Bangladesh Rice Research Institute

[1][2] Besides the headquarters at Joydebpur in Gazipur, 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi) north of Dhaka, the BRRI has set up 17 regional stations to conduct location-specific research all over the country.

These stations, dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with rice production in diverse agro-ecological conditions, are located in the districts of Comilla, Habiganj, Feni (Sonagazi Upazila), Faridpur (Bhanga Upazila), Barisal, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Kushtia, Satkhira, Sirajganj, Gopalganj, Dinajpur, Netrokona, Tangail, Cox's Bazar, Khagrachari and Sunamganj.

[1] Additionally, BRRI receives aid grants from various organisations and sources to support its research activities, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, International Rice Research Institute, the United Nations, and agencies from countries like Canada, UK, Japan, USA, Korea and Norway.

This breakthrough is anticipated to reduce the use of harmful urea and subsidies for fertiliser production, while also promoting environmentally friendly practices.

These new rice types will have the same yield, resistance to pests, and grain quality as existing varieties but will also contain added nutrients.