Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Dr. Nazneen Sultana is a Professor, Department of Plant Pathology at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207. She joined as a Lecturer in the Plant Pathology department at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in 1997.She obtained her Bachelor in Agriculture in 1992 from Bangladesh Agricultural University and MS in Plant Pathology in 2003 from the same university. She received her doctoral degree (PhD) in Microbiology from University of Dhaka in 2015. Dr. Nazneen is an esteemed Scholar in Plant Pathology, specializing in diagnosis and ecofriendly management of bacterial and fungal diseases in plants. Her research focuses on innovative, sustainable method for plant disease control. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. As an educator, Dr. Nazneen leads a variety of essential courses, including Introduction to Plant Pathology & Microbiology, Seed Pathology, Phytobacteriology, Mycology, Post Harvest Pathology and Clinical Plant Pathology, where she equips students with critical knowledge and practical skills in plant disease diagnosis and management. She also served as a Chairman in the same department from 20th July 2011 to 19th July 2013. Dr. Nazneen is the member of different professional organization and institutes and expert member of different research institutes. Currently, she is the Director of Institute of Seed Technology(IST) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207. Dr. Nazneen has successfully completed several research project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, University Grant Commission and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES). Dr. Nazneen has bright carrier of 20 years of research and extension. Dr. Nazneen supervised more than 60 MS students currently she is supervising two PhD students and four master's students. She was the member of advisory committee, PhD of several students.
University of Dhaka (2015)
Advanced research on plant physiology, growth, and environmental adaptation to improve sustainable agricultural practices.
Bangladesh Agricultural University (2003)
Advanced research on plant physiology, growth, and environmental adaptation to improve sustainable agricultural practices.
Bangladesh Agricultural University (1992)
Advanced research on plant physiology, growth, and environmental adaptation to improve sustainable agricultural practices.
BAF Shaheen College Dhaka (1988)
Advanced research on plant physiology, growth, and environmental adaptation to improve sustainable agricultural practices.
BAF Shaheen College, Kurmitola (1986)
Advanced research on plant physiology, growth, and environmental adaptation to improve sustainable agricultural practices.
| Title | Organization | Location | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director |
Institute of Seed Technology
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Sher- e- Bangla Agricultural University | 21 October, 2024 | Present |
| Course Coordinator |
Food Safety
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Sher- e- Bangla Agricultural University | 2024/ 09/ 25 | 2024/ 12/ 08 |
| Professor |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
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Bangladesh | 27 November, 2012 | Present |
| Chairman |
Department of Plant Pathology
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Sher-e Bangla Agricultural university, Bangladesh | 17 May, 2026 | 17 May, 2026 |
| Associate Professor |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
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Bangladesh | 27 November, 2007 | 26 November, 2012 |
| Assistant Professor |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
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Bangladesh | 27 November, 2002 | 26 November, 2007 |
| Assistant Hall Provost |
Mahila Hall
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Sher-e Bangla Agricultural university, Bangladesh | 17 May, 2026 | 17 May, 2026 |
| Lecturer |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
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Bangladesh | 27 November, 1997 | 26 November, 2002 |
| Asst.teacher in Agriculture |
Dhaka Residential Model College
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Dhaka | 31 March, 1997 | 26 November, 1997 |
| Sl | Journal Article | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rahman, M. A., Chowdhury, M. S. M., Islam, M. R., Sultana, N. and Akther, N. (2023). In-vitro assessment of botanical extracts against Botrytis gladiolorum causing gladiolus leaf blight
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2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 2 |
Bristy, U. R., Ahmmed, A. N. F., Sultana, N. and Huda, N. (2022). Survey on the socio-economic status of Gerberra growers in Bangladesh.
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2022 | Journal Article | Link |
| 3 |
S. Razia, M. S. M. Chowdhury, F. M. Aminuzzaman, N. Sultana and M. Islam. (2021). Morphological, Pathological, Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Isolates in Bangladesh.
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2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 4 |
Mubasshira, M., Aminuzzaman, F.M., Sultana, N and Tanni, J.F. (2020). Impact of different substrates and mother cultures on yield and yield attributes of Oyester mushroom(Pleurotus ostreatus).
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2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 5 |
Nayem, S. A., Chowdhury, M. S.M., Sultana, N., Masum, G. Z. H., Rahman, M. S. and Jamal, M. A. H. M. (2020). Combined effect of salt stress and Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri on citrus (Citrus auruntifolia).
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2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 6 |
Sarker, S., Sultana, N. and Aminuzzaman, F. M. (2019). Field Evaluation of Some selected Chemicals in Bacterial Blight in Cotton. Asian Journal of Biology, 8(2): 1 10.
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2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 7 |
Akter, S and Sultana, N. (2018). In-vitro management of Erwinia carotovora the causal organism of potato soft rot disease. Int. J. Environ. Agric. Res. 4(10): 30-34.
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2018 | Journal Article | Link |
| 8 |
Monowara, R., Tonu, N. N., Begum, F., Karim, M. M. and Sultana. N. (2017). Morphological and physiological variation among different isolates of Alternaria spp. From Rapeseed-Mustard. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2(5): 2433-2442.
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2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 9 |
Sarker, S., Sultana, N. and Aminuzzaman, F. M. (2017). Biochemical characterization of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum isolated from 2 selected cotton plant and it’s in-vitro sensitivity against some selected chemicals. Advances in Research, 11(4): 1-10.
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2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 10 |
Nahar, E., Sultana, N., Islam M. R. and Bhuian M. Z. R.. (2016). Efficasy of some probiotic rhizosphere bacteria against seed borne fungi of BRRI Dhan 46. World. J. Agric Sci. 12(1): 49-56
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2016 | Journal Article | Link |
| 11 |
Rashid, M., Chowdhury, M. S. M. and Sultana, N. (2014). Prevalence of canker on seedling of citrus (Citrus spp.) in selected areas of Bangladesh and its management. J. Pl. Pathol. Photon.114: 177-187.
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2014 | Journal Article | Link |
| 12 |
Rashid, M., Islam, M. S. M. and Sultana, N. (2013). In-vitro screening of some chemicals and biocontrol agents against Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora, the causal agent of soft rot of potato. The Agriculturists. 11(2): 1-9.
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2013 | Journal Article | Link |
| 13 |
Sarker, A. M., Sultana, N., Islam, M. R., Rashid, M. and. Bhuian, M. Z. R. (2013). Efficacy of Some Rhizosphere Microorganisms in Controlling Fusarium Wilt of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum).The Agriculturists. 11(2):96-103.
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2013 | Journal Article | Link |
| 14 |
Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Islam, M. R. and Sultana, N. (2013). Integrated approach for management of rhizome rot of ginger. J. Experiment. Biosci.4(1): 83-88.
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2013 | Journal Article | Link |
| Sl | Others | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sultana, N. (2015). Characteriztion of indigenous biocontrol agents against wilt complex pathogens of tomato. PhD thesis, Dept. of Microbiology, University of Dhaka
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2015 | Others |
| Student | Degree | Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmia Habiba | MS | 2023 |
Management of foot and root rot and Alternaria blight of sunflower through selected treatments
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Supervisor |
| Afrina Chowdhry Raka | MS | 2023 |
Management of root rot disease of chickpea through selected seed treatment and soil amendments
|
Supervisor |
| Sarany Mohonta | MS | 2023 |
Influence of sowing time on incidence and severity of viral disease of selected cucurbits under field condition
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Co-Supervisor |
| Puja Rani Basak | MS | 2023 |
Wilt disease of jute and its in-vitro management through selected botanicals and fungicides
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Rashid Shahreyar | MS | 2023 |
Efficacy of some seed treating agents, insecticides, mulching paper in the management of mosaic disease of lettuce (Lactusa sativa)
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Co-Supervisor |
| Raihan Ferdous | MS | 2022 |
Detection and estimation of bacterial load in selected leafy greens collected from diverse marketplaces of Dhaka city in Bangladesh
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Supervisor |
| Rifat Ara Sultana | MS | 2022 |
Isolation, Identification and characterization of indigenous biocontrol agents
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Supervisor |
| Reshma Akter Tonu | MS | 2022 |
Morphological and molecular identification of Mycoflora associated with selected spawn substrates and its effect on yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida)
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Co-Supervisor |
| Aysha Siddequa Urme | MS | 2021 |
Effect of different amounts and combinations substrates on yield and contamination of spawn packet in oyster Mushroom cultivation (Pleurotus ostreatus)
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Co-Supervisor |
| Azwad Rajeen | MS | 2021 |
Eco-friendly management of major potato diseases
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Co-Supervisor |
| Afiza Kakon Toma | MS | 2021 |
Study on field and storage performance in terms of diseases of six BARI onion varieties
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Co-Supervisor |
| Rekhea Bhaumik | MS | 2021 |
Eco-friendly management of foot and root rot disease of lentil by organic soil amendments
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Supervisor |
| Faria Islam | MS | 2021 |
Seed health study of selected seed spices and culinary herbs of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Nurjahan Nupur | MS | 2021 |
Comparative evaluation of chemical fungicides against sheath blight disease of rice in Aman season
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Co-Supervisor |
| Sifat Hosen | MS | 2020 |
Post harvest diseases of some selected spices, their causes and management
|
Supervisor |
| Israt Jahan | MS | 2020 |
Post harvest diseases in some selected root and tuber crops and identification their causal agents
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Supervisor |
| Anannay Biswas Soma | MS | 2020 |
Post harvest diseases of some selected fuits, their causes and management
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Supervisor |
| Sadia Sharmin | MS | 2020 |
Post harvest diseases of some selected salad vegetables, their causes and management
|
Supervisor |
| Sadia Kader Oshin | MS | 2020 |
Evaluation of selected varieties of Indian spinach (Basella Albal.) against cercospora leaf spot and its management
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Co-Supervisor |
| Mubasshira Muyeed | MS | 2020 |
Effect of different substrates and mother cultures on yield and yield parameters of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Abdur Rahman | PhD | 2020 |
Study on leaf blight of Gladiolus (Botrytis gladiolorum) in Bangladesh and its management)
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Member of advisory committee |
| Razia Sultana | PhD | 2020 |
Prevalence and characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) in selected potato growing areas of bbangladesh and effect of storage condition on Ralstonia solanacearum infection)
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Member of advisory committee |
| Mohammad Tareq Nazir | MS | 2018 |
Management of early blight disease of potato through selected chemical fungicides
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Supervisor |
| Md. Sourav | MS | 2018 |
Post harvest diseases of potato at cold storage condition in northern region of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Umma Ruman Brishty | MS | 2018 |
Field investigation and survey on diseases of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) in Jashore district of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Arifa Afrin Joty | MS | 2018 |
Occurrence, diversity, distribution and morphology of wild mushrooms collected from Gajni forest of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Farjana Anwar | MS | 2018 |
Field investigation and survey on diseases of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) in selected areas of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Suraiya Tahmida Chhanda | MS | 2018 |
Investigation and survey on nursery and field diseases of rose (rosa app.) in Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Suborna Akter | MS | 2018 |
In-vitro evaluation of seed treatment by commercial formulation of Trihoderma on seedling quality and drought responses of rice
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Co-Supervisor |
| Sanjana Akter | MS | 2017 |
In-vitro screening of some chemicals against Erwinia cartovora the causal agent of soft rot of potato
|
Supervisor |
| Somiya Akter | MS | 2017 |
Management of tomato yellow leaf curl virus through insecticides, botanicals and light reflecting lilver colored mulch
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Mamunur Rashid | MS | 2017 |
Occurence and incidence of major potato viruses in Bangladesh and their detection through ELISA test
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Yasin Ali | MS | 2017 |
Post-Harvest management of anthracnose of Banana (Musa spp.)
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Co-Supervisor |
| Zinnat Karim | PhD | 2017 |
Study on Phenotypic conversion, virulence and biovar expression of Ralstonia solanacearum causing potato wilt and its management
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Member of advisory committee |
| Md. Mahmodur Rahman Khan | MS | 2016 |
Study on the post harvest diseases of potato in the whole sale markets of Dhaka
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Supervisor |
| Mynul Hassan | MS | 2016 |
Post harvest diterioration of potato and its causes in cold storage of Munshigonj
|
Supervisor |
| Musfika Ahmed Nitu | MS | 2016 |
Isolation and identification of soil microorganisms in selected potato fields of Bangladesh
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Co-Supervisor |
| Mahi Shawkat | MS | 2016 |
Prevalence of Bacterial wilt of potato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum at Manakganj district and its in vitro management
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Ashikur Rahman Sarker | MS | 2016 |
Isolation and identification of mycoflora from mushroom substrate and valuation of their efficacy against three selected pathogens
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Co-Supervisor |
| Rufaida Monowara | MS | 2015 |
Effect of temperature on growth and speculation of Alternaria species from mustard (brassica spp.) leaf
|
Supervisor |
| Raihana Nusrat | MS | 2015 |
Efficacy of some chemicals controlling citrus canker disease
|
Supervisor |
| Tanbin Hasan Shuvo | MS | 2015 |
Eco-friendly management of sheath blight of rice
|
Supervisor |
| Sumaiya Khanam | MS | 2015 |
Evalluation of selected eco-friendly components against phomopsis fruit rot (phomopsis vexans) of eggplant
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Co-Supervisor |
| Saima Afrooz | MS | 2015 |
Prevalence of bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum of potato in selected districts of northern Bangladesh: In vitro management by different agrochemicals
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Al-Mamun | MS | 2015 |
Effect of plant extract on seed health status of three selected maize varieties
|
Supervisor |
| Md. Rakibul Islam | MS | 2015 |
Prevalance of brown rot of potato in some selected locations of Bangladesh and in-vitro management of Ralstonia solanacearum
|
Supervisor |
| Mohammad Ali Jinnah | MS | 2014 |
Seed health status of commonly used three selected hybrid Maize varieties in Bangladesh
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Supervisor |
| Jannatul Kustary | MS | 2014 |
Seed borne fungi associated with four selected inbreed rice varieties of Bangladesh and their influence on seed health and seedling vigor
|
Supervisor |
| Shakila Zaman | MS | 2013 |
Study on ralastonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt of tomato and its management by using antagonistic bacteria
|
Supervisor |
| Habiba Nasrin | MS | 2013 |
Effect of Hot water Treated wheat on the Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
|
Supervisor |
| Afrin Akter Faria | MS | 2013 |
Efficacy of different application rate of Purpureocillium lilacinum against different inoculum density of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) of tomato
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Co-Supervisor |
| Zurkani -Al Refayee | MS | 2013 |
Prevalence of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri on Citrus (Citrus sp) and Effect of environmental factors on citrus canker development
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Co-Supervisor |
| Syed Moaz Mahmood | MS | 2013 |
Control of cotton boll rot by using some selected chemicals
|
Supervisor |
| Md. Jannatul Adan | MS | 2013 |
Evaluation of Trichoderma based biopesticide formulaiton for controlling damping off opathogen of eggplant and tomato seedling
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Co-Supervisor |
| Salma Sarker | MS | 2013 |
Management of Bacterial Blight of Cotton by Using Some Selected Chemicals
|
Supervisor |
| Sanzida Hoque | MS | 2013 |
Bioefficacy of microbial antagonists foot and root rot pathogen(s ) of lentil)
|
Supervisor |
| Samia Afrin | MS | 2013 |
Efficacy of fungicides and Trichoderma harzianum against seed borne pathogens causing boll rot disease of cotton
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Co-Supervisor |
| Bobita Aktari | MS | 2013 |
Bulb yield loss assessment for purple blotch complex of onion
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Co-Supervisor |
| Nargis Islam Roni | MS | 2013 |
Prevalence of seed borne pathogens and their effect on seedlings of selected imported hybrid rice varieties
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Supervisor |
| Md. Gaziul Haque | MS | 2012 |
Yield loss assessment of mustard for grey blight disease caused by Alternaria spp.
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Co-Supervisor |
| Mamun-Or-Rashid | MS | 2012 |
Prevalence of canker on seedlings of citrus (citrus spp) in selected areas of Bangladesh and it’s Management
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Co-Supervisor |
| Mamun-Or-Rashid | MS | 2012 |
Prevalence of canker on seedlings of citrus (citrus spp) in selected areas of Bangladesh and it’s Management
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Co-Supervisor |
| Tania Amin | MS | 2011 |
Study on leaf blight disease (pseudomonas sp) of Litchi (Litchi chinensis) in selected areas of Bangladesh and it’s Management
|
Supervisor |
| Einun Nahar Majumder | MS | 2011 |
Biolocical control of seed borne fungal pathogens of rice by using antagonistic Bacteria
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Supervisor |
| Kadambari Roy | MS | 2011 |
Detection and identification of seed borne bacteria of maize and their management with selected Cu-Fungicides
|
Supervisor |
| Md. Nurul Islam | MS | 2011 |
Effect of different levels of seed infection (Bipolaris sorokiniana) and plant population density on leaf blight severity and yield of wheat
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Ziaur Rahman Bhuiyan | MS | 2010 |
Integrated Approach for management of Rhizome rot of Ginger caused by Fusarium oxysporum
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Co-Supervisor |
| Mallika Chakraborty | MS | 2010 |
Study on seedling disease of Jujube
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Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Shah Zamal | MS | 2006 |
Efficacy of fungicides in controlling leaf blight of wheat caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana
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Co-Supervisor |
| Moshammat Peshwara Khatun | MS | 2005 |
Efficacy of Chemical for the Management of foot and root and root rot of Lentil
|
Supervisor |
| Rumana Momotaz | MS | 2005 |
Development and standardization of screening method for resistance to bakanae disease of rice
|
Co-Supervisor |
| Sl | Professional | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands Alumni Association of Bangladesh
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Professional | 2018 | Present |
| 2 |
Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists
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Professional | 2015 | Present |
| 3 |
Bangladesh Phytopathological Society
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Professional | 2005 | Present |
| 4 |
Krishibid Institution Bangladesh
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Professional | 2002 | Present |
| 5 |
Sher-e Bangla Agricultural University Teachers Association (SAUTA))
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Professional | 2001 | Present |
| 6 |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association
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Professional | 1992 | Present |
| Sl | Others | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Club Shaheen Limited
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Others | 2019 | Present |
| 2 |
Association of Ex Students of Shaheen Kurmitola
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Others | 2012 | Present |
| Sl | Achievements | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Completed International Course on 'Food Hazards' organized by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, The Netherlands
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Others | 2021 |
| 2 |
Completed International Course on 'Blended Learning' organized by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, The Netherlands
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Others | 2021 |
| 3 |
Completed International Course on 'Application of HACCP' organized by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, The Netherlands
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Others | 2021 |
| 4 |
Completed online course"OKP Bangladesh Distance Learning. Passed two courses i.e, Prerequisite Programmes and Principles of Food Hygiene 'organized by Precon Learning, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Others | 2020 |
| 5 |
Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety held at CDI, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Fellowship | 2014 |
| 6 |
Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Learning Assessment and Self Assessment Procedure
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Others | 2013 |
| 7 |
Prime Minister's Scholarship for PhD degree
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Scholarship | 2005 |
| 8 |
Successfully completed 'Induction Training'' course from BARI, Joydevpur Gazipur
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Award | 1999 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Participated in a two days workshop on 'Strengthening the system for pest preparedness and management in Bangladesh' organized by CABI Bangladesh where I prepared the sector brief in Plant Pathology and presented on 12 December 2023.
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| 2 |
Successfully completed fellowship course on “Integrated Pest Management and
Food Safety2014” funded by the Netherlands Governments held in Netherlands from 09-06
2014 to 27-06-2014.
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