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Applications of CRISPR and Gene Editing Technologies in Advancing Agricultural Productivity and Healthcare Innovation in Bangladesh

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Arizit Chaki Artha
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
S. F. Sheikh Saadi
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Sazid Mohsin
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

The use of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) and gene-editing technologies has expanded globally, with increasing applications in both agricultural and healthcare research. The goal of this study is to examine how these technologies are contributing to improved agricultural productivity and healthcare innovation in Bangladesh by analyzing existing data trends from 1994 through 2020. We used secondary data compiled from published research and innovation statistics of government and local agricultural institutes and health organizations. The dataset included annual records of research output, innovation index, health impact score, sustainability score, and public health relevance. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to identify yearly changes and relationships among these indicators. The findings indicate a sharp increase in CRISPR-related activity. Research output rose from 24 in 1994 to 94 in 1995, showing early acceleration in national research engagement. The innovation index increased from 3.62 to 9.94, demonstrating stronger technological development. The sustainability score ranged from 1.09 to 5.97, suggesting moderate but steady progress in long-term capacity building. Health impact scores varied from 4.51 to 6.88, while public health relevance fluctuated between 1.17 and 9.76, reflecting uneven application and access to research outcomes. Overall, the results imply that CRISPR and gene editing technology acceptance is growing, and they could offer a great improvement opportunity in agricultural production and medical development sectors in Bangladesh. The results point towards a crucial requirement related to proper regulation procedures.

Keywords

CRISPR Gene-Editing Agricultural Productivity Healthcare Innovation Biotechnology

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: 1st International Conference on Life Science, Health, and Biotechnology (LifeTech 2026)
  • Date of Conference: 17/01/2026 - 17/01/2026
  • Venue: JUST, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
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