Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque Sunday said an international accredited laboratory and agro processing centre will be set up at Purbachal area in the capital to accelerate exports and quality production.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved two acres of land in Purbachal for an international accredited laboratory and agro processing centre,” the minister said while speaking at a consultation workshop on “Building Modern Pack House Facilities and Accredited Laboratory’” at BARC auditorium in the city.
“Quick initiatives will be taken up for the construction of this pack house. If it is built, the export of fruits and vegetables to Europe, Middle East and other foreign countries will increase, and contribution of agriculture to the country's overall economy will rise notably,” the minister said.
Agriculture Secretary Mesbahul Islam presided over the workshop.
