Research Projects 2026-04-15T17:42:53+00:00

List of Research Projects:

 Current projects:

 1. Point of care detection and sustainable management of Streptococcosis disease in tilapia through application of biotechnological approaches. (PI). Year: 2023-2026. Funded by Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Total grants: BDT 11,24,000/-

2. Development of RPA-Lateral Flow Strip based kit for on-site detection of two major shrimp diseases, WSSV and AHPND. (PI). Year         July 2025-June 2028. Funded by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Total grants: BDT 61,00,000/-

 

Successfully completed projects: 

  1. “Application of Indigenous Probiotic Bacteria and Seaweed Extracts for Growth and Disease Control of Giant Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)” -sub-project (PI). Year July 2022- January 2025. Funded by the World Bank under the Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project of Department of Fisheries, Gov. of Bangladesh. Total grants: BDT 78,78,000/-

 

  1. Identification of sex-linked markers and development of super male for mass production of all-female stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) and assessment of growth, survival and disease resistance of F2  (PI). Year: July 2020-June 2023. Funded by Research Management Wing, BSMRAU. Total grants: 11,40,000/-

 

  1. Molecular characterization of Aeromonas isolated from diseased tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and identification of indigenous probiotics inhibiting the pathogens. (PI). Year: July 2023-June 2024. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants: 4,500,000/-

 

  1. Genomics studies to identify potential genes of a native probiotic bacteria Bacillus pacificus strain CR121 and its role on the gut microbes of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). (PI). Year: July 2021-June 2022. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants: 2,50,000/-

 

  1. Metagenomics and Immunological studies to identify beneficial roles of two native fish probiotic Bacillus subtilis strains WS1A and (PI). Year: July 2020-June 2021. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants: 3,00,000/-

 

  1. Identification of Virulence Genes Involved in Streptococcosis in Tilapia and Development of Prevention Measure against the Disease. (PI). Year: 2017-2020. Funded by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences under BAS-USDA PALS program. Total grants: 25,97,592/-

 

  1. Development of native probiotics, herbal extracts and antimicrobial agents for sustainable management of major fish diseases of Bangladesh. (PI). Year: July 2017-June 2020. Funded by Research Management Wing, BSMRAU. Total grants: 12,36,588/-

 

  1. Molecular Identification of the Pathogen(s) Associated with Tail and Fin Rot Disease in Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) and Bio-control of the Disease. (PI). Year: July 2018 to June 2019. Funded by Bangladesh University Grants Commission. Total grants: 1,90,000/-

 

  1. Identification of Antibiotics and their Associated Genes in Sponge Associated Bacteria of the Saint Martin’s Island Inhibiting Fish and Shrimp Pathogens. (PI). Year: July 2018-June 2020. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants; 5,50,000/-

 

  1. Identification of Sponge Associated Bacteria of the Saint Martin’s Island and their Bioactive Compounds Inhibiting Fish and Shrimp Pathogens. (PI). Year: July 2017-June 2018. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants: 3,50,000/-

 

  1. Supplementary Project on Enrichment of facilities for high quality research and education in biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh funded by the World Bank.. (DSPM). Year: 2017-2018 Total grants: US$ 119,000.00 (BDT 9500,000/).

 

 

  1. Molecular identification of Enterococcus faecalis and their putative virulence genes associated with enterococcal infection in tilapia and catfish fish. (PI). Year: July 2016-June 2017. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology. Total grants: 2,50,000/-

 

  1. Bioprospecting Marine Microorganisms and Sea Weeds for Better Fish Production. (PI). Year: July 2016-June 2017. Funded by Research Management Wing, BSMRAU. Total grants: 1,00,000/-.

 

  1. Multiplex PCR for Detection of Virulence Associated Genes in Fish Pathogenic Aeromonad Isolates. (PI). Year: March 2015-February, 2016. Funded by Bangladesh University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Total grants: 1,09,750/-.

 

  1. Enrichment of Facilities to Promote Quality Higher Education and Research in Biotechnology Sub project under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project. (SPM team Member ). Year: 2013-2015. Funded by the World Bank. Total grants: 2,64,00,000/-

 

  1. Rapid Molecular Identification of Bacterial Pathogens Causing Diseases in Farmed Stinging Catfish (Heteropneustis fossilis) and Development of their Control Measures. (PI). Year: July 2014-June 2015. Funded by Research Management Wing, BSMRAU. Total grants: 1,00,000/-.

 

  1. Molecular Identification of the Pathogen Causing Streptococcal Infection in Tilapia and Control Measures of the Disease. (PI). Year: July 2013- June 2014. Funded by Ministry of Fisheries under IDRS-BFRI Project. Total grants: 6,00,000/-.

 

  1. Molecular Detection and Biocontrol of the Pathogen Causing Vibriosis and Black Spot Disease in Prawn and Shrimp. (PI). Year: July 2013-June 2014. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, GoB. Total grants: 4,00,000/-

 

  1. Identification of Biofunctional Bacteria Inhibiting Fish Pathogenic Bacteria for better Fish Production. (PI). Year: July 2012-June 2013. Funded by Research Management Wing, BSMRAU. Total grants: 1,00,000/-.
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