Bangladesh AgriBiotech and Nutrition Forum (BANF)
Furthering Bangladesh’s national agenda of achieving sustainable food and nutritional security by bridging the Agri-biotech and nutrition communities for a more robust and concerted approach toward research and policy.
In Pursuit of Eradicating Hidden Hunger
Policy Support
Providing support regarding policy and regulatory affairs.
Events
Connecting researchers with critical stakeholders through seminars, workshops, webinars, etc.
Media
Connecting researchers with policymakers and highlighting the best practices.
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Our Mission
Furthering Bangladesh’s national agenda of achieving sustainable food and nutritional security by bridging the Agri-biotech and nutrition communities for a more robust and concerted approach toward research and policy.
Bridging Gaps
Bridging the Agri-biotech community and nutrition communities in Bangladesh jointly pursue common goals
Nutrition
Highlighting the role that Agri-biotech can play in helping the nutrition community achieve its targets.
Collaboration
Identifying common areas of interest and designing appropriate interventions to benefit both the communities.
Zero Hunger
Furthering Bangladesh’s national pursuit of SDG 2 by working together and sharing knowledge and resources.
Raising Awareness
Raising awareness among key audiences about the research on Agri-biotech and nutrition in Bangladesh.
Eliminating Misconceptions
Narrowing knowledge gaps and eliminating misconceptions about agriculture, biotech, and nutrition among critical audiences.
Partnership
Exploring partnership opportunities to share knowledge and resources to achieve better nutritional outcomes for agricultural products.
Policy Support
Providing support to the network members regarding policy and regulatory affairs.
Innovative Research
Encouraging individuals to do creative research to develop fresh business ideas, technology, and processes.
Our Vision
BANF envisions a self-sufficient Bangladesh in terms of food and nutrition, especially for those who need it the most.
Our Activities
Educating People
Fighting Hidden Hunger
School Campaigns
Self-sufficient Bangladesh
Women's Empowerment
Poverty Eradication
Dr. Abdullah Mohammad Shohael
Extreme hunger and mal- nutrition remains a barrier to sustainable develop- ment and creates a trap from which people cannot easily escape.