Profile

Academic Degrees and Qualification

• PhD: 1993, University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), Philippines
• MSc: 1980, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): 1979, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Positions and Affiliations

• Vice Chancellor (28.09.2019 to till date), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
• Professor(Grade-1) (16.04.2014 to till date), Dept. of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Professor(Grade-2) (16.04.2009 to 15.04.2014), Dept. of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Professor(Grade-3) (16.04.2003 to 15.04.2009), Dept. of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Associate Professor (16.10.2000 to 15.04.2003), Dept. of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Senior Scientific Officer (28.07.1991 to 15.10.2000), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka
• Scientific Officer (19.08.1987 to 27.07.1991), Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka
• Branch Manager /Senior Officer (30.10.1983 to 18.08.1987), Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB), Bagerhat

Other Academic, Administrative and Scientific Research Involvements

• Vice Chancellor: 28.09.2018 to Till date -- Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
• Director: 16.03.2015 to 31.12.2018 -- Student Counseling and Guidance, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Syndicate Member: 20.02.2014 to 02.01.2017 -- Sylhet Agricultural University Syndicate
• Syndicate Member: 08.09.2009 to 19.02.2012 -- Sylhet Agricultural University Syndicate
• Syndicate Member: 08.07.2007 to 07.09.2009 -- Sylhet Agricultural University Syndicate
• Director: 05.11.2013 to 15.04.2015 -- Professor Mosleh Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Director(Research): 15.01.2011 to 14.01.2013 -- Sylhet Agricultural University Research System , Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Director(Research): 15.01.2009 to 14.01.2011 -- Sylhet Agricultural University Research System , Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Member: 08.11.2009 to February 2012 -- Finance Committee, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Student Adviser: 15.05.2002 to 14.05.2003 -- Sylhet Government Veterinary College, Sylhet
• Hall Provost: 15.05.2001 to 14.05.2003 -- Gents Hall, Sylhet Government Veterinary College, Sylhet
• Expert Member: August 2013 to July, 2015 -- Selection Board for Associate Professor and Professor of the Department of Pharmacology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Expert Member: August 2013 to Till date -- Selection Board for Associate Professor and Professor of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Expert Member: August 2012 to Till date -- Selection Board for Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Expert Member: August 2012 to Till date -- Selection Board for Lecturer and Assistant Professor of the Department Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Expert Member: August 2012 to Till date -- Selection Board for Associate Professor and Professor of Physiology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University, Pahartoli, Chittagong
• Expert Member: January 2009 to December 2012 -- Selection Board for Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Physiology, Patuakhali University of Science and Technology, Dumki, Patuakhali
• Expert Member: August 2008 to 2010 -- Selection Board for Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Physiology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University, Pahartoli, Chittagong
• Expert Member: November 2017 to Till date -- Selection Board for Associate Professor and Professor of Physiology, Haji Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur
• Team Member: 01.07.2016 to 30.06.2018 -- Self Assessment Committee (SA) of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
• Member: 01.07.2014 to 30.06.2018 -- Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Sylhet Agricultural University , Sylhet
• Member: 15.01.2009 to 14.01.2018 -- Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Sylhet Agricultural University Research System (SAURES), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet

Awards and Recognitions

• USAID scholarship during 1990 to 1993 for higher studies leading to Ph.D. degree
• As a research fellow visited the Institute of Animal Science of the University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna, Philippines during 16 June 1990 to 21 December 1993.
• Senior specialist fellowship for doing research in the field of Reproductive Physiology by the Ministry
• National Science and Technology fellowship during 1980 for pursuing Master of Science research at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Bangabandhu Krishibid Parishad (BKP), Bangladesh
• Life Member, Bangladesh Society for Parasitology (BSP), Bangladesh.
• Life Member, Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and Research (BSVER), Bangladesh
• Member, Bangabandhu Veterinary Parishad (BVP), Bangladesh.
• Member, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).
• Member, Bangladesh Veterinary Association (BVA), Bangladesh.
• Registered Veterinarian, Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC), Bangladesh.

Other Social and Cultural Organization Involvement

• Vice-President, The Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association, Bangladesh, 2018.
• Member, Ex-Com, The Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers’ Association, Bangladesh, 2017.
• President, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2017.
• President, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2011.
• President, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2008.
• President, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2007.
• Member, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2018.
• Member, Teachers Council, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 2009.
• President, Gonotantrik Shikkhak Parishad, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 2014.
• President, Gonotantrik Shikkhak Parishad, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 2011.
• President, Gonotantrik Shikkhak Parishad, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 2009.
• President, Gonotantrik Shikkhak Parishad, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 2008.
• President, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), Sylhet District, 2015-2016.
• Vice-President, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), Sylhet District, 2013-2014.
• President, Krirah Shango, Sylhet Agricultural University from 2008 to 2010.
• President, SAU Debating Soceity, SAU Sylhet 2017.
• President, SAU Debating Soceity, SAU Sylhet 2011.
• President, SAU Debating Soceity, SAU Sylhet 2008.
• President, SAU Debating Soceity, SAU Sylhet 2007.
• Country Representative of Bangladesh to the University of Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB)
• Advisor, Binudon Shango, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 2014 to till date.
• Chief Advisor, SAU Film Society, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2015 to till date.
• Chief Advisor, SAU Photographic Society, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2015 to till date.
• President, Student Association of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2010-2012.
• Treasurer, Student Association of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2013 to 2017.
• President, Students Association of Fisheries Faculty, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2009-2011.
• Adviser, Badhan SAU Branch, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2016 to till date.
• Adviser, Lubdhak SAU Drama Society, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2017 to till date.
• Adviser, Ekushay SAU Branch, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet from 2018 to till date.

Attended Conferences and Workshops

• Successfully completed training on “Farming System Research and Development” at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand from June 8-15, 2000 sponsored by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and the World Bank.
• Successfully completed training on “Procurement, Financial Management and Monitoring & Evaluation” held during 24-28 April, 2011 at University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Agargoan, Dhaka.
• Successfully completed training on “Reproductive Health Management in Dairy cows and Application of Ultrasonography” organized by the Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh from 21-23 April, 2008.
• Successfully completed training on “Farming System Research and Development” at the University of Malay (UM) in Malaysia from June 16-22, 2000 sponsored by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and the World Bank.
• Successfully completed training on “Statistical Methods and Computer Use” conducted by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka from Nov. 14-19, 1997.
• Successfully completed training on “Farming System Research and Development Methodology” conducted by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka from Nov. 28-Dec. 18, 1996.
• Successfully completed training on “Second Disaster Management Course” conducted by the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) Savar, Dhaka from Dec. 26, 1994-Jan.01, 1995.
• Successfully completed training on “English Language Course” conducted by the English Language Center, the British Council, Dhaka from Jun. 20- Aug. 23, 1989.
• Successfully completed training on “Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease in Bangladesh” conducted by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) from Nov. 14-19, 1998.
• Successfully completed training on “Descriptive Statistics” conducted by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh from May 28-June 05, 1989.
• Successfully completed training on “Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Control” conducted by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka from April 23-May 05, 1988.
• Successfully completed training on “Project Management” conducted by the Academy for Planning and Development, Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh, Dhaka from June 08-July 15, 1987.
• Successfully completed training on “Integrated Action Plan” conducted by the Bangladesh Krishi Bank Training Institute at Jessore from May 10-22, 1986.
• Successfully completed training on “Specialized Course on Agro-Industries” conducted by the Bangladesh Krishi Bank Training Institute at Dhaka from Sept 28-Oct.24, 1985.
• Successfully completed training on “Finance and Management of Fisheries” conducted by the Bangladesh Krishi Bank Training Institute at Jessore from May 02-24, 1986.
• Successfully completed training on “Foundation Training” conducted by the Bangladesh Krishi Bank Training Institute at Jessore from Jan. 08 - Feb. 17, 1984.

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (MS)

• Factors affecting productive and reproductive performance of Black Bengal goats under semi-intensive and free range rearing system in Sylhet district of Bangladesh ( MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Study on pregnancy rate and service per conception under artificial insemination in dairy cattle in Sherpur district of Bangladesh (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Comparative study on probiotics and growth promoter on growth performance and hemato-biochemical parameter in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Influence of probiotic on growth performance and hematological parameters in Broiler (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Effects of enzyme and vinegar on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Effects of additional protein and symbiotic on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2019)
• Effects of supplementation of vitamin-mineral premix in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2019)
• Effects of probiotics and vitamin AD3E supplementation on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chicken (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2019)
• Effects of supplementation of Copper and Zinc on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chicks (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2019)
• Effect of protein and enzyme supplementation on growth performance and hematological parameters on broiler chicks (MMR Howlader and MA Hossain, 2017)
• Effect of urea supplemented feed on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chicks (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2017)
• Effects of supplementation of probiotics to broiler diet on growth performance, nutrient retention and caecal microbiology (MMR Howlader and MA Hossain, 2017)
• Conception rate of dairy cows following artificial insemination in selected area of Sylhet (MMR Howlader and MA Hossain, 2017)
• Effect of vitamin-mineral premix supplementation on broiler chicks (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2017)
• Effects of planes of nutrition offered from different feed company used for the body weight and hematological parameters in broiler chickens vaccinated with Newcastle diseases vaccine available in market of Bangldesh (MMR Howlader and M Aktaruzzaman, 2017)
• Effects of ginger, garlic and their combination on growth performance and hematological parameters in broilers (MMR Howlader and MA Hossain, 2017)
• Effects of methionine and lysine on growth performance in broiler (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2017)
• Effects of multivitamins and enzymes on growth performance and hematological parameters in broilers (MMR Howlader and M Aktaruzzaman, 2017)
• Effects of red chili (Capsicum annum) and garlic (Allium sativum) as feed additives in diets on broilers (MMR Howlader and MN Islam, 2017)
• Assessment haematological profile of postpartum crossbred anestrous cow (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2016)
• Effects of hematinic on live weight and hematological parameters of liver fluke and stomach worm infested cattle (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2016)
• Effects of concentrate protein and multivitamin on growth and hematological parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and MMI Hasan, 2015)
• Effects of feed additives on productive and reproductive performance of Khakhi Cambel in Kuliarchar upazilla of Kishorgonj district (MMR Howlader and S Islam, 2015)
• Effects of enzymes, probiotics and liver tonic on live weight and hematobiochemical parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and MMI Hasan, 2015)
• Effects of Sulpher containing amino acid copper on growth and hematobiochemical parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2015)
• Effects of different diets on live weight, body condition score and hematological parameters on calves under intensive farming system (MMR Howlader and MMI Hasan, 2015)
• Effects of enzyme and vitamin supplementation on live weight and hematological parameters in broilers (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of probiotics and enzyme on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chickens (MMR Howlader and MMI Hasan, 2014)
• Conception rate of dairy cows following artificial insemination in selected area of Rangpur district (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of parasitic infestation concurrent blood parameter in cattle rearing under conventional farming system (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of dietary supplementation of citric acid, probiotic and growth promoters on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chickens (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of natural and commercial probiotics on live weight and haematobiochemical parameters in broiler (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of commercial layer feed supplementation on hematological and reproductive parameters of indigenous duck in rural area (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2014)
• Effects of lysine and methionine on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler chickens (MMR Howlader and MMI Hasan, 2014)
• Comparative efficacy of neem and ivermectin against ectoparasites of cattle of Sylhet (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2013)
• Comparative efficacy of piperazine citrate levamizole against naturally infected acariasis in black Bengal goat (MMR Howlader and S Begum, 2013)
• Comparative efficacy of piperazine citrate levamizole against naturally infected acariasis in indigenous chicken (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2012)
• Effects of urea molasses block of hematobiochemical parameters in goats (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2011)
• Effects of Albendazole, Ivermectin and Fenbendazole on gastrointestinal nematodiasis in goats (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2011)
• Effects of spirulina in arsenic (As) induced toxicities in guinea pig (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2011)
• The productive and reproductive performance of dairy cows in Sylhet district (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of Triclabendazole, Nitroxynil and Oxyclozanide preparation against Fascioliasis in cattle (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of Triclabendazole, Nitroxynil and Oxyclozanide preparation against Fascioliasis in goats (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of Ivermectin, Levamisole and Albendazole against gastrointestinal nematodiasis in goats (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of Albendazole, Fenbendazole and Levamisole against gastrointestinalnematodiasis in cattle (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of Fenbendazole and Piperazine Citrate against Ascariasis in Calves (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of two patent drugs (Ivermectin, Benzylbenzoate) and herbal drug (Neem solution) against ectoparasites of goats (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Comparative efficacy of three indigenous medicinal plants (Neem, Turmeric, Hena) with a patent drug Nebanol against artificially induced wound in sheep (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Effects of Vitamin E and Vitamin C on Mercury induced toxicities in mice (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2010)
• Effects of nutrition on body condition score and hematological profile of crossbred cattle (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2008)
• Studies on the productive and reproductive performance of Camel in Bangladesh (MMR Howlader and MS Islam, 2008)
• Study of cumulus oocyte complexes (cocs) recovery and effects of 9-cis retinoic acid on in vitro embryo production of pigs (MMR Howlader and MR Islam, 2009)
• Pathological investigation of liver fluke infection of slaughtered goat in Sylhet (MMR Howlader and MJU Bhuiyan, 2008)