On-going research projects: 03

 Funded by ACIAR, DANIDA and BAURES

Completed research projects: 42

As PI of 32 projects funded by FAO, MoE, FBCCI-FnF, BARC-SPGR, MoST and BAURES;

As Co-PI of 10 projects funded by BARC, BLRI and PKSF; and

As Research Associate of two projects funded by DANIDA and Winrock International.

Degree-based thesis/dissertation: 03

Conference/Seminar/Training/Workshop/Dialogue Participated

National: 34

1. Session Chair in the International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh on 19 Feb. 2024.
2. Consultative Workshop on Technical Status Paper (TSP) of Livestock performance data dictum at Department of Livestock Services (DLS) on 25 May 2023.
3. Workshop on Research Project Evaluation at University Grants Commission (UGC), Dhaka on 12 January 2023.
4. National seminar and conference on ‘Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Development in Bangladesh’ at BARC, Dhaka from 5-6 Sept. 2022.
5. Annual Planning Conference at Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura from 22-23 Sept. 2021
6. Seminar on ‘Farmer-Entrepreneur Driver for Commercial Agriculture’ at National Agricultural Training Academy (NATA), Gazipur on 06 January 2020.
7. Workshop on ‘Scavenging Poultry Conservation and Development’ at Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar on 06 February 2019.
8. Workshop on Advanced Research Proposal Review at BANBEIS, Ministry of Education, Dhaka on 19 June 2019.
9. Training workshop on ‘Implementation Guideline of PBRG sub-project’ at BARC, Farmgate, Dhaka on 06 June 2018.
10. Expert Group meeting on ‘Policy Brief on Haor Development : A Participatory Approach’ at FBCCI, Motijheel, Dhaka on 29 July 2017.
11. Inception workshop on ‘Incorporating salt-tolerant wheat and pulses into smallholder farming systems in southern Bangladesh’ sponsored by ACIAR, Australia at BARI, Gazipur from 11-12 July 2017.
12. Dissemination workshop on ‘Status and Constraints of Farmers in Haors of Bangladesh : Business Environment Perspective’ at FBCCI, Motijheel, Dhaka on 31 Dec. 2016.
13. Workshop on ‘Advancing Knowledge and Skills on Agricultural Education and Research’ organized by USAID-VEGA at BAU, Mymensingh on 15 September 2015.
14. Training course on ‘Curricula Development and Teaching-Learning’ organized by the HEQEP sub-project at BAU from 04-10 June 2015.
15. Startup Conference on BANGFISH Stakeholders by DANIDA in Dhaka from 27 May to 02 June 2015.
16. Workshop on ‘Mentoring and Connecting Women Entrepreneurs in Business’ jointly organized by IRRI and CSISA-BD in Khulna from 15 - 16 November 2015.
17. Annual Research Review Workshop at BLRI, Savar during 24-25 June 2012.
18. Training workshop on ‘Analysis of Data for Measuring Availability, Access and Nutritional Status’ conducted by NFPCSP-FAO at BARD, Kotbari, Comilla from 14-27 January 2012.
19. Policy workshop on ‘Enhancing Food Security in Bangladesh: Evidence for Action’: conducted by IFPRI at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Dhaka from 4-5 October 2011.
20. Internal Review Workshop of Agricultural Economics Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur during 24-25 July 2011.
21. Write-shop on ‘Research and Extension of Rice-Fish Technology in Bangladesh’ conducted by IFPRI at BAU, Mymensingh from 5-6 July 2011.
22. Workshop on ‘Academic Quality Improvement’ organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association from 8-9 January 2011.
23. Trade Policy Appreciation Training on ‘WTO and Bangladesh’ conducted by Bureau of Socioeconomic Research and Training (BSERT) at BAU, Mymensingh during 23-25 December 2010.
24. Inception workshop ‘Integrated Farming System’ at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali on 25 July 2010.
25. Young Scientists Congress organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences ((BAS) at National Museum of Science and Technology, Agargaon, Dhaka from 29-30 December 2009.
26. Seminar on ‘Shrimp Exports from Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges’ organized by Fishery Products Business Promotion Council at Hotel Sheraton, Dhaka from 30 Sept.- 01 Oct. 2009.
27. Training of Trainers (ToT) course on ‘Disaster Management’ conducted by Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, GoB at the RDA, Bogra from 16-20 August, 2009.
28. Annual Research Review Workshop at Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute (BSRI), Ishurdi, Pabna from 4-5 September 2009.
29. Workshop on ‘Focus Group Discussion’ conducted by Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), Dhaka from 26-29 June 2000.
30. Training workshop on ‘Application of GIS in Agricultural Development Planning’ sponsored by GIS Project of Bangladesh Agril. Research Council (BARC) at BAU, Mymensingh from 10-11 August 1999.
31. Training course on ‘Technical Report Writing and Presentation’ conducted by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) at BAU, Mymensingh from 17-29 May 1997.
32. Training course on ‘Farming System Research and Development Methodology’ sponsored by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka from 28 November – 18 December 1996.
33. Training course on ‘Teaching Methodology’ conducted by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) at BAU, Mymensingh from 11-30 May 1996.
34. Banking Training Course conducted by Sonali Bank Staff College at BAU, Mymensingh from 24 July – 05 August 1993.

International:20

1. Regional Conference on ‘Rivers as Lifeline for South Asia’ at Kathmandu, Nepal (15-16 March 2023)
2. Global Congress on Food and Agriculture at Dubai, UAE (18-20 Nov. 2019).
3. Symposium on Small-holder Farms in Market Integration at Nanjing, China (10-14 Nov. 2019).
4. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2018) at Colombo, Sri Lanka (17th January 2018).
5. Annual meeting on DANIDA funded collaborative research project entitled ‘Upgrading Pangas and Tilapia Value Chains’ at Copenhagen, Denmark (18-25 Sept. 2017).
6. International Conference on Agricultural Science at London, UK (25-26 May 2017).
7. Annual meeting on DANIDA funded collaborative research project entitled ‘Upgrading Pangas and Tilapia Value Chains’ at Copenhagen, Denmark (22-30 June, 2016).
8. Workshop on ‘Food Value Chain Analysis: Tools and Applications’ at Bangkok, Thailand (4-8 December 2013).
9. SANDEE (South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics) Workshop on Winter School in Research Methods at Dhulikhel, Nepal (14-24 January 2013).
10. AgMIP South Asia Regional Workshop at ICRISAT Headquarters, Hyderabad, India (20-25 Feb. 2012).
11. Workshop on ‘Impact Assessment of Aquaculture Sector’ at WorldFish Center Headquarters, Penang, Malaysia (14-18 November 2011).
12. Training course on ‘Environmental and Natural Resource Economics’ organized by the SANDEE at AIT, Bangkok, Thailand (03-21 May 2010).
13. American Fisheries Society-Ontario Chapter Conference at Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottwa, Canada (17-21 August 2008).
14. Australian Aquaculture International Conference at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia (3-6 August 2008).
15. Meeting with ‘stakeholders of fish farming and processing plants’ at Bangkok, Thailand (12-16 May 2008).
16. Seafood Summit at Barcelona, Spain (27-30 January 2008).
17. Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference at Madison, Wisconsin, USA (9-12 December 2007).
18. Japanese Society of Regional and Agricultural Development Conference at Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan (10-11 December 2004).
19. Japanese Society of Regional and Agricultural Development Conference at Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo, Japan (22-23 March 2003).
20. Spring Intensive Japanese Language Program at Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan (19 February- 13 March 2001).

1. Conference/Seminar/Training/Workshop/Dialogue Participated
2. National: 29

1. B) International: 17

Country visited: 29