Mandate of the Institute

• Conduct research on all aspects of rice improvement and production; 
   
• Establish research centers and substations in different regions of Bangladesh for conducting research on different problems of rice;
   
• Establish project areas for demonstration of new varieties of rice developed by the institute and training of farmers for the cultivation of these varieties of rice;
   
• Train agricultural extension personnel and progressive farmers on modern techniques of rice production; 
   
• Publish annual reports, monographs, bulletins and such other documents relating to research activities of the institute;
   
• Advise the Government. on rice related policy issues.