মার্কদের ষড়যন্ত্র চলছেই .. USAID/Bangladesh requests the pleasure of your participation at a special Journalist Round-table about Bt brinjal in Bangladesh. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Hotel Lake Castle Ltd. House # 1A, Road 68/A, Gulshan 2, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Following up our initial USAID round-table event on food safety, the theme of this discussion is Bt Brinjal: The Myths and Realities. You will have the opportunity to talk about the recent release of genetically engineered eggplant crops in Bangladesh with a panel of experts from the food industry, Government of Bangladesh, academia, and civil society. Together, we will examine the issues surrounding Bt brinjal, food safety, benefits and challenges for farmers, and its impact on the health of Bangladeshis across the country. Mark Lynas, a renowned UK-based writer on environmental issues and consultant for Cornell University (USA), will join us as the keynote speaker to talk about the potential benefits of Bt brinjal for the environment, food security and nutrition. Dr. Frank Shotkoski, director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project (ABSPII), will talk about some of the myths and scientific truths surrounding genetically engineered crops. Thanks & Regards Avik Rahman Deputy Press Chief U.S. Embassy Dhaka Cell: 01730013993
Posted on: Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:38:18 +0000
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