Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute Act, 2017. Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Cereals/grains/rice Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research Access-to-information Capacity building Monitoring Planting material/seeds Plant production Crops/grasses Agricultural commodities Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act shall take effect immediately. Abstract This Act establishes the Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute for the purpose of conducting research and training activities on increasing the production of wheat and maize and related matters. For carrying out the objectives of this Act, the functions of the Institute shall be as follows, namely:- a) implement policies relating to the development and production of wheat and maize; b) formulate action plans of the Institute; c) carry out basic and applied research activities and develop related technologies; d) establish laboratories, farms and infrastructure with modern facilities for research; e) creation of facilities for collection and storage of germ plasm; f) provide necessary information and training to farmers for efficient production of wheat and maize; g) assess the impact of climate change on wheat and maize production and undertaking and implementing research activities related thereto; h) confirm intellectual property of technology and plant varieties developed by the Institute; j) distribute quality high yielding wheat and maize seeds for production, demonstration and extension; j) publish any information relating to wheat and maize; k) provide facilities for post-graduate research; l) undertake research programs in collaboration with national and international bodies and organizations; d) create opportunities to get acquainted with wheat and maize research and recent developments and to organize seminars, symposia and workshops with the participation of experts from domestic and foreign institutions on the said subject problems, etc. Full text English/Bengali Website bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd