4. The functions of the Institute shall be to- (a) take over, administer and maintain the former East Pakistan Rice Research Institute established at Joydevpur, Dacca, together with all assets thereof; (b) carry out research on various aspects of rice improvement and production; (c) establish research centres and sub-stations in different regions of Bangladesh for carrying out research on different problems of rice; (d) 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; (e) publish annual reports, monographs, bulletins and such other literatures relating to rice research and the activities of the Institute; (f) establish a laboratory and a library in the Institute; (g) train extension officers and progressive farmers in modern improved techniques of rice production; (h) do and perform all other activities which may be necessary for the achievement of the objects of the Institute.