Science and Technology (S&T) Policy and
Intellectual Property (IP) Issues of Bangladesh:
Role of Bangladesh Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (BCSIR)
3-days regional workshop on
“National Innovation Systems and Intellectual Property
(Asian Region)”
October 7-9 2013, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Husna Parvin Nur
Director
Institute of Glass and Ceramic Research & Testing (IGCRT)
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)
Presentation Highlights
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Country Profile
of Bangladesh
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S&T and IP issues
of Bangladesh
Country Profile of Bangladesh
Official name:
People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Land area: 147570 sq. km
Population: 160 million
State language: Bangla
Currency: Taka
1 BDT
 GDP growth rate (%): 6.32%
= ~1.40 PKR
 Per capita income (US$): 1044
79.00 BDT = ~ 1 US $
Country Profile of Bangladesh
Major industries:
Textile, Leather, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizer,
Jute, Plastic goods, papers
Foreign exchange earning sectors:
RMG, Ceramics, Leather, Pharmaceuticals,
Jute, Plastic goods
Country Profile of Bangladesh
Gas Field
Natural Resources:
Science & Technology:
In this 21st century science and technology plays a pivotal
role in the sustainable development of a country. Being a
developing country Bangladesh is striving to underpin a
concrete base of science and technology. However,
considering these facts, the present government of
Bangladesh has freshly formulated “National Science and
Technology Policy (NSTP) – 2011” where adequate
emphasis has been given on intellectual property and
related issues.
Science & Technology:
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (BCSIR) is functioning under the Ministry of
Science and Technology as the apex organization for
performing scientific and industrial research. BCSIR
is mandated to execute research and development
(R&D) programmes to expedite the socio-economic
development of the country providing services to
the society, industries, entrepreneurs and SMEs
(small and medium enterprises).
S&T and IP issues of Bangladesh
S&T issues
dealing
authority
• Ministry of Science
and Technology
(MoST)
Institutions Appended with MoST:
1. Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)
2. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
3. National Biotechnology Institute (NIB)
4. Bangladesh National Scientific & Technical Documentation Centre (BANSDOC)
5. National Museum of Science & Technology
6. BSMR Novo Theatre
7. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA)
Role of S&T for nation’s development
S&T plays an imperative role towards :
(i) Economic development;
(ii) Social development;
(iii) Poverty alleviation.
Core theme of NSTP-2011
The core theme of NSTP-2011 is to
ensure that it becomes an important
and
integral
component
of
all
development plans and activities in the
country.
NSTP - 2011
NSTP - 2011
Materialization of
246 Specific Initiatives
3 cut-off periods - fixed up
Short-term
(18 months or less)
Mid-term
(5 years or less)
Long-term
(10 years or less)
Emphasized areas of NSTP - 2011
1. Scientific and technological competence.
2. Regional and international science and technology cooperation.
3. Capacity building in education and training.
4. Empowerment of women.
5. Public-private partnership (PPP) development.
5 Creation of awareness among mass people.
6. Science education.
7. Intellectual property right.
8. Dissemination of R&D results.
Since Bangladesh is a party to WTO
and its provisions are mandatory for
Bangladesh, IP issue has received
proper attention while formulating
NSTP.
How IPR is regulated in Bangladesh?
The Government of Bangladesh has taken necessary initiatives to
promote and update the IP laws to make it compliant with Trade
Related
Aspects
of
Intellectual
Property
Rights
(TRIPS).
Accordingly, the Government amalgamated the Patent Office and
the Trademarks Registry Office in 1989 and established the
“Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT)”
which is the apex organization of the country administering the IP
issues under the Ministry of Industries (MOI).
How IPR is regulated in Bangladesh?
Existing IP laws and regulations
Trademarks Act 2009
Overseeing authority and
Controlling Ministry
DPDT,
Ministry of Industries
Trademarks Rules 1963
Patents and Designs Act 1911
DPDT,
Ministry of Industries
Patents and Designs Rules 1933
Copyright Act 2005
Copyright Rules 2006
Copyright Registry Office,
Ministry of Cultural Affairs
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (BCSIR)
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Full fledged multi-disciplinary unit
Full fledged mono-disciplinary unit
Centre for Pilot plant studies
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Management of BCSIR
Function of BCSIR
Being the largest public research institute
(PRI), BCSIR is mandated to execute scientific
and industrial research and development
programmes to expedite the socio-economic
development of the country providing services
to the society, industries and entrepreneurs.
R&D Areas
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Analytical chemistry
Biological science
Biogas technology
Bio-ceramics
Building materials
Chemical technology
Chemical metrology
Fibre and polymer
Food science & technology
Glass & ceramics
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Herbal medicine & natural products
Industrial physics
Leather technology
Microbiology
Mining, mineralogy & metallurgy
Nanotechnology
Pharmacy
Pulp and paper
Renewable energy
Soil & environmental science
BCSIR has strictly focused on:
Maintaining relationship with universities for R&D
IPR to protect the R&D innovations / outputs & dessimination
Why we need to protect IPR ?
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To foster economic growth
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To provide incentives for technological innovation
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To attract investment which create employment
opportunities
General Focus of IP Protection
Lay out design for
integrated circuits
Objectives of IPR:
To create immense consciousness among the scientists in selecting
R&D projects
To identify prospective IP from on going R&D projects
To protect R&D innovations through appropriate IP protection at
national and international level
BCSIR’s R&D process:
Selecting appropriate
R&D projects
Implementation of R&D
projects
Output of R&D projects
 Patent
 Process
 Scientific publication
BCSIR’s Endeavour to Protect IP
The products / processes developed by BCSIR are strictly secured by
patent right in favour of BCSIR. This patent right not only provides
the IP right of the institution but also protects the interest of the
industry as well. This process generation and dissemination of
knowledge certainly creates positive impact on the socio-economic
well being of the citizen and thus help to achieve the sustainable
development of the country.
PPP & IP management structure of BCSIR
IP management structure of BCSIR
PPP management structure of BCSIR
Promoting Commercialization of R&D
BCSIR is playing a crucial role in the country’s
industrial development by promoting and
commercializing its R&D innovation.
Contribution of BCSIR :
Process leased out
Patent
Process developed
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396
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937
So………….
BCSIR is happy to invite participating
COMSATS Member States to form a research
network by extending their hands and share
knowledge and technology for mutual
advancement