Table 2 Respondent attitudes measuring statement and their responses.

In Bangladesh, all soybean oils are genetically modified organism (GMO)

Genetically modified (GM) crops will lead to reductions in biodiversity in environment

Bt brinjal will be helpful to reduce the attack of brinjal shoot and fruit borer

Biotechnological product modification will decrease the natural flavour and taste of food

Biotechnology is superior to classical breeding for new variety development

The promotion of biotechnological products is due to the greed and self-interest of private companies

Gene therapy can be used for the correction of hereditary disease such as diabetics

By eating golden rice, one’s genes could be modified

Transgenic animals in agricultural production systems show relatively inefficient production rate

Bt cotton will be helpful to make the cotton useful for human consumption of cotton oil by removing toxicity