Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman
Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman Professor, Department of Botany

PROFILE

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman is presently working as a Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University. He has been engaged with teaching and research on Plant Ecology and Environment in this department since 1991.

He was born in Chittagong in an aristocratic Muslim family in 1963. He completed his S.S.C. and H.S.C from Cumilla Board in 1978 and 1980. He obtained his B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. (Thesis group) from the Department of Botany, Chittagong University in 1985 and 1987. He completed his M.Sc. thesis entitled, “Ecological studies on site potentialities, nutrient status and yield of Tae (Camellia sinensis) at Oodaleah Tae estate, Chittagong” under the supervision of Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdul Malek Chowdhury and obtained first class first position in M.Sc. He started his professional career in 1988 in Bangladesh National Herbarium under BARC as a Scientific Officer and worked there till 1991. Finally, he joined in the Department Botany, Jahangirnagar University in 1991 as a Lecturer in Plant Ecology and Environment discipline. Gradually he has been promoted as Professor. He also acted as the Chairman of the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University from 2007 to 2010. 

He attended in a postgraduate training in Taxonomy in Reading University, United Kingdom in 1993 sponsored by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). He completed his Ph.D. research works entitled, “Ecology, Phytodiversity and Soil Nutrient status of Sal forests in Bangladesh” both in Phillips University, Germany and Jahangirnagar University funded by the DAAD Sandwich Ph.D. programme under the joint supervision of Professor Dr. Peter Poschlod and Professor Dr. A.B.M. Enayet Hossain; and obtained his Ph.D. degree from Jahangirnagar University in 2002. He also attended the Postdoctoral research fellowship programme in the Institute of Botany, Regensburg University, Germany in 2004 awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). 

Dr. Rahman developed ‘Plant Ecology and Environment Laboratory’ in the Department of Botany, JU and leading this lab. now. He conducted a good number of research projects through the collaboration of different GOs and NGOs including JU, UGC, BANBEIS, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Education, The Asiatic Society, IUCN, FAO, The World Bank etc. He supervised about 40 M.Sc., 2 M.Phil. and 16 Ph.D. research students, two of which are under supervision. He is also a contributor of Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Banglapedia) and Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh. He published about 125 research articles in peer-reviewed National and International journals and books. He wrote chapters in five books. He edited two books and also acted as a member of editorial board of different journals like, Life Science Journal of Bangladesh, JU Journal of Biological Sciences and Bangladesh Journal of Botany. Professor Rahman visited India, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherland and Austria for higher studies, conducting research, participating in training, seminar, conference and workshops. Presently he is involved with review of books entitled, “Strategic Management Plan of Invasive Alien Species of Plants” which are going to be published by IUCN.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Ecology and Environment, Ecosystem Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Nature and Plant Conservation

JOURNAL PAPER

  1. Md. Sah Alam, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Mohammed Kamal Hossain. “Medicinal plants used by the tribal communities of Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh”. International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Vol. 10 (1): 149-163, June 2024.
  2. M. S. Alam1, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M. K. Hossain. “Edible Wild Fruits Used by the Tribal Communities of Rowangchhari Upazila in Bandarban”. Bangladesh J. Agri.  Vol. 49(1): 86-94. 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v49i1.74063.
  3. Md.  R. Islam, G. M. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. “An Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Flora of Coastal Mangrove Ecosystems of Barguna District, Bangladesh”. December, 2022. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy. 29 (2) 403-429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v29i2.63536.
  4. Md. Sah Alam1, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Mohammed Kamal Hossain and Tusher Kumer Ray. 2022. “Medicinal plants used by the tribal communities of Thanchi Upazila in Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh”. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2022, 8 (2), 123-140. https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v8i2.60336.
  5. Mohammed Mukhlesur Rahman and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2022.“MAJOR WEEDS FLORA OF THE TERRESTRIAL FORESTS ORCHARDS IN BANGLADESH”. Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth. JSIANE. Vol. 2, Issue 2. Page 01–07
  6. Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Md. Kamrul Huda. December, 2019. “Tree Species Diversity of the Kaptai National Park in Rangamati district, Bangladesh”. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci.  8(2): 71-79.
  7. Mohammed Mukhlesur Rahman, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Mohammed Kamrul Huda. December,2017. “Seasonal variation of chemical properties of water of Kaptai lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh”. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci.  6(2): 11-17.
  8. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Saleh Ahammad Khan, Gazi Mosharof Hossain, Md. Jakaria and Md. A. Rahim. June, 2016. Acmella radicans (Jacq.) R.K. Jansen (Asteraceae) - a new angiosperm record for Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci.  5(1): 87-93.
  9. Md. Anwarul Islam, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman and Gazi Mosharof Hossain. June, 2016. Floristic composition and phytodiversity status of Sitakunda Ecopark, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci.  5(1): 29-45.
  10. M. J. M. Khatun, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A. Rahim, Md. Jakariya and M. H. Mirdah. June, 2016. “Study on the ethnobotany and nutrient status of three edible Ficus sp. in hill district of Bangladesh. International J. Minor Fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plant. 2(2):  35-40.
  11. Rahman, M, M., M. M. Rahman and M. K. Huda. 2015. Aquatic Phytodiversity in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh. J. bidivers. conserv. bioresour. manag. 1(2): 67- 71.
  12. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Tahmina Akhtar. December, 2014. A preliminary study on the Orchid of National Botanical Garden, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 3(2): 81-84,
  13. M.J.M. Khatun, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A. Rahim and M.H. Mirdah. 2014. Ethnic Fruit diversity of Khagrachari district, Bangladesh and their traditional uses. J. Agrofor. Environ. 8 (2): 107-110.
  14. Md. Tajul Islam, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M.S. Islam. March, 2014. Study on the macrophyte composition of Hakaluki Haor. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 10(3). 08-14.
  15. M.J.M. Khatun, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A. Rahim and M.H. Mirdah. February, 2014. Study on the taxonomy and nutritional status of Lalgula (Heamatocarpus validus): A promising endemic ethnic fruit of Bangladesh. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 10(2). 01-04.
  16. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. December, 2013 The Sundarban Mangrove Forest: Undergrowth Phytodiversity and Ecosystem Health. SUNDARBAN: Rediscovering Sundarban- The Mangrove Beauty of Bangladesh (Ed. Reza Khan). Nymphea Publication, 4 Segun Bagicha Dhaka 1000,  Bangladesh. P: 226 – 233.
  17. M. A. Hadi, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Sirajul Hoque. 2013. Edaphic properties of the soils of Tilagarh Eco-park in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Physiol. Ecol. and Environ. Sci. 4(1&2): 37-43.
  18. S.K. Naha and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. June, 2013. Diversity of macrophytes in aquatic habitats of greater Comilla, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol.  Sci. 2(1): 15-25.
  19. M. R. Haider, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Abul Khair and S. M Jahirul Islam. 2013. Composition and Diversity of Tree Species in Moulvibazar Natural Forests of Sylhet Forest Division in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Forest Science (BJFS). 33 (1).
  20. M. R. Haider, Abul Khair, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M Khairul Alam. April, 2013. Indigenous management practices of betel-leaf (Piper betle L.) cultivation by the Khasia community in Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 12 (2): 231-239.
  21. M. R. Haider, Abul Khair, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M. Motiar Rahman. December, 2012. Effect of betel-leaf cultivation by Khasia community on physio-chemical properties of soil in Moulvibazar hill forests of Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 1(2): 97-106.
  22. Md. Abdul Mannan, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and Abdullah Harun Chowdhury. December, 2012. Plant population of Satkhira range of the Sundarban in relation to its physic-chemical conditions of soil. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 1(2): 17-24.
  23. Md. Iqbalur Rahman, M. Nurul Alom and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. June, 2011. Hydrobiological study of textile effluents loaded canal water in the Savar area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. 23(1): 87-95.
  24. Rahman, A.M., M. Mahfuzur Rahman, K. Kadohashi, T. Maki, and H. Hasegawa. 2011. Effect of external iron and arsenic species on chelant-enhanced iron bioavailability and arsenic uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Chemosphere, In Press, Corrected Proof.
  25. M. Mukta, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M. A. Rahman and M. M. Hossain. June, 2010. “Effect of NPKS mixed fertilizer and organic manure on yield and yield attributes of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. Var. botrytis). Bangladesh J. Life Sci. 22(1): 83-89.
  26. R. M. Morshed, M. M. Rahman and M. A. Rahman. Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L.) as Influenced by Phosphorus. 2008. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 43(3): 359-368
  27. R. M. Morshed, M. M. Rahman and M. A. Rahman. Effect of Nitrogen on Seed Yield, Protein Content and Nutrient Uptake of Soybean (Glycine max L.). June 2008. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. 61(1&2): 13-17.
  28. R. M. Morshed, M. M. Rahman and M. A. Rahman. Seed Yield, Protein Content and Nutrient Uptake of Soybean (Glycine max L.) as Influenced by Potassium. December 2008. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh. 34(2): 113-118.
  29. M. Mahfuzur Rahman;  M. Azizur Rahman; H. Hasegawa and M. A. Mazid Miah. April, 2008. "Ecosystem Aspects of Arsenic Poisoning: Human Exposure to Arsenic from Food Chain". Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution. Capital Publishing Company, India, 5(2): 79-84.
  30. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Kitahara, T. Maki, K. Ueda, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. The effects of phosphorous on the accumulation of arsenic in water fern (Azolla pinnata L.). Journal of Ecotechnology Research, 14(1): 21-24.
  31. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A. Mazid Miah, and A. Tasmin. 2008. Arsenic accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.): Human exposure through food chain. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 69(2): 317-324.
  32. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A.M. Miah, and A. Tasmin. 2008. Straighthead disease of rice (Oryza sativa L.) induced by arsenic toxicity. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 62(1): 54-59.
  33. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. Arsenic uptake by aquatic macrophyte Spirodela polyrhiza L.: Interactions with phosphate and iron. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 160(2-3): 356-361.
  34. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. Influence of phosphate and iron ions in selective uptake of arsenic species by water fern (Salvinia natans L.). Chemical Engineering Journal, 145(2): 179-184.
  35. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. Influence of EDTA and chemical species on arsenic accumulation in Spirodela polyrhiza L. (duckweed). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 70(2): 311-318.
  36. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. Influence of chelating ligands on arsenic uptake by hydroponically grown rice seedlings (Oryza sativa L.): A preliminary study. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water, 36(5-6): 521-527.
  37. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M. Nazrul Islam, M.A. Majid Miah, and A. Tasmen. 2007. Effect of arsenic on photosynthesis, growth and yield of five widely cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties in Bangladesh. Chemosphere, 67(6): 1072-1079.
  38. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A. Rahman, and M.A.M. Miah. 2007. Accumulation of arsenic in tissues of rice plant (Oryza sativa L.) and its distribution in fractions of rice grain. Chemosphere, 69(6): 942-948.
  39. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, C. Okumura, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2007. Arsenic accumulation in duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.): A good option for phytoremediation. Chemosphere, 69(3): 493-499.
  40. R. M. Morshed, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M. A. Rahman. “Effect of nitrogen on growth and yield of Soybean (Glycine max).” (December, 2007). Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. 19(2), 39-46.
  41. M. Azizur Rahman; H. Hasegawa; M. Mahfuzur Rahman; M.N. Islam; M.A.M. Miah; A. Tasmin. (October 2007). “Arsenic accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Bangladesh: A glass house study”. Water, Air, Soil Pollut, 185(1-4), 53-61.
  42. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (December, 2006). “Floral diversity of pteridophytes in Sal (Shorea  robusta Gaertn.) forests of Bangladesh”. Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. 18(2):11-15.
  43. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.A. Rahman, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, and M.A.M. Miah. 2006. Influence of cooking method on arsenic retention in cooked rice related to dietary exposure. Science of The Total Environment, 370(1): 51-60.
  44. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2005, December). "Soil seed-bank estimation and Diaspore germination- an added measure for actual assessment of phytodiversity." Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences" Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. 17(2):29-34.
  45. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2005, June). "Ecological studies on the soil physico-chemical analysis in Sal forest ecosystem of Bangladesh. II: Some important soil chemical properties. "Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences" Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. 17(1):75-82.
  46. Rahman, M.A., M. Mahfuzur Rahman, and A. Khaer. 2004. Straighthead disease of rice (Oryza sativa L.) due to arsenic contamination in rice field soil. Bangladesh Journal of Life Science, 16(2): 153-155.
  47. Rahman, M.A., M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.A.M. Miah, and M.A. Khaled. 2004. Influence of soil arsenic concentrations on rice (Oryza sativa L.). Journal of Subtropical Agriculture, Research, and Development, 2(3): 24-31.
  48. M. A. Rahman, M. M. Rahman and A. Khair. (2004, December). "Straight head disease of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) due to Arsenic contamination in rice field soil. "Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences" Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. 16(2):153-155.
  49. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2004, June). "Ecological studies on some important physical properties in soils of major Sal forests in Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Sciences (Dhaka). Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Vol. 2: 81-88.
  50. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2004, June). "Present status of NPK in soils of major Sal forest ecosystems in Bangladesh". Bangladesh J. Life Sc. 16(1): 19-28.
  51. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2004, June). "Floral diversity of grasses and sedges in Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.) forests of Bangladesh". Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 11(1): 61-67.
  52. R. Alam, A. B. M. E. Hossain, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and S. Hoque. (2003). "Major physico-chemical properties of soils of some fresh water wetlands of greater Dhaka district, Bangladesh". Journal of The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Vol. 29. (1): 53-60.
  53. M. A. Hossain, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (2003). "Vegetation analysis of some abandoned brick fields at Savar-Dhamrai regions, Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Sciences. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Vol. 1: 63-67.
  54. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and D. H. Banu. (2003). "Biodiversity in Bangladesh Sundarban- The Largest Mangrove Forest of The World." ARANNYA (A Forestry Periodical). Bana Bhaban, Dhaka, No. 6: 10-14.
  55. G. M. Hossain, A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (2001). "Use of benthic fauna as a biological marker for freshwater pollution". Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Jahangirnagar University. Vol. 13 (1 & 2): 13-21.
  56. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, D. H. Banu and A. M. Huq. (2001) "A preliminary floristic investigation on the undergrowth plant diversity of Lalmai hills at Comilla". Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Jahangirnagar University. Vol. 13 (1 & 2): 135-143.
  57. M. A. Islam, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, A. B. M. E. Hossain and S. Hoque. (2001). "Physico-chemical properties of the soil of Jahangirnagar University campus and their impacts on existing phytodiversity". Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Jahangirnagar University. Vol. 13 (1 & 2):75- 81.
  58. S. H. Aleya, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (2001). "Studies on the fruit morphology and fruit pattern of Jack-fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.)". Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Jahangirnagar University. Vol. 13 (1 & 2): 37-43.
  59. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, S. H. Rashid, M. H. Rashid and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (2001). "Oldenlandia herbacea (L.) Roxb. (Rubiaceae)- A new angiospermic record for Bangladesh". Bangladesh J. Plant  Taxon. Vol. 8(2): 125-128.
  60. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, P. Poschlod and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (2000). "A preliminary investigation on the Diaspore and soil seed bank in Modhupur Sal forest of Bangladesh". Indian  Journal of Forestry. Vol. 23(3): 282-287.
  61. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1999). "Study of Diaspore and soil seed-bank- A modern approach for plant genetic resources exploration and conservation". ARANNYA (A Forestry Periodical). Bana Bhaban, Dhaka, No. 5: 1-3.
  62. D. H. Banu, M. A. M. Chowdhury and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1998). "Status of NPK and Caffeine in Five agro-types of Tea (Camellia sinensis)." Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Vol. 10, No. (1 & 2), June & Dec.: 135-137.
  63. M. A. Islam, A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1997). "Comparative vegetation analysis of different plant communities of the Jahangirnagar University campus." BangladeshJournal of Life Sciences. Vol. 9, No. 2, Dec.: 67-76.
  64. H. Rashid, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, S. Hoque and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (1996). "Some soil properties of Chandra _Sal' forest at Gazipur, Bangladesh." Jahangirnagar University Journal of Sciences. Vol. 20: 87-96.
  65. H. Rashid, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (1996). "Seasonal variation of phytodiversity in Chandra Sal' forest at Gazipur, Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Vol. 8, No. 1, June: 1-14.
  66. S. H. Rashid, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (1996). "Ecological studies on the relationship between soil properties and dominant undergrowth species of Chandra 'Sal' forest at Gazipur, Bangladesh." ECOPRINT. Nepal, Vol. 3, No. 2: 9-14.
  67. M. A. Islam, A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1996). "Phytosociological analysis of the woodland communities of Jahangirnagar University campus." In Plants for Human Welfare. S. Hadiuzzaman, A. M. A. Mushi, Nilufar Sadeque, M. Salar Khan & A. Aziz (Eds.) Proc. 8th Bot. Conf., Bangladesh Bot., Scoc. Dhaka. Publ.: 103-109.
  68. S. H. Rashid, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (1996). "Phytosociological analysis of the vascular plant diversity of Chandra 'Sal' forest at Gazipur, Bangladesh." In Plants for Human Welfare. S. Hadiuzzaman , A. M. A. Mushi, Nilufar Sadeque, M. Salar Khan & A. Aziz (Eds.) Proc. 8th Bot. Conf., Bangladesh Bot., Scoc. Dhaka.  Publ.: 77-84.
  69. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and D. H. Banu. (1995). "Bangladesh Sundarban- the largest Mangrove forest of the world and its resources". Caring for the Forest: Research in a Changing World. Poster Abstracts. IUFRO XX World Congress, 6-12 August 1995, Tempere, Finland.
  70. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, B. M. Rezia Khatun and D. H. Banu. (1995). "An account of the medicinal plants for the treatment of Jaundice." Journal of Nature Studies. Life Sciences Institute, Jahangirnagar University, Vol. 1, No. 1: 35-40.
  71. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and K. Biary. (1995). "A Preliminary inventory of some aromatic flora in Almaria province of Spain." Jahangirnagar Univ. Journal of Science. Vol. 19: 1-6.
  72. S. H. Rashid, M. Mahfuzur Rahman and A. B. M. E. Hossain. (1995). "An inventory of the undergrowth resources in Chandra 'Sal' Forest at Gazipur, Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Vol. 7, No. 1 & 2: 111-118.
  73. A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1994). "Rohingya refugee rehabilitation in Bangladesh: Some environmental consequences." ARANNYA (A Forestry Periodical). Bana Bhaban, Dhaka, No. 3: 4-6.
  74. A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1994). "Occurrence of large-sized Hilsa fishes in Bangladesh water bodies and their future availability." Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science. Vol. 18, December: 1-8.
  75. M. Mahfuzur Rahman and M. A. M. Chowdhury. (1994). "Autecological studies on the yield of Tea (Camellia sinensis) with special reference to drainage conditions." Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. Vol. 6, No. 1: 89-92.
  76. A. B. M. E. Hossain and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1993). "An assessment on the environmental degradation due to Rohingya refugee rehabilitation in Teknaf area." Proceeding of the International Botanical Conference. Published by Bangladesh Botanical Society. Botany Department, Dhaka University: 61-65.
  77. M. M. K. Mia and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1992). "Flora of Bangladesh, Family- Costaceae." Bangladesh National Herbarium, BARC, No 45: 1-4.
  78. A. M. Huq and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1992). "Flora of Bangladesh, Family- Hydrocotylaceae." Bangladesh National Herbarium, BARC, No. 44: 1-7.
  79. M. A. M. Chowdhury and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1991). "Topographical effects on cultivation, nutrition and yield of BT-1 Tea." Bangladesh Journal of Botany. Vol. 20, No. 2: 211-213. Botany Department, Dhaka University.
  80. M. M. K. Mia and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1990). "Preliminary ethnomedicinal studies at Sandwip island of Bangladesh." Traditional Medicine. Ed.- Prof. A. Gani. Pharmacy Department, Jahangirnagar University: 104-108.
  81. M. A. M. Chowdhury and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. (1989). "Ecological studies on the site-potentialities, nutrient status and yield of Tea (Camellia sinensis).:III-NPK and caffeine contents in BT-1 twig tissues." Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. BARC. Vol. 14, No. 3: 269-271.

CONFERENCE PAPER

  1. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Kitahara, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman, 2007. Organized by International Association of Ecotechnology Research. . Arsenic accumulation in water fern (Azolla pinnata L.): A new possibility for potential phytoremediation. 2007. In: 14th Asian Symposium on Ecotechnology Research (ASET14). Kyung Hee University, Seul, South Korea: International Association of Ecotechnology Research.
  2. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, C. Okumura, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. Arsenic uptake potential of Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.). 2006. In: 1st International Symposium on Health Hazards of Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater and its Countermeasures - From Toroku to Asia. Miyazaki, Japan: Asian Arsenic Network.
  3. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Osaka, Japan. 20-22 September, 2006. Organized by . Arsenic phytofiltration using duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.). 2006. In: Annual Conference of Analytical Chemistry. Osaka University, Osaka, Japan: Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry.
  4. Rahman M A, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Miah M A M, Khaled M A. Arsenic contamination in agricultural soil and its accumulation in different parts of rice plant. Annual Botanical Conference, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 29-30 Dec., 2003 organized by Bangladesh Botanical Society.

EDITED BOOK

  1. Flora, Fauna and Ecology of Bangladesh National Botanical Garden. May, 2021. Published by- National Botanical Garden, Mirpur. Bangladesh Forest Department. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  2. Vascular Flora of Hakaluki Haor. 2013. (Writer- Md. Tajul Islam Chowdhury). Published by-Centre For Sustainable Development (CFSD), Dhaka, Bangladesh

BOOK CHAPTER

  1. Jakariya, M., M. Mahfuzur Rahman (Co-author) and others 2017. Watershed Management and Biodiersity of Pablakhali Protected Area. (Strenthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection Project (Chief Investigator, Floral Study Team). Forest Department, Government of the People’s republic of Bangladesh and Environmental Scence and Management Department, North South University. Funded by THE WORLD BANK.
  2. Rahman, M.A., M.M.R. Ismail, M. Mahfuzur Rahman, and H. Hasegawa. 2011. Arsenic in the environment: Phytoremediation using aquatic macrophytes In: Golubev, I.A., (Ed.), Handbook of Phytoremediation. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.: Hauppauge, NY, USA. pp. 573-590.
  3. Rahman, M.A., M. Mahfuzur Rahman, M.M.R. Ismail, and H. Hasegawa. 2009. Dietary intake of potentially toxic elements from vegetables. In: Pepareschi, A. and Eppolito, H., (Eds.), Fruit and vegetable consumption and health. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.: New York. pp. 35-60.
  4. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2008. Angiosperms. Dicotyledon. Familly 9: APIACEAE. In: Begum, Z.N.T., Hassan, M.A., and Khondker, M., (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh. Vol. 6. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp. 155-156 and 162-163.
  5. M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2007. Angiosperms. Monocotyledon. Familly 11: COSTACEAE. In: Ahmed, Z.U., Begum, Z.N.T., Hassan, M.A., Khondker, M. and Rahman, M.M., (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh. Vol. 11. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp. 162-163.
  6. Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, C. Okumura, and M. Mahfuzur Rahman. 2007. Arsenic adsorption on iron plaque and uptake in duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.) affected by chemical species. In: Starrett, S.K., Hong, J., Wilcock, R.J., Li, Q., Carson, J.H., and Arnold, S., (Eds.), International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST). American Science Press: Texas, Houston, USA. pp. 319-325.

Teaching

Course Code Course Title Semester/Year
5. Bot.612 (4 Credits) Plant Ecology and Environment-II M.Phil. and Ph.D. level
4. Bot.611 (4 Credits) Plant Ecology and Environment-I M.Phil. and Ph.D. level
3. Bot.514 (4 Credits) Advanced Plant Ecology and Environment Masters level
2. Bot.309 (3 Credits) Soil, Water and Environment 3rd Year B.Sc.(Hons')
1. Bot.207 (4 Credits) Basic Plant Ecology 2nd Year B.Sc.(Hons')

Academic Info

Institute: Botany Institute, Regensburg University, Germany (DAAD Postdoc. Research Fellowship)
Period: 2004

Post-doc. (Plant Ecology, Environment)

Institute: Department of Botany , Jahangirnagar University,, Bangladesh and Department of Nature Conservation-II, Philipps University, Germany (DAAD Sandwich Ph.D. Fellowship)
Period: 2002

Ph.D. (Plant Ecology, Evironment and Biodiversity Conservation)

Institute: Department of Botany, Chittagong University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Period: 1987

M.Sc in Botany (Specialization: Plant Ecology); Results: First Class First Position

Experience

Job responsibilities

  1. Acted as Chairman (Head of the Department) in the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh from 20 October, 2007 to 19 October, 2010.
  2. Established “Plant Ecology and Environment Laboratory ) in the Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh and presently leading this laboratory.
  3. Acted as a member of syllabus committee in National University, Bangladesh
  4. Acted as member of Editorial Board, Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences
  5. Completed a number of research projects funded by local and foreign aid.
  6. Presently acting as a member of curriculum committee in Jogonnath University, Bangladesh
  7. Member- Committee of Courses, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University
  8. Member- Academic Council, Jahangirnagar University.
  9. Taught as part-time faculty in Northern University, American University Bangladesh and North South University.
  10. Published 125 scientific papers/articles in national, regional and international journal.
Organization: Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Position: Professor
Period: 2006 to Present

Job Responsibilities:

a) To teach students in Honours,  M. Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. courses; & student counseling

b) To conduct examinations

c) To supervise    M. Sc. and Ph.D. thesis research works

d) To conduct collaborative research works with national & international organizations

Organization: Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Position: Associate Professor
Period: 2002-2006

Job Responsibilities:

a) To teach students in Honours,  M. Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. courses; & student counseling

b) To conduct examinations

c) To supervise    M. Sc. and Ph.D. thesis research works

d) To conduct collaborative research works with national & international organizations

Organization: Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: 1994 to 2002

 Job Responsibilities:

a) To teach students in Honours,  M. Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. courses; & student counseling

b) To conduct examinations

c) To supervise    M. Sc. and Ph.D. thesis research works 

d) To conduct collaborative research works with national & international organizations

Organization: Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Position: Lecturer
Period: 1991 to 1994

Job Responsibilities:

a) To teach students in Honours and Masters degree courses

b) To conduct examinations

c) To carry-out research works

Organization: Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (National Herbarium), BARC, Farm Gate, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Position: Scientific officer
Period: 1988 to 1991

Job Responsibilities:

a) Curatorial responsibilities

b) Plant sample collection, preservation and identification

c) Taxonomic Revision of Plant Families

Activity

  1. Member from Bangladesh- Ecosystem Commission, International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
  2. Life Member- Bangladesh Botanical Society
  3. Member- Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  4. Member- BAAS (Bangladesh Association for Advancement of Science)
  5. Member- Alumni Association of German Universities in Bangladesh (AAGUB)
  6. Member- Bangladesh Association for Plant Taxonomist.
  7. Member- Alumni Forum, DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), Germany
  8. Member, Board of Editors: Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN No. 1023-0858)
  9. Member, Board of Editors: Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences (ISSN No. 2206-0263).
  10. Member, Board of editors: Physiological Ecology and Environmental Science Journal. Department of Botany, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Contact

Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman

Professor
Department of Botany
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801879625889
Work Phone: 88017791045, Extension: 1436/103, 1886
Email: mmrahman1518@juniv.edu , mmrahman1518@gmail.com

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