Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- "Our country needs to use smart agriculture tools for agricultural development. If the technology lags, the country's development will be hindered. Smart farmers are required to make the country's agriculture smart. Besides, agricultural graduates have to work in the prosperity of agriculture," remarked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, at the 3rd Biennial International Conference held at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).

He also mentioned that although Bangladesh is self-sufficient in food, there is a shortage of protein demand. Fish protein production can reduce environmental pollution. Fisheries graduates can play a special role in this sector. Local fish is in high demand due to its tast...