1. Sub Project Manager (2012-2013)

       Research Topic: Self-Assessment (SA) of Bachelor Degree Program of the Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The sub-project is funded by the World Bank administered by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGCB) through AIF (Academic Innovation Fund) under the HEQEP (Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project)

2. Principal Investigator (2011)

Research Topic: Determination of factors responsible for yield Gaps in rice and  wheat at farmer's field. The project is funded by the World Bank through the KGF, BARC Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 2010-2011.

3.  Principal Investigator (2007)

       Research Topic: Transfer of Selected Agricultural Technologies to Farmers through Training and Demonstrations.  The project was funded by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka.

4. Principal Investigator (2004)

Research Topic: Factors affecting the adoption of aquaculture technologies by the farmers. The project was funded by the WorldFish Center, Dhaka.

5. Principal Investigator (2001):

Research Topic: Communication Behaviour and Job Performances of Male and Female Block Supervisors Working under the DAE. The project is funded by the IDA – World Bank through the BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 2000 to 2001.

6.  Team Member (2000 – 2002)

Project Title: Upgrading the Curriculum and Research on the Impact of Extension Reforms at the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The project was administered jointly by the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh and International and Rural Development Department (IRRD), University of Reading, UK funded by the British Council through Higher Education Link (HEL) programme.

7. Research Fellow (1998):

Research Topic: Towards Sustainable agricultural Development: Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers of Selected Areas of Bangladesh and Japan for the Production, Protection, and Preservation of Crops, Animals, and Fishes. The project was funded by the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) during 1997-98.

8. Country Coordinator, Bangladesh Site (1996):

Research Topic: Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension. The other collaborative partners of the project were: (i) The University of Reading, UK, (ii) Visayes State College of Agriculture (VisCA), The Philippines, (iii) University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, India, and (iv) The Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. The project was funded by the Overseas Development Administration (ODA, presently DFID) of the UK during 1994-96.

9. Principal Investigator (1993):

Research Topic: Block Supervisor’s Credibility as Communicators of Technical Advice. The project was funded by the IDA – World Bank through the BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 1992-93.

10.  Principal Investigator (1992):

Research Topic: Adoption and Communication Behaviour of Sugarcane Growers around Zil-Bangla Sugarmill Area in Bangladesh. The project was funded by the AAIDA, Australia during 1991-92.

11. Principal Investigator (1991):

Research Topic: Use of Communication Media in the Transfer of Technologies to Farmers. The project was funded by the IDA – World Bank through the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARC), Dhaka, Bangladesh during 1990-91.

12.  Principal Investigator (1990):

Research Topic: Role of Opinion Leaders in Technology Transfer to Small Farmers. The project was funded by the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

13.  Research conducted during Ph.D. Thesis (1986)

Research Topic: Obstacles to the Adoption of Modern Rice Cultivation Practices by Small Farmers of Bangladesh. The research was conducted during 1983 – 86 funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission of the United Kingdom.

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14.  Research conducted during Master’s Thesis (1976):

Research Topic: A Study on the Landless Labourers of Barakhata Union under Rangpur District. The research was conducted during 1975 – 76.

1. Attended a special study program in Extension Education and Administration, and Supervision in Extension under the supervision of the International Agricultural Programs of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA from 15 January to 15 June 1979 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
2. Worked as JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Invitational Research Fellow at the Hiroshima University, Japan for ten months from May 1997 to March 1998.
3. Attended in Quality Assurance and Accreditation Training organized by the HELP (University of Achievers), Malaysia under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh during 3 – 14 September 2012 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.

4. Participated in a training course on "Institutional Quality Assurance" organized by the PAASCU (Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities) during 5-16 April 2015.

1. Participated in a training course on Biogas Technology and Bio-fertilizer Production sponsored by UNESCO, BAAS, and BCSIR held at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during 9 to 20 February 1981 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
2. Participated in an in-service training course on Communication sponsored by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh during 4 to 6 May 1982 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
3. Participated in a training course on Research Planning and Evaluation sponsored by the Bangladesh Agricultural research Council (BARC) in collaboration with the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) during 14 to 20 August 1988 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
4. Participated in a three week workshop on the Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension organized by the Agricultural Extension and Rural development Department, The University of Reading, UK during 16 January to 03 February 1995 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
5. Participated in a training course on Gender Analysis and its Application in Agriculture sponsored by the BARC, Dhaka and organized the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Kotbari, Comilla during 20 to 23 November 1995.
6. Participated in SAIC Regional Workshop of Experts in SARC Countries on Transfer of Technology in Agriculture organized by the SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC) during 2 to 5 November 1998 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh and obtained a certificate for successful completion.
7. Participated in a training workshop on Application of GIS in Agricultural Development Planning organized jointly by the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka during 10 to 11 August 1999 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.
8. Participated in a training workshop on Self-Assessment organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh through Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Dhaka during 12-13 April 2011 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.
9. Participated in a training workshop on Procurement, Financial Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh through Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Dhaka during 16 - 19 April 2012. and obtained a certificate for successful participation.