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The objectives of the Council shall, in view of the need of the country, to be carry out agricultural research, do acts of coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation, through the institutes, associate institutes and in appropriate cases, through other relevant organizations in different areas of agricultural science. With a view to carrying out the purpose above the council shall perform the following functions: |
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In view of the national agricultural policy, identify and prioritize the areas/topics of agricultural research; |
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Formulate such essential agricultural research plans as would provide the institutes appropriate dimensions in their research programs; |
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Advise the government in respect of the problems and prospects of agricultural research and about use of the external assistance in the agricultural sector; |
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Examine and evaluate the budget (based on institutes' own fund) of all research proposals and of their executive before being placed in the Board Meeting, and make necessary recommendations; |
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Examine and evaluate the budget of such research proposals and its execution process as would be carried out by any institute or associated institute on the basis of assistance given by the Council either on contract basis or otherwise and make necessary recommendations; |
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In order to that the standard of research has been maintained, the Council shall; | |
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monitor the progress of research activities of the institute as per schedule set in the approved research programs and proposals; |
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appoint external panel of expert to review the targeted research programs and accomplishment of each institute and associated institute at the interval of every five years; |
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monitor from time to time the research programs and accomplishments of each institute by internal panel of experts; |
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Establish and operate new research institutes, research centres, research stations, information centre, museum, herbarium, germplasm and plant introduction centre and assist other organizations in setting these up; |
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In order to give appropriate shape to the system advice the government or the relevant institute, as the case may be, in respect of rationalizing the number, location and scope of research stations of research centres, library, information centre, museum, herbarium, germplasm and plant introduction centre and other establishments; |
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Monitor the transfer of agricultural technology at the field level and take timely steps and, where appropriate, advise the concerned authority to remove the bottlenecks in the dissemination of research findings and technology and their application and use at field level by the institutes and associated institutes; |
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Subject to the provisions of this Act determine the terms and conditions of employment of the staff and officers of the Council; |
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Undertake necessary steps for higher studies and training in agriculture research and technology for officers and staffs of Council, Institutes and Associated Institutes; |
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Determine, in the light of government policy, the need for participation in international conferences, seminars and workshops by scientists of Council, Institutes and Associated Institutes and take necessary steps; |
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Maintain contact with agricultural research institutes or agricultural research organizations of other countries to ensure the effectiveness and utility of their innovations and equipments in Bangladesh agriculture through rapid testing, adaptation and use; |
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Carry out ex post evaluation of all research projects and other activities of the institutes and, in appropriate cases, of associate institutes and give them necessary advice and direction; |
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Take any other action or actions as may be required to accomplish the above acts and to give effect to the purpose of this Act; |
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