed dealers across the country, including the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, for the Aman-2026 season.

The institute said that these breeder seeds will be used to produce foundation seeds at the field level, which will later support large-scale certified seed production for Aman cultivation.

Of the total allocation, BRRI has already supplied 42 tonnes of breeder seeds to BADC. The remaining 55 tonnes will be distributed gradually among 464 registered private seed dealers nationwide. The distribution programme will continue until June 15 without interruption.

Among others, Director of the Oilseed Research Centre of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Dr. Md. Monjurul Kader, BRRI Board Member Md. Golam Sobhani, and Member Secretary of the BRRI Scientists' Association Dr. Mohammad Habibur Rahman Mukul attended the event as special guests.