Dr. Sk. Mustafizur Rahman
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Post Doc. (2013) – Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan

PhD (2008) – Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan

MSc. (2001) – University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

BSc. (1996) – Khulna University

Aquaculture, Cryobiology, Fish breeding, Fish nutrition, Plastic pollution, Planktology, Climate change

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Global Warming and Reproductive Fitness in the Long Whiskers Catfish (Mystus gulio) Principal Investigator 1 July 2026 31December 2027 National
2 Development of sustainable mariculture technology of selected commercially important fish in the coastal region of Bangladesh through adaptation to fish hydrolysate-based artificial feed and production optimization in salinity gradients. Sustainable coastal and marine fisheries project, Department of fisheries, Ministry of fisheries and livestock. Principal Investigator 22 June, 2022 31 December, 2024 National
3 Water quality and sludge characterization at raceway-system fish farms in Jashore region. Funded by WorldFish, Bangladesh. Co-Principal Investigator 20/02/2022 30/12/2022 International
4 Biochemical, Physiological and Morphological Changes of Mature Mullets Found in Different Aquatic Habitats. Funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, King Faisal University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia. Co-Principal Investigator 11/11/2021 12/11/2022 International
5 Effects of Microplastic on Phenotypic Traits, Reproductive Performances and Biochemical Activities in Asian Catfish. Funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, King Faisal University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia. Co-Principal Investigator 11/11/2021 12/11/2022 International
6 Impact of Substrate Condition on Growth, Survival and Production of the Giant Freshwater Prawns Macrobrachium Rosenbergii. Funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, King Faisal University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia. Co-Principal Investigator 11/11/2021 12/11/2022 International
7 Feasibility study for the promoting climate resilient aquaculture for climate vulnerable people of Bangladesh. Funded by Environment and climate change unit, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Bangladesh. Principal Investigator 05/10/2021 06/06/2022 National
8 Microplastic effects on phenotypic traits, reproductive performances and biochemical activities in Asian walking catfish Clarias batrachus (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 22/04/2021 25/08/2022 National
9 Biochemical, physiological and morphological changes of mature grey mullets (Liza parsia) found in different aquatic habitats. (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 08/09/2021 10/12/2022 National
10 Effects of periodic salinity variation on the expression of some phenotypic traits in stripped dwarf catfish (Mystus vittatus). Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. Project No. IFT20143. Co-Principal Investigator 02/04/2020 03/05/2021 International
11 Effects of green water composed of mono and mixed microalgal strains on survival, growth and development of larval fresh water prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879). Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. Project number IFT20134. Co-Principal Investigator 02/04/2020 04/06/2021 International
12 Survival and growth of African catfish larvae after exposed to light and dark conditions. Deanship of scientific research, King Faisal University. Grant no. 186293 Co-Principal Investigator 04/03/2019 05/05/2020 International
13 Ontological development and grow-out performance of stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) larvae in relation to hypophysation techniques and rearing environment (BAS_USDA_PALS) Principal Investigator 05/02/2017 10/03/2019 National
14 Aquaphonics: Appraisal to develop sustainable food production systems in urban rooftops (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 05/03/2017 10/04/2018 National
15 Exposing phenotypic traits for maximum fertilization success in hatchery reared common carps (C. carpio) (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 04/02/2016 12//09/2017 National
16 Development of cryopreservation technology for freshwater fish embryos using ultrasound for conservation (Ministry of Education, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 08/02/2013 12/03/2014 National
17 Impact of faecal sludge on fish growth and associated health risk (SNV, Netherland) Principal Investigator 22/05/2015 25/06/2016 International
18 Mass culture of microalgae (Nannochloropsis) and rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis) and their evaluation as a food for fish spp. (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 05/06/2014 06/06/2015 National
19 Culture techniques of Moina and Daphnia: an approach towards alternative live food for freshwater prawn (M. rosenbergii) (Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 09/09/2014 12/11/2015 National
20 Biodiversity assessment through field survey in association with remotely sensed data & GIS in selected coastal areas adjacent to the Sundarbans. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation in Coastal Protection Forests (SDBC-Sundarbans) (GIZ, Germany) Co-Principal Investigator 02/12/2014 03/12/2015 International
21 Efficacy of potassium di-formate as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoter in freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Fisheries research institute project, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 12/11/2013 25/12/2014 National
22 Mainstreaming of eccentric aquatic production system as a climate adaptive alternative livelihood strategy for the coastal community (Ministry of Education, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 5/5/2013 10/06/2014 National
23 Production performance of over-wintered freshwater giant prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in polyculture with common carp (Cyprinus carpio) for an early crop (Ministry of Education, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 22/05/2011 03/07/2013 National
24 Cryopreservation studies of endangered Olive Barb, Puntius sarana embryos (Ministry of Science and Communication and Information Technology, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 05/06/2009 06/08/2010 National
25 Development of a low cost aqua feed from shrimp processing discards: an integrated approaches towards mitigating environmental pollution through biological waste recycling (Ministry of Science and Communication and Information Technology, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 12/07/2004 28/09/2006 National
26 Breeding behavior and culture technique of catfish, C. batrachus (Ministry of Science and Communication and Information Technology, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 02/06/2003 06/08/2004 National
27 Gamete preservation of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus) (Research Cell, Khulna University, Bangladesh) Principal Investigator 05/08/2003 04/04/2005 National
28 Breeding behavior of Ilish bata, Labeo bata (Ham.) (Research Cell, Khulna University, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 02/06/2003 06/08/2004 National
29 Integrated study on the strategies for sustainable management and conservation of fisheries and forest resources in the coastal areas of Bangladesh with special emphasis on Sundarbans. (Ministry of Science and Communication and Information Technology, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 20/09/2002 11/11/2004 National
30 Low cost feed on the growth performance of giant prawn (M. resenbergii) in the gher farming system (CARE-Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 20/03/1998 22/05/2000 International
31 Impact of riverside industries of Khulna City, Bangladesh (Research Cell. Khulna University, Bangladesh) Co-Principal Investigator 05/08/1998 02/12/1999 National
32 Empowering marine artisanal fishers through promoting best practices in utilization of pelagic fishery resources for demand-driven inclusive marketing. Co-Principal Investigator June 2024 3o June 2025 National
33 Toxicological effects of polyvinyl chloride microplastics in a small live-bearing fish, the guppy (Poecilia reticulata). Principal Investigator 1 July 2023 30 June 2024 National
34 Gene Bank Development and Research Capability Enhancement of Small Indigenous Fish Species. Co-Principal Investigator Feb 2024 Jan 2025 National

University

Discipline

Position

From – to
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Professor

10 April 2020 to date
King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Fish Resources Research Center 

Assistant Professor

10 April 2018 to 9 April 2020
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Professor

03 July 2008 to 9 April 2018
Tokyo Univ. of Marine Sci. and Tech., Japan (JSPS*)

Fish Population Biology

Professor/researcher

April 2016 to Feb. 2017
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Associate Professor

3 July 2004 to 2 July 2008
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Assistant Professor

3 July 2001 to 2 July 2004
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Lecturer

17 February 1997 to 2 July 2001
Khulna University, Bangladesh

Biotechnology

Lecturer

(as part-time)

25 September 1996 to 16 February 1997

 

 

 

1

Oral presentation award (3rd place). Effects of fish protein hydrolysate on growth performance, survival, digestibility, and body composition of juvenile seabass (Lates calcarifer). International Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference-2024, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

2

Poster presentation award (1st place). Effect of Microplastics on Phenotypic Traits and Enzyme Activities in Guppy (Poecilia reticulata). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

3

Poster presentation award (2nd place). Effects of Plastic Feeding and Predation on Reproductive Performance of Guppy (Poecilia reticulate). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

4

Vice-chancellor award 2022. Research & academic excellence, Khulna University, Bangladesh

5

JSPS (Japan society for the promotion of science) invitation fellowship Japan (April 2016 to February 2017)

6

Postdoctoral fellowship, Japan society for the promotion of science (JSPS), Japan (2011 to 2013)

7

Post Graduate Scholarship (Ph.D.), Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (Monbukagakusho), Japan (2005 to 2008)

8

IDB Merit Scholarship for Ph.D., 2005 (not availed as later awarded and accepted Monbukagakusho scholarship in Japan)

9

Student Travel Grant (Canada), The Society for Cryobiology, 2007

10

Teaching Award on Fish Physiology Course, SUFER-DFID, UK, 2002

11

Postgraduate Scholarship (M.S.), Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (Monbukagakusho), Japan, 1999 to 2001

12

Khulna University Merit Scholarship for B.Sc., Khulna University, Bangladesh, 1994 to 1996

Supervision

SL Title Degree Role Start Date End Date
1 Aquaculture in troubled climate: Farmers’ perception on climate change, adaptation and feasibility analysis in southern part of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 15/03/2022 15/09/2022
2 Mating strategies, offspring fitness and swimming behavior of Guppy (Poecilia reticulate) exposed microplastic incorporated diet Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 12/12/2024
3 Dietary exposure to microplastic induces general health, oxidative stress, digestive stress, liver damages in Guppy (Poecilia reticulate) Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2024
4 Effects of hydrolysate-based diet on growth, digestibility and biochemical composition on Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1970) Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2025
5 Effect of Hydrolysate-based Diet on Growth and Biochemical Activities of Liza parsia (Gold Spot Mullet) Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2025
6 Effects of Salinity on Growth Performances, Behavioral Responses and Physio-biochemical Activities of Domesticated Asian Sea Bass (Lates calcarifer) Fingerlings Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2025
7 Effects of salinity stress on growth and physiobiochemical changes in the gold spot mullet, Liza parsia Masters Co-Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2025
8 Amino acid profile of available seaweeds in St's Martin Island Bachelor Supervisor 16 January 2023 16/09/2023
9 Fatty acid profile of seaweeds in Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 16 January 2023 16/09/2023
10 Proximate composition of seaweeds in St's Martin Island Bachelor Supervisor 16 January 2023 16/09/2023
11 Bioactive compounds of selected seaweeds in Bangladesh. Bachelor Supervisor 16 January 2023 16/09/2023
12 Effects of plastic feeding and predation on reproductive performance of guppy (Poecilia reticulate). Bachelor Supervisor 15/03/2022 15/09/2022
13 Evaluation of small-scale fish farmers perception on climate change and their coping strategies in environmental change insight from north-eastern region of Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 15/03/2022 15/09/2022
14 Effects of Microplastic on Growth and Behavior of Asian Walking Catfish (Clarius batrachus) Bachelor Supervisor 01 July 2024 31 Dec 24
15 Factors affecting the biochemical and morphological changes of Mature Mullets (Rhinomugil corsula). Masters Supervisor 15/03/2022 16/06/2023
16 Effects of Microplastics on The Reproductive Performance and Fingerling Fitness of Stinging Catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis). Masters Supervisor 15/03/2022 31/12/2025
17 Effect of ingested microplastics on phenotypic traits and biochemical activities of Oreochromis niloticus. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 06/09/2022
18 Physiological and morphological changes of mature grey mullets (Liza parsia) found in different aquatic habitats. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 06/06/2026
19 Effects of micro-plastics on phenotypic traits and fish behavior in Asian walking catfish Clarias batrachus fingerlings. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 31/12/2023
20 Biochemical changes and bacterial load in walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) fingerlings fed microplastics incorporated diet. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 06/06/2023
21 Effects of elevated temperature on sperm quality of different fish: A meta-analysis. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 06/06/2022
22 Variations in Morphological Traits, Length-Weight Relationship and Body Composition of Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1972) Collected from Different Water Sources. Masters Supervisor 05/01/2022 12/12/2024
23 The Impact of Fish Protein Hydrolysate-Based Diets on Growth, Body Composition, and Metabolic Activities of Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Masters Supervisor 16 January 2023 31/12/2025
24 Toxicity and Chronic Effects of Methylparaben on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Their Recovery Performance. Bachelor Supervisor 6 January 2025 10 December 2025
25 Dietary exposure to microplastic induces general health, oxidative stress, digestive stress, liver damages in Guppy (Poecilia reticulate). Masters Supervisor 01 July 2023 31/12/2024
26 Effect of Microplastic on the Enzyme (stress & digestive) Activities of Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus) Bachelor Supervisor 01 July 2024 31/12/2024

Coming Soon...

coming soon...

A. Book Chapters

1.

Hasan, M.M., Promie, A.R., Islam, M.N., Mim, S.H., Sarker, K., Rahman, M.M., Karim, M.R., Rahman, S.M. and Dungani, R., (2025). Microplastics in Freshwater Ecosystems: Transport Mechanisms, Fate, and Distribution Patterns. In Handbook of Microplastic Pollution in the Environment (pp. 319-336). CRC Press.

 

B. Regular Articles

 

International

1.

Kundu, P., Ray, S., Ghosh, A.K., Salauddin, M., Kabir, M.A., Hazra, P., Rahman, S.M., Billah, M.M., Bhuiyan, M.K.A. and Sarower, M.G., 2026. Chronic and Acute Toxicity Effects of Cypermethrin on Growth, Enzyme Activity, and Biochemical Nutrients in Carp Fish (Cirrhinus mrigala). Aquaculture Research, 2026(1), p.5431762.

2.

Parvez, M.S., Khatun MM, Jahan N, Islam MN, Aktar S, Roy N, Rahman SM, Jahan I, Ahsan MD. 2025. Comparative evaluation of the zootechnical performance, body composition, haemato-biochemical profile, and enzymatic activity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in biofloc and conventional rearing systems. Aquaculture Research. 6644560

3.

Aktar, S., Khanam, S., Ahmed, T., Roy, N., Rahman, S.M., Rahman, M.A. and Parvez, M.S., 2025. Proximate and Major Mineral Composition of Five Commercial Marine Fishes from the Alipur Landing Center, Kuakata, Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 27(9), pp.65-78.

4.

Rahman, S.M., Khan, A.R., Habib, M.A., Thomas Mathew, R., Alkhamis, Y.A., Hassan Khan, M.I., Bandekar, P.D., Ahsan, M.N., Rahman, M.M., Khanom, M. and Alrashada, Y.N., 2025. Determination of suitable cryoprotectants for cryopreservation of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus) embryos. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, pp.1-18.

5.

SM Rahman, FT Zohora, TS Mohona, MK Khanom, MM Rahman, MG Sarower, MA Rouf, MN Islam, RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, YN Alrashada, LA Alkeridis, ESH Eissa, SA Abdelnour. (2025). Impact of Ingested Microplastics on Phenotypic Traits and Biochemical Parameters in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Juvenile. Aquaculture International, 33(3), p.225.

6.

Parvez, M.S., Biswas, B., Debnath, S., Aktar, S., Rahman, S.M., Ahsan, M.N. (2024). Zootechnical Performance, Protease Activity and Proximate Composition of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Fish Silage Produced from Fish Waste. Aquaculture Studies, 24(6).

7.

Asaduzzaman M, Iqbal, MZ, Chamily FA, Akter S. Khan, MSR. Rahman, SM Rahman, MM Rahman (2024). Body shape divergence of paradise thread fish (Polynemus paradiseus) collected from different coastal habitats of southern Bangladesh: A multivariate approach for population discrimination. Aquaculture and Fisheries. 10(4): pp.656-671.

8.

P Paul, MF Rahi, IH Saiquit, MG Sarower, MA Rouf, MS Parvez, S Aktar, M Khanom, AN Khan, MM Rahman and SM Rahman. 2024. Climate change effects on the small-scale fisheries in the northern part of Bangladesh and associated adaptation measures. Khulna University Studies. 21 (1)

9.

SMN Jobayer, R Khatun, MH Alam, MS Kabir, M Karim, SM Rahman and MG Sarower. 2024. Assessment of physicochemical parameters of water in an industrial scale in pond raceway system. Khulna University Studies. 21 (1)

10.

AA Liza, A Ashrafy, MN Islam, MM Billah, ST Arafat, MM Rahman, MR Karim, MM Hasan, AP Promie, SM Rahman. 2024. Microplastics pollution: A review of techniques to identify microplastics and their threats to the aquatic ecosystem. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 196(3): 1-26.

11.

MR Islam, U Habiba and SM Rahman. 2024. Size and organ-specific variations in proximate composition of frigate tuna (Auxis thazard). Khulna University Studies. 21 (1).

12.

T Khatun, SM Rahman and MMM Khatun. 2023. Colossal loss of fish biodiversity during fry collection in the Rupsha River. Khulna University Studies. 20 (2): 94-106

13.

MZ Iqbal, FA Chamily, MM Rahman, R Tasnim, M Mohiuddin, F Sultana, SM Rahman, Abdullah-Al-Mamun, MM Ali, M Asaduzzaman. 2023. Habitat salinity and source-induced variation in body shape of euryhaline long whiskers catfish (Mystus gulio). Regional Studies in Marine Science. Regional Studies in Marine Science 69 (2024) 103308.

14.

YA Alkhamis, A Sultana, ST Arafat, MA Rouf, SM Rahman, RT Mathew, G Nagarajan, A Sultana, RS Alngada, RA Whed, NA Aljaafari, MM Rahman (2023). The Impact of Biofloc Technology on Water Quality in Aquaculture: A Systematic Meta-Analysis. Aquaculture Nutrition

15.

YA Alkhamis, TS Mohona, RT Mathew, MAH Chisty, MM Rahman, T Mahmud, SM Rahman (2023). Male-female Interactions for the Expression of Phenotypic Traits and Behavioral Performance of Male Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries. 27(3): 295 – 306.

16.

MN Islam, MM Rahman, ST Arafat, SM Rahman, AA Liza, A Ashrafy, MM Billah (2023). Microplastics Pollution: A Brief Review of Its Source and Abundance in Different Aquatic Ecosystems. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 9. 100215

17.

SM Rahman, SS Khan, YA Alkhamis, RT Mathew, MM Rahman, MM Islam, M Asadujjaman, MG Sarower (2022). Exposing Proximate Components of Some Selected Fishes Available in Coast of The Bay of Bengal. Pakistan Journal of Zoology

18.

Alkhamis YA, Mathew RT, Nagarajan G, SM Rahman, Rahman MM (2022). pH induced stress enhances lipid accumulation in microalgae grown under mixotrophic and autotrophic condition. Frontiers in Energy Research. Section Bioenergy and Biofuels.

19.

MM Rahman, Z Ferdouse, N Nur, MN Islam, M A Rouf, ST Arafat, SM Rahman, MM Rahman (2022). Microplastic ingestion alters the expression of some sexually selected traits in a model fish guppy (Poecilia reticulata Peters 1859). Marine and Freshwater Behaviour & Physiology

20.

YN. Alrashada, MM Rahman, IA Pinkey, ST Arafat, SM Rahman, Z Ferdoushe, MG Sarower, I Noor and MM Rahman. (2022). Effects of Different Rearing Temperatures on the Expression of Some Phenotypic Traits in a Freshwater Catfish (Mystus vittatus). International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 27:405‒412

21.

M Khanom, SM Rahman, MN Ahsan, MY Ali (2022).  Effect of formulated feed as a substitute for live feed on growth performances, biochemical composition and digestive enzyme activities of Asian stinging catfish, heteropneustes fossilis (loch, 1794) larvae. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 10(6): 1264-1271.

22.

YA Alkhamis, B Mondal, RT Mathew, SM Rahman, MM Rahman, MM Rahman. (2022). Periodic Effects of Salinity on Compensatory Expression of Phenotypic Traits in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 1-9

23.

RT Mathew, S Debnath, P Kundu, YA Alkhamis, MM Rahman, MM Rahman, MG Sarower, SM Rahman. (2022). Growth and survival of goldfish (Carassius auratus) juveniles fed Tubifex, custard meal and commercial dry feeds. The Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Basic and Applied Sciences, 23(1), 30–5.

24.

S Debnath, DS Sarker, P Kundu, MS Parvez, ST Arafat, RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, MM Rahman, SM Rahman (2022). Growth, survival and body protein content of swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) fed egg custard, live (Tubifex) and commercial feeds. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 10(2): 335-341.

25.

SM Rahman, AS Alsaqufi, P Kundu, AT Mansour, YA Alkhamis, RT Mathew, M Yousuf, S Ray, G Sarower (2022). Effect of dietary synbiotic on phenotypic traits and metabolic activities in monosex tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fresenius Environmental Bulletin and Advances in Food Sciences 31: 1521-1530

26.

MT Hossain, TR Lima, MZ Ela, L Khan, F Ahmed, TEA Shovo, AA Masud, KS Rahman, N Jahan, SM Rahman, MN Islam (2022). Livelihood challenges and healthcare-seeking behavior of fishermen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh. Aquaculture 546 (2022) 737348

27.

SM Rahman, RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, AS Alsaqufi, J Golder, I. Noor, MM Rahman (2022). Effects of periodic salinity variation on the expression of some phenotypic traits in stripped dwarf catfish (Mystus vittatus). The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 32 (1).

28.

MM Rahman, S Kundu, SM Rahman, RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, MS Parvez, MA Rouf, MM Rahman and M Asaduzzaman (2021). Polyandrous Fertilization Enhances Offspring Survival Rate in An Indian Major Carp Labeo Rohita. International journal agriculture and biology. 26: 656-660.

29.

MM Rahman, P Biswas, S. Hossain, SM Rahman, AS Alsaqufi, MMA Hasan, P Hazra, MM Rahman, M Asadujjaman (2021). Long-term exposure to predation threat can modulate the expression of sexually selected traits in male guppy (Poecilia reticulata). Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. 21(7): 357-364.

30.

SM Rahman, MA Habib, AR Khan, MN Ahsan, ST Arafat, MM Rahman, AS Alsaqufi, RT Mathew, YN Alrashada, YA Alkhamis (2021). Cryopreservation studies on Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) embryos. CryoLetters. 42 (3): 178 – 187

31.

RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, SM Rahman, AS Alsaqufi (2021). Effects of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris density on the larval performances of fresh water prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879). Indian journal of animal research. 55(3): 303-309.

32.

AS Alsaqufi, SM Rahman, RT Mathew, YA Alkhamis, MM Rahman, M. Aslam. (2021). Influences of photoperiod and shelter on some phenotypic traits in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) larvae. Pakistan journal of zoology. 53(4): 1509-1523

33.

SM Rahman, J Sarker, Z Ferdoushe, MM Hasan, AS Alsaqufi, MM Rahman (2021). Integrated production of Asian catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis Bloch) and money plant (Epipremnum aureum Linden & André): A promising aquaponics system. The scientific journal of King Faisal University. 22(1): 18-22.

34.

SM Rahman, AS AlSaqufi, YA Alkhamis, MM Rahman MN Ahsan, TM Roshmon, QZ Hossain (2020). Short term storage of Asian walking catfish (Clarias batrachus Linnaeus, (1758) gametes. Advances in animal and veterinary sciences. 8(12): 1394-1401.

35.

MM Rahman, IA Pinkey, J Ferthous, ST Arafat, SM Rahman, M. Asaduzzaman, MM. Rahman, MA Rouf (2020). Modulation of phenotypic traits under different rearing temperatures: Experimental evidence in male guppy (Poecilia reticulata). International journal of aquatic biology. 8(5): 344-364.

36.

MM Rahman; A Siddique; MA Rahman; SM Rahman; M Asaduzzaman; M Khanom; MM Khatun, MM Hasan (2020). The interactive effects of paternal size and offspring feeding strategy on offspring fitness of an Indian major carp Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822). Aquaculture research. 51(6):2421-2431.

37.

MM Rahman; R Biswas; L Gazi; ST Arafat; MM Rahman; M Asaduzzaman; SM Rahman; MN Ahsan (2020). Annually twice induced spawnings provide multiple benefits: Experimental evidence from an Indian major carp (Catla catla, Hamilton 1822). Aquaculture research. 51(6):2275-2290.

38.

MM Rahman, N Nur, MM Al-Hasan, S Asaduzzaman, MA Rouf, SM Rahman (2019). Effects of light and artificial fish shelter (PVC pipe) on some phenotypic traits of stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis Bloch, 1794). Aquaculture research. 51(1): 124-134.

39.

MA Rouf, MM Rahman, SM Rahman, MN Ahsan (2019). Coming stakes in the ocean: food production, shipping and trade, tourism, ecosystem-biodiversity, new technologies and climate change challenges in Bangladesh. Journal of ocean and coastal economics. 6(2): Article 5.

40.

MA Alam, SM Rahman, Y Yamamoto, RS Hattori, T Suzuki, M Watanabe, SK Majhi, CA Strüssmann. 2018. Optimization of protocols for microinjection-based delivery of cryoprotective agents into Japanese whiting Sillago japonica embryos. Cryobiology. 85: 25-32.

41.

MM Rahman, S Asaduzzaman, MMA Hasan, MN Ahsan, SM Rahman (2018) A Comparative Hatching Performance between Big and Small Males of Hatchery Reared Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). Journal of Aquaculture and Technical Development 1: 001.

42.

MA Alam, SM Rahman, Y Yamamoto, RS Hattori, T Suzuki, M Watanabe, SK Majhi, CA Strüssmann (2018). Optimization of protocols for microinjection-based delivery of Cryoprotective agents into fish embryos. Cryobiology. 85: 145

43.

SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann, T Suzuki, SK Majhi, RS Hattori, MA Alam. 2017. Effects of ultrasound on permeation of cryoprotectants into Japanese whiting Sillago japonica embryos. Cryobiology. 77:19-24

44.

SM Rahman, MN Ahsan, A. Al-Mamun, QZ Hossain, MM Rahman, MM Hasan, MAH Chisty. 2015. Evaluating the suitability of cryoprotectants and cryopreservation solutions for Olive barb, Puntius sarana embryos. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. Sci. 85(1):175–180.

45.

SK Majhi, RS Hattori, SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann. 2014. Surrogate production of eggs and sperm by intrapapillary transplantation of germ cells in cytoablated adult fish. PLoS ONE 9(4): e95294.

46.

SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann, T Suzuki, M Watanabe. 2013. Electroporation enhances permeation of cryoprotectant (dimethyl sulfoxide) into Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. Theriogenology. 79: 853-858

47.

SM Rahman; MA Habib; QZ Hossain; MN Siddiqui; MM Rahman and MN Ahsan. 2013. Embryonic development of walking catfish, Clarias batrachus under the influence of aeration and water flow. Ecoprint: An International Journal of Ecology. 18: 25-31

48.

S.M. Rahman, M.A.A. Shahin, M.A.H. Chisty, M.M. Rahman, A.M.H.B. Tareque and M.M. Hasan. 2012. Growth performance of Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis) fry fed with varying protein content feeds. Our Nature. 10: 17-23

49.

SM Rahman; CA Strüssmann; SK Majhi; T Suzuki and M Watanabe. 2011. Efficiency of osmotic and chemical treatments to improve the permeation of the cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide to Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. Theriogenology. 75: 248-255.

50.

SK Majhi; RS Hattori; SM Rahman; T Suzuki and CA Strüssmann. 2009. Experimentally induced depletion of germ cells in sub-adult Patagonian pejerry (Odontesthes hatcheri). Theriogenology. 71: 1162-1172.

51.

SM Rahman; SK Majhi; T Suzuki; S Matsukawa; CA Strüssmann and R Takai. 2008. Suitability of cryoprotectants and impregnation protocols for embryos of Japanese whiting Sillago japonica. Cryobiology. 57: 170-174

52.

SM Rahman; SK Majhi; T Suzuki; CA Strüssmann and M Watanabe. 2008. Effect of calcium chloride on the permeation of the cryoprotectant Dimethyl sulfoxide to Japanese Whiting Sillago japonica embryos. Transaction of the Transactions of the Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. 25: 271-277

53.

SM Rahman; SK Majhi; T Suzuki; CA Strüssmann and R Takai. 2007. Basic studies on the cryopreservation of Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. Cryobiology 55: 347

54.

MS Rahman; SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2007. Effects of temperature on early development of the sea urchin Echinometra methaei from the intertidal reef of Okinawa Island, Japan. Galaxea, JCRS. 9: 35-48

55.

SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2004. Interspecific and intraspecific variations in sibling species of sea urchin Echinometra. Comparative biochemistry and physiology, Part A. 139: 469-478.

56.

SM Rahman; T Uehara and Y Hiratsuka. 2004. Effects of trypsin on cross-fertilization capacity among sea urchins, Tripneustes gratilla, Psudoboletia indiana and Toxopneustes pileolus. Malaysian applied biology. 33(1): 47-51

57.

SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2004. Effects of egg size on fertilization and embryonic development of sibling tropical sea urchins (Genus, Echinometra). ScienceAsia. 30: 75-80.

58

QZ Hossain; AS Sarder; SM Rahman; MJ Rahman and MA Hossain. 2003. Nursery practices for Thai Pangus Pangasius hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1978) followed in Jessore district of Bangladesh. Oikossay. 16(2): 57-63

59

MA Rahman; T. Uehara and SM Rahman. 2002. Effects of egg size on fertilization, fecundity and offspring performance: a comparative study between two sibling species of tropical sea urchins (Genus Echinometra). Pakistan journal of biological sciences. 5(1): 114-121.

60

MA Rahman; SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2001. Effects of gamete dilution, age and contact time on fertilization success in the tropical sea urchin, Echinometra mathei. Galaxea, JCRS. 3: 1-12

 

National

61

S Sahiduzzaman, Tauhiduzzaman, SM Rahman. 2018. Effects of shelter on growth and survival of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus). International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research. 3 (1): 60-63

62

NU Nesa; S Ahmed and SM Rahman. 2017. Breeding Performance, Embryonic and Larval Development of Stinging Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis in Bangladesh. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources. 10(1): 141-148

63

MM Hasan; S Nahar; ST Arafat; S Debnath; MS Parvez; SM Rahman and MN Ahsan (2016) Proximate composition of edible aquatic vegetables: a preliminary assessment of four species from Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. 13(1): 49-53

64

MS Parvez, MAH Chisty, SM Rahman, MN Ahsan, S Debnath, MU Ahmed. 2013. Determination of in vivo protein digestibility of different feed ingredients for walking catfish, Clarias batrachus. International Research Journal of Applied Life Sciences. 2 (5): 1-9.

65

SM Rahman, SM Asaduzzaman, MN Ahsan, QZ Hossain, MM Rahman, MAHasan Chisty. 2012. Optimizing the stocking density is crucial for growth and survival of catfish, Clarias batrachus larvae. International Journal of Biosciences. 2(10-2): 103-109

66

MM Rahman; SM Rahman; MK Islam; HMR Islam and MN Ahsan. 2009. Aquarium Business: A case study in Khulna District, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Research Publications. 2(3): 564-570

67

MM Rahman; SM Rahman; MA Asad; MK Hossain and MN Ahsan. 2009. Economic analysis of ornamental fish trade in Khulna District of Bangladesh. International journal of animal and fisheries science. 2(2): 176 – 181

68

Rahman, M.M., Hossain, M.M. Rahman, S.M., and Alam., M.H. 2009. Fish Marketing System in Khulna, Bangladesh. Journal of innovative development and strategy. 3 (5): 27-31

69

AMHB Tareque; MM. Alam; MM Rahman; MM Rahman and SM Rahman. 2009. Effect of some formulated feeds on growth and survival of Thai Sharpunti (Puntius gonionotus) fry. Bangladesh journal of marine sciences and fisheries. 1 (1): 21-31.

70

MA Islam; SM Rahman; AG Rabbani; MMR Shah and SMA Rahman. 2007. Fish marketing in some local markets of Chuadanga District of Bangladesh. Khulna Univ. Studies. 8(2):239 – 244

71

MA Hasen; AG Rabbani; M Mostafa; SM Rahman and M.A. Rahman. 2007. Effects of stocking densities on production and economic return from Thai Pangus, Pangasisus sutchi in pond culture. South Asian journal of agriculture. 2 (1 & 2): 63 – 68

72

QZ Hossain and SM Rahman. 2006. Breeding behaviour, induced breeding and larval rearing of ilish bata, Labeo bata (Ham.). Khulna university studies (Special issue). 147-152

73.

SM Rahman; MA Rahman; MA Bari; MM Rahman and QZ Hossain. 2006. Fecundity, gonado somatic index (GSI) and sex ratio of catfish, Clarias batrachus. Bangladesh journal of life science. 18(2): 149-154

74.

SC Mondal; MN Ahsan; SM Emrose; MH Rashid; SM Rahman and MM Rahman. 2006. Performance of silver carp (Hypophthallmichthys molitrix) in integrated culture with chicken in rural polyculture ponds. Bangladesh journal of life science. 18 (2): 87-95

75.

MM Rahman; SK Paul; SM Rahman; AMHB Tareque and MAA Shahin. 2006. Growth and survival of leather carp (Cyprinus carpio Var. nudus) fry fed with different protein content feeds. South Asian journal of agriculture. 1(2): 17-23

76.

HM Moniruzzaman; MM Hossain; MM Rahman; MM Khatun and SM Rahman. 2005. Present status of pond fishery resources and socio-economic status at Uzirpur Upazilla, Barizsal. Journal of science and technology. 3: 79-86

77.

SC Mondal; MN Ahsan; MH Rashid; A Razzaque and SM Rahman. 2005. Production performance of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man) with carps in polyculture system under field condition. Journal of science and technology. 3: 36-40

78.

ML Islam; S Rheman; MJ Alam; MMR Shah and SM Rahman. 2004. Socio-economic status of fishermen in the Sundarbans mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Khulna university studies. 4(2):799-804

79.

SM Rahman; MA Bari; MA Rahman; MM Rahman and MN Ahsan. 2004. Fecundity, gonado somatic index (GSI) and sex ratio of Green Snakehead, Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1974). Journal of subtropical agricultural research and development. 2(1): 1-9

80.

SM Rahman; M Al-Kafi; HM Moniruzzaman; MM Khatun and MM Hossain. 2004. Changes in proximate composition of Labeo rohita during freezing. J. of science foundation. 2(2): 93-99

81.

SM Rahman; MN Haque; MN Siddiqui; H Ara and MN Ahsan. 2004. Proximate composition of six shrimp species in Bangladesh. University journal of zoology. Rajshahi university. 23: 13-16

82.

SM Rahman; MD Asaduzzman; MK Saha; MAB Siddique and MM Hossain. 2003. Proximate composition and status of some small indigenous fish species in Bangladesh. Khulna university studies. 4(1): 683-688

83.

SM Rahman; MN Siddiqui; MN Haque; MA Rouf; MA Bari and MAH Chisty. 2003. Culture techniques of Moina with organic and inorganic fertilizers. Khulna university studies. 5(1): 21-25

84.

SE Taylor; MN Ahsan; MA Rouf and SM Rahman. 1999. Age-length relationship of freshwater giant prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, de Man) larvae of a private hatchery. Bangladesh journal of fisheries. 22(2): 119-123

85.

MAH Chisty and SM Rahman. 1999. Effect of low cost feed on the growth performance of prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in gher farming system. Khulna university studies. 1(2): 245-249

 

C. Abstract/conference/Oral presentation

 

International

1.

S.M. Rahman, F. Rahi, P. Paul, M.G. Sarower, M.S. Parvez, M.M. Rahman. 2026. Optimizing Fish Protein Hydrolysate Inclusion in Diets for Improved Growth, Digestibility, and Survival of Juvenile Seabass (Lates calcarifer) and Gold Spot Mullet (Liza parsia). International Conference on Marine Science and Sustainability (ICMSS 2026) Organized by the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD), 08th – 09th June 2026. The Open University of Sri Lanka & Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). Page 96

2.

MH Noman, BC Sarker, MM Rahman, MS Parvez, MM Rahman, SM Rahman. 2026. Microplastic Exposure Impairs Reproduction Performance and Larval Development in Asian Stinging Catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis). FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress- 2025. Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 08 January 2026. P 6

3.

MH Noman, BC Sarker, MM Rahman, MS Parvez, MM Rahman, SM Rahman. 2026. Biochemical and Oxidative Stress Responses in Juvenile of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Exposed to Methylparaben. FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress- 2025. Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 08 January 2026. P 14.

4.

N Jahan, MS Parvez, MT Ahmed, SM Rahman, MN Ahsan, S Aktar. 2026. Evaluation of Two Low-Cost Diets Formulated with Different Combinations of Locally Available Ingredients for Black Tiger Shrimp, Penaeus monodon Reared in Hapa under a Semi-Intensive Culture Condition. FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress- 2025. Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 08 January 2026. (Awarded in oral session).

5.

MH Noman, BC Sarker, MM Rahman, MS Parvez, MM Rahman, SM Rahman. 2026. Microplastic-induced physiological, behavioral, and histopathological alternations in Asian Stinging Catfish (H. fossilis). FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress- 2025. Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 08 January 2026. P 53.

6.

P Paul, SM Rahman, MM Rahman (2026). Utilization of Fish Waste-derived Hydrolysate Enhances Growth Performance, Survival Rate, and Body Composition in Juvenile Gold Spot Mullet (Liza parsia). FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress- 2025. Fisheries Students: The Future Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 08 January 2026. P-156

7.

MH Noman, BC Sarker, MM Rahman, MS Parvez, MM Rahman, SM Rahman. 2025. Microplastic Exposure Impairs Reproduction Performance and Larval Development in Asian Stinging Catfish (H. fossilis). Gazipur Agriculture University International Conference on Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security. 12-13 December 2025. P. 198.

8.

MH Noman, BC Sarker, MM Rahman, MM Rahman, MS Parvez, SM Rahman. 2025. Aquatic Toxicity of Methylparaben: Biochemical and Physiological Responses in Juvenile of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Gazipur Agriculture University International Conference on Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security. 12-13 December 2025. P. 197.

9.

SM Rahman, MS Hasan, MG Sarower, P Paul (2025). Salinity-Induced Changes in Growth, Survival, Gill Structure and Biochemical Parameters of Domesticated Asian Sea Bass Fingerlings. 10th Biennial Fisheries Conference 2025. (Next Generation Fisheries and Aquaculture). P. 261.

10.

SM Rahman, P Paul, MG Sarower, MF Rahi, SMN Jobayer, MM Hasan, MS Hasan and MM Rahman. 2025. Fish wastage-based protein hydrolysate improves growth, survival, digestibility, and body composition in Gold Spot Mullet (Liza parsia) juvenile. The First International Scientific Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries. April 29 to May 1, 2025. Faculty of Fisheries, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Page 12.

11.

S Bain, BK Dey, MS Parvez, S Aktar, SM Rahman and MN Ahsan. 2025. Effect of Non-Starch Polysaccharide Enriched Alternative Ingredients on Growth, Phenotypic Traits and Proximate Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 96

12.

I Jahan, MA Humaira, RA Shapla, H Saha, STJ Mony, TS Mohona, SM Rahman, MM Khatun and SS Islam. 2025. Evaluation of Hatching Success and Naupliar Development of Artemia Cysts Available in Bangladesh Markets. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 97 (Awarded in poster session)

13.

MF Rahi, SMN Jobayer, P Paul, MM Hasan, MG Sarower, MM Rahman, MS Parvez and SM Rahman. 2025. Effects of Hydrolysate-Based Diet on Growth, Digestive Enzyme and Nutritional Profile of Lates calcarifer. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 101

14.

MM Hasan, MRI Rishad, MF Rahi, P Paul, SMN Jobayer, MH Hasan, MG Sarower and SM Rahman. 2025. Molecular Adaptations to Osmoregulatory Stress in Seabass: Scrutinizing the Expression of Candidate Genes Involved in Resilience to Salinity Variation. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 102

15.

J Fartheus, SM Rahman, MM Rahmna, MS Parvez, S Aktar and TS Mohona. 2025. Effects of Microplastics on Phenotypic Traits and Fish Behavior in Asian Walking Catfish Clarias batrachus Fingerlings. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 106

16.

F Mahbub, S Debnath, MM Rahman, SM Rahman, MN Ahsan, AK Karmokar and MS Parvez. 2025. Comparative Analysis of Morphometric, Meristic Traits, and Body Composition in Anabas testudineus from Wild, Pond, and Biofloc Systems. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 107

17.

SU Habiba, SM Rahman, TS Mohona, MM Rahman, MS Parvez and S Aktar. 2025. Microplastics Alter Growth, Enzymatic Activities and Proximate Composition in Heteropneustes fossilis Fingerlings. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 110

18.

MN Islam, S Aktar, MN Ahsan, SM Rahman, S Debnath and MS Parvez. 2025. Nutritional Quality Assessment of Nile Tilapia Cultured in Biofloc and Non-biofloc Tank System. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 111

19.

MS Hasan, SMN Jobayer, MF Rahi, P Paul, MM Hasan, MG Sarower, MM Rahman, MS Parvez and SM Rahman. 2025. Study on Growth, Survival, Gill Histology and Physio-Biochemical Activities of Domesticated Asian Sea Bass (Lates Calcarifer) Fingerlings under Different Salinity Regimes. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 117

20.

MT Ahmed, SM Rahman, M Islam, MM Islam, NF Roti, MM Rahman and MN Zilani. 2025. Measurement of Proximate Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Seaweeds (Zonaria tournefortii and Gigartina sp.) in the St. Martin Island. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 137

21.

SMN Jobayer, SM Rahman, P Paul, MF Rahi, M Hasan, MG Sarower, MS Parvez and MM Rahman. 2025. Effects of Salinity Stress on Growth and Physiobiochemical Changes in the Gold Spot Mullet, Liza parsia. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 139

22.

P Paul, SM Rahman, MG Sarower, MF Rahi, SMN Jobayer, MM Hasan, MM Rahman and M Khanom. 2025. Effect of Hydrolysate-based Diet on Growth and Biochemical Activities of Gold Spot Mullet Liza parsia. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 140 (Awarded in poster session)

23.

MKR Shohag, SM Rahman, MG Sarower, MF Rahi, SMN Jobayer, P Paul, MM Hasan, MM Rahman, MS Parvez and M Khanom. 2025. The Impact of Fish Protein Hydrolysate-Based Diets on Growth, Body Composition, and Metabolic Activities of Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, Khulna University, Bangladesh & Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 142

24.

AA Trisha, SM Rahman, MG Sarower, TS Mohona, M Khanom and MM Rahman. 2025. Evolution of Reproductive Performance of Guppy (Poecilia reticulate) Exposed to Different Concentrations of Microplastic. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 143

25.

R Akhter, SM Rahman, TS Mohona, M Khanom and MM Rahman. 2025. Effect of Microplastics on Phenotypic Traits, Biochemical Activities and Histology of Guppy (Poecilia reticulata). International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh & Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. P144

26.

N Roy, S Aktar, MS Parvez, MN Ahsan, S Debnath and SM Rahman. 2025. Comparative Analysis of the Nutritional Composition of Nile Tilapia Reared in Biofloc Technology and Earthen Pond System. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 146

27.

I Jahan, S Aktar, MS Parvez, SMH Rony, MZ Islam, SM Rahman and MN Ahsan. 2025. Zootechnical Performances and Organ-Somatic Indices of Nile Tilapia Raised in Biofloc and Non-Biofloc Culture System. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 147

28.

NF Roti, SM Rahman, MT Ahmed, MM Islam, MM Islam, MM Rahman and MNH Zilani. 2025. Evaluation of Proximate Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Three Selected Seaweeds (Hypnea sp., Sargassum pacificum and Eeisenia arborea) Inhabitated in the Saint Martin’s Island. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 159

29.

M Islam, SM Rahman, MM Islam, NF Roti, MT Ahmed, MM Rahman and TS Mohona. 2025. Nutritional Assessment and Bioactive Compound Profiling of Three Selected Seaweeds in the Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 161

30.

MM Islam, SM Rahman, MM Islam, NF Roti, MT Ahmed, MM Rahman and TS Mohona. 2025. Assessment of Biochemical Composition and Identification of Bioactive Compounds of Three Seaweeds Collected from the Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 167

31.

SAG Tanha, EA Shawon, R Sarkar, SM Rahman, SS Islam and MM Rahman. 2025. Effects of Microplastic on Growth and Behavior of Asian Walking Catfish (Clarius batrachus). International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 173

32.

MSR Piyas and SM Rahman. 2025. Effect of Microplastic on the Enzyme (Stress & Digestive) Activities of Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus). International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 190

33.

N Jahan, MS Parvez, S Aktar, SY Urmi, N Roy and SM Rahman. 2025. Zootechnical Performance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus Fry Fed Diets Containing Fishery Waste Meal Replacing Commercial Fish Meal. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 201

34.

S Khanam, MA Rahman, P Bahadur, SM Rahman, S Aktar, MN Ahsan and MS Parvez. 2025. Proximate Composition and Major Mineral Content of Five Common Marine Fish Available at the Landing Sites of Kuakata in Bangladesh: Potential Contribution to Vulnerable Human Groups. International symposium on marine litter & coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna Univ., Bangladesh & Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 205

35.

MA Rahman, S Khanam, P Bahadur, T Ahmed, MS Parvez, MA Ahsan, SM Rahman and S Aktar. 2025. Nutritional Composition of Five Underutilized Fish from the Landing Sites of Kuakata in Bangladesh: Potential Contribution to Addressing Hidden Hunger. International symposium on marine litter and coastal ecosystem nexus (MariNEX). 29-31 January, 2025, Khulna University, Bangladesh and Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany. Page 206

36.

SM Rahman, F Rahi, P Paul, SMN Jobayer, MS Hasan, MM Hasan, MG Sarower, MM Rahman. 2024. Effects of fish protein hydrolysate on growth performance, survival, digestibility, and body composition of juvenile seabass (Lates calcarifer). International Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference-2024, to be held at the University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh on June 8-9, 2024 (Awarded in oral session).

37.

MG Sarower, MS Hasan, F Rahi, P Paul, SMN Jobayer, MM Hasan, MM Rahman, SM Rahman. 2024. Effects of Salinity on Growth Performances, Behavioral Responses and Physio-biochemical Activities of Domesticated Asian Sea Bass (Lates calcarifer) Fingerlings.

38.

SM Rahman, MM Islam, M Islam, MM Rahman. 2023. Plastic pollution affects courtship behavior, phenotypes and enzymatic activities of male guppy (Poecilia reticulata). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

39.

MG Sarower, P Hazra, P Kundu and SM Rahman. 2023. Potential Toxicity of Pesticides and its Transformation Products to Aquatic Organisms. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

40.

YA Alkhamis, RT Mathew, G Nagarajan, SM Rahman and MM Rahman. 2023. Influence of pH-Induced Stress on Biodiesel Production Under Mixotrophic and Autotrophic Microalgae Cultivation. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

41.

RT Mathew, B Mondal, YA Alkhamis, G Nagarajan, SM Rahman, and MM Rahman. 2023. Effects of Periodic of Salinity on Compensatory Expression of Phenotypic Traits in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

42.

A Samad, MS Parvez, MA Habib, S Debnath, ST Arafat & SM Rahman. 2023. Effects of Partial Substitution of Fish Meal with Carp Waste Silage in Diets on Growth Performance of Nile Tilapia. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1–3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

43.

M Akter, MN Ahsan, SM Rahman, MS Parvez and MG Sarower. 2023. Women Involvement in Mud Crab Fattening and Culture Activities in Southwest Coastal Region. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

44.

MH Alam, R Khatun, MS Kabir, M Karim, SM Rahman and MG Sarower. 2023. Plankton Abundance and Primary Productivity in an Industrial Scale in Pond Raceway System. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

45.

U Habiba, MR Islam and SM Rahman. 2023. Effect of Size Variation in the Proximate Composition of Tuna Fish (Auxis thazard). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

46.

A Sultana, MA Rouf, ST Arafat, SM Rahman, MM Rahman. 2023. Influence of Biofloc Technology on Water Quality Parameters in Aquaculture: A Meta-analysis. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

47.

MF Rahi, P Paul, M Islam, S Bhadra, MR Rouf, SM Rahman, S Bhadra. 2023. Impacts of Climate Change on Small-Scale Fisheries in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

48

R Akhter, MM Islam, SM Rahman, M. Khanom, MM Rahman. 2023. Effect of Microplastics on Phenotypic Traits and Enzyme Activities in Guppy (Poecilia reticulata). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

49

AA Trisha, MM Islam, SM Rahman, MM Rahman. 2023.Effects of Plastic Feeding and Predation on Reproductive Performance of Guppy (Poecilia reticulate). International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

50

P Paul, IH Saiquit, MM Islam, MF Rahi, MG Sarower, SM Rahman. 2023. Climate Change Effects on the Small Scale Fisheries in the Northern Part of Bangladesh and Associated Adaptation Measures. International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. March 1 – 3, 2023, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

51

SM Rahman. 2022. Microplastics can reduce the reproductive and morphological traits of male guppy (Poecilia reticulate). 2022. An international seminar on “UN-DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE – IMPERATIVES FOR BANGLADESH” 17 November 2022, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

52

FT Zohora, MSS Rakib, SM Rahman, MG Sarower, MN Islam, MM Rahman. 2022. Effect of ingested microplastics on phenotypic traits and biochemical activities of Oreochromis niloticus juveniles. Bilateral international conference on ecotoxicology and environmental sciences, ICEES 2022, 19-20 October 2022, Khulna University, Bangladesh

53

RT Mathew, AS AlSaqufi, Y Alkhamis, SM Rahman, M Islam and RSA Rashid. 2019. Effects of green water composed of mono and mixed microalgal strains on survival, growth and development of larval fresh water prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergii. 2019. Asian-Pacific Aquaculture. India

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MA Alam, SM Rahman, Y Yamamoto, RS Hattori, T Suzuki, M Watanabe, SK Majhi, CA Strüssmann. 2018. Optimization of protocols for microinjection-based delivery of Cryoprotective agents into fish embryos. 55 Annual Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology. Spain. Cryobiology 85:145

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MA Alam; CA Strüssmann; SM Rahman; Y Yamamoto and S Sakai. 2017. Development of a microinjection-based protocol for the impregnation of Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos with cryoprotective agents. 85th Anniversary-Commemorative International Symposium, The Japanese Society for Fisheries Science. Japan

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SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann, T Suzuki, MA Alam. 2016. Studies on the effects of chemical and physical treatments on the permeation of the cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide into Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. Cryopreservation conference. Japan

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MN Ahsan, SM Rahman, M Karim. 2013. Connectivity of Hills, Humans and Oceans, Evolution of coastal development policy and associated land use pattern in Bangladesh: A trajectory to lost connectivity in the debate over resource degradation and community rights. Integrated ecosystem management from Hill to Ocean, Ceremony for 10th Anniversary of FSERC. Japan

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CA Strüssmann, SM Rahman, T Suzuki, M Watanabe. 2013. Effect of sonication on the permeation of cryoprotectant (dimethyl sulfoxide) into Japanese whiting embryos. 3rd international congress on controversies in cryopreservation of stem cells, reproductive cells, tissue & organs (CRYO). Germany

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SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann, T Suzuki, M Watanabe. 2013. Effect of electroporation on the permeation of the cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide into Sillago japonica embryos. Aquaculture 2013. USA

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SM Rahman, CA Strüssmann, T Suzuki, M Watanabe. 2012. Development of cryopreservation protocols for Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. 6th World Fish Congress. UK

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SK Majhi; RS Hattori; SM Rahman; M Yokota; S. Watanabe and CA Strüssmann. 2008. Feasibility of intra-gonadal transplantation of germ cells in adult fish and implecation for seed production. 5th World Fish Congress. Japan

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SM Rahman; SK Majhi; T Suzuki; CA Strüssmann and R Takai. 2007. Basic studies on the cryopreservation of Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) embryos. 44 Annual Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology. Canada.  Cryobiology 55(3):347-348

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SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2004. Existence of natural hybrids within the sibling species of sea urchin. 65th Midwest fish and wildlife conference. USA

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SM Rahman and T Uehara. 2004. Interspecific and intraspecific variations of Echinometra species in Okinawa. 7th Asian fisheries forum. Malaysia

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SM Rahman; MA Bari; MM Rahman; MN Siddiqui and MN Ahsan. 2004. Factors affecting the nutritional composition of snakehead, Channa punctatus. 7th Asian fisheries forum. Malaysia

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QZ Hossain; SM Rahman; MA Bari; AH Chisty and MN Ahsan. 2004. Monthly variation in the body composition of snakehead C. punctatus (Bloch, 1974). 7th Asian fisheries forum. Malaysia

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MN Ahsan; H Aoki; SM Rahman; MA Rouf and HB Tarik. 2003. Sustainable fisheries through genetic enhancement of key aquaculture species: A multidisciplinary challenge in the new millennium. Asian-Pacific aquaculture. Thailand

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SM Rahman; T Uehara and Y Hiratsuka. 2001. Effect of trypsin on cross-fertilization capacity among the sea urchins, T. gratilla, P. indiana and T. pileolus. The biological society of Okinawa. Japan

 

National

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SM Rahman 2017. Marine algae: an untapped blue economy treasurer in the Bay of Bengal. Regional workshop on Blue Economy in South West of Bangladesh (Major Opportunities and Constraints). Bangladesh

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SM Rahman, MM Rahman, MSS Khan, MN Ahsan. 2016. Exposing proximate composition of some selected fishes available in our ocean. Blue economy: Towards a sustainable fisheries and marine resources development in Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MM Hasan, S Shahiduzzaman, P Hazra, MG Sarowar, SM Rahman. 2016. Evaluating growth performance and reproductive potential of rotifer (Brachionus plicatilis) fed on microalgae (Nannochloropsis oculata). Blue economy: Towards a sustainable fisheries and marine resources development in Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MN Islam; SM Rahman; QZ Hossain; MN Ahsan, SM Asaduzzaman. 2004. Effect of live and formulated diets on growth and survival of Clarias batrachus larvae. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MO Islam; SM Rahman; QZ Hossain; SM Asaduzzaman, MA Habib. 2004. Environment friendly rearing of larval of Clarias batrachus. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MA Habib; SM Rahman; QZ Hossain; MN Siddiqui, MN Islam. 2004. Developmental stages of laboratory reared catfish, Clarias batrachus. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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SM Asaduzzaman; SM Rahman; QZ Hossain; M Al-Kafi, MO Islam. 2004. Development of an optimal stocking density for growth and survival of artificially produced catfish, Clarias batrachus larvae. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MN Siddiqui; SM Rahman; MN Haque; MA Rouf and MA Bari. 2004. Culture Technique of Moina: An ideal live feed for freshwater fish fry. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MN Haque; SM Rahman; MN Siddiqui; MAH Chisty and M Khanom. 2004. Proximate composition of six shrimp species in Bangladesh. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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MA Bari; SM Rahman; MA Rahman; MM Rahman and MN Ahsan. 2004. Some aspects of Biology of Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1794). 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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QZ Hossain; SM Rahman; M Rokonuzzaman; MZ Rahman and MN Siddiqui.2004. Breeding behavior of Ilish bata, Labeo bata (Ham.). 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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SM Rahman; QZ Hossain; MN Ahsan; MN Siddiqui and MN Islam. 2004. Short-time preservation of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus) gamete under ambient and refrigerating conditions. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

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M Al-Kafi; SM Rahman; MAH Chisty; MM Khatun and Hosna-ara. 2004. Changes in biochemical composition of Labeo rohita during freezing. 14th Biennial national conference, Zoological society of Bangladesh. Bangladesh

 

D. Proceedings articles

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SM Rahman; MA Rouf; ST Arafat, MG Sarower, MM Rahman. 2022. Microplastics can reduce the reproductive and morphological traits of male guppy (Poecilia reticulate). 2022. Proceedings of BSMRMU international seminar 2022. Pp 109-111.

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MN Ahsan; AH Airin; MR Ara; SMA Sobahan and SM Rahman. 2004. Making livelihoods more sustainable: Evaluation of a concept. National workshop on sustainable livelihood approach in fisheries education and research. Pp. 1-12

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MM Kahtun; SM Rahman; MH Ara and MN Ahsan. 2004. Livelihood outcomes: Lessons learned from five case studies.  National workshop on sustainable livelihood approach in fisheries education and research. Pp. 37-47

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MS Shah; M Mostafa; MA Rouf and SM Rahman. 1999. Water quality parameters of the Sundarbans water systems. International workshop on research methodologies on mangrove ccosystem. Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. Pp. 126-137

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MAH Chisty; SM Rahman and MA Rouf. 1998. Study of bacterial load at different concentrations of chlorinated water washing on shrimp (Penaeus monodon) at the processing line of frozen fish industry. National seminar on coastal environment and energy resources in Bangladesh, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. Pp. 45-47

 

E. Manual

1.

SM Rahman and MG Sarower (2025). মাছের বর্জ্যের হাইড্রোলাইসেট সমৃদ্ধ খাবার প্রয়োগে ভেটকি মাছের নার্সারি ব্যবস্থাপনা (Effects of fish protein hydrolysate on growth performance, survival, digestibility, and body composition of juvenile seabass (Lates calcarifer). (In Bangla). Marine Sustainable Coastal Project, Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh.

2.

S Debnath and SM Rahman (2021). my›`ieb Ges mgwš^Z g¨vb‡MÖvf-grm¨ Pvl †_‡K cÖvß cY¨mg~n

(Mangrove products from the Sundarbans and integrated mangrove aquaculture (In Bangla).

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