Dr. Farhana Rahman
Dr. Farhana Rahman Lecturer, Department of Botany

PROFILE

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Farhana Rahman is currently serving as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University (JU), where she is actively engaged in teaching and research in the fields of Mycology, Plant Pathology, and Mushroom Sciences within the Department of Botany. Her dedication to biological sciences and academic excellence has marked her as a rising scholar in her discipline.

Farhana's academic journey began in Laxmipur, where she completed her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Laxmipur Government Girls' High School. She then moved to Dhaka and earned her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Lalmatia Girls' College. Pursuing her passion for plant sciences, she completed both her Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science degrees in Botany from Jahangirnagar University, with a focus on Mycology and Plant Pathology for her M.Sc. thesis.

Immediately after completing her postgraduate studies, Farhana joined NGO Forum-one of the largest EU-supported organizations in the development sector of Bangladesh-as a Research Officer. During this time, she also pursued an additional Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the State University in Dhaka, enhancing her interdisciplinary expertise.

Furthering her academic credentials, Farhana earned a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, which solidified her research foundation and academic standing. She began her teaching career as a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at the State University of Bangladesh, where she served for four years. She then continued her academic career at Daffodil International University, also as a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, contributing another four years of service and academic output.

Throughout her academic and professional career, Farhana Rahman has authored numerous national and international publications in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her dedication to impactful scientific research. She has actively participated in numerous conferences and symposiums, both at home and abroad, where she presented her research findings. Her work and dedication have been recognized at the international level, as she was twice awarded the Best Young Researcher Award at the Asia Pacific Academic Conference—first in Bali, Indonesia (2010) and again in Seoul, South Korea (2011).

Today, as a faculty member of Biological Science at Jahangirnagar University, Farhana Rahman continues to inspire students and contribute to scientific advancement through her research, teaching, and academic leadership. Her unwavering commitment to knowledge, innovation, and collaboration reflects her passion for excellence in the fields she serves.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Mycology, Plant Pathology, Mushroom Science, Bioinformatics, Environmental Health

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Thesis work

1.  P.hD Thesis: Studies on Classical and Molecular Identification of Major Pathogenic Fungi in Camelia sinensis L. and their Environment Friendly Control Measures 

2.  M. Sc. Thesis: Effect of growth regulators, compost and casing materials on the growth, yield and yield attributes of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Singer

3.   M. Ph. Thesis: Socio-economic consequences among patients with Arsenicosis in selected Arsenic affected villages of Narayanganj District

 

Published Research  Articles

  1. Rahman, F., Dey, S., Alam N., Bhowmik, D., Alam, N. and Alam, N. 2025. Mycelial Growth and Identification of Pathogenic Fungus Isolated from Basal Rot Disease of Onion and their Biological Control, Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology; 35(1):93-104
  2. Rahman, F., Dey, S. and Alam N. 2024. Pathogenic Fungi Associated with Coriander Wilt Disease: Cultural Condition, Molecular Identification and Biological Control; Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology; 34(2):193-204
  3. Alam, N.B., Rahman, F. and Alam, N. 2023. Molecular identification of Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissl. from the leaf blight disease of Centella asiatica L. Natural Science, 15, (8): 223-232.
  4. Alam, N. and Rahman, F. 2020. Optimum vegetative growth conditions and genetic diversity in different strains of Pleurotus salmoneastramineus LJ.N. Vassilzeva; Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49(1): 125-134.
  5. Rahman, F. 2017. Arsenic contamination and its impact on social environment in rural Bangladesh: prospects and challenges, SUB Journal of Sustainable Environment and Development, 2(7):154-171.
  6. Rahman, F., Alam, S. and Hassan, S.M.N. and Akond, M. 2017. Arsenicosis: health crisis and social consequences in rural Bangladesh; American Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health, 1(1): 27-35.
  7. Akond M., Jahan N., Sultana N., Rahman, F. 2016, Effect of Temperature, pH and NaCl on the Isolates of Actinomycetes from Straw and Compost Samples from Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  8. Amin, S.M.R., Rahman, F., Sarker, N.C., Alam, N. and Khair, A. 2007. Influence of the amount of compost on the growth, yield and yield attributes of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Singer. 2007. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1):23-27.
  9. Amin, S.M.R., Rahman, F., Sarker, N.C., and Munmun, M. 2007. Comparative study of different casing materials on growth and yield of button mushroom. 2007. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 9-13.
  10. 6.   Rahman F., Milton A. H. and Hassan S. M. N.; Arsenic contamination rate and its impact on arsenic affected area of Bangladesh; 2015. ISBN: 9648-954-33-4809-9, NGO Forum, 4/6, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207 
  11. 7.    Rahman F., Milton A. H. and Hassan S. M. N.; Impact on health due to arsenicosis in arsenic contaminated area of Bangladesh; 2014. ISBN: 3448-654-21-41290, NGO Forum, 4/6, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
  12. 8.  Milton A. H., Rahman F., Faruqee M. H., Ara I., Bhattacharjee D. and Shahidullah S. M., 2014: Cancer mortality and morbidity among the arsenicosis patients in rural Bangladesh, NGO Forum, 4/6, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
  13. 9.  Rahman F., Kabir A. and Das S. K.: Research Findings on Arsenic Issue: Experience of Integrated Community Based Arsenic Mitigation Project funded by European Union (EU) ; 2012; ISBN: 978-984-33-4806-7, NGO Forum, 4/6, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
  14. 10.   Rahman F. and Kabir A.  Arsenic Crisis in Rural Bangladesh: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice-.2011; 43rd Asia Pacific Academic Conference, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
  15. 11. Rahman F.  and Alam S. M. N.: Arsenicosis: Health Crisis in Rural Bangladesh.2010- KESMAS, The National Journal of Biological Science, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Indonesia, Pp 527-529.
  16. 12. Rahman F., Milton A. H. and Kabir A.: Arsenicosis and Its Health Seeking Behaviours in Rural Bangladesh. 2009. ISBN: 984-300-002938-8. NGO Forum, 4/6, Block-E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  17. 13. Rahman F. and Milton A. H. ; Distribution of Arsenic concentration in tubewell water in 100 Arsenic contaminated Unions of Bangladesh.2008. ISBN: 984-300-002939-5. NGO Forum, 4/6, Block-E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh 
  18. 14.  Rahman F. , Milton A. H. and Hossain S. M. N. ; Effect of Arsenicosis on physical and mental health of arsenic contaminated area of Bangladesh. 2008. ISBN:984-300-007493-5. NGO Forum, 4/6, Block-E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

 

 International Conference and Achievement

1. Participation and poster presentation on 5th Asian Conference on Plant Pathology (ACPP) in Chiang Mai, Thailand; November 3 to November 6, 2014

2. Participation and Paper presentation in the 44th Asia Pacific Academic Conference in Colombo, Srilanka; October 14 to October 19, 2012

3. Paper presentation and achieved “Best Young Investigator Award” in the 43rd Asia Pacific Academic Conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 18 to October 22, 2011

4. Paper presentation and achieved “Best Young Investigator Award” in the 42nd Asia Pacific Academic Conference in Bali, Indonesia, November 23 to November 27, 2010.

 

Training and Workshop

  1. Training / Workshop on "Teacher's Induction Program on Tools for Quality Improvement" organized by IQAS of Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka: January 09 to January 11, 2023
  2. Paper presentation in the 2nd Regional Public Health Seminar 2011, Bangladesh Institute of Health Service, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 11 to December 12, 2012
  3. Paper presentation in the 43rd Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 18 to October 22, 2011
  4. Paper presentation in the 42nd Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference in Bali, Indonesia, November 23 to November 27, 2010
  5. Workshop on Indicator and Impact Monitoring organized by Caritas, Bangladesh (1 day)
  6. Participate and Oral presentation of one research in the 2nd International WASH Practitioners’ Marketplace and Fair ’08 in Cox’sbazar, Bangladesh
  7. Workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) with Training on Scientific Research Methodology, Development of Grant Applications for IFS-organized by BCAS (7 days)
  8. Training Workshop on Cross Cutting Issues in WatSan programme organized by NGOF and BRAC (2 days)
  9. Training workshop on Arsenic Contamination and Community Based Mitigation & Management organized by ITN-BUET (5 days)
  10. Workshop on Advances in Arsenic Research in the sub-continent organized by CERM-BUET (3 days)
  11. A certificate Course attended on “Mushroom Cultivation” -Under Supervision of Sheikh Md. Ruhul Amin, Project Director, National Mushroom Development & Extension Center Project, Sobhanbag, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (6 days).
  12. Computer course on “Web Page Design, HTML and SPSS” and obtained GPA 3.50 on a scale of 4.00 from Computer and Information Technology Institute (CITI), Jahangirnagar University.

 

 

 

Contact

Dr. Farhana Rahman

Lecturer
Department of Botany
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: 01911122672
Email: farhana@juniv.edu , jufarhana@gmail.com

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