Mymensingh: A four-day workshop on ‘Bio-pesticides’ commenced today at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) with the aim of promoting the production of safe crops while maintaining ecological balance. The Department of Entomology at BAU is responsible for organizing the workshop.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Dr. G.M. Mujibur Rahman, inaugurated the training program, as mentioned in a BAU press release. The event also saw the presence of Professor Dr. Masum Ahmed from the Department of Entomology, Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali Hossain from the Department of Plant and Pathology, and Professor Dr. Mohammad Saifullah, the chief of the project from the Department of Entomology.
Dr. Mujibur Rahman emphasized the significance of bio-pesticides in ensuring safe and sustainable agricultural production. He expressed concerns over the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, highlighting the threats they pose to the environment, human health, and biodiversity in the country.
Dr. Mujibur Rahman also pointed out the harmful effects associated with the rampant use of chemical fertilizers and other agricultural inputs. He stressed the importance of nature-based education to tackle the adverse impacts caused by global climate change.
The workshop is hosting a total of 20 participants, including dealers, deputy assistant agriculture officials, and students, who will engage in the training program.