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Faculty Agriculture Entomology Faculty Members Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak Choudhury

Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak Choudhury

Professor

B.Sc.Ag.Hons. (BAI), MS in Entomology (BAU), PhD (BSMRAU)

Research interests: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Agro Chemicals, Insect Ecology and Pesticide Management.

choudhurymar.entom@sau.ac.bd

choudhury.entom@gmail.com
+8801710898491
Dept. of Entomology

Academic Degrees and Qualification

  • 2013-2016 - PhD in Entomology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur
  • 2001- 2002 - MS in Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh
  • 1993- 1996 - B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural Institute (BAI), Sher-e Bangla Nagor, Dhaka

Positions and Affiliations

  • February 27, 2017 to February 21, 2021: Associate Professor, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
  • August 24, 2010 to February 26, 2017: Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
  • February 16, 2010 to August 23, 2010: Guest Speaker, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
  • June, 2002 to July, 2004: Research Associate (Entomologist), Division of Entomology, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI),
  • July, 2005 to August, 2010: Executive and Senior Executive of different agro based (Pesticides) private organizations.
  • June, 2002 to July, 2004: Research Associate (Entomologist), Division of Entomology, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Joydebpur, Gazipur, under the project Poverty Elimination through Rice Research Assistance (PETRRA).

Other Academic, Administrative and Scientific Research Involvements

  • Administrative :
  • 15/01/2019 --(current)---Officer in Charge, Guest House, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
  • 21/11/2017 --(current)---Chairman, Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • April/2013 to November/2013: Assistant Hall provost, Abdus Samad Azad Hall, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Awards and Scholarships

  • National science and technology (NST) fellowship Receiving Year: 2014-15 and 2015-16. Awarded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Professional Memberships

  • Life Member (LM-19-096), Ecological Society of Bangladesh.
  • Life Member (LM - 217), Bangladesh Entomological Society (BES).
  • Life Member (19-96-10450), Bangladesh Krishibeed (Agriculturist) Institution.

Attended Conferences and Workshops

  • Training of Trainer (TOT) on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA in Comilla, from August 21-27, 2003.
  • Training on Participatory Reelection and Action (PRA) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA during September 15-21, 2002 at Comilla facilitated by PRA Promoter Society.
  • Training on Computer fundamentals and Microsoft Word, course conducted by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) in Mymensingh from April 27 –May 28, 2002.
  • Training on Insect Specimen Identification organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA at BRRI head office in Gazipur, December 17& 18, 2003.
  • Successfully completed the Success Case Replication (SCR) training course, conducted by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA, facilitated By Mr. Jan B. Orsini, SCR Expert, from June 29- July 06, 2003.
  • Training on Leaf Color Chart (LCC) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA in Rangpur, January 15 & 16, 2003.
  • Training on Computer Microsoft Excel Program organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA at BRRI head office in Gazipur, January 4 & 5, 2003.
  • Training on Teaching Methods and Techniques, course conducted by Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100 from 30 June -2 July, 2011.
  • TRAINING RECEIVED:
  • Attend Rodent Management Workshop organized by NRI, CSIRO, BRRI & AID-Comilla. July 24, 2003.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Ficom Organics Ltd., & United Phosphorus Ltd., Mumbai, India, November 1-2, 2006.
  • Attend day long Training workshop on Teaching Methodologies, Learning Assessment, Role and Responsibility & Ethical Principles of the University Teachers organized by Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100. May 20, 2017.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Agro Dragon Co., Ltd. & Sinochem Group. Shanghai, China. April 6-7, 2010.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Hefei City, Anhui Province, P. R. China. April 8-9, 2010. Attend day long planning workshop organized by Mahamaya Enterprise, Kolkata, India. April 14, 2009.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Sulphur Mills Ltd. & Devidayal (Sales) Ltd., Mumbai, India, April 11-12, 2009.
  • Attend day long planning workshop organized by Shenzhen Shu Hang Ind. Dev. Co., Ltd. Shenzhen, China. March 18, 2008.
  • Attend day long planning workshop organized by Total Agri Care Concern Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, India. November 11, 2006.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Mani Agrochemical, Tamilnadu, Chennai, India. October 28-29, 2006.
  • Attend three days long planning workshop organized by Coromondel Fertilizers Ltd., Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd., & Pradham Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India. November 4-6, 2006.
  • Attend two days long planning workshop organized by American Soybean Association (ASA) & Guru Nanak Engineering Works Co., New Delhi, India. November 8-9, 2006.
  • Attend China International Agrochemical & Crop protection Exhibition organized by Ufi, CCPIT, Shanghai, China. March 12-14, 2008.

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (MS)

  • Supervisor:
  • Md. Simon Islam; Research Title: Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) by some selective bio-rational insecticides
  • Ahasan Ullah Khan; Research Title: Seasonal abundance of insect pest complex and varietal performance of country bean in Sylhet Sadar
  • Co-supervisor:
  • Swarnali Sinha; Research Title: : Abundance and diversity of invertebrates on bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) at in Sylhet region
  • Ayesha Siddika Tanni; Research Title: Screening of okra genotypes against insect pest complex in Sylhet district

Language

  • Bengali---- Native
  • English-----Excellent
  • Arabic-----Slight
  • Hindi------Slight
  • PRESENT MAIL ADDRESS: Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
  • PERMANENT ADDRESS: 1/1A, Livestock Hospital Road, House # 37, Ward # 03, Gaibandha Sader, Gaibandha-5700.
  • PRESENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Choudhury Monjil, Chowabohor, Boteshor, Jalalabad cantonment area, Sylhet, Bangladesh