Dhaka, June 24 -- Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Wednesday urged scientists to dedicate themselves to basic, innovative, and quality research focusing on food nutrition, safety, and public health, rather than solely relying on budget allocations.

"There is no alternative to research for achieving sustainable development and ensuring food security in the country," he said while addressing a view-exchange meeting with officials at the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) conference room in Mymensingh, following an inspection of the institute's activities.

The minister called for securing patents for agricultural research and implementing modern, productive projects to keep pace with c...