Md. Habibur Rahman, Ph.D.

Professor (Grade 1)
Department of Zoology
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh

 Email: hrzoology@yahoo.com, hrzoology@ru.ac,bd
 Mobile: +880-1969368587, +880-1732465794 (WhatsApp)
 Office: +880-2-588864119, +880-2-588864683
 Fax: +880-02588866364

Personal Information

• Date of Birth: September 1, 1964
• Marital Status: Married
• Present Address: House No. 0153-01, Oktroy More, Kazla, Matihar, Rajshahi 6204
• Permanent Address: Village: Betmari, P.O: Chargungledi, Sherpur Sadar, District: Sherpur, Bangladesh

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in Fish Diseases
United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGSAS), Ehime University, Japan
(March 1999)
Thesis: Studies on the Virulence of Aeromonas hydrophila to cyprinid fish.

M.Sc. in Zoology
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (1989)

Thesis: Fisheries branch

B.Sc. (Honours) in Zoology
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (1987)
Minors: Botany and Chemistry

Academic Positions Held

• Professor (Grade 1), Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi (2020–Present)
• Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi (2005–2020)
• Associate Professor, Department of Zoology (2001–2005)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology (1994–2001)
• Lecturer, Department of Zoology (1991–1994)

Research Experiences

• Ph.D. Research Scholar, Ehime University, Japan (Japanese Government Scholarship), 1999.
• Postdoctoral Fellow (JSPS), National Research Institute of Aquaculture (NRIA), Japan (1999–2001)
• Visiting Research Scientist, CMES, Ehime University, Japan (2004–2007)
• Visiting Research Professor, College of Agriculture, Ibaraki University, Japan (2010–2011)
• Visiting Delegate (Curriculum Training), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand (2001)

Research Supervision

• Supervised 100+ M.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D. students
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• Publications
• More than 70 national and international peer-reviewed publications

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• International Conferences & Symposium Presentations

• BJSPSAA International Symposium, BAU, Mymensingh (2026)- Organizing Committee.
• BJSPSAA Internation Symposium, Gazipur Agricultural Univ., (2025)-Participants.
• Kyoto University, Japan (JSME Symposium, 2011) – Poster Presentation
• Istanbul, Turkey (ISEB Symposium, 2011) – Poster Presentation
• Tsukuba University, Japan (Microbial Ecology Symposium, 2010) – Two Poster Presentations
• Ibaraki University, Japan (International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture, 2010) – Poster Presentation
• University of Tokyo, Japan (Soil Microbiology Symposium, 2010) – Poster Presentation
• Ehime University, Japan (Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences, 2008) – Invited Speaker
• Ehime University, Japan (Biological Responses to Chemical Pollutants, 2008) – Oral Presentation
• ISME, Vienna, Austria (2006) – Poster Presentation
• Matsuyama, Japan (Chemical Pollution & Environmental Changes, 2006) – Poster Presentation
• Japan–USA Aquaculture Seminar (2000) – Oral Presentation
• Tokyo, Japan (Fish Disease Seminar, 2001) – Oral Presentation
• Kasetsart University, Thailand (1998) – Oral Presentation
• Asian Fisheries Forum, Chiangmai, Thailand (1998) – Oral Presentation
• Japanese Society for Fish Pathology, Hiroshima, Japan (1997) – Oral & Poster Presentations

Administrative Experience

• Elected Syndicate Member, Professor Category, University of Rajshahi (2018–2021).
• Elected Senate Member, Teachers Category, University of Rajshahi (2015–2017)
• Elected Academic Council Member, University of Rajshahi (1992–1994)
• Assistant Proctor, University of Rajshahi (2002–2004)
• House Tutor, Shaheed Suhrawardy Hall (1994–1995)

Professional & Organizational Leadership

• President, Zia Porishad, Rajshahi University (05 November 2025–Present)
• Senior Vice President, Zia Porishad, Rajshahi University (2024–2025)
• Vice President, Central Executive Committee, UTAB (2025–Present)
• Member, Central Executive Committee, UTAB (2024–2025)
• Adviser, Jatiotabadi Shikhok Forum, Rajshahi University (2024–Present)
• Former Elected President, Jatiotabadi Shikhok Forum, Rajshahi University (2018–2021)
• Elected Senior Vice President, Jatiotabadi Shikhok Forum, R.U. (2015-2018)
• Elected Senior Vice President, Jatiotabadi Shikhok Forum, R.U. (2013-2015)
• General Member, Zia Porishad, Rajshahi University (1991-Present)

Social Activities

• President, Bangladesh Biology Olympiad (Rajshahi Region) (2018–Present)
• Secretary, Rajshahi University Zoology Alumni Association
• Vice President, Greater Mymensingh Zilla Somiti, Rajshahi
• Former Secretary, Zoological Society of Bangladesh (Rajshahi Chapter)
• Former President, Sherpur Zilla Somiti, Rajshahi

Membership of Learned Societies

• Fellow, Zoological Society of Bangladesh
• Life Member, Zoological Society of Bangladesh
• Life Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Sciences (BAAS)
• Life Member, Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB)
• Life Member, Entomological Society of Bangladesh
• Member, Microbial Society
• Member, Japanese Society of Fish Pathology
• Member, Asian Fisheries Forum
• Life Member, JSPS Alumni Association in Bangladesh

List of Publication of M. H. Rahman

75. Zohura, F., and Rahman, M. H., 2025. Detection of multidrug resistant Enterobacter and klebsiella bacteria in dry fish collected from Chalan Beel region, Bangladesh. Journal of Bio-Science. 33(2): 11-20.

74. Hafiz, S., and Rahman, M. H. 2025. Multidrug resistance in bacterial strains isolated from fish farming ponds in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Journal of Bio-Science. 33:67-78.

73. Hafiz, S., and Rahman, M. H., 2024. Detection and diversity of tetracycline resistant bacteria in fish ponds of Rajshahi region. Journal of Bioscience. 32: 23-30.

72. Zohura, F. and Rahman, M. H., 2024. Investigation on the distribution of antibiotic resistant bacteria in dry fish of Chalan Beel area from Northern part of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience. 32:61-69.

72.  Parveen, S., Rahman, M. H., Rahman, M. R., and Anam, A.  2023. Risk factor of Post Covid-19 Syndrome and Cost Outcome analysis of Covid-19 Patient in Some Selected Community of Bangladesh. Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research. 6:10.

71. Rahman. Md. A., Zohora, F., Mohanta, M. M., Saha, A. K., and Rahman, M. H. 2021.    .Maternal age induced changes in the reproduction traits of the bruchid beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L). International J. Ent. Res., 6:189-195.  

70. Rahman, M. A., Islam, R., Saha, A. K., and Rahman, M. H. 2019. The ovarian and

        oviductal development of Rhode Island Red female Chicken (Gallus domesticus L.)

        from  Rajshahi city corporation area, Bangladesh. Journal life Earth Sci., 14: 123-131.

 69. Rahman, M. H., Khatun, H., Ara, N., Sultana, S., Rahman, M. A. and Rahman, M. H. 2017. Viable count of bacteria in swamp water and its effect on Tilapia fish. Univ. J. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 36: 07-11.

68. Rahman, M. H., Khatun, H., Ara, N., Sultana, S., Rahman, A., and Rahman M. H. 2017. Viable count of bacteria in swamp water and its effect on Tilapia fish. Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ., 36: 7-10.

67. Huda, M. D., Ashaduzzaman, Rahman, M. A., Neela, F. A., Sultana, S., Akther, S., Alam, M. M. and Rahman, M. H. 2016. Effect of carbofuran on mortality and histo-pathological lesions in different vital organs of Channa punctatus (Bloch). Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 35: 43-52.

66. Ashaduzzaman, Huda, M. D., Rahman, M. A., Hossain, M. M., Neela, F. A., Sultana, S., Akther, S. & Rahman, M. H. 2016. Effect of carbofuran on haematological parameters of Channa punctatus (Bloch).  Int. J. Pure Appl. Zool., 4: 282-288.

65. Ashaduzzaman, Huda, M. D., Haque, E., Khan, A. R., Hossain, M. M., Rahman, M. A., Sultana, S., Akther, S., Neela, F. A. and Rahman, M. H. 2014. Effects of Insecticide on morphological changes of red blood cells of Channa punctatus (Bloch).  J. Life Earth Science, 9: 85-89.

54. Neela, F. A., Rahman, M. A., Akhter, M. N. B., Rahman, M. H., Ohta, H. and Alam M. F., 2012. Occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in aquatic environment associated with shrimp farming in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 41, 197-200.

53. Song, J-Y., Nakayama, K., Kokushi, E., Ito, K., Uno, S., Koyama, J., M. H. Rahman, Murakami, Y. and Kitamura, S-I. 2012. Effect of heavy oil exposure on antimicrobial activity and expression of immune-related genes in Japanese flounder Paralichthys olivaceus, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 31, 828-835.

52. Suzuki, S., Kimura, M., Agusa, T., and M. H. Rahman. 2012. Vanadium accelerates horizontal transfer of tet(M) gene from marine Photobacterium to Escherichia coli. FEMS Microbiology Letter, 336: 52-56.

51. Sato, Y., Suwa, Y., Yamagishi, T., Guo, Y., Nishizawa, T., M. H. Rahman, Kuroda, H., Kato, T. Ohta, H. 2012. Detection of anammox activity and 16S rRNA genes in ravine paddy field soil.  Microbes and Environment, 27: 316-319.

50. Chohnan, S., Nakane, M., M. H. Rahman, Nitta, Y., Yoshiura, T., Ohta, H. And Kurusu Y. 2011. Fuel ethanol production from sweet sorghum using repeated-batch fermentation. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 111: 433-436.

49. Neela, F. A., Nonaka, L., Rahman, M. H. and Suzuki S. 2009. Transfer of  chromosomal encoded tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) from marine bacteria to  Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 25: 1095-1101

48. Rahman, M. H. Nonaka, L. Tago, R. and Suzuki S. 2008. Occurrence of two geno-types of tetracycline (TC) resistance gene tet(M) in the TC-resistant bacteria in marine sediments of Japan. Environmental Science and Technology, 42: 5055-5061.

47. Rahman, M. H., Sakamoto, K. Q., Nonaka, L. and Suzuki, S. 2008. Occurrence  and diversity of the tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) in enteric bacteria of Antarctic Adelie penguin. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 62: 627-628. 

46. Hossain, M. K., Hossain., M. D., Rahman, M. H., Afza, R. and Khanom, D. A. 2008. Physicochemical condition of two nursery ponds at Iswarganj, Mymensingh. Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 27: 43-46.

45. Hossain, M. D., Hossain, M. K., Rahman, M. H., Akter, A. and Khanom, D. A. 2008. Prevalence of ectoparasites of carp fingerlings at santaher, Bogra. Univ. J.  Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 27: 17-19.

44. Afza, R., Hossain, M. A., Khatun, H., Yesmin, S., Hossain, I. and Rahman, M. H. 2007. Load of Aeromonas sobria in swamp water and its pathogenicity to koi, Anabas testudineous. Journal of Bio-science, 15: 181-184.

43. Khatun, H. Afza, R., Hossain, M. I., Hossain, M. A., Khan. A. R., Rahman, M. H. and Neela, F. A. 2007. Load of Aeromonas salmonicida in swamp water and its infection to tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus). Journal of Bio-science, 15:165-168.

42. Hossain M. D., Hossain, M. K. and Rahman, M.H. 2007. Water quality parameters and incidence of fish diseases in some water bodies in Natore, Bangladesh. J. Life Earth Sci., 2(2): 27-30.

41. Hossain, M. K., Hossain M. D., and Rahman, M.H. 2007. Histopathology of some diseased fishes. J. Life Earth Sci. 2(2): 47-50.

40. Akter, M. A., Hossain, M. D., Rahman, M. H. and Rahman, M. R. 2007. Fungal diseases of exotic carp of Bangladesh. J. Sci. Foundation, 5(1): 21-29.

39. Rahman, M. H., Sakamoto, K. Q. and S. Suzuki, 2006. Occurrence of tetracycline  resistance gene tet(M) in Antarctic adelie penguin feces. Proceedings of COE  Intenational Symposium 2006 on Chemical pollution and Environmental Changes November 17-19, 2006, edited by Tanabe, S.et al. Universal Academy Press, Inc. Tokyo, Japan.  Pp. 289-292.

38. Murakami, A., Mano, N., Rahman, M. H. and H. Hirose. 2006. MMP-9 is expressed during wound healing in Japanese flounder skin. Fisheries Science 72: 1004-1010.

37. Hossain, M. I., Neela, F. A., Hossain, M. A., Rahman, M. H. and Suzuki, S. 2006. Distribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in swamps and its infection to Oreochromis niloticus. J. Bio-Sci. 14: 77-81.

36. Xia, C., Zhi-Hong M., Rahman, M. H. and Zhi-Guang W. 2004. PCR cloning and identification of the β-haemolysin gene of Aeromonas hydrophila from freshwater fishes in China. Aquaculture. 229:45-53.

35. Rahman, M. H., A. Murakami, N. Mano and  H. Hirose, 2004. Expression of stress response gene of Japanese Flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus. PRIAP, Nihon University, Japan, 69: 19-26.

34. Hossain, M. I., S. Yesmin, R. Afza, H. Khatun, A. R. Khan, and  Rahman, M. H.  2004. Aquatic insects of some swamps of Rajshahi University Campus and their role on fish culture. Pakistan Journal of Biological Science, 7(4): 457-459.

33. Yesmin, S., Rahman, M. H., M. A. Hussain, A. R. Khan, F. Pervin and  M.  A. Hossain, 2004.  Aeromonas hydrophila infection in fish of swamps in Bangladseh. Pakistan Journal of Biological Science, 7(4) :457-459.

32.  Rahman, M. H., Ototake and T. Nakanishi, 2003. Water-soluble adjuvants  enhance  the protective  effects of  Flavobacterium  psychrophilum vaccine in Ayu, Plecoglossus altivelis. Fish Pathology, 38(4): 171-176.

31. Rahman M. H., A. Kuroda, J. M. Dijkstra, I. Kiryu, T. Nakanishi and M. Ototake, 2002. The outer membrane fraction of Flavobacterium psychrophilum induces protective immunity in rainbow trout and ayu.  Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 12: 169-179.

30. Rahman, M. H., S. Parween, M. G. Mortuza and  M. K. Ahsan, 2002. Reproductive periodicity and spawning  potentiality  of  Rhinomugil corsula (Ham.) (Mugiliformes : Mugilidae). Univ. J. Zool. Rajshshi  Univ., 21: 99-100.

29. Rahman, M. H., 2002. Counting of colony forming unit of  Flavobacterium psychrophilum, the causative  agent of coldwater disease in fish. Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ.,21: 81-83.

28. Rahman, M. H.,2001. Resuscitation of viable but non-culturable cells (VBNC) of  Aeromonas hydrophila and it`s  virulence to fish. Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ.,20: 25-29.

27. Rahman, M. H., T. Nakanishi  and  M.  Ototake, 2001. Development of vaccine against  coldwater disease in Ayu, Plecoglossus altivelis. Bull. Nalt. Res. Inst. Aquacult., Suppl. 5: 49-53.

26. Rahman, M. H., S. Suzuki and K. Kawai, 2001. The effects of temperature on  Aeromonas hydrophila infection in goldfish, Carassius auratus.  J.  Appl. Ichthyol., 17: 282-285.

25. Rahman, M. H., S. Suzuki  and K. Kawai, 2001. Formation of viable but  non-culturable  state (VBNC) of  Aeromonas hydrophila and it`s virulence in goldfish, Carassius auratus. Microbiol. Res.,156: 103-106.

24. Rahman, M. H. and  K. Kawai, 2000. Outer membrane  proteins of Aeromonas hydrophila induce  protective immunity in goldfish. Fish & shellfish  Immunology, 10: 379-382.

23.  Rahman, M. H., M. Ototake, Y. Iida, Y. Yokomizo and T. Nakanishi, 2000. Efficacy of oil- adjuvanted vaccine for coldwater disease in Ayu Plecoglossus altivelis. Fish Pathology, 35: 199-203.

22. Rahman, M. H. and  K. Kawai, 1999. Biological characteristics of starved  Aeromonas hydrophila which contribute to virulence in crucian carp, Carassius cuvieri. Microbiol. Res., 154: 145-149.

21.Rahman, M. H., S. Suzuki, R. Kusuda and K. Kawai, 1998. Changes of outer membrane and S-layer protein profiles of Aeromonas hydrophila by starvation. Fish pathology, 33(4): 275-279.

20. Rahman, M. H. , M. A, Hossain, K. Kawai and M. A. Hossain, 1998. Potentiality of swamp for fish culture in Bangladesh. SUISANZOSHOKU (Japan Aquaculture Society), 46(4): 481-486.

19. Kawai, K. and M. H. Rahman, 1998. Pathogenicity of starved  Aeromonas hydrophila. The  First Seminar  between Japan and  Thailand in Fisheries Science : Special Reference to fish disease,9-10 November1998. Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. Pp.89-100.

18. Rahman, M. H., M. A. Hossain,  K. Kawai  and  M. A. Hossain, 1997 .  Morphometric  characteristic and  reproductive  periodicity  of fresh water fish, Lepidocephalus guntea (Hamilton). Bull. Mar. Sci., Kochi Univ., 17: 141-147.

17. Rahman, M. H., K. Kawai and R. Kusuda.1997. Virulence  of  starved  Aeromonas hydrophila to cyprinid fish. Fish Pathology, 32(3): 163-168.

16. Rahman M. H., M. A. Hossain, S. Naz and M. A. Hossain, 1994. On the fecundity of river fish Botia dorio. Limlogia.

15.  Hossain, M. A. M. H. Rahman and S. Parween,  1994. Notes on the length-weight relationship of Esomus danricus. Limologia.  

14. Rahman, M. H. S. Parween and M. A. Hossain, 1994. Longevity  of Channa punctatus  without taking surface air. Pakistan J. Zool., 26(1): 163-168.

13. Hossain, M. A., M. H. Rahman, S. Parween and M. A. Rahman, 1994. Fish stock assessment and utilization of seasonal ditches. J. Ecobiol., 6(1): 61-66.

12. Hossain, M. A.,M. A. Banu and M. H. Rahman, 1993. On the fecundity of Corica soborna(Hamilton) (Clupeiformes : Clupeidae ). The Rajshahi University Studies (Part B) Vol. XXI, 281-285.

11.Rahman, M. H., A. Haq. and  M. A. Hossain, 1993. Notes on  the fecundity  of Mystus vittatus(Bloch) (Cypriniformes : Bagridae ). J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh Sci., 19(1): 69-70.

10. Parween, S., N. Begum, M. H. Rahman and  M.A Hossain, 1993. On the breeding periodicity of Esomus danricus (Hamilton). Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ., 12: 31-34.

9. Hossain, M. A., M. H. Rahman and S. Parween, 1992. Reproduction and reproductive periodicity of Lepidocephalus guntea (Ham.) (Cypriniformes : Cobitidae). Bangladesh J. Agri., 17: 63-67.

8. Hossain, M. A., A. Taleb and  M. H. Rahman, 1992. Reproduction and fecundity of  Ompok pabda(Ham.). Bangladesh J. Sci. Res., 10(1) : 49-52.

7. Hossain, M. A., M. H. Rahman, and S. Parwwen, 1991. On the fecundity of Lepidocephalus guntea (Hamilton) ) (Cypriniformes : Cobitidae).  The Rajshahi University Studies (Part B) Vol.  XIX, 141-145.

6. Rahman, M. H., M. A. Hossain, and S. Parween,1991. Notes on the sex ratio of Lepidocephalus guntea (Hamilton) (Cypriniformes : Cobitidae). Univ. J. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 10 & 11 : 111-112.

5. Rahman, M. H., F. Haq and M. A.  Hossain,1991. Fecundity and egg carrying capacity of different pleopods of carb, Cancer pagurus. The Rajshahi University studies (Part B) Vol. xix, 147-150.

4. Hossain, M. A., A. Taleb, and M. H. Rahman, 1991. Food and feeding habits of Ompok pabda (Ham.)(Siluridae: Cypriniformes). J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh Sci., 17(1): 49-52.

3. Hossain, M. A., M. H. Rahman, and S. Parween, 1991. Notes on the length-weight relationship of  Lepidocephalus guntea (Ham.).Bangladesh J. Zool., 19(1): 145-146.

2. Hossain, M. A., S. Parwween, A. Taleb and M. H. Rahman, 1990. Food and feeding habit of Notopterus notopterus (Pallas). Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ., 9:1-6.

1.Hossain, M. A., A. Taleb and  M. H. Rahman,1989.  Reproduction an d  reproductive periodicity of Notopterus notopterus  (Pall.) (Notopteridae :

lupeiformes ). Bangladesh J. Aquaculture, 11(2) : 57-64.