Present research activities
1. Research fund (Approx. $4600) from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh for the project entitled “Molecular Characterization of Koi Fish (Anabas testudineus) for Conservation and Broodstock Identification” from July 2013 to June 2017.
2. Research fund (Approx. $7000) from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for the project entitled “Molecular characterization and population structure of snakehead murrel (Channa striatus) in Bangladesh for conservation and broodstock development” from July 2014 to June 2016.
3. Molecular identification of local and exotic strains of koi (Anabas testudineus) for strategic conservation management. BARC-NATP-2. July 207 to September, 2018. (Fund 36, 59,760/).
4. Production of crossbreed between native and Vietnam strains of koi (Anabas testudineus) and investigate their aquaculture potentialities. July, 2017 to June, 2020 (RMC, fund 10,70,000.00).
5. Survey, collect, domesticate and breeding trial of some native ornamental fishes. MOST. 2020-2021 (Fund 2 lac).
Master’s Student
1. Tahsina Sharmin, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 10-05-2377, Winter, 2015, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic variation in four populations of Channa striata (Channidae: perciformes) revealed by PCR-RFLP and sequence analysis of mitochondrial gene.
2. Sabiqun Nahar, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 10-05-2517, Winter, 2015, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic variation between Bangladeshi, Thai and Vietnamese climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) revealed by PCR-RFLP and sequence analysis of mitochondrial DNA.
3. Arifuzzaman, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No.2010-05-2391, Summer, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic Variation in Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) from the Chalan Beel wetland in Bangladesh Revealed by PCR-RFLP and Sequence Analysis of Mitochondrial Gene.
4. Shanko Rani Deo, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 10-05-2383, Autumn, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic Variation in Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) from the Wetland Ecosystem (Haor) in Mymensingh and Dhaka Region Revealed by PCR-RFLP and Sequence Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA.
5. Kaniz Fatema Kanon, Registration No. 12-05-2859, MS student in the Department of Genetics and Fish Breeding, Summer, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic variation in five populations of Channa striata (Channidae: Perciformes) revealed by sequence analysis of mitochondrial gene.
6. Nayan Chandra Mondal, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 16-11-4159, Winter, 2018, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Breeding performances of Netrokona and Sylhet koi (anabas testudineus) populations in a semi-artificial condition.
7. Swagata Aditya, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 13-05-3038, Winter, 2018, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic variation of Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) populationsin Bangladesh revealed by sequence analysis of mitochondrial control region.
8. Shamima Yeasmin Dipu, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 14-05-3289, Summer, 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Production of crossbred between native and Vietnam strains of koi (Anabas testudineus).
9. Md. Mahamudul Hassan, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 14-05-3295, Summer, 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Molecular characterization of local and exotic climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) collected from different divisions in Bangladesh.
10. Bushratul Jannat, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 15-05-3625, Summer, 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Molecular identification of native and exotic Channa striata (Channidae: Perciformes) in Bangladesh by mtDNA gene sequences.
11. Tanjina Saulin, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 16-05-3925, Autumn, 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Molecular characterization of local and exotic climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) collected from Barishal, Chittagong, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions in Bangladesh.
12. Redayea Ferdows Rakhi, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2016-05-3955, Summer, 2022, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Molecular characterization of seven populations of great snakehead fish (Channa marulius) by sequence analysis of mitochondrial CO1 gene.
13. Afroza Sultana, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2016-05-3942, Summer, 2022, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Genetic variation in native populations of great snakehead fish (Channa marulius) by sequence analysis of mtDNA Cytb gene.
14. Razuana Afrin, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2016-05-3928, Summer, 2022, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Domestication and inter-species interaction of three native ornamental fishes of Bangladesh in captive condition.
15. Md. Arif Shahariar, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2017-05-4324, Winter, 2023, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles and its impacts on striped dwarf catfish (Mystus vittatus) as feed additives.
MS student supervision as a member of student advisory committee
- Sayeda Khanam Liza, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No: 10-05-2375, Summer, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Effect of vitamin E on growth, ovarian development and breeding performance of Thai sarpunti (Barbonymus gonionotus Bleeker, 1850)
- Anukul Chandra Sinha, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 10-05-2393, Summer, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Impact of different diets on the breeding performance of stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794).
- Hoomayra Yasmin, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 10-05-2400, Summer, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Integration of hydroponic with aquaculture in pond environment.
- Istiyak Ahmed, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 10-05-2402, Autumn, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Effects of cadmium accumulation in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus).
- Md. Ishtiaque Jahan, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 11-05-2675, Summer, 2017, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Study of fish biodiversity, fishing gear, and socio-economic condition of fishermen of the Belai Beel at Gazipur district.
- Tasnim Siddika Tonny, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 11-05-2675, Autumn, 2017, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Salinity tolerance of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis at different ontogenic stages.
- Md. Nahid Hasan, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 12-05-2842, Winter, 2017, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Production of all female of Heteropneustes fossilis through hormone manipulation.
- Asaduzzaman Nur, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 12-05-2863, Winter, 2017, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Effect of selected seaweed powder as a supplement of fish feed on growth and immune system of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).
- Md. Faysul Hossain, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 12-05-2863, Winter, 2018, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Red seaweed (Hypnea musciformis) powder as a fish feed supplement for growth and immune elicitor of Asian catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis).
- Fatema Islam, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2014-05-3314, Summer 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Nobel probiotic yeasts isolation from indigenous fruit pineapple (Ananas comosus) promote the growth and hematological parameters of silver barb (Barbonymus gonionotus, Bleeker, 1850).
- Kamrunnaher Kole, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 2014-05-3306, Autumn, 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Toxicological effect of sumithion pesticide on the hematological parameters and its recovery pattern using probiotic in Barbonymus gonionotus.
- Nahida Islam, MS in Fisheries Management, Registration No. 2014-05-3323, Autumn 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Feasibility of pen culture in Belai beel, Gazipur.
- Lokman Hossen, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, Registration No. 2017-11-4528, Autumn 2020, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Fish biodiversity of the Amuladah beel: present status, threats and challenge for conservation.
- Md. Mokhlechure Rahman, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 18-08-4897, Summer 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Performance of seaweed (Hypnea musciformis) as a partial supplement in fish feed on the growth and immune system of gulsha (Mystus cavasius).
- Koushik Chakroborty, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 15-05-3587, Autumn 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Isolation and characterization of bacteria from soil and water and their effect on nutrient composition of soybean meal upon solid-state fermentation.
- Rabina Akhter Lima, MS in Fisheries Management, Registration No. 15-05-3577, Autumn, 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Seasonal variation of plankton community structure in the Sunderban Mangrove forests.
- Md. Mubarak Hossain, MS in Aquaculture, Registration No. 2015-05-3601, Autumn, 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Replacement of fish meal with blood meal in diet for butter catfish (Ompok pabda).
- Morshed Shamim Shemul, MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment, Registration No. 2015-05-3578, Winter 2021 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Effect of solvent fraction on phytochemical and antibacterial activities of Sargassum polycystum.
- Salman Khan, MS in Fisheries Management, Registration No. 2019—05-5307, Winter 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh. Thesis title: Fish diversity in relation to salinity gradient in the coastal region of Bangladesh.
- Md. Tanjel Ahmed, MS in Genetics and Fish Breeding, 2016-05-3966