Profile

Academic Degrees and Qualification

• PhD (Fisheries): Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh; Duration (April 2000-April 2003); Awarding 2006
• M.Sc. Fisheries (Aqua & Mangt.): Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh; Duration 1991-1992 (Exam. held in 1995); Passing Year 1995
• B.Sc. Fisheries (Honours): Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh; Study period (1984 -1988; Exam. held in 1991); Passing Year 1991
• H. S. C. (Science): Rajshahi Board; Study period (1981 -1983; Exam. held in 1983); Passing Year 1983
• S. S. C (Science): Rajshahi Board; Study period (1971 -1980; Exam. held in 1981); Passing Year 1981)

Positions and Affiliations

• Professor (October 22, 2017 – Present): Working as a Professor in the Department of Fish Biology & Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet.
• Associate Professor (October 22, 2013 – October 21, 2017): Worked as Associate Professor in the Department of Fish Biology & Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet.
• Assistant Director (September 07, 2009 – October 21, 2013): Worked as Assistant Director in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Bangladesh, Head office, Dhaka.
• Information Officer (April 07, 2009– September 06, 2009): Worked as Information Officer (Fisheries) in the Fisheries & Livestock Information Department (FLID) Head office under the Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock, Dhaka.
• Training Officer (March 07, 2007- April 05, 2009): Worked as Training Officer in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), North West Fisheries Extension Project, Parbatipur, Dinajpur.
• Farm Manager (May 14, 2003-March 06, 2007): Worked as Farm Manager in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Fish Seed Multiplication Farm, Lalmonirhat.
• Instructor (April 20, 2003-May 11, 2003): Worked as Instructor in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Fisheries Training & Extension Centre, Faridpur
• Officer's in Special Duty (Deputed as PhD Research Fellow (April 20, 2000–April 19, 2003): Worked as Research Fellow (PhD Student) at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.
• Instructor (September 08, 1999-April 19, 2000): Worked as Instructor in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Fisheries Training & Extension Centre, Faridpur.
• Fisheries Extension Officer (September 02, 1998- September 07, 1999): Worked as Fisheries Extension Officer in the Department of Fisheries (DoF), District Fisheries Office, Jessore.
• Fisheries Officer (June 26, 1994- August 31, 1998): Worked as Fisheries Officer in the Department of Fisheries (DoF) under Third Fisheries Project, Deputy Director Office, Khulna Division, Khulna.
• Scientific Officer (June 22, 1992- June 23, 1994): Worked as Scientific Officer in the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh.

Other Academic, Administrative and Scientific Research Involvements

• Chairman: Department of Fish Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Fisheries, SAU, Sylhet; Duration (04.12.2019 to present)
• Provost: Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100. Duration (1 July 2019 to present)
• Executive Editor (SAU Journal): Journal of the Sylhet Agricultural University; Duration (July 2016 to 31 March 2019)
• Associate Director (Research): Sylhet Agricultural University Research System (SAURES); Duration (03-10-2016 to 31-03-2019)
• Director (Research) in charge: Sylhet Agricultural University Research System (SAURES); Duration (05-08-2018 to 08-09-2018)
• Chairman: Department of Animal and Fish Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, SAU, Sylhet; Duration (21-12-2014 to 20-12-2016 and 21-12-2016 to 06-01-2019)
• Chairman: Department of Fish Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Fisheries, SAU, Sylhet; Duration (04.12.2013 to 03.12.2015)

Awards and Scholarships

• PhD Research Fellow under ENRECA (Enhancement of Research Capacity for Under developing countries) Project a joint research program between Bangladesh Agricultural University and University of Copenhagen, Denmark supported by DANIDA (From April 2000 to April 2003)

Role as Reviewer

• Aquaculture (Elsevier)
• Fisheries Research (Elsevier)
• Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
• Punjab University Journal of Zoology
• Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
• The Journal of Sylhet Agricultural University

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Krisibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), Bangladesh
• Life Member, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF), Bangladesh
• International Affairs Secretary, Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association (FBUTA) Executive Committee 2017
• General Secretary, SAU Teachers Council Executive Committee 2017, Sylhet Agricultural University
• Publication Secretary (Founder) and Presently Research & International Affairs Secretary, Bangbandhu Fisheries Parishad, Executive Committee 2017, Bangladesh

Conference contributions (Oral Presentations)

• HAOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT IN BANGLADESH: PRESENT STATUS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES; presented in 1st International Conference on Sustainable Fisheries (ICSF) 2019 focusing on Wetland Fisheries for Food Security on 25-27 August 2019 organized by Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
• Contributes in the workshop on "Watershed Management Policy and Developing Implementation Framework” held on 19 February 2020 organized by IUCN, Bangladesh financed by FAO at Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
• Contributes in the seminar on "Study on Interaction between Haor and River Ecosystem including Development of Wetland Inventory and Sustainable Wetland Management Framework” held on 18 February 2020 organized by Department of Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Development at Zila Parishad Auditorium, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (MS)

• SHUSHANTA SINGH (Session 2013-2014): Performance of Quality Seed Production and Brood Management Status of Fish Hatcheries in Greater Sylhet, MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• HOSNEY JANNTUL FERDAUSI (Session 2013-2014): Studies on Gonadosomatic Index and Fecundity of Striped Snakehead (Channa striatus) in Natural Water of Sylhet; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• BRISTI DAS TRINA (Session 2013-2014): Fish Species Biodiversity and Livelihood Status of Fishers Community in Dekhar Haor; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• SUBRATA KUMAR DAS (Session 2014-2015): Diversity and Habitat Ecology of Indigenous Fish Species in Ratargul Swamp Forest Sylhet Bangladesh; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• MANISH SINHA (Session 2014-2015): Possibilities of Natural Spawning Ground of Carp Species at Surma and Kushiara River In Sylhet ; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• SAJIB KUMAR CHOWDHURY (Session 2015-2016): Induced Breeding of Striped Snakehead (Channa striatus); MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• RIPON CHANDRA SEN (Session 2015-2016): Consequences of Climate Change on Fish Diversity in Dekhar Haor; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• PINKY DEBNATH (Session 2015-2016): Effect of Dietary Salt Supplementation on Growth and Feed Utilization of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus); MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• ANGKUR CHOWDHURY (Session 2016-2017): A study on technological intervention for the improvement of haor floodplain fisheries; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• FAHIMA KHATUN (Session 2016-2017): Effect of Nutritional Feed Supplementation on the Larval Growth and Survival of Shol, Channa striatus; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• CHIRONJIB SINGHA SAMANTA CHANDAN (Session 2016-2017): Observation of Fish Production and Availability of Aquatic Inhabitants through Pen Culture in Chatol Beel Floodplain; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• BAPPU LAL BOHNI (Session 2017-2018): Impacts of Community Based Fisheries Management Approach on Fish Production, Biodiversity and Livelihoods in Chatol Beel Floodplain Area; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• PUJA ROY (Session 2017-2018): Predation-prey size ratio and feed types affect the cannibalism and mortality of larval Channa striata; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• MAHEDI HASAN (Session 2017-2018): Effect of fish Sanctuary on Fish Diversity in Melan haor Sylhet; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• MD. IFTEKHAR AHMED (Session 2017-2018): Study on larval growth and survival of Channa striata using artificial and live feed; MS in Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University
• MD. ATICK CHOWDHURY (Session 2018-2019): Probiotic supplementation for enhanced growth of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in haor floodplain cages
• MONAYEM HUSSAIN (Session 2018-2019): Heavy metal bioaccumulation in stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossils) co-cultured with freshwater mussel

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (Ph.D.)

• Kazi Rabeya Akther (Session 2021-2023): Factors Modulating the Natural Spawning Grounds and Spawning Performance of Major Carps in Bangladesh, Department of Fish Biology and Genetics, Sylhet Agricultural University

Language

• Bangali (Native Speaker)
• English (Fluent in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)
• Hindi (Little bit Speaking & Listening)