Two DNA labs
Moinul Alam Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka
DNA tests are needed for crime detection and they serve many other purposes. These tests enable us to discover the identity of anyone very accurately. DNA tests are being used worldwide for identifying victims as in Tsunami and also for identifying criminals. Bangladesh being a developing country does not have such technology because it is expensive. But it is good to learn that the government is establishing a DNA lab at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital. But it has also been learnt that the lab is being set up on a temporary basis! So it is not clear why the authorities are spending so much money for a temporary arrangement. It has been reported that another DNA lab is set to be established for the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab). In an interview with a satellite channel the state minister for home affairs has expressed his intention to prevent wastage of money. But two expensive labs with costly instruments are indicating something different. In a terror affected country like Bangladesh, DNA technology must exist as the criminals slink through our porous laws and judicial process. But we should be aware of our resource constraints.
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