Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding and Genetics 

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Passing Year: 2011
PhD Dissertation: Genetic characterization of cattle in Bangladesh

Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Passing Year: 1998 

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Animal Husbandry 

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Passing Year: 1993 (Exam held in 1996)

Professor Dr. Ashraf is actively involved in research activities in the following areas:

Animal Genetics and Breeding
Animal Biotechnology 
Epigenetics
Public health microbiology

Current Research Project/Collaboration

Professional Affiliations

Khulna University, Khulna,Bangladesh

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Member
National Technical Committee on Human Resource Development,
National Technical Committee on Biotechnology

Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh

Specialist Committee Member
B.Sc. (Hons.) and MS Curriculum Design Committee
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Duration: 2019-2020

Relevant Training and Professional Development 

Training Programs

       United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Asia and Pacific

Comprehensive Disaster Management Program Training
Duration: 2019 (5 days)

       International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting Scientist through TWAS Fellowship
Duration: 2007-2008

        University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom

Research Program, Department of Molecular Biology, School of Biological Science through ACU Titular Fellowship
Duration: 2002 (6 months)

British Council Higher Education Link Program and Khulna University, Bangladesh

Training Course on Quantitative Sampling and Statistical Methods
Duration: 1999 (2 months)

Attended Seminars, Workshops and Conferences 

1st International Conference on Environment- Climate Change and Ecosystem Restoration
Date and Venue: February 19-20; 2022 Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh 

Phytochemical society Europe 1^st natural product scientists summit
Session Chair
Date and Venue: January 16-18; 2020 Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh 

       Seminar on food safety and biotechnology: Bangladesh perspective
Date and Venue: March 10-11, 2019; Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh 

       International conference on animal breeding for poverty alleviation
Date and Venue: November 8-9, 2007; International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya

       Workshop on recent advances in livestock genotyping in Bangladesh–genotyping of goats and buffaloes for breed/type determination
Date and Venue: May 10, 2007; Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh

       United States Department of Agriculture project review workshop
Date and Venue: March 18-20, 2007; Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

       Workshop on animal breeding strategies in Bangladesh
Date and Venue: November 26, 1998; Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Selected Grants and Fellowships

UGC PhD Fellowship
Duration: 2005-2011
Funding Source: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh

TWAS Fellowship for Research and Advanced Training
Duration: 2007-2008
Funding Source: The World Academy of Sciences, Italy

ACU Titular Fellowship
Duration: 2000-2001 
Funding Source: Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom

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Conference Proceedings and Presentations

 Ahmed Md J, Siddiqua S, Ashraf A. Characterization and antibacterial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from Azadirachta indica and Cynodon dactylon extracts. Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) congress, 2023. Program and Abstract themes- Smart Bangladesh of Tomorrow is the Science of Today. 8-10 March, 2024. OP-E17, Pp 186-187

Heya IA, Ashraf A, Riya AT, Siddiqua S. Isolation and characterization of low-density polyethylene degrading indigenous bacteria from landfill soil of Khulna city. 10th international Plant tissue culture and Biotechnology Conference, 2022, March 11-13, 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Hasan A, Habib A, Ashraf A. Prevalence of antibiotic resistance bacteria in cultured shrimp (Penaeus monodon) collected from selected districts of Khulna division. 10th international Plant tissue culture and Biotechnology Conference, 2022, March 11-13, 2023, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Haque I, Habib A, Ashraf A. Biodegradation of textile azo dye by native bacterial isolates. 1st International Conference on Environment- Climate change and ecosystem restoration, Souvenir and Abstract, ICES-A35, Khulna University, Bangladesh. (2022).

Islam S, Habib A, Ashraf A, S Munira .Genome analysis of coronavirus in Bangladesh. International conference- Research Symposium at the 3rd edition of Darwin,2nd-5th December, 2021 (virtually).

Salekeen R, Habib A, Ashraf A. Senolytic activity of selected NRF2-interacting phytocompounds. Phytochemical Society Europe  1^st Natural Product Scientists Summit Proceedings. Khulna University, Bangladesh. (2020).

Kundu S, Islam M T,  Ashraf A, Habib A. Characterization of Wheat Blast Fungus in Bangladesh. Phytochemical Society Europe 1^st Natural Product Scientists Summit Proceedings. Khulna University, Bangladesh. (2020).

Ashraf A, Bhuiyan AKFH, Tapio M, Faruque MO. Genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous cattle population in Bangladesh based on microsatellite analysis. 15^th International Congress on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction Proceedings. Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. *Best Presentation Award (2008).

Peer Reviewed Scholarly Articles

- Non Academic publication

R Salekeen and A. Ashraf. Dietary impact of Animal biologics during the COVID Pandemic    (published in Bangla). Safe food digest, Bangladesh Society for safe food. (October 2020).

- Academic publications

Siddiqua S, Jahan N, Ashraf A. Bacteriological analysis of locally vended fresh fruit juices in Khulna  city, Bangladesh.         International Journal of Multidisciplinary Trends 7(8): 32-35.      DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.22271/multi.2025.v7.i8a.753. (2025).

Ulla Sk. Nazmul, Shuchi SA, Ashraf A, Siddiqua S. Bacteriological quality assessment of drinking water from different      sources within Khulna University. Khulna University Studies 22(2): KUS: 1327: xx-xx: 05122024: 202;    DOI: 10.53808/KUS.2025.22.02.1327. (2025).

Islam M, Ulla Sk. Nazmul, Islam S, Ashraf A. Identification of Potential Therapeutic Phytocompounds Targeting the G-            Glycoprotein of Nipah Virus: An In-Silico Study. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. Taylor and Francis        Group. Article ID: TBSD (2458334).       DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2025.2458334.  https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2025.2458334. (2025).

Saha BK, Siddiqua S, Islam S, Saheduzzaman Md, Tashruba RA, Ashraf A. Prevalence and Antibiogram of MDR                   Pathogens Isolated from Inanimate Surfaces at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Khulna, Bangladesh. International     Journal   for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) 7 (2); E-ISSN:2582-2160;IJFMR250240305    DOI-https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40305. (2025).

Mamun MAA, Islam D, Roy DC, Ashraf A, Saifullah , Lyzu C, Talukder MEK , Akhter S , Lipy EP, Mohantab LC.     Cardioprotective function of mixed spices against myocardial infarction injury: In-vivo and in-silico study. Journal of          Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 23. 100492. (2025).

Saha BK, Alom SMT, Ashraf A, Siddiqua S. Magnitude, Diversity and Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in      Pediatric Patients of Coastal Area at Khulna Region, Bangladesh. International Journal of Research and Scientific       Innovation (IJRSI). ISSN 2321-2705; DOI : 10.51244/IJRSI. (2024).

Islam S, Salekeen R, Ashraf A. Computational Screening of Natural MtbDXR Inhibitors for Novel Anti-Tuberculosis    Compound Discovery. Journal of Biomolecular structure and dynamics. Taylor and Francis group,     doi:  10.1080/07391102.2023.2218933. (2023).

Hassan M M, Uddin S, Bhowmik A, Ashraf A, Islam M M, Rokeya B. Phytochemical screening and antidiabetic effects          of fruit rind of Momordica dioica roxb. on streptozocin induced type 2 diabetic rats. Heliyon 8 (1), ISSN 2405-8440,           https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08771.      (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S24058  44022000597). (2022).

Khan MNM, Islam KK, Ashraf A, Barman NC. A review on genome editing by CRISPR-Cas9 technique for cancer                 treatment. WCRJ 7: e1510. 10.32113/wcrj_20203_1510. (2020).

Kundu S, Ashraf A, Habib A. Synthesis of benign silver nanoparticles to enhance antibacterial activity of Azadirachta              indica. Int J Agric Environ Bio-res. 04. 122-138. 10.35410/IJAEB.2019.4466. (2019).

Jahan B, Ashraf A, Rahman MA, Asare OE, Molla MHR, Megwalu FO, Chowdhury SH, Shaikh MM. Rearing of high            yielding turkey poults: problems and future prospects in Bangladesh: A Review. SF J Biotech Biomed Eng. 1008.         (2018).

Ali MK, Ashraf A, Biswas NN. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal activities of ethanolic leaf extract of                 Typhonium trilobatum L. Schott. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2. 722-6. 10.1016/S2221-1691(12) 60217-2. (2012).

Ali MK, Ashraf A, Biswas NN, Karmakar UK, Afroz S. Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal activities of        ethanolic calyx extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. (Malvaceae) in mice. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 9(6):626-631.        10.3736/jcim20110608. (2011).

Deb D, Dev S, Das AK, Khanam D, Banu H, Shahriar M, Ashraf A, Choudhuri MSK, Basher SAMK. Antinociceptive,           anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal activities of the hydroalcoholic extract of Lasia spinosa Linn. (Araceae) Roots.       Lat Am J Pharm. 29(8):1269-76. http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/8061. (2010).

Ashraf A, Bhuiyan AKFH, Tapio M, Khatun MR. Genetic diversity studies of North Bengal Grey cattle of Bangladesh            based on Microsatellite markers. South Asian Journal of Agriculture (SAJA) 3 (1&2). (2008).

Akhter MS, Ashraf A, Rahman M. Comparison of egg production of duck in different breeds and seasons. Int. J. Sustain.        Avril. Tech. 4(6):37-40. (2008).

Ashraf A, Bose SR, Islam KK. Performance of Brown Nick, Hi-sex and BV-300 layer parent stock. South Asian J Agri.            1(1):22-24. (2006).

Islam SS, Ali A, Ashraf A, Khanam N, Mohammad A. Causes and consequences of calf mortality in a dairy farm of                  Bangladesh. J Anim Vet Adv. 5(2):260-264. (2005).

Sarkar B, Islam SS, Khandaker ZH, Ershad SME, Ashraf A, Rashid MH. Degradation characteristics of crude protein and        crude fibre of jumbo grass grown in different nitrogen fertilizer doses. J Biol Sci. 4(4):445-448. 10.3923/jbs.2004.445-        448. (2004).

Sarkar B, Islam SS, Khandaker ZH, Ershad SME, Ashraf A, Hossain MI. Effects of different doses of nitrogen fertilizer           on yield and chemical composition of Zamboo grass. Pak J Biol Sci. 7(6): 1046-1049. 10.3923/pjbs.2004.1046-1049.          (2004).

Islam SS, Ali A, Ashraf A, Khanam N. Genetic and phenotypic parameters on reproductive traits of crossbred cattle in a            selected farm of Bangladesh. Pak J Biol Sci. 7(7):1269-1273. 10.3923/pjbs.2004.1269-1273. (2004).

Ali A, Islam SS, Khanam N, Ashraf A. Genetic and phenotypic parameters of milk production traits of crossbred cattle in          a selected farm of Bangladesh. Pak J Biol Sci. 4(4):452-455. 10.3923/jbs.2004.452-455. (2004).

Chowdhury MMI, Ashraf A, Mondal SP, Mondol N, Hasan MM. Effect of Season on the Hatchability of Duck Eggs.                International Journal of Poultry Science 3. 10.3923/ijps.2004.419-421. (2004).

Islam SS, Das SC, Ashraf A. Effect of semen type, breed difference and seasonal variation on the conception rate of cows          in artificial insemination. ??  2. 437-440. (2001).

Ashraf A, Islam SS, Khatun MR. Study on the birth weight and gestation length of Nili, indigenous and their crosses at              buffalo breeding and development farm, Bagerhat, Bangladesh. Khulna Uni Stud. 3(2):527-529. (2001).

Ashraf A, Islam SS, Islam A, Ali S. A study of some economic traits of indigenous cattle and their crossbreeds in                        Southern  Bangladesh. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci. 13. 1189-1192. 10.5713/ajas.2000.1189. (2000).

Islam SS, Ashraf A, Islam A. A study of the milking and reproduction performances of grazing indigenous cattle at a semi         urban area of Bangladesh. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci. 13. 837-841. 10.5713/ajas.2000.837. (2000).

Ashraf A, Islam SS. Lactation performances of native cattle in Khulna region. Khulna Uni Stud. 2(2):291-294. (2000).