Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Agriculture adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday that research is indispensable for attaining sustainable development of the agriculture sector.

"The government is giving top priority to research and development to enhance farm production," said Mr Chowdhury, who also serves as the home affairs adviser.

He also emphasised the need to conduct high-quality researches and to ensure that their findings reach farmers effectively to achieve desired agricultural growth.

The adviser made these remarks while addressing a discussion session at the inauguration of the newly-constructed Soil Building (Mrittika Bhaban) for the Soil Resource Development Institute (SRDI) in the city's Khamarbari area, says a press release....