Mirza Mofazzal Islam of the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (Bina) received "Outstanding Achievement Awards" in the 58th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna on Wednesday.
Dr Islam got the award for his success in releasing nine improved mutant varieties of fiber jute, vegetable jute, mung bean and chickpea which have increased yield from 20 to 45 percent compared to other existing crop varieties.
IAEA with Food and Agriculture Organization gave the award.