Bangladesh Higher Education Project

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Six Years of HEQEP : Transforming Higher Education in Bangladesh

National Workshop on Achievements of HEQEP November 2015

Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Ministry of Education Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Six Years of HEQEP : National Workshop on HEQEP Achievements 2015

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Document Preparation Committee Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC Professor Dr Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Member, UGC Professor Dr AbulHashem, Member, UGC Professor Dr Md. AkhtarHossain, Member, UGC Professor Dr M. Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC Professor Dr DilAfroza, Member, UGC Dr Gauranga Chandra Mohanta, ndc, Project Director, HEQEP Mr Md. Korban Ali, AIF Coordinator, HEQEP Professor Dr M. MuhiburRahman, AIF Management Specialist, HEQEP Professor Dr AbutaherM.Ziauddin, AIF Management Specialist, HEQEP AKM Shamsul Arefin, Additional Director, UGC Mr. Omar Faruk, Deputy Director, UGC Mr Md. Gazi Nazrul Islam, Program Officer (Innovation), HEQEP Mr. Mohammad Tipu Sultan, Program Officer, HEQEP Published by: Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Dhaka Trade Centre (8th Floor), 99 KaziNazrul Islam Avenue Karwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215, Phone: 8189020-24, Fax 8189021 E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.heqep-ugc.gov.bd

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Table of Contents Contents Page No. Cover Page Table of Contents Abbreviations & Acronyms Messages Foreword 1 Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)

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1.1. Introduction

1.2. Institutional Structure of HEQEP

1.3. Components of HEQEP

1.3.1 Component 1 : Promoting Academic Innovation (Academic Innovation Fund)

1.3.2 Component 2 : Building Institutional Capacity of the Higher Education Sector

1.3.3 Component 3: Raising the Connectivity Capacity of the Higher Education Sector

1.3.4 Component 4 : Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanism

1.3.5 Component 5: Project Management, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation

1.4 Documentation and Publications of HEQEP

2 Activities, Achievements and Challenges of HEQEP

2.1 Component 1 : Promoting Academic Innovation (Academic Innovation Fund)

2.1.1 Distribution of AIF Subprojects

2.1.2 Progress of AIF Subprojects

2.1.3 Results Achieved by Subprojects

2.1.4 Challenges for Sustainability

2.2 Component 2 : Building Institutional Capacity of the Higher Education Sector

2.3 Component 3: Raising the Connectivity Capacity of the Higher Education Sector

2.4 Component 4 : Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanism

2.5 Component 5 : Project Management, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation

3 Key Success Stories of AIF Subprojects

3.1 Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) 3.2 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) 3.3 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) 3.4 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) 3.5 University of Dhaka (DU) 3.6 Jahangirnagar University (JU) 3.7 Patuakhali University of Science & Technology (PSTU) 3.8 University of Rajshahi (RU) 3.9 Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST)

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Annexes

Annex 1

Annex 2

Annex 3

Annex 4

Annex 5

Annex 6

Annex 7

Annex 8

Annex 9

List of Subprojects in Round -1

List of Subprojects in Round -2

List of Subprojects in Round-3

List of Subprojects for Basic Campus Network

List of Subprojects under Window 4

List of Universities connected through BdREN connectivity

List of universities implementing Quality Assurance Mechanism

The Program of the Workshop

Organizing Committee and Sub-committees of the Workshop

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List of Tables Table 1 Number of AIF sub-projects and fund received by universities Table 2 Financial Status of AIF subprojects of the three rounds, June, 2015 Table 3 Implementation Progress of AIF subprojecs, September, 2015 Table 4 Major Physical Achievements of AIF Subprojects, June 2015 List of Figures

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Figure 1 Institutional Structure of HEQEP 3

Figure 2 Window wise distribution of AIF subprojects 12


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Abbreviations & Acronyms

AIF Academic Innovation Fund AUST Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology BAU Bangladesh Agricultural University BdREN Bangladesh Research and Education Network BRACU BRAC University BRU Begum Rokeya University BSMMU Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University BSMRAU Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University BUET Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BUP Bangladesh University of Professionals CAS Computerized Accounting System ComU Comilla University CU University of Chittagong CUET Chittagong University of Science & Technology CVASU Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University DISM Deputy Innovation Subproject Manager DoE Department of Environment DPD Director, Planning & Development DSPM Deputy Sub-project Manager DU University of Dhaka DUET Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology EWU East West University FAPAD Foreign Aided Project Audit Directorate FM Financial Management GBPS Gigabytes per second GoB Government of Bangladesh GonoU Gono University HEIs Higher Education Institutions HEQEP Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project HEQEPU Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project Unit HOPE Head of Procuring Entity HSTU Hajee Mohammad Danesh University of Science & Technology IF Innovation Fund IFOM Innovation Fund Operations Manual IIUC International Islamic University Chittagong IP Intellectual Property IQAC Institutional Quality Assurance Cell IRP Innovation Review Panel ISM Innovation Subproject Manager ISMT Innovation Subproject Management Team IU Islamic University IUB Independent University Bangladesh JKKNU Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University JU Jahangirnagar University


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JSTU Jessore Science & Technology University KU Khulna University KUET Khulna University of Engineering and Technology MBSTU Mawlana Bhashani University of Science & Technology M&E Monitoring & Evaluation MoE Ministry of Education MoU Memorandum of Understanding NSTU Noakhali Science & Technology University NSU North South University PIU Project Implementation Unit PSTU Patuakhali University of Science & Technology PU Premier University RDPP Revised Development Project Proposal RU University of Rajshahi RUET Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology SAU Sylhet Agricultural University SBAU Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University SPM Sub-project Manager SPMT Sub-project Management Team SPP Sub-project Proposal SUB Stamford University Bangladesh SUST Shahjalal University of Science & Technology TTO Technology Transfer Office UAIFS University Academic Innovation Fund Secretariat (Public Universities) UGC University Grants Commission of Bangladesh UGCAIFS University Grants Commission Academic Innovation Fund Secretariat UGCBAIF University Grants Commission Board for Academic Innovation Fund UASID United States Agency for Development VC Vice Chancellor WB World Bank WMSRC Wazed Miah Science Research Centre


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MESSAGE

I am pleased to learn that the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project has organized a

National Workshop on HEQEP Achievements which is an exciting initiative spearheaded in

Bangladesh.

The present democratic government headed by Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is firmly

committed to improve the quality of higher education as it is the global demand which is rising

sharply. Ensuring quality education was also the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to

uplift the dignity of the nation. It is an important agendum of the present government and HEQEP has

timely launched such a project for improving the higher education sector and creating skilled human

resources for the nation building processes. It is my understanding that the major objective of this

project is to improve the quality of teaching-learning and research capabilities of the tertiary

education institutions of the country through encouraging both innovation and accountability. This is

a flagship project of Ministry of Education (MoE) with the assistance of World Bank (WB).

I believe overall quality of education in tertiary level, enhanced through HEQEP will contribute

significantly in building our nation. I wish every success of the National Workshop of the Project.

Abul Maal A Muhith MP

Finance Minister Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh


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MESSAGE

The Ministry of Education has undertaken Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)

to face the challenge of globalization by raising the quality of education in higher education

institutions. In the context of global competition, improving our quality and relevance of teaching-

learning and research environment in higher education institutions through encouraging innovation

and accountability, is now at the top of the agenda of the government. Academic Innovation Fund

(AIF), established under HEQEP, has been successful in generating a culture of research, innovation

and competition, and improving the quality of higher education in Bangladesh since its inception in

2009.

I am aware of the achievements of HEQEP subprojects that are being implemented by 28 public and 9

private universities. The achievements need to be shared with the people of Bangladesh who are the

ultimate taxpayers as well as the beneficiaries of the project. This is encouraging that HEQEP has

arranged such an important national workshop for sharing the achievements of the project. I believe

that the higher education institutions will effectively make use of the academic facilities created and

the capacities built through HEQEP.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the UGC and HEQEP officials for preparing this valuable

document on National Workshop on HEQEP Achievements 2015 and wish the National Workshop a

grand success with total fulfillment of its objectives.

Nurul Islam Nahid MP Education Minister

Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh


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MESSAGE

The Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) is the heart of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project

(HEQEP) undertaken by the Ministry of Education with the financial and technical support of the

World Bank and Government of Bangladesh. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of

Bangladesh is the implementing agency of the project. The objectives of this project are twofold: (i) to

establish enabling conditions to improve the quality and relevance of teaching, learning and research

in universities, and (ii) to introduce an efficient instrument for the allocation of additional public

funds to the higher education institutions to promote innovation and accountability.

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh is the apex and Statutory body of the universities of

Bangladesh. The primary objectives of the UGC are to promote and coordinate university education;

monitor, and maintain standard of university education, assess the needs in terms of funding of the

public universities; and advice the government on various issues related to the universities. The basic

principle on which the UGC of Bangladesh, like its counterparts elsewhere in the world, has been

instituted is that it will deal with the government, specially with the Ministry of Education, on behalf

of the universities of Bangladesh. To fulfill its mandate of improving the quality of higher education

and research, the UGC has shouldered the responsibility of implementing HEQEP with the support of

the World Bank since 2009.

It is a requirement of any public funded project to share its objectives and achievements with the

stakeholders. National workshop is one of the vehicles to showcase the achievements of any project.

With a view to sharing its objectives and achievements, HEQEP has arranged a National Workshop

on 12 November 2015. In this occasion an excellent document on “Six Years of HEQEP :

Transforming the Higher Education in Bangladesh” has been prepared. I believe this document will be

very useful to all concerned.

I take this opportunity to thank my colleagues in the universities who have come forward with great

enthusiasm and sincerity to showcase their achievements, promote innovations in their respective

institutions and build a stronger education system in Bangladesh by engaging themselves in HEQEP.

Further, I gratefully acknowledge the excellent cooperation and valuable assistance the UGC and

HEQEP have received from the Ministry of Education and the World Bank in preparing this valuable

document on National Workshop on HEQEP Achievements 2015.

(Professor Abdul Mannan) Chairman

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh


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MESSAGE

The present government has undertaken the promotion of academic innovation in the universities of

Bangladesh as a major component of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) known as

Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), first of its kind in the country, with the support of the World Bank. In

2009 the Ministry of Education got HEQEP off the ground and its period will continue up to December

2018. The key objective of AIF is to improve the quality and standard of the teaching-learning and

research environment in higher education institutions implementing innovative ideas of the universities.

By this time it has already created positive impact on improving environment of teaching, learning and

research in universities of Bangladesh and heading towards fulfilling its objectives. It is an appropriate

time to showcase the achievements of HEQEP before the nation. Just in time UGC has arranged a

National Workshop to share its successes to the nation.

I believe that universities which are implementing HEQEP subprojects will continue playing an

appropriate role to face the future challenges of raising quality of higher education and research to a level

of global standard.

I believe that all stakeholders of the project specially the academia, researchers, students will be benefitted

out of this exciting national event. I wish the Workshop every success.

Md. Nazrul Islam Khan Secretary

Ministry of Education Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh


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MESSAGE

We extend our heartiest congratulations to the Government of Bangladesh, Ministry of

Education, University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Project Unit (HEQEPU) of UGC

on successfully launching this important event of theNational Workshop on Achievements

under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project.

Knowledge generation and innovation underpin the economic and social development of any

economy. A strong network of scholars in an enabling environment remains critical as

Bangladesh progresses toward becoming a middle-income country. The strong commitment

of the Government of Bangladesh for facilitating the development of the tertiary education

sector and the establishment of enabling environment for research and innovation is vivid

through the many advancements and achievements made under HEQEP over the past years.

The Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) has supported cutting-edge research and the

breakthrough of new innovation in many areas through over 300 sub-projects across public

and private universities. The development of the Bangladesh Research and Education

Network (BdREN) and digital library continue to promote knowledge sharing and

collaboration among researchers and academics on local and global platforms.

It has been a great privilege to work collaboratively with the Government and with the

academic community to support the implementation of HEQEP over the years. The National

Workshop serves as an excellent platform to showcaseBangladesh’s achievements in the

tertiary education sector at home and abroad. We wish the event great success.

Yoko Nagashima and Mokhlesur Rahman Task Team Leaders, HEQEP Education Global Practice The World Bank


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FOREWORD

Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) aims to strengthen and develop the quality

and standard of higher education in Bangladesh through innovation and increased professional

accountability. Since 2009, HEQEP is working to enhance the quality of higher education, both in

public and private universities. With firm guidance of the Ministry of Education and the University

Grants Commission of Bangladesh, and support of the World Bank, Higher Education Quality

Enhancement Project is playing a special role in improving the quality of teaching-learning and

research capabilities of the tertiary education sector in Bangladesh.

Since its inception in 2009, AIF (Academic Innovation Fund) of HEQEP implemented about 175

subprojects in 28 public and 9 private universities, resulting in significant successes in improving

teaching-learning and research environment in the universities. These include establishment of new

lab facilities with modern lab equipment; renovation of existing laboratories; improvement of class

rooms, seminar room, library and conference rooms equipped with most modern digital facilities;

expansion and upgradation of internet connectivity; updating the course curricula; and capacity

building of the faculties and the support staff. Achievements of HEQEP are explained in an

appropriate section of this book. In addition, a separate section of this document describes the selected

success stories of the subprojects from the universities that have significant impact in changing the

teaching-learning and research environment in the university although there were more to mention.

HEQEP has entered seventh year of its decade-long life. It is an appropriate time to showcase the

achievements of HEQEP to the nation. Today we feel happy to arrange the National Workshop on

HEQEP Achievements which breed confidence. This book on National Workshop on HEQEP

Achievements has been prepared to share successes to all of the beneficiaries including academia,

researchers, students, industrialists, and policy planners.

We would like to extend grateful thanks to our colleagues from the Ministry of Education, UGC,

HEQEP, and the World Bank who made considerable effort to prepare this document. Finally, we are

immensely grateful to Mr. Abul Maal A Muhith, Honorable Finance Minister; Mr. Nurul Islam

Nahid, Honorable Education Minister; Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan, Secretary, MoE, and Professor

Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC who enthused us with the demanding task of arranging the National

Workshop in a short period of time.

Dr Gauranga Chandra Mohanta ndc Project Director (Additional Secretary) Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project


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Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project

HEQEP

1.1 Introduction The quality in higher education has become a global concern as it plays a central role in the

overall development of a country. All countries of the world, both developed and developing,

are striving for achieving quality in their higher education system. To face the challenge of

globalization raising the quality of our higher education to world standard is very important.

In 2009 Bangladesh Government, therefore, took several steps to develop the qualities of

tertiary education. One of these is the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project

(HEQEP).

The main objective of the project is to improve the quality and relevance of teaching-learning

and research environment in higher education institutions through encouraging innovation

within universities and enhancing the technical and institutional capacity of the higher

education sector.

The goal of the project is to contribute to development of the human capital of the country for

sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.

The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) is the implementing agency of the

project. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank and Government of Bangladesh,

contributing respectively 88% and 12% of the total cost. The original project cost was US$

91.0 million (IDA US$ 81.0 million + GoB US$ 10.80 million) and its duration was from

2009 to 2013.Considering its satisfactory implementation performance1 and following GoB

request for additional funding IDA agreed to expand the scope of activities by introducing a

new Window under the AIF component2and included a new component on Quality

Assurance and provide additional financing amounting to US$ 125.0 million. The tenure of

1 An interim impact assessment study was conducted in June 2013 to measure the progress made so far and to evaluate the likelihood of achieving the Project Development Objectives (PDOs) by the end of project implementation. The study findings confirmed that despite initial delays, the project is on track to achieve its PDOs. 2 Please see below for project components.


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the project was extended up to December 2018 with a total cost of US$ 238.10 million (IDA

US$ 206.00 million + GOB US$ 32.10 million)

1.2 Institutional Structure of HEQEP The project implementation unit is led by a Project Director who is a Bangladesh Civil

Service official holding the rank of Additional Secretary.The Project Director (PD) is assisted

by a team of professionals and consultants numbering about 75. The University Grants

Commission, an attached institution of the Ministry of Education, is the implementing agency

of the project and the PD carries out the project activities under the supervision of UGC. A

Project Implementation Committee (PIC) headed by the Chairman, UGC oversees the

implementation activities regularly. An Inter-Ministerial Project Steering Committee (PSC)

chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Education provides overall guidance and takes decisions

concerning policy issues. The PD liaises and corresponds with the World Bank in matters of

measuring implementation progress, status of attaining performance indicators and fund

disbursement according to the financing agreement and covenants. The institutional structure

of the project is presented in Fig. 1


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Fig. 1 Institutional Structure of HEQEP

WORLD BANK

Ministry of Education (Project Steering

Committee)

HEQEP(PMU)

(Project Director)

Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) Secretariat

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION OF

BANGLADESH (UGC)

(Project Implementation Committee)

Procurement Unit

Monitoring & Evaluation Unit

Finance Unit

Quality Assurance Unit

Strategy & Policy Unit (SPU)

HEMIS Unit

BdREN

Digital Library

ICT Unit

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOR INNOVATION


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1.3 Components of the HEQEP

The five components of HEQEP as per RDPP-III are as follows:

1) Promoting Academic Innovation (Academic Innovation Fund): US$ 93.20 million (BDT 7762.060 million)

2) Building Institutional Capacity of the Higher Education Sector: US$ 8.50 million

(BDT 716.931 million)

3) Raising the Connectivity Capacity of the Higher Education Sector: US$ 84.90 million (BDT 7487.860 million)

4) Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanisms: US$ 37.00 million (BDT 3166.354 million )

5) Project Management, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation: US$ 14.40 million (BDT 1409.952 million )

1.3.1 Component 1 – Promoting Academic Innovation (Academic

Innovation Fund) 1.3.1.1 General Objectives of Academic Innovation Fund (AIF)

As far as this education-research-innovation chain is concerned, AIF, established under the HEQEP, has been successful in generating a culture of research, innovation and competition and improving the quality of higher education in Bangladesh. It has also enhanced the quality of the research infrastructure in the selected departments and faculties of universities in Bangladesh. This has provided a confident platform now to raise the aspirations. The next logical step is to increasethe market relevance of research, and to improve the innovation capacity within Bangladesh by fostering productive and progressive university-industry interaction. The ultimate aim will be to create and sustain a robust national innovation ecosystem in Bangladesh, which will lead to accelerated growth and development.

The general objectives of this component are to: (i) establish enabling conditions to improve the quality and relevance of teaching, learning and research in universities, and, (ii) to introduce an efficient instrument (AIF) for the allocation of additional public funds to the higher education institutions with emphasis on innovationand accountability.Its broad objective is to produce advanced human capital in the form of highly skilled university graduates who would move the country towards higher productivity, economic growth and development.

1.3.1.2 Specific Objectives of Academic Innovation Fund The academic innovation fund is awarded for activities under four windows as describe below

1.3.1.3Teaching and Learning (Window 1)


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a) To enhance the professional skills of the academic staff participating in AIF sub-projects in providing innovative and high quality teaching;

b) To modernize the undergraduate and graduate education by updating the qualifications framework, by formulating a flexible and student-centered curricula design that emphasizes learning outcomes, competencies, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses, and by facilitating lifelong learning and employability;

c) To improve the institutional academic infrastructure by generating better access to knowledge and information, by integrating ICT and laboratory technologies into learning, and by modernizing student learning spaces and support facilities.

1.3.1.4Research and Post-graduate Programs (Window 2)

a) To enhance the professional skills, capacities and orientation of the academic staff in conducting advanced fundamental and applied research that will contribute to social and economic growth and facilitate establishment of national innovation ecosystem, competitiveness and development; b) To improve the institutional research capabilities by creating effective access to specialized knowledge and information and by making available the necessary equipment, scientific instrumentation and support services; c) To support the development of high quality PhD programs, national and international inter-departmental and inter-university cooperation, collaboration and academic networking that would generate knowledge creation and produce skilled human capital for Bangladesh; d) To support and strengthen industry-academia cooperation in the form of joint research activities and by other conceivable means.

1.3.1.5 University Wide Facilities (Window 3)

a)Toestablish facilities and revamp existing academic infrastructure that would provide support to the entire academic community for enhancing the quality of teaching-learning, research and generate intellectual outputs;

b)To make institutional arrangements for creating an effective industry-university research interaction system by establishing a Technology Transfer Office (TTO). The TTO’s role is to assist in maintaining, valuing, and transacting the transfer of all marketable intellectual assets (such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, etc.) of the university to industries as well as spurring the creation of new science and technology led businesses, and businesses based on the research done in the university. In other words, they have a pivotal role in converting the new knowledge generated in the university system to wealth for the benefit of the university and the nation.

1.3.1.6 Industry-Industry Collaborative Research (Window 4)

University-industry Collaborative Research Funds (Window 4 – Innovation Fund) are granted on a competitive basis to the department or faculty which intends to establish university-industry collaborative research. Indicative activities under the Window 4 are as follows:


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University-Industry Collaborative Research Funds are available for (i) joint formation of innovative research subproject oriented towards creating innovations in the industries; (ii) development and improvement of the laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art scientific instruments and equipment with the aim to conduct experiments and testing on innovative technologies; (iii) joint application for patent on developed technologies and establishment of Intellectual Property; (iv) joint promotion and commercialization of innovative technologies; (v) trainings and workshops for researchers from university and industry; and (vi) facilitation and strengthening of linkages with the industry/productive sector.

1.3.1.7 Funding Mechanism and Its Domains The main component of HEQEP known as Academic Innovation Fund (AIF)

introduces competitive funding mechanism to the Bangladesh’s higher education institutions.Under the AIF component, the Bangladesh tertiary education institutions and their academic staff are invited to formulate project proposals that are evaluated and selected by panels of peer reviewers according to transparent procedures and criteria.The AIF focuses on the academic needs of the public and private universities and the project proposals on teaching-learning and research are expected to address the deficiencies identified. A definite policy for allocating funds to various disciplines and to various universities has been adopted. The details are available in the Operations Manuals.AIF is awarded to subprojects in various windows with total costs varying from Tk. 25 Lakh to 500 Lakhs which depends on the disciplines and the windows.

1.3.2 Component 2 – Building Institutional Capacity of the Higher

Education Sector:

The objectives of this component are:

(a) Improving strategic capacity of the UGC : capacity building of the UGC including

strategic planning of higher education sector, Higher Education Management

Information System (HEMIS) and introducing e-management of UGC by total

computerization of the institution.

(b) Strengthening institutional capacity of the universities:

(c) Intellectual Property Literacy (IPR): Disseminating intellectual property (IP)

literacy in Bangladesh’suniversity system and changing mind-set of

university’sresearchers to make them IPR savvy and getting them ready to create

wealth from their IPs.

(d) Local and international training of university researchers on IP and technology

transfer and related issues.

1.3.3 Component 3 – Raising the Connectivity Capacity of the Higher

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Modern higher education systems must provide connectivity to the faculty and students

for instant communication with other universities at home and abroad, and access to

national and international knowledge repositories. The basic requirement for this is a high

speed data communication network connecting all the universities and other research

organizations in the country based on optical fibre for providing dedicated internet

connectivity. The academics require high volume data sharing (more 15 petabytes of data

per year). This demands a dedicated and jitterless network. The current connectivity

capacity in the country’s universities is insufficient. The construction of a properly

designed network based on an optical fibre backbone with appropriate transmission

equipment is envisaged.

Apart form the internet connectivity, the component includes establishing virtual class

rooms in all public universities and also a digital library to connect the academia to the

global e-resources.

1.3.4 Component 4 – Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanisms Establishment of quality assurance system in higher education is a global practice now.

Many countries in the world developed quality assurance system internally with formal

institutional approach. A well functioning quality assurance system could push higher

education forward to greater heights with peoples’ confidence at national and international

level. Under HEQEP, the establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanism in the higher

education sector has been proposed to be implemented by (i) activating the Quality

Assurance Unit of the University Grants Commission and assigning the responsibility to it;

(ii) establishing Institutional Quality Assurance Cells in every university of the country; (iii)

arranging the self-assessment of the degree programs in universities; (iv) drafting an act for

the Bangladesh Quality Assurance and Accredication Council and submit to the Ministry of

education to take necessary steps for approval by the national parliament. The QAU will

provide guidance to the IQACs, and oversee their activities including self-assessmentof

degree programs during the project period, after which the Council will take over.

1.3.5 Component 5 – Project Management, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation

The objective of this component is to establish a project implementation office for ensuring

implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the project. The Project


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Management Unit is responsible to administer all activities of other units. The PMU

comprises of four units : (a) Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) secretariat, (b) Monitoring and

Evaluation unit, (c) Procurement unit, and (d) Finance unit.

a) AIF secretariat

This unit is headed by an AIF Coordinator and supported by seven program officers and two

consultants. It is acting as the central management unit for the AIF and devoted exclusively to

the administration of the fund at the universities. AIF Coordinator who is especially

responsible for the administration of AIF is accountable to the Project Director. The AIF

liaises with the universities and Subproject Managers in all matters concerning

implementation of AIF subprojects.

b) Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

The Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (MEU) is responsible for documentation of all activities

of the projects and preparation of various reports. This unit monitors project activities and

records those on six-monthly basis. This unit also evaluates project performance periodically

by conducting base line and validation surveys, mid-term evaluation, and impact assessment

study and so on.

The objectives of this unit are to: (i) systematically document all project inputs, activities,

outputs, and outcomes; and (ii) link project interventions with outcomes to measure the extent

of progress and achievement of objectives.

This unit is headed by a Senior Program Officer and supported by two program officers and

one consultant. This unit is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of HEQEP activities

including preparing various reports e.g.; semi-annual monitoring report of HEQEP, mid-term

review report of HEQEP, impact assessment study and status of implementation reports.

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (MEU) is assisted by external technical support for

undertaking specific surveys, studies and evaluations.

In addition, the unit has been assigned to look after the affairs of environmental issues e.g.

environmental screening of AIF sub-projects, preparing of environmental management

framework and environmental status report for sub-projects twice a year. The unit has been

wholeheartedly working and coordinating the activities of other components to achieve the

desired goal of the project.

c) Procurement Unit

This unit is responsible for dealing with all procurement related matters of the project. It is

headed by a Senior Procurement Officer, two Procurement Officers and five Consultants.


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In the three rounds of AIF, the Subproject Managers (SPMs) at the participating universities

procured all goods, works and services as included in their procurement plans. This required

significant strengthening of the capacity of the SPMs in handling procurement. The

Procurement consultants were responsible for arranging the training to build capacity within

the universities before procurement was started by the SPMs. Initially, the UAIFS staff

were trained on procurement by the procurement consultants of HEQEPU. In the 3rd round a

series of training on e-GP systems of procurement was organized for the SPMs and Deputy

SPMs of the 135 subprojects of different universities. In this round, except some specialized

equipment such as scientific instruments, the Procurement Unit of HEQEP prepared a list of

procurable items common to all subprojects like computers and accessories for central

procurement by the HEQEPU. This exercise is nearing completion. The supplier will directly

supply the items to the respective subprojects in the universities.

d) Finance Unit

Finance Unit deals with accounts keeping and overall financial management of the project.

This unit is responsible for carrying out a number of activities, e.g. preparation of annual

budget, revised budget and financial plan, annual and quarterly disbursement forecasts,

obtaining quarterly semi-annual fund, disbursement and reconcilement of funds

maintaining financial records (registers, cheque books, bills, invoices, ledgers, etc.), ensures

internal control through application of appropriate policies and procedures. It has installed a

Computerized Accounting System (CAS), developed a comprehensive Chart of Accounts. It

maintains computerized records and inventory on fixed assets, prepares financial statements,

obtains financial statements from subproject Managers, interacts with auditors of FAPAD,

and provides necessary support/training to the FM staff of universities and so on. Thus, this

unit has been delivering necessary services as required by the project.

1.4 Documentation and Publications of HEQEP HEQEPU has published a full page newspaper supplement on HEQEP and AIF in renowned

national dailies, arranged press conferences for launching application process for different

rounds of AIF and IQACF. Furthermore, HEQEPU has prepared several promotional

material on HEQEP; published four AIF Operations Manuals, one directory of subprojects of

Round 1 and Round 2, and one Interim Impact Assessment Study Report (IIAS) report; one

IQACF Operations Manual, one IQAC Operations Manual, one SA Manual; and promotional

literature on AIF, IQAC, Digital Library and BdREN. The project has its own website:

http://www.heqep-ugc.gov.bd.


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2 Activities, Achievements and Challenges of HEQEP

2.1 Component-1: Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) Capacity building in the Academia:

During the period January 2010 – todate, three rounds of competition for awards of AIF

subprojects have been held. The processing of the 2nd round competition for Window-4

subprojects is on-going, and the awards are expected to be declared soon. For each round of

competition, promotion workshops were organized in various universities to motivate and

advise the academia to participate in the competitions and prepare proposals using and

internationally recognized proposal formats. Workshops on proposal evaluation procedure

were held with potential reviewers as participants.

About 2647 participants from public and private universities took part in 39 AIF promotional

workshops (1st, 2nd and 3rd round). With the financial support of HEQEP, University

Academic Innovation Fund Secretariat (UAIFS) conducted 139 dissemination workshops.

3359 participants from 86 departments in Round 1 and 2700 participants from 53

departments in Round 2 took part in the workshops.About 100 training sessions for

professionalsin the area of AIF project proposal writing, proposal evaluation, monitoring &

evaluation, procurement management & IDA guidelines, financial management have been

organized so far; 6167 professionals took part in those training workshops. It also included

press conferences, pre-contract signing, contract signing, proposal screening, proposal

evaluation and self assessment methodology. In addition, training for office staff of SPMs on

office management has also been conducted, 1183 support staff have taken part in the

training.

The enthusiasm created in the academia for participating in the competition for grants from

AIF is remarkable. A total of 1946 proposals were received in three rounds of AIF under the

windows 1, 2 and 3. 137 proposals have been received for subprojects under window-4 for

university-industry collaborative research. Over 500 academics participated in the workshops

on proposal evaluation, and in evaluating the subproject proposals. 333 subprojects under

windows 1, 2 and 3 with a total cost of BDT 606 croreand 4 subprojects under window-4

with a total cost of BDT 32 crore for university-industry collaborative research were

awarded. Those academics who were not awarded enriched the academia by their

participation in the competition. Every proposal came up with innovative ideas and involved

academic exercise.


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The awareness created amongst the academia about the competitive funding using a

comprehensive proposal format which includes SWOT analysis, preparation of detailed

budget, work/activities plan, procurement plan, financing plan, milestones and

performance indicators is an important outcome of the AIF component. Initially, the

faculty were annoyed and uninterested to follow the procedure. However, the academia

began to grasp the merit of the competitive funding mechanism and accepted this practice.

For this to happen, the project had to organize a large number of promotional workshops

in the UGC and in universities. Acquainting the academia with the process of procurement

in accordance with government and World Bank’s procurement rules/guidelines is of

paramount importance. In addition to their academic work, the faculty were motivated to

practice maintenance of records in spending public money with the spirit of transparency

and accountability.

It is interesting to note that the mechanism of competitive funding for research with stress

on accountability introduced by HEQEP is being appreciated by other professional

organizations. The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, which awards research grants from

an endowment fund received from USAID updated its proposal format and decided to

adopt fund disbursement in the light of AIF operations manual of HEQEP. The UGC has

also improved the procedure of awarding and administering the research grants to teachers

of public universities.

2. 1. 1 Distribution of AIF subprojects

Window-wise distribution of subprojects

The number of AIF subprojects under different Windows is shown in Figure 2 below


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Figure: 2 Window-wise distribution of AIF subprojects

University wise distribution of AIF Sub-projects by round and budget: From inception to date in total 337 sub-projects of 3 rounds were awarded with a total cost of

BDT 63940.05 lac. 28 public universities and 09 private universities were successful to

receive AIF grants. Details of the distributions of sub-projects are furnished in Table 1.

127

25134

46 5

Number of Sub-Projects

W-1( improving the teaching-learning infrastructure)

W=1(introduced self-assessment of programs in departments)

W-2(Strengthen research capacities)

W-3(Develop institution-wide facilities)

W-4(Promoting university-industry collaborative research)


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Table 1 Number of AIF sub-projects and fund received by universities Sl. No.

List of AIF Sub-project Recipient Universities Round Total Sub-Projects

Percentages of Sub-Projects

Total Budget (Lakh Taka)

R1 R2 R3

Public University 1 Bangladesh Agriculture University, Mymensingh 5 11 8 24 7.12 7006.89 2 Bagum RokayaUniversity, Rangpur 1 1 2 4 1.19 244.00 3 Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman Medical University 5 4 2 11 3.26 2771.68

4 Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

0 6 5 11 3.26 1859.18

5 Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology 8 8 10 26 7.72 7569.16

6 Bangladesh University of Professonal, BUP 2 0 2 4 1.19 358.40

7 Comilla University 2 1 2 5 1.48 428.78 8 Chittagong University 6 6 3 15 4.45 2290.87 9 Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology 5 3 2 10 2.97 2014.78

10 Chittagong Veteranary & Animal Science University 2 4 4 10 2.97 1191.20 11 Dhaka University 7 10 17 34 10.09 8898.85 12 Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology 3 2 0 5 1.48 968.99

13 Hazi Danish Science and Technology University 0 4 3 7 2.08 1358.62 14 Islamic University, Kushtia 3 0 3 6 1.78 979.10 15 Jatio Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam University 3 1 4 8 2.37 624.95 16 Jaganath University 2 2 3 7 2.08 1164.23 17 Jessore Science and Technology University 1 1 4 6 1.78 752.03 18 Jahangirnagar University 8 8 8 24 7.12 4135.20

19 Khulna University 2 3 4 9 2.67 1727.06 20 Khulna University of Engineering & Technology. 2 4 4 10 2.97 1815.86 21 Mawlana Bhasani Science & Technology University 1 1 3 5 1.48 795.79 22 Nowakhali Science & Technology University 1 1 0 2 0.59 414.13 23 Patukhali Science & Technology University 3 4 4 11 3.26 2023.68 24 Rajshahi University 7 10 11 28 8.31 5031.18 25 Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology 1 0 3 4 1.19 609.33

26 Sylhet Agriculture University 0 3 3 6 1.78 907.00

27 Sher-E Bangla Agriculture University, Dhaka 4 3 8 15 4.45 1719.82

28 Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet 3 3 4 10 2.97 2202.41 Private University

1 Ahasanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

1 1 2 0.59 74.49

2 BRAC University, 17. North South University 0 0 2 2 0.59 128.36 3 East West University 0 0 3 3 0.89 350.35 4 Gono University, Savar 0 0 1 1 0.30 79.88

5 International Islamic University Chittagong 0 0 1 1 0.30 71.10

6 Independent University of Bangladesh 0 1 2 3 0.89 417.55 7 North South University 3 1 2 6 1.78 881.15 8 Premier University, Chittagong 0 0 1 1 0.30 34.00 9 Stamford University 0 0 1 1 0.30 40.00

Total 337 100.00 63940.05


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2 .1. 2 Progress of AIF Sub-projects

Progress of First Round sub-projects

In Round 1, out of 726 competing proposals 91 from 27 universities (25 public and 02

private) were awarded funding following a rigorous evaluation and selection procedure.

This round included 38 subprojects under window 1 (including 4 SA subprojects); 38 under

Window 2 and 15 under Window-3. Implementation of 91 sub-projects began in January

2011 and 893were completed by March, 2014. Out of the total contract amount of US$ 23.62

million (BDT1887.82 million), 90.23% was utilized. 88 subprojects have submitted project

completion reports (PCRs). A summary report on completed sub-projects of Round -1 is

available in the HEQEP website: http://www.heqep-ugc.gov.bd 89 sub-projects out of 91 listed (02 sub-projects were terminated) have completed

implementation. These 89 sub-projects were awarded to 27 universities of which 25 were

public and 02 private. All sub-projects have submitted Project Completion Reports (PCR). A

summary on status of first round sub-projects and the detailed information are presented in

Table 2 and a complete list of Round 1 subprojects is given in Annex 1.

Progress of Second Round sub-projects In Round 2, out of 590 competing proposals 106 subprojects in 27 universities (25 public and

2 private)were awarded funds;60 subprojects under window 1; 36 subprojects under Window

2 and 10 subprojects under Window-3. The implementation of these 106 subprojects began in

April 2012 and the total contract amount was US$ 23.63 million (BDT 1888.62 million) of

which 85.96% was utilized till March 2015. One subproject was closed early in the

implementation cycle. In addition, 4 subprojects for building campus network, totaling a

contract amount of US$ 1.39 million (BDT 111.21 million) were awarded subsequently to

four public universities. Round 2 was scheduled to be closed by June 2015. However, the

tenure of twenty subprojects have been extended by 3 to 12 months so that these will be

closed on or before 31 March 2016.

105 sub-projects (one terminated) were awarded in the 2nd round which started in April,

2012 (Annex 2). These were awarded to 27 universities of which 25 were public and 02

private. Ninety nine sub-projects have already been completed and 68 have submitted their

Project Completion Reports (PCR).

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All four campus network sub-projects (DU, CU, BSMRAU and KU) have already been

completed. The total contract value of four campus network sub-projects is BDT 111.21

million. Disbursement and utilization amount up to June 2015 are Tk. 107.45 million and

Tk.105.59 million, respectively. A list of the subprojects is presented in Annex 4.

Progress of Third Round sub-projects

Proposals were invited in February 2014 and out of 630 competing subprojects from 46

eligible universities (32 public and 14 private), 135 subprojects were awarded to 35

universities (26 public and 09 public) with a total contract amount of US$ 29.70 million

(BDT 2373.63 million). In this round, 57 subprojects are under window 1; 57 under Window

2 and 21 subprojects under Window-3. Implementation of 135 sub-projects commenced in

June 2014. One subproject under this round was for building TTO (Technology Transfer

Office) at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The implementation

progress of the subprojects in three rounds is shown in Table 3.

A separate call was announced in November 2014 inviting proosals under Window-4 (phase-

I) for university-industry research collaborative research. and under Window-3 for TTO

subprojects. Total budget available for this window amounts to US$ 6.0 million (BDT

480.00 million), . A total of 91 proposals including four TTO proposals were received. After

screening and evaluating these proposals following a very transparent review procedure, five

subprojects on Window 4 with a total cost of Tk. 32 crore were finally awarded in four

universities in June 2015 ( Annex 5). None of the TTO proposal came out successful.

The implementation of the four W-4 subprojects is in progress.

The second call for Window 4 (phase II)and TTO was announced in August 2015. In

response to the call forty-six proposals including three TTOs from nine public universities

have been received. The total amound fund available is about Tk. 66 crore, and it is expected

that at least seven Window-4 subpojects and two TTO subprojects will be awarded. The

screening and evaluation of the proposals are progressing. Award is expected to be declared

by mid December 2015. Under third round UGC signed contract with 26 public and 9 private universities on June 14,

2014 who were awarded 121 and 14 sub-projects, respectively. An amount of BDT 931.02

million was disbursed for third round sub-projects by June, 2015. Third round sub-projects

are scheduled to be completed by December, 2017. A summary of financial status of sub-


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project of three rounds is shown in Table 2. A list of sub-projects of Round 3 is shown in

Annex- 3.

Table 2 Finacial Status of AIF subprojects of the three rounds, June, 2015

Sl. No Subject Status Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

1 Number of sub-projects 89 (originally 91) 105(originally 106)

135

2 Contract amount Tk. (Million) 1885.93 1888.62 2374.41 3 Disbursement (Million) 1707.23 1819.42 931.02 4 Expenditure (Million) 1677.53 1713.02 251.56 5 % of Disbursement (against total contract) 90.52 96.34 39.21 6 % Expenditure (against Disbursement) 98.26 94.15 27.02 7 % Expenditure (against total contract) 88.95 90.70 10.59 8 Completed sub-projects 89 (100%) 91/105 0 9 Ongoing sub-project 0 14 135 10 Terminated/ closed 02 01 0 11 PCR received 89 63 Not yet due

Table3: Implementation Progress of AIF subprojecs, September, 2015

AIF Round

Date of Contract Signing

Implementation

commencement

Windows

No. of Sub-

Projects Implemen

ted

Universities (Public+Pri

vate)

No. of SPs

completed

Total Contract

Amount (in million)

BDT/US$

Amount Utilized

(in million) BDT/US$

Percentage of Fund

Utilized

Round 1 December 2010

January 2011

W-1 (including SA*), W-2 and W-3

89+(2 terminate

d) 25+2 91 1887.82

US$23.62

1,703.40

US$21.32 90.23

Round 2 April 2012 April 2012

W-1 (including SA*), W-2, & W-3

105+(1 terminate

d) 25+2 98 1899.41

US$23.76

1688.72

US$21.13 88.91

Round 2 (special)

16 Sept. 2012

September 2012

Campus network (DU, BSMRAU, KU & CU)***

4 4+0 2 111.21 US$1.39

107.45 US$1.18 96.62

Round 3 (Phase I) June 2014 June 2014

W-1, W-2, and W-3 (including TTO**)

135 26+9 - 2375.41 US$29.72

209.87

US$1.22 8.84

Round 3 (Phase II) June 2015 June 2015 W-4 and

W-3 (TTO) 5 4 + 0

305.57

US$3.82

337 + 4 35

*SA=Self-Assessment; **TTO=Technology Transfer Office; ***DU=University of Dhaka, BSMRAU=Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, KU=Khulna University, CU=Chittagong University 2.1.3 Results Achieved by Subprojects


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A major physical achievement of AIF Round 1, 2 and 3 subprojects since inception is presented in the following Table 4. It is notable that 34 PhD students have been enrolled under AIF 3rd round sub-projects. Table 4 Major physical achievements of AIF subprojects, June 2015

Sl. No.

Activities/equipment/others Status Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Rounds

1. Curriculum updated ( no. of programs) 27 57 19 103

2. No. of classrooms renovated/modernized with multimedia devices

294 429 49

772

3. Library automation completed (no. of ‘varsity) --- 8 01 09

4. Laboratories established/revamped with new scientific instruments (no. of dept.)

30 117 37

184

5. Computer labs established (no. of dept.) 70 43 13 126 6. PCs/ Laptop purchased (no.) 2236 1666 240 4142 7. Printers purchased (no.) -- 260 77 337 8. Multimedia projectors purchased (no.) ----- 515 39 554 9. Multimedia Screen (no.) --- 432 81 513 10. Fax/phone purchased (no.) --- 233 16 249 11. Photocopiers purchased (no.) ---- 82 32 114 12. Scanners purchased (no.) ----- 125 69 194

13. Research undertaken under Postgraduate programs(no. of student) 92 33 +

41(PhD) 34

(PhD) 200

14.

Training, Workshops and Seminars (national and international) (a) No. of Training/Workshop (b)No. of Participant

390

14817

560

31901

-

7228

950

53946

15. Publications (no.) 59 61 15 135 16. Procured Books (no.) 15000 9252 4171 28423 17. Overseas training received (no. of person) 120 60 49 229 18. Establishment of Website (no. of subproject) ---- 32 07 39 19. White /Digital Board (no.) ---- 137/20 45/10 182/30

The positive impact of the AIF subprojects on teaching, learning, research and university-wide

facilities is discernible in the participating institutions. Window-1 subprojects have

substantially improved academic infrastructure by renovating class rooms, lecture galleries,

seminar/conference rooms and laboratories with modern teaching tools like multimedia

projectors, white boards, scientific equipment and arranging training of teachers.

The Window-2 subprojects have contributed significantly to revamp the science labs with

state-of-the-art scientific equipment and created conditions for the faculty to carry out

innovative research in the laboratories. As a result number of publications by the faculty in

international scientific journals of high impact factor has increased. Revamped laboratories

also gave impetus to expanded post-graduate programs with increased enrolment of Master’s


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and PhD students. Academic staffs have participated in project management training in the

country and in professional skill development courses abroad.

The subprojects under window-3 have contributed to upgrade the common facilities in the

universities vital for quality higher education. Thus campus net works have been built up,

computer laboratories have been refurbished, libraries have been modernized with

introduction of automation and class rooms, seminar rooms have been modernized. Internet

connectivity in the universities has been substantially improved by constructing campus

network. In the SUST, RU or SBAU, one can find that students are using internet on the

campus, in libraries, in cafeteria and in their dormitories. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical

University (BSMMU) has customized an open source teaching-learning management system

including establishment of a Question Bank. The teachers and post-graduate medical students

of 14 medical colleges nationwide are using the newly established Question Bank on line in

which 4000 questions on 36 different courses are preserved so far. The libraries of several

universities have also been substantially improved by the introduction of automation. The

BUET library is the best example of library automation in the country.

The detailed progress, achievements and success stories of AIF subprojects are presented in the following Section 3.

Achievements of Self-Assessment Initiatives

Self-assessment is the first step towards establishing quality assurance mechanism in an

institution. No academic program and higher education institution had ever undertaken self-

assessment in Bangladesh. The 25 Self-Assessment subprojects have for the first time created

awareness among teachers about the need for undertaking quality assurance activities at the program

level for raising the quality of education and responding to stakeholder’s demand.

Four SA subprojects in Round 1 and 21 under Round 2 have been implemented since 2011.

Several training programs and workshops on SA processes were organized by the 25

subprojects in the country and overseas institutions. Built on the success of the SA

subprojects the project has introduced a new component on Quality Assurance Mechanism in

the project that began its activities in August 2014.

2.1.4 Challenges for sustainability:

Sustainability of the activities of the subprojects is the most important challenge.

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Round-3 of AIF, scientific equipment of a total value of about Tk. 425 crore will have been procured by the universities of the country in a period of about six years. The benefits are gradually starting to appear. The respective universities are committed to HEQEP to ensure sustainability, which means that the activities have to continue to be performed. For this it is necessary that (i) the expertise developed is nurtured and expanded; (ii) the facilities developed are properly utilized and maintained.

Although the universities are committed to the sustainability of the AIF subprojects, it is joint responsibility of the universities, the UGC and the Ministry of Education. Therefore, for ensuring sustainability the following actions may be undertaken:

• The UGC should arrange for workshops with faculty members and officials of the universities to arouse awareness about the basic objectives of the AIF component among the academia in general and about responsibilities of the university for sustainability

• The AIF component has enabled some Departments in the universities to procure expensive equipment, which were always dreams of the teachers and students. The universities are not in a position to provide funds necessary to purchase such equipment. The UGC/HEQEP should make an inventory of such equipment and arrange for inspection by qualified persons to find out if these equipment are being used properly, and if necessary, arrange for training of the users about operation and maintenance of the equipment.

• Engaging brilliant students in PhD research is the most important challenge. Now that facilities have been established, users of such facilities are required to make proper use of the facilities and produce outcomes. For this to happen, it is essential to introduce attractive PhD scholarships.

• The universities/UGC should increase research allocation so that higher grants may be awarded to more teachers such that more students/researchers can be engaged to make use of the research facilities developed with AIF funds.

• In order to encourage academics to engage themselves in research, the current system of UGC awards may be updated. Instead of awarding the best research paper in a field, multiple awards of varying values depending on the impact of the journal may be given.

• There should be a special allocation of about Tk. 300-400 crore in the annual budget of the UGC, so that the competitive funding for improving conditions for teaching learning and research introduced under HEQEP, can be continued after the project period. Further, the UGC may adopt a policy to allocate funds for the repair and maintenance of expensive equipment upon proper need assessment.

• It is expected that teachers other than SPMT of a subproject have access to the specialized equipment, subject to rules framed by the entity. The academic committee of an entity may frame rules, which permit charging of a certain amount of fee for the use of equipment. Such fees may only be used for meeting the expenses for maintenance of the equipment.

• The teachers in universities should try to draw attention of industries at home and abroad to their laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and the enhanced


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research capacity so that they can have contractual research projects with such industries which would provide funds for operation and maintenance of equipment and procurement of new equipment.It is likely that many industries in developed countries may be interested to outsource some of their R&D activities where good laboratories and qualified scientists are available at highly competitive costs.

• UGC may have a MoU with the Network of Instrument Technical Personnel and User Scientists of Bangladesh (NITUB), a learned society (www.nitub.org), dedicated to training the users of scientific equipment in the operation and maintenance of such equipment, and at the same time, offering technical service for the repair of instruments when necessary.

2.2 Component-2: Building Institutional Capacity of Tertiary Education Sector

Building Institutional capacity is essential for both Universities and UGC. The objective of

this component is to strengthen the management and service delivery capability of the UGC

and Universities. The component includes the following sub-components: (i) Improving the

strategic capacity of UGC, and (ii) Strengthening universities’ institutional capacity.

Statuses of progress of work of the four units (SPU, HEMIS and ICT) under this sub-component are as follows: Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU)

An eight member Review Committee was formed by the Chairman, UGC in January 2015 to

review and update the Strategic Plan of UGC. The Committee held a meeting in February

2015 and requested four universities namely University of Dhaka, BSMMU, BUET and BAU

to provide their opinion on the strategic plan. It is planed that six committees would be

formed very soon. A draft outline of the revised Plan will be framed by December 2015. It

has completed two studies on admission to public universities and examination systems in

public and private universities. The draft report was shared with stakeholders at a

consultation workshop in December 2014. Based on the feedback from the stakeholders, the

report has been finalized and submitted to MoE in January 2015. The UGC has constituted a

committee for reviewing and updating of the 20 years Strategic Plan for Higher Education.

Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS)

Several workshops were held to finalize the ToR for the selection of HEMIS consulting firm and HEMIS data framework. Outcome of the workshop is achieved by brain storming of the policy makers, administrative persons and IT academicians of major public and private universities and UGC. The consulting firm was selected through procurement process and awarded contract on 17 June 2013. Meanwhile HEMIS Management Committee (HMC) was formed headed by Member, (IMCT) UGC to monitor the process of HEMIS development.


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The Committee sat for seven times to monitor activities the development work of HEMIS by the Consulting firm. The Consulting firm developed the HEMIS software under the guidance of HMC, HEMIS and ICT team at UGC. Data for the year 2012 and 2013 has been entered by the firm in HEMIS and hosted at UGC after finalization of domain name (ugc-hemis.gov.bd) and registration. HEMIS had been opened to the Universities on trial basis to enter data for year 2013. Complete data for the year 2013 is received from 85 universities. Meanwhile over 200 users from UGC and 94 Universities have been trained for on-line data entry in HEMIS. Ten UGC officials have been trained as ToT.According to agreed action plan four posts out of six of HEMIS has been created and included in the UGC organogram.

Upgrading Management and ICT capacities of UGC

The main objective of this subcomponent is to carry out need based and specific activities for improving management of ICT capacities of UGC. For this purpose ICT Unit has taken up the following activities: • Local Area Network (LAN) of UGC has been established and is operational. • LAN of UGC is connected to BdREN. • Development of new UGC website is in progress. The selected firm developed demo and

submitted to UGC for necessary feedback. • Procurement, Installation and setup of Hardware for HEMIS Hosting are completed. • Development of UDL website and online archive for e-resources are completed. • Acquired IP addresses from BTCL for Servers of HEMIS. • Completed Server and Network Configuration with dedicated internet connectivity for

HEMIS. • Renovation of UGC Server Room is completed. • Design, Specification and Estimation for UGC Computer Training Room is completed. • Specification and Estimation for System Up-gradation is in Completed. • ToR for UGC Automation Completed. • Prepared design, Specification and Estimation for CCTV system for UGC. HEQEPU is

processing for tender. • Specification and estimation for Converting UGC Conference Room and Meeting Room

into Digital Studio is in progress.

Strengthening Universities’ Institutional Capacity

Strengthening Institutional Capacity accomplished through: (i) undertaking appropriate media and communication campaigns with specific emphasis on academic innovation and institutional capacity enhancement; and (ii) strengthened institutional capacity for preparation and evaluation of AIF proposals and implementation of sub-projects in eligible public and private universities.

Remarkable progress was made on strengtheninginstitutionalcapacity for universities which includes; AIF promotional workshops, trainingworkshops on proposal writing and evaluation and project management. As a result of imparting training to 17279 participants of faculty and staff, Procurement, M&E, financial management of sub-projects in three rounds is satisfactory. The Strategy & Policy Unit(SPU) of the UGC has been staffed with four officials (one Joint

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working on policy issues. The objective is to endow the UGC with the capacity to carry out

strategic sectoral planning. As an apexbody for governing the higher education institutions in

Bangladesh, UGC needs adequate capacity to carry out strategic planning to address the

emerging challenges of quality assurance, finance and governance in higher education sector .

The unit is responsible for analyzing the current status of the sector, based on the data

collected by the HEMIS (Higher Education Management Information System) unit. It has

completed two studies respectively on admission to public universities and examination

systems in public and private universities. The draft report was shared with stakeholders at a

consultation workshop in December 2014. Based on the feedback from the stakeholders, the

report has been finalized and submitted to MoE in January 2015. The UGC has constituted a

committee for review and updating of the 20 years Strategic Plan for Higher Education

published in 2006.

AHEMIS (Higher Education Management Information System) software was developed

and has been hosted on the UGC server. Data entry from 94 universities (34 public and 60

private) for academic years 2012 and 2013 has been completed. Over two hundred twenty

twopotential users have been trained to date. Four new staff positions have been created and

are expected to be filled soon. HEMIS unit works closely with BdREN for planning and

executing the long term hosting plan of the web-based HEMIS. HEMIS will add a dynamic

reporting system in the installed software and prepare required statistical reports for the UGC

management from time to time.

2.3 Component-3: Raising the Connectivity Capacity of the Higher Education Sector Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) is based on a fibre optic backbone

provided by the countrywide PGCB (Power Grid Company of Bangladesh) network

extending over 3000 km, and leased under the condition of irrevocable right of use for twenty

years. The PGCB agreed to the lease at a nominal price of just over Tk. 20 crore, and this was

possible only because of the personal intervention of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh

Hasina. The market value of the lease is well over Tk 1500 crore. Pilot phase BdREN,

connecting six universities in Dhaka and UGC was established in 2011, to provide internet

bandwidth subscribed from BTCL. The last mile connectivity connecting the POPs in the

PGCB network with the universities was made by hiring underground optical fibre network

of two private companies. BdREN connectivity to 6(six) universities are running in full


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swing with 125 Mbps commodity bandwidth from BTCL, 40 Mbps commodity internet

bandwidth from BSCCL and 45 Mbps dedicated academic bandwidth from Trans Eurasian

Internet Network (TEIN*CC) with which BdREN was also connected in 2011. Bangladesh is

now a member of TEIN*CC. This has enabled academics and students of the Bangladesh to

have faster access to their counterparts in universities in the member countries, and to

American universities. Virtual class rooms with video conferencing facilities in two

universities, viz. SBAU and BSMMU were also constructed. The Video-conferencing

facility in the BSMMU is being used to enable students of various Medical Colleges .

The design of the BdREN was finalized through a number of workshops involving ICT

experts from universities and BdREN consultants, and the International Partner, Kent

State University engaged subsequently, examined the design and provided useful

suggestions to modify the design. The present design permits data transmission through a

service provider at a maximum bandwidth of 10 GB. As per this design, there are ten

POPs in as many PGCB substations in the network, and a POP in every public university

and in one private university.The POP in each university is to be connected to a POP in

the PGCB network through optical fiber local loop constructed under package G-46 by

Hamida Traders Ltd.. The POPs will both receive and transmit data traffic. The inward

and outward transmission of data from the network will be accomplished from central

control point , called the Data Centre constructed in the UGC Building. There will also be

a Disaster Recovery Data Centre in the Bangladesh University of Engineering and

Technology.

Contract for laying underground local loop optical fiber cable in different locations

throughout the country following Horizontal Direct Drilling (HDD) method for establishing

last mile connectivity of the universities was signed by the project with M/s Hamida Traders

Ltd. on 19th March, 2013 under G-46 package. Underground Fiber Optic Cable HDD works

have been completed in 42(Forty Two) links out of total 44 links. To complete the work,

Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) of the links are being performed by the BdREN Team.

A list of universities connected through BdREN connectivity is available in Annex 6.

Construction of the POPs and installation of the BdREN on a turnkey basis is being

implemented by Samsung SDS Ltd, under package G-25. Under this package, video-

conferencing facility is being established in a chosen room in every public university.

Campus network is being constructed in each university, using optical fibers, such that the


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internet connectivity is extended to various selected points in the university. Appropriate

cable/fibers may be used for extending the internet connection further. Under the present

contract with Samsung SDS Ltd, establishment of BdREN on a turn-key basis is to be

completed by 30th Novembr 2015.

All public universities will be connected to BdREN upon implementation of the G-25

package. Connecting private universities to BdREN is under active consideration and a

feasibility study is going on for implementing this work in a cost-effective way.

Work has been initiated under G-8 package to install two diesel generators and power system

sub-station at UGC. The substation and generators are in operation now.

Video conferencing with International Partners (KSU, OARNET, HEANET), TEIN*CC and

World Bank are being conducted on a regular basis on various aspects for flawless design and

configuration of the network and also for providing quality services to BdREN clients.

BdREN Trust Deed has been vetted by Ministry of Law and its registration under the land

law has been completed. Registration of the Trust under the Societies Act, 1860 at the office

of Registrar of Joint Stock Companies is under way.

All public universities have already become members of the UGC Digital Library. A few

private universities and some organizations including the World Bank, Ministry of Education,

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies are members of the Digital Library.

Membership drive is going on to extend the membership of BdREN to all universities and

some research organizations.

Procurement of office furniture and air-conditioners and procurement of laptop/desktop

computers, installation of Local Area Network for the newly constructed BdREN Office has

been completed.

Campus Network:

For optimum utilization of BdREN, campus network which provides connectivity and

bandwidth from BdREN is essential. Some of the public universities constructed or upgraded

their campus network under AIF subprojects awarded to them on the basis of open

competition. Four universities, including Dhaka University were provided funds upon

special considerations to construct campus network. Proposals have been submitted by the


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remaining19 public universities for establishingcampus network and the proposals are being

implemented under the supervision of the BdREN team of engineers.

For the institutionalization of BdREN, a Trust Deed has been registered under the relevant

law of the country. According to the Trust Deed, BdREN including all its assets is to be

owned by the member institutions, and a eleven-member Board of Trustees (BoT), headed by

the UGC Chairman and ten other members including Vice Chancellors of universities and

senior Government officials have been constituted. The Board would formulate policies and

oversee the business of BdREN. The functions of the BdREN will be carried out by a team

of professionals under the leadership of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

During the project period, HEQEP funds will support the BdREN office and the BdREN

team. In the meantime, a sustainability plan will be formulated by the BdREN Board of

Trustees. According to this plan, BdREN will collect revenue by (i) investing the endowment

fund of BDT 780 million from the GoB; (ii) membership fees from universities and other

organizations; (iii) band-width fees from the members; (iv) other income generating

activities like specialized training; and (v) donations.

Key Achievements of UGC Digital Library (UDL)

Digital Library is fully operational with 41 member universities (32 public, 9 private).Two

public research institutes (BIDS and BARD) have been included in UDL. A total 14,400+

perpetual e-books and 3000+ e-Journals are available through UDL platform. At present,

UDL (UGC Digital Library) has over 17,500 titles from seven major e-publishers.

Subscriptions to new e-publishers are in process to expand the e-resources to over 30,000 in

FY 2015. The Operations Manual for the UDL has been drafted and is available on its

website. It was also agreed that UDL unit would scale up training and awareness building

activities to promote use of e-resources among member universities, teachers and students. It

was agreed that UDL would develop a sustainability plan very soon.

Challenges of BdREN:

1. Although efforts have been made by HEQEP and the UGC to convince the universities

of the importance and usefulness of BdREN and TEIN, reluctance is observed among a

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private universities to be member of BdREN. Further work is needed to involve

academia in BdREN and to give them a feeling of ownership.

2. During the project period, the salaries of the BdREN officials and others to be recruited

for running the BdREN Trust will be paid from HEQEP fund. As per DPP, income from

an Endowment Fund of Tk. 78 crore provided from GoB fund plus other earning by

BdREN should meet all the expenditures of BdREN including maintenance and

upgrading. Earning from BdREN should come from subscription by universities for

internet bandwidth and other services provided by it to universities and other user

organizations. It is expected that BdREN will be able to provide bandwidth at a

competitive price to motivate universities to subscribe to it. For this motivation,

dedicated connectivity to other universities, TEIN, Internet 2 via TEIN and Digital

Library resources will play an important role.

3. A big challenge for the HEQEP and the UGC is to raise awareness among the teachers

and students of the universities about the various potential applications of BdREN and

Digital Library, train them in such applications.

4. UGC must ensure that universities are given sufficient additional fund to make it

possible for them to subscribe to BdREN bandwidth and other IT services or to the e-

resources of the UGC Digital Library. The huge investment has the risk going in vain,

unless the universities are active users of both BdREN and the Digital Library.

2.4 Component-4 : Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanism

Achievements:

The proposal call for Round 1 of IQACF has been announced on 26 August 2014; in response

to the call 21 Group A universities submitted proposals and after following an evaluation

procedure 13 universities were awarded funds. Call for proposal for Rounds 2waspublished

on 29 April 2015 and after following the evaluation process 21 universities have been

awarded fund since June 2015. A list of awarded subprojects is presented in Annex 7. Round

3 is scheduled to be announced in mid-2016. The QAU has already prepared a Self-

Assessment Manual. Both the QAU officials as well as IQAC officials of the 1st round

successful universities have received training abroad on the QA process. The Self

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The QAU has already prepared a Self-Assessment Manual. Both the QAU officials as wells

as IQAC officials of the 1stand 2ndround universities have received training abroad on the QA

process. The SA activities are going on in the 1st group of universities.

The draft of Accreditation Council Bangladesh ACT has also been prepared and submitted to

the Ministry of Education. The Ministry developed the draft and uploaded to the website of

the Ministry of Education. It was kept for sometimes for comments and suggestions from the

stakeholders. A workshop will be arranged for finalizing the draft of Accreditation Council

Bangladesh ACT soon.

Sustainability of IQACs

The IQACs in the universities have to be sustained in the universities after the project period. UGC must provide sufficient funds for this purpose.

Further, in order to compete with world-class universities, every university should also have a Centre for Teaching Learning which will extend assistance to teachers for improving their teaching efficiency through the use of modern teaching techniques and training in pedagogy.

2.5 Component 5 - Project Management, Communication and Monitoring & Evaluation

Project Management unit has been working well with the assistance of key and technical

staffs. Within the reporting period (January-June, 2015) this unit has organized 06 Fortnightly

Progress Review meeting, 02 project implementation support mission, 01 project

implementation progress review meeting with honorable Education minister and a number of

monthly review meetings.

Procurement Unit This unit is responsible to assist Project in carrying out procurement related tasks under HEQEP, including updating the procurement plan, prepare bidding documents and request for proposals, short-listing consultants, evaluating bids proposals, and awarding contracts etc. Moreover, this unit also provides training to the SPM/DSPM and procurement staff at universities and also delivers necessary procurement related supports to all AIF sub-projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (MEU) of HEQEP is responsible for preparingvarious M&E documents e.g., semi-annual monitoring report on the whole project, conduct 20% Validation Survey on the on-going AIF subprojects,collect six-monthly monitoring reports from the sub-projects and consolidate, undertake regular monitoring of project activities and draft reports on it, conduct mid-term review of the project, conduct interim impact assessment study, carry out environmental and social management monitoring , prepare project’s Governance and Accountability Action Plan (GAAP), and update Project


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Completion Reports(PCR) of the completed AIF subprojects and so on.Progress up to June, 2015 are as follows

• Prepared 10th semi-annual progress report (July - December 2014); • Completed 05 (five) 20% validation survey on the second round AIF subproject and prepared

report; • Collect data, data entry and analysis for the 11th semi-annual monitoring report; • Carried out physical inspection of sub-projects for progress review using a M&E checklist; • Developed activity plan; • Prepared Environmental Screening Report for 3rd round sub-projects; • Prepared Environmental Impact Status Report for 2rdround sub-projects; • Updated Results Framework Matrix of HEQEP; • Prepared the inputs and outputs requirements of monitoring and evaluation activities for

development of web based PMIS ( Project Management Information System) for HEQEP; • Prepared Terms of Reference for hiring consulting firm/consultant for Follow-up Satisfaction

Survey, Tracer Studies for HEQEP; Updated GAAP (Governance and Accountability Action Plan) for HEQEP; Prepared Safeguard guide line as (Environmental and Social management ) for HEQEP; and Prepared a draft reporting format for academic monitoring of AIF subprojects and shared

with UGC Organized M&E workshop for Project Directors of Quality Assurance Centre Quality Assurance activities has been incorporated in Semi-annual Monitoring and PMIS • Imparted training to Subproject Directors of Quality Assurance Centre on the monitoring and

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3 Key Success Stories of AIF Subprojects

Since its inception of HEQEP in 2009, 175AIF subprojects have been implemented in 28 public and 9 private universities, achieving significant successes in improving teaching-learning and research environment in the universities. These include establishment of new lab facilities with modern lab equipment; renovation of existing laboratories; improvement of class rooms, seminar rooms, library and conference rooms equipped with most modern digital facilities; expansion and upgradation of internet connectivity; updating of the course curricula; and capacity building of faculties, and support staff. Some of the achievements are described in the previous sections. This section describes the success stories of a few selected subprojects that have created significant impact onteaching-learning and research environment in the respective universities, although there are more to mention.

A number of AIF success stories have been posted on the following World Bank blogs.

http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/919 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/1002 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/1050 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/1064 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/953 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/963 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/938 http://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/node/1016

3.1 Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Five Livestock and Poultry Vaccines Developed by BAU and Ready for Commercialization

Prof. M. Bahanur Rahman, Department of Microbiology, BAU

Livestock and poultry sector play a vital role in the economy of the country.Of course, frequent outbreak of infectious diseases is a major hindrance to the development of this sector in Bangladesh. In addition to endemic and epidemic diseases, in the era of globalization, transboundary and cross boundary bacterial and viral diseasesare also serious threat to livestock and poultry sector as well as human health. Recent outbreak of avian influenza with highly pathogenic H5N1 (HPAI-H5N1) virus has devastated our growing poultry sector both in farm and backyard (family poultry) levels. Major endemic livestock and poultry diseases prevalent in Bangladesh are Foot and mouth disease (FMD), Black quarter (BQ), Hemmoorhagic septicemia (HS), Anthrax, Brucellosis, Peste des petits ruminant (PPR), Newcastle disease (ND), Gumboro, Egg drop syndrome-76 (EDS-76) Fowl cholera (FC), Duck plague (DP), Infectious bronchitis (IB), Infectious laryngotraceitis (ILT), Highly pathogenic and low pathogenic avian influenza (caused by H5N1 and H7N9 strains respectively) causing constant morbidity, mortality have devastating effects on livestock and poultry production system resulting low income, and subsistent livelihood. Bangladesh loses approximately US$ 125 million dollarannually only due to FMD. Allthe abovementioned diseases incur losses of several hundred million dollars. Professor Bahanur says that ‘Bangladesh needs approximately 260 million doses of livestock and poultry vaccines

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annually of which Government organization has the capacity of approximately 30 million doses of vaccine production annually. Thus the livestock and poultry sectors almost entirely depend on imported vaccines from different foreign countries which cost huge foreign currency of the country. Moreover, many of these imported vaccines are not effective as they are supposed to be’.

Prof. M. Bahanur Rahman with faculties and postgraduate students are working for development of livestock and poultry vaccines inside the modernized laboratories at BAU

The Department was awarded a HEQEP-AIF subproject entitled “Strengthening and Expansion of Postgraduate Research Capabilities for the Development and Production of Inexpensive Livestock and Poultry Vaccines”in the 1st round of AIF, with Prof. M. Bahanur Rahman as the Subproject Manager (SPM). Through the implementation of this subproject during January 2011 – December 2013, Prof. Bahanur and his team modernized the lab infrastructure and research facilities. They installed and functionalized 17 major state-of-the-art equipment and instruments for cuttingedge research in their lab. The subproject engaged 4 PhD students and 4 MS students directly as HEQEP research fellows. Additionally, 155 postgraduate students have already obtained MS degree using these modernized lab facilities from 2011-2015 and 51 postgraduate students (MS & PhD) are currently using the developed research facilities in the department. Researchers and postgraduate students from other relevant departments are also using the faculties. Through the implementation of this subproject several workforce of the department (faculties, technicians and postgraduate students) were trained in the efficient use and maintenance of installed lab facilities. This HEQEP-AIF subproject has developed 5 (five) economically important livestock and poultry vaccines from local bacterial and viral isolates namely i) BEI inactivated trivalent FMD vaccine (local FMD virus Serotypes O, A, Asia-1), ii) BEI inactivated ND vaccine (local ND virus), iii) Formalin killed EDS-76 vaccine (local EDS-76 virus), iv) Oil based formalin killed FC vaccine (local Pasteurella multocida type A) and v) Oil based Formalin killed HS vaccine (local Pasteurellamultocida type B). All the developed vaccines were tested for their safety, potency and efficacy both at lab and small scale field level. The vaccines were well accepted and appreciated by the field users. For Vaccines Master Seeds (VMS) and Vaccine Working Seeds (VWS) development, respective local bacterial and viral isolates were genetically characterized by molecular techniques using PCR, RT-PCR and


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gene sequencing. Before commercialization and marketing of these vaccines, further field trials using large number of sero-negative animals and birds are essential. Efficacy of FMD vaccine is planned to be further determined in environment controlled large animal (cattle) facilities at JMI Vaccine Ltd as per OIE guidelines. Professor Bahanur mentioned that MoU has been signed with a leading Pharmaceutical Industry for collaborative research for commercialization and marketing of these developed vaccines. Patent Registration of these newly developed vaccines is under process.

Vaccination program at field level to test the safety, potency and efficacy of the newly developed vaccines List of Publications from the Subproject Foreign Journal 1. Hossen ML., Ahmed S., Khan MFR., Rahman MT., Saha, S., Nazir KHMNH., Rahman M.,

Islam, MA., and Rahman MB. (2014). Typing of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus circulating in Bangladesh by Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction. Journal of Veterinary Advances. 4: 778-785.

2. Khan MFR., Ahmed S., Hossen ML., Al-Imran, M., Nazir KHMNH, Rahman, M., Rahman, MT.and Rahman MB. (2014). Isolation, molecular detection and BHK-21 adaptation of Newcastle disease virus of field cases in layer farms of Bangladesh. Scientific Journal of Microbiology. 3: 66-73.

3. Ahsan MM., Khan MFR., Rahman MB Hassan, J., Chowdhury, SMZHM., Parvej S., Jahan M., and Nazir KHMNH (2013). Investigation into Bacillus anthracis spore in soil and analysis of environmental parameters related to repeated anthrax outbreak in Sirajganj, Bangladesh (Short communication). Thai Journal Veterinary Medicine, 43(3): 449-454.

4. Rahman, MM, Khan, MFR., Nazir KHMNH and Rahman MB(2013). Prevalence of bovine and avian tuberculosis in sheep and goat population of Bangladesh. Scientific Journal of Microbiology. 2(1):1-8.

5. Hossain, M., Kabir SML., Rahman, MM., Rahman, MB. And Choudhury, KA. (2012)Organoleptic and Microbial Quality of Ice Cream Sold at Retail Stores in Mymensingh, Bangladesh .M. Journal of Microbiology Research. 2(4): 89-94

6. Islam MT, Mohiuddin M., Hossain MT., Rahman MB., Rahman MM., Rahman MS., Song, Islam MA (2012). Isolation and identification of infectious bursal disease virus from broiler and layer chickens during the outbreak year 2007 in Bangladesh. Korean Journal of Veterinary Service. 35(1), 9-17.

7.Md. Shafiullah Parvej, Md. Abdul Halim, K. H. M. Nazmul Hussain Nazir, Md. Bahanur Rahman (2015). Molecular detection and characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) isolated from contaminated BHK-21 cell line. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (Accepted).


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8.Islam MA., Kabir SML., RahmanMB., Hossain, KMM., Mustafa MMH., and Poonsuk, K (2014). The Viability of Dietary Probiotics (Bactosac®) Influencing Growth Parameters, Cellular Alteration in Intestinal Wall and Immune Response of Broilers. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences. (Accepted for Publication)

Local Journal 1. Ashraful AM, Rahman M., Hossen ML., Ahmed S., Parvej MS., Khan, MFR and Rahman MB.

(2015).Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) based detection and serotyping of FMD Virus from field samples of Gazipur, Bangladesh, and adaptation of the virus in BHK-21 cell. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research.2(3): 291-295.

2. Ahamed MM., Hossain, MT., Rahman, M., Nazir KHMNH., Khan ,MFR., Parvej, MS., Ansari, WK., Noor-A-Alahi Chiste, MN., Amin, KB., Hossen, ML., Ahmed, S., and Rahman MB (2015). Molecular characterization of Duck Plague virus isolated from Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research.2(3): 296-303.

3. Hasan J., Ahsan MM., Rahman, MB., Chowdhury, SMZH., Parvej, MS. and Nazir, KHMNH (2015). Factor associated with repeated outbraks of anthrax in Bnagladesh: qualitative and qauntitative study. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 2(2) 158-164.

4. Nazir, KHMNH, Hasan J.,Chowdhury, SMZHand Rahman MB. (2015).Novel multiplex –PCR for rapid detection of Bacillus anthracis spores present in soils in Sirajganj district in Bangladesh. Progressive Agriculture. 26:67-70.

5. Haque, ME., Khan, MFR, Rahman, M., Rahman, MT., Saha, S., and Rahman MB. (2014). Development of BHK-21 Cell line adapted inactivated Newcastle Disease vaccine. Microbes and Health. 3: 1-4.

6. Hassan, J., Parvej, M.S., Rahman, MB., Khan MSR., Rahman, M.T., Kamal T., and Nazir, KHMNH. (2014). Prevalence and characterization of Escherichia coli from rectal swab of apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Microbes and Health. 3: 12-14.

7. Rahman, MT, Rahman, M., Rahman, MB., Khan, MFR., ML Hossen, ML., Parvej, MS., Ahmed, S. (2014). Poultry Salmonella Specific Bacteriophage Isolation and Characterization. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 12 (2): 107-114.

8. Ievy, S., Khan, MFR., Islam, MA and Rahman, MB (2013). Isolation and Identification of Pasteurella multocida from Chicken for the Preparation of Oil Adjuvanted Vaccine. Microbes and Health, 2(1): 1-4.

9. Razi, KMA, Rahman MB., Flores-Gutiérrez, G.H., and Rahman, M.T. (2012). Prevalence of caprine subclinical mastitis in Mymensingh area and characterization of associated bacterial agents and the risk factors. Microbes and Health. 1: 1-5.

10. Jahan, MS., Khan, MFR., Nazir, KHMNH., Amin MM., and Rahman MB (2012). Sero-surveillance of infectious laryngotracheitis in layer birds in Bangladesh. Microbes and Health, 1(2): 38-40.

A Unique Field Laboratory for Scientific Studies onMovement of Water and Solutes in Soil

Prof. Dr. Abutaher M Ziauddin and Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, BAU

Unlike laboratory experiments, which are mostly performed under very controlled conditions (e.g. homogeneous, uniform packing of pre-treated test material, saturated steady-state flow conditions, and controlled uniform hydraulic conditions), lysimeter experiments generally simulate actual field conditions. Lysimeter experiments are mostly used for scientific studies of the fate and movement of water, pesticides, salts/nutrients, tracers, trace elements and heavy metals. Lysimeters have been used to study water percolation through and evaporation from soil and waste, and to evaluate solute transport models and monitor the fate and mobility of contaminants.


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A subproject having the title, “Strengthening Postgraduate Research Programs on Agricultural Engineering at Bangladesh Agricultural University”, submitted by the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh was implemented by Prof. Dr. Abutaher M Ziauddin and Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam with a view to enhancing research capabilities of the institute. Among several laboratory facilities established through the subproject, this unique field laboratory is the first of its kind in Bangladesh. It is being used by the postgraduate students and the faculty members. Existing M.S. and PhD programs were strengthened through development of syllabuses and lecture plans of the faculties. Three M.S. students have already completed their degrees and three PhD research works are progressing very well. A total of seven journal publications were made during the project life. This sub-project was very successful in establishing collaborative research on post-harvest losses of cropsusing the lab facility created,with the University of Illinois and the University of Kansas, USA. Sustainable research linkage with 3 industries, namely Corona Group, The Metal (Pvt) Ltd and ACI Motors are in place.

Renovated conference room

Field lab of Lysimeter with mobile rain shade

List of publications from the subproject 1. M. S. Rahman, S. M. M. Islam and M. Z. Abedin. 2012. Effect of curing methods on

compressive strength of concrete. Bangladesh J. Agri. Engg. 23(1&2) 71-76. 2. M. S. Rahman, M. Z. Abedin and M. M. Rana. 2013. Seasonal Variation in Wastewater

Quality of Mymensingh Municipality Area Discharged into the Brahmaputra River. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 6(2): 65-69.

3. R. A Khan, T. Zia and A. T. M. Ziauddin. 2013. Development of a Device for Broadcasting Tiny Agricultural Seeds. J. of Agril. Machinery and Bioresources Engg. Vo. 6 No. 1.

4. M . Hasan, M. Islam, M. Billa and A. T. M. Ziauddin. 2013. Development of a Manually Push Type Urea Briquette (Guti) Applicator. J. of Agril. Machinery and Bioresources Engg. Vol. 6 No. 1

5. J. S. Joy, M. Hasanand M. N. Islam. Analysis of rainfall abstraction in a small catchment, Bangladesh J. Agril. Engg. 24(1&2)9-14:2013


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6. J.S. Joy , M. N. Islam, M. Z. Hasan and M. A. Islam, Selection of effective irrigation practice for potimum yield of tobacco, J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ, 12(1): 171-176, 2014

7. M. S. Rahman, S. Datta and S. Islam, Waste Generation and Management Practices in BSCIC Mymensingh, J. Environ, Sci. & Natural Resources, 7(1): 47-51, 2014

Research Beats the Environmental Effects onCoastal Agriculture (Crop Cultivation Technique Avert ill Effects of Environment on Coastal Agriculture) Prof. Dr. M.A. Halim and Prof. Dr. Habibur Rahman Pramanik, Department of Crop Botany, BAU Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of Bangladesh and its performance hastremendous impact on poverty reduction, food security as well as overall economic development of the country. This is especially true for people in the coastal areas – mostly small rice farmers whose livelihood depend on the production of rice and other crops. People in the coastal areas generally cultivate local rice in wet season which takes longer duration from transplanting to maturity (150 or more days) and thus the crop often succumbs to cyclonic damage.Among the natural devastating and catastrophic events, cyclone and storm surges frequently occur every year from mid April to mid May and mid October to mid November and make food security more vulnerable in the coastal region because both the period (mid April to mid May and mid October to mid November) coincide with harvesting times of Boro and Aman crops, respectively. Thus, a single cyclone or tidal surge could do severe massacre in the coastal region and the global warming and associated sea level rising and salinity intrusion has further aggravated this situationTo address this issue, former, SPM Prof. Halim – a prominent professor (now retired) at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) who launched a research project, “Strengthening Postgraduate Research Capability and Adaptation of Climate Resilient Cropping System in Vulnerable Coastal Region”, with funding of Taka 23 million (US$ 280,000) from the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP). To cope with the natural catastrophic events (cyclonic surges and salinity) a sustainable and viable technology has been introduced for the coastal areas. This is nothing but climate resilient cropping system for the coastal agriculture i.e. planting of crops in such a way that those could be harvested before the advent of cyclone in Aman or Boro seasons and before rising soil and water salinity to a peak in dry season (Boro-season). Through the sub-project, this has been done by planting short-duration photo-insensitive high-yielding rice varieties in July and harvesting them within mid October in Aman season and by planting modern varieties of crops (rice, sunflower, maize, etc.) in early December and harvesting them within mid April before the peak rise in salinity in dry/Boro-season and thus, the practice helps farmers to avoid adverse effect of cyclone and salinity. Three PhD students are engaged in the field researches at the coastal belt and they are experiencing with introduction of short-duration, high-yielding and photo-insensitive crop varieties in the coastal areas. The goal of the research is to increase per hectare yield and shift fallow lands of dry season under cropping system using irrigation water from nearby channels and rivers. Agricultural inputs were given to some selected farmers in the selected experimental sites (where irrigation water available) in different coastal districts of Barisal division. Farmers grow their crops with modern short-duration photo-insensitive varieties keeping traditional crop (rice) growing practice to see the differences in land productivity. Rice yield in Boro season was about two times higher than that of local rice and the farmers were cheerful to see the experimental result. This practice doubles the cropping intensity in the coastal region with


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twice grain yield of the introduced high-yielding rice varieties compared to that of local rice and thereby ensure food security of coastal people. The research completed in June 2015 with a promising impact on coastal agriculture. A survey was carried out among 150 stakeholders (Upazilla Agriculture Officers, selected farmers and neighbor farmers) in the concerned experimental blocks of the coastal districts to assess the impact of the research project. Each and every respondent suggested continuing and expanding the research technique in the coastal region to benefit and ensure food security of the coastal communities. And they also desired to have irrigation facilities for Boro-season. “We are hunting for fund to expand the achievements of the research project throughout the coastal areas and boost agricultural production by turning tens of thousands of hectares of fallow lands to productive rice fields” said Prof. Dr. Habibur Rahman Pramanik, SPM of the subproject.

Rice, maize & sunflower crops at dry/boro season at Barguna, February 2013

Former Sub-Project Manager, Prof. Halim (left) and current SPM, Prof. Pramaniker), inspecting experimental farms

“Look our fields - the crops are all ready to be harvested; some have already been harvested. But, in other fields, farmers are growing crops but they are still in vegetative period and cannot be harvested until May. Cyclones may come in May and water salinity is already high. Yields of our farms have also been very promising. In our research farms, we have a per hectare yield of 7 tons that is twice as much the normal yield of the traditional rice, 3.5 tons per hectare. The farmers are so happy and proud!” –Former Sub-Project Manager Professor Halim


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3.2 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)

Genetic Research Facilities and Patient Care Services in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Prof. Laila Anjuman Banu, Department of Genetic Research and Molecular Biology, BSMMU The AIF Subproject CP-2057 with the title “Modernization of Genetic Research Facilities and Patient Care Services” was awarded to the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of the university, with Prof. Laila Anjuman Banu of the Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology of the university as the Subproject Manager (SPM). The subproject was considered by the UGCBAIF to be of national interest. The team proposed to undertake human disease related genetic study to develop mutation database of Bangladeshi population, keeping in mind future personalized medicine strategy and develop high throughput molecular biology technique and structured genetic counseling format to provide molecular diagnostic and genetic counseling services to general people at lowest possible fee. The team also proposed to disseminate the knowledge and technology to the peripheral medical colleges of the country and other medical institutions and produce increased number of medical geneticists and specialists in order to expand and develop the field of genetics and molecular biology in the medical sector of Bangladesh.

The important equipment that is needed for such research is the Next Generation Sequencer (MiSeq), which is able to sequence large segment of DNA/whole genome at very low cost. Only such an instrument can specifically identify multi-factorial genetic disorders such as cancer, familial Hypercholesterolemia, Metabolic disorders. In view of its merit, the subproject with a total cost of BDT 3.93 crore was awarded by the UGCBAIF. The fund enabled them to renovate the existing laboratory and refurbish it with a range of equipment which included a DNA sequencer (Next Generation sequencer, illlumina, model miSeq, 3KV online UPS, dehumidifier, ultrapure water purification system, refrigerated centrifuge system, total price BDT 139.0 lac), Thermal Cycler (BDT 6.00 lac), Real Time PCR system (BDT 28.0 lac), Gel Electrophoresis System (BDT 2.0 lac), Gel Documentation System (BDT 11.25 lac), Spectrophotometer (BDT 8.50 lac), PCR Workstation (BDT 4.5 lac) and other supporting lab equipment. A view of the sequencer and the whole renovated lab is given below.

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The sequencer allows targeted gene sequencing and targeted gene expression analysis. The focused ultrasonicator allows optimized shearing programs to generate DNA/RNA fragment sizes between 150 and 5000 bp.

It is now possible to carry out world class research on genetic origins of human diseases and also to provide patient counseling. The view of the lab above and list of publications below indicate the success of the subproject. List of Publications from the Subproject 1. Banu, L. A., and Rifat Ara Najnin, Genetic and clinical aspects of Brugada syndrome;

Acta Medica International, July 2015. 2. Subrata K. Biswas, Sabreena Mohtarin, Sonchita Mudi, Taznuva Anwar, Banu LA;

Relationship of soluble RAGE with insulin resistance and beta cell function during development of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Journal of diabetes Research, June 2015.

3. Banu LA, and Salma Sultana Alam, Genetic aspects of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews, June 2015.

4. Yesmin, ZA and Banu LA; Needs assessment for preparing the course content of advanced genetics in Bangladesh, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Reviews, June 2015.

5. Sanjoy Kumar Chakraborty, Mahmudul Haque, Banu LA; Brugada Syndrome: A Major Cause of Sudden Cardiac Death; Acta Medica International, June 2015.

6. Chakraborty SK, Banu LA, Rahman MF, Paul S; Cord blood stem cells – a dream for future medicine; Mymensingh Medical Journal, July 2014

7. Sanjoy Kumar Chakraborty, Mahmudul Haque, Banu LA. Gene Therapy: A Veracity or Myth! Aata Medica International Jul - Dec 2015 | Vol 2 | Issue 2 155- 160.

8. Akhter H, Subrata Kumar Biswas, Banu LA. Novel germline mutations in the regulatory region of BRCA2 and ZAR1L genes in Bangladeshi women with breast cancer Accepted for Publication in BMC Cancer


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3.3 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU)

Discovery of Novel Plant Growth Promoting Bacterial Strains from the Native Environment

Prof. Dr. Md. Tofazzal Islam, Department of Biotechnology, BSMRAU

Abio fertilizeris a substance which contains living microorganisms which, when applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil, colonizes the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promotes growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant. Bio-fertilizers add nutrients through the natural processes of nitrogen fixation, solubilizing phosphorus, and stimulating plant growth through the synthesis of growth-promoting substances. Bio-fertilizers can be expected to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The microorganisms in bio-fertilizers restore the soil's natural nutrient cycle and build soil organic matter. Through the use of bio-fertilizers, healthy plants can be grown, while enhancing the sustainability and the health of the soil. Since they play several roles, a preferred scientific term for such beneficial bacteria is "plant-growth promotingrhizobacteria" (PGPR). Therefore, they are extremely advantageous in enriching soil fertility and fulfilling plant nutrient requirements by supplying the organic nutrients through microorganism and their byproducts. Hence, bio-fertilizers do not contain any chemicals which are harmful to the living soil. Similarly, biopesticides are biological or biologically-derived agents, that are usually applied in a manner similar to chemical pesticides, but it achieve pest management in an environmentally friendly way. With all pest management products, but especially microbial agents, effective control requires appropriate formulation and application.

A subproject, “Enrichment of Facilities to Promote Quality Higher Education and Research in Biotechnology was awarded to the Department of Biotechnology with Prof. Dr. Md. Tofazzal Islam as the SPM. The objective of the subproject was to establishmodern lab facilities as well as to identify/isolate beneficial bacterial strain for increased productivity of crops.Dozens of beneficial microorganisms for crop growth were discovered as mentioned below:

• Sixty isolateswere identified through molecular techniques including 16SrRNA gene sequencingand their sequences were deposited to the NCBIGenbank.

• Twelve isolatessignificantly increased biomass and grain yield of rice. Itappeared that application of some bacterial isolate can reduce 50% of NPKfertilizerswithout compromising yield. These bacterial isolates can be usedfor the development of biofertilizers.

• Fifteen isolatessuppressed major plant diseases and thus have potential fordevelopment of biopesticides.

• Mechanismsof the plant growth and disease suppression by the bacterialisolates have partially been elucidated.

• MoUwith Bay AgroTech Co. Ltd. and ACI Ltd. has been signed for scaleup the biofertilizers, plant grow promoters and biopesticides.

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3.4 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Universities in Bangladesh Making Strides Towards Home-Grown Innovations : Early Detection of Breast Cancer Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BUET "Thanks to our research program, we have been able to save the lives of at least 10 women by detecting their breast cancer at early stages;' enthusiastically says Dr. Md. KamrulHasan, a professor at Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET),Dhaka.


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Dr. Hasan is the manager of the cancer detection research project, one of the subprojects awarded with research grants from the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) component under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP).Faculty members and research students of the department joined together for the researchproject. Lack of accessto research grants and proper research environment has long been a major headache for researchers in developing countries like Bangladesh, especially in fields of science and technology. Bangladeshi scholars,who go abroad for their studies, often prefer to stay in the host countries out of concern for availability of research facilities and financial resources indispensable for pursuing their academic work. Evenfor a seasoned researcher like Dr. Hasan, accessto research grants does not come easy in Bangladesh.“The AIF was the first major research fund for me. No other research grants are available for researchers in BUETexcept for small grants from the university and some government agencies,”explained Dr. Hasan. The AIF program addresses such challenges by providing much-needed research and development grants to Bangladeshi universities through a transparent competitive funding mechanism. With the AIF grant of about U5$120,000,Dr. Hasan'sresearch project aims at enhancing elasticity imaging technique for breast cancer detection and characterization which may assisttumor detection and classification in the absence of sufficient number of experienced healthcare professionals in Bangladesh.His subproject acquired an ultrasound-based elastography machine and its accessories, installed them at BUET Medical Center, and developed an enhanced elasticity imaging technique. So far, 392 patients have been tested for breast cancer under the subproject. Patients are referred by a surgeon and scanned by two radiologists with whom Dr. Hasan has a research collaboration agreement. With elasticity imaging technique as a complementary diagnostic modality of conventional ultrasonography, it has become easier to detect and distinguish malignant tumors using ultrasound scans. This greatly helps Bangladesh physicians to make more accurate diagnoses of breast tumors and spare patients from unnecessary invasive biopsies. Scholarly contribution of his subproject is also noteworthy. In this research project, Dr. Hasan has published nine international journal articles, and four more publications are currently in preparation.


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Ultrasound-based elastography machine

Elastogram viewed on an LED screen

Modern technologies - often developed in the context of developed countries - sometime require local adaptation to meet particular requirements of users in developing countries like Bangladesh. Inadequate diagnostic ability of physicians is a case in point.Home-grown innovations such as Dr. Hasan'senhanced imaging technique are the key to local adaptation of imported technologies as well as creation of innovative products and services that cater to the needs of Bangladeshis. One day, Dr. Hasanwishes, the medical professionals in Bangladesh will be able to enjoy the benefit of the enhanced elastrography as a non-invasive diagnostictool to detect breast cancers at earlier stages and reduce breast cancer-related mortality in Bangladesh. Some of the important issues which still need to be addressed are sustainability of the achievements of the subprojects as well as the transparent frameworkfor competitive research grants. Even so, the universitycommunity is hopeful as the AIF program takes the first crucial step in laying the foundation for better learning and research in the higher education sector of Bangladesh. List of publications from the subproject International Journal 1. A. Nahiyan andM. K. Hasan, “Hybrid algorithm for elastography to visualize both solid and

fluid-filled lesions”, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, vol. 41, no. 4, pp.1058-1078, 2015.

2. S. R. Ara, F. Alam, M H. Rahman, S. Akhter, R. Awaal, and M. K. Hasan, “Bimodal multiparameter-based approach for benign-malignant classification of breast tumors”,Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology,vol.41, no.7, pp.2022-2038, 2015.


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3. M. G. Kibria and M. K. Hasan, “A class of kernel based real-time elastography algorithms”, Ultrasonics, vol. 61, pp.88-102, 2015.

4. M. A. Hussain, F. Alam, S. A. Rupa, R. Awwal, S. Y. Lee, and M. K. Hasan, “Lesion edge preserved direct average strain estimation for ultrasound elasticity imaging”, Ultrasonics,vol. 54, no. 1, pp.137-146, 2014.

5. S. R. Ara, F. Mohsin, F. Alam, S. A. Rupa, R. Awaal, S. Y. Lee, and M. K. Hasan, “Phase-based direct average strain estimation for elastography”, IEEE Trans. Ultrason. Ferroelectr. Freq. Control, vol.60, no. 11, pp.2266-2283, 2013.

6. M. K. Hasan, M. A. Hussain, S. R. Ara, S. Y. Leeand S. K. Alam, “Using nearest neighbors for accurate estimation of ultrasonic attenuation in spectral domain”, IEEE Trans. Ultrason. Ferroelect. Freq. Contr., vol. 60, no. 6, pp.1098-1114, 2013.

7. M. A. Hussain, E. M. A. Anas, S. K. Alam, S. Y. Lee, and M. K. Hasan, “Direct and gradient based average strain estimation by using weighted nearest neighbor cross-correlation peaks”, IEEE Trans. Ultrason. Ferroelect. Freq. Contr., vol. 59, no. 8, pp.1713-1728, 2012.

8. M. K. Hasan, E. M. A. Anas,S. K. Alam, and S. Y. Lee, “Direct mean strain estimation for elastography using nearest-neighbor weighted least-squares approach in the frequency domain”, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, vol. 38, no. 10, pp.1759-1777, 2012.

9. M. A. Hussain, E. M. A. Anas, S. K. Alam, S. Y. Lee, and M. K. Hasan, “Robust strain-estimation algorithm using combined radiofrequency and envelope cross-correlation with diffusion filtering”, Ultrasonic Imaging, vol. 34, pp.93-109,2012.

A New Mechanical Characterization Laboratoryfor Earthquake Resistance Measurement Facility for Building Materials Dr. Md. Aminul Islam, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, BUET The present Materials and Metallurgical Department started its journey in 1952 with around five students under the banner of Metallurgical Engineering Department. Gradually, the numbers of students have been increased to per year entry 50 in six steps (10, 15, 20, 30, 40 and 50). After 1980, the department felt the necessity of a modern equipment to measure the earthquake resistance of building materials as Bangladesh is an earthquake prone country. However, it was not possible to collect fund, either from internal or external source for this much awaited facility. Finally, with the financial support from HEQEP-AIF, Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam, professor of BUET was very successful in establishing a laboratory for earthquake resistance measurement facility for building materials. The newly established laboratory is composed of several advanced equipment such Vickers hardness tester, Brinel hardness tester, Universal friction testing machine, Universal tensile testing machine, ultrasonic flaw detector and so on. Among 23 equipment procured through AIF subproject, the key item is the Servo Hydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine. Prof. Islam was very successful in implementing a subproject titled “Modernisation of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Programme at BUET”. Several local steel industries have already checked the fatigue/cyclic/seismic load resistance of their products. The location of Bangladesh is in earthquake sensitive area, however, no machine capable to study the earthquake resistance of building materials was available. Before the procurement of this facility, local construction firms as well as building materials production industries used to gettheir products tested from abroad, which is really a very time consuming and expensive


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matter. So, through this project, BUET has entered into a new era of mechanical evaluation of engineering materials.Local industries as well as construction firms, in the case of necessity, are now getting services very easily atrelatively low expense. “We want to convey our heartiest thanks to HEQEP Authority and proudly want to mention that this is theonly facility in Bangladesh capable to investigate the earthquake resistance of any structural steel bars and other construction materials” said Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam of BUET.

Servo hydraulic fatigue testing machine in newly established Mechanical Characterization Lab

As a part of research personnel development and sustainable use of the facilities, two faculty members have been trained for research on nano-materials and nano-technology in Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea and one instrument engineer has also been trained on laboratory equipment maintenance in China. “After the completion of this HEQEP sub-project, every year, at least four research projects are offered on nano-materials development and their characterizations are running in the department. In this sense, research on materials has got its real momentum with the help of HEQEP fund.”, said Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam Mechanical Engineers of Human Heart:BUET embarks upon Biomedical Engineering Prof. A.B.M. Toufique Hasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET

Human heart is an engine, and human body is a complex machine though made of non-metallic bio-material The flow of fluid in human body is a complex phenomenon, and the functioning of various organs in the human body is governed by such flow, particularly that of blood. Diseases occur due to malfunctioning of the flow devices. Normally doctors observe disorder in the flow of fluid, particularly blood, and ascribe it to some kind of disease and prescribe medicine. However it is the engineers, who understand the behavior of such flow better, and they can contribute to diagnosis of diseases.

The Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) of BUET has introduced biological fluid flow phenomena in its undergraduate curriculum. The MED received a HEQEP grant of BDT 29.4millionfor a subproject titled “Development of Research Facilities on Biomedical Fluid Flow Phenomena” for creating facilities for research on biological fluidflow


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phenomenon. The subproject has established aBio-fluids Laboratory furnished with desktop computers and a server.The subproject also procured a software ANSYS CFD (R14.5).

The Research group consisting of final year undergraduate students and junior faculty members is led by Prof. A. B. M. Toufique Hasan, the manager (SPM) of the subproject. The research group has been working on computer modeling of fluid dynamics related to biological applications. Research projects undertaken include (i) the design of biomedical devices (microfluidic and biofluid devices) like valve and also a device (micropump)which can monitor glucose level in blood near the heart, and accordingly the can deliver required amount of insulin to the body; (ii) study of the flow pattern through a Total Cavopulmonary Connection (TCPC) which is commonly used to settle the problem of heart defects of children born with single ventricle. Blood flow phenomena will ensure the suitability of such connection at different physiological activities. (iii) study of bio-inspired corrugated airfoil for micro air vehicle applications;(iv) study on the motion of wings of birds. Complex differential equations are used to describe the complex fluid motion, and numerical integration is carried out to obtain solutions to understand the flow phenomenon. For the numerical simulation, they are using the software “ANSYS CFD”. The license of the software is perpetual and there is no need for further renewal. In addition to these, the computational lab has been well equipped with relevant books and journals, furniture & fixtures , air-conditioning system and various scientific posters and biological models. The curriculum for BSc in Mechanical Engineering degree has been upgraded, and as part of the upgraded curriculum, fourth year students are required to carry out project work. The computer laboratory and the “ANSYS CFD” software is enabling the Department to offer facilities to students to carry out project work on biological fluid flow phenomenon.

Fourth year students in the computer laboratory

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The subproject has installed a state-of-art instrument,- the Particle Image Velocimetry apparatus (2D PIV system-15 Hz ILA, Germany), which now enables the research group to simulate blood flow in model human organ parts and study the effect of various geometrical changes of artery. The subproject has also procured an instrument to fabricate necessary models for studying fluid flow. The main part of his velocimetry apparatus is a dual pulse Nd:YAG laser, emitting at 512 nm with a power rating of 70 mJs-1. Models are prepared using Poly-Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) hydrogel according to the desired design of the parts in human body. A computer controlled gear pump (Ismatec, MCP-CZ, Switzerland,) is used to pump the desired liquid through the model, and the flow rate is measured with an ultrasonic flowmeter (Flexim 601, Germany,). Further, there are some pressure sensors with data acquisition system (Althen, Germany,) to monitor the time history of pressure fluctuations


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which could be created by the abnormality of the blood flow phenomena inside the human organ (model). Polyamide particles are used as probe to study the flow. A group of particles are trapped in a frame, and the position of the particles is monitored by shining the laser beam at them and recording photographically. The displacement of a particle in two successive frames photographed at a definite time interval provides data about the flow velocity and vorticity which are recorded and analyzed using an appropriate computer program. Models of specific portions of human arterial systems with specific deformations can be prepared in the laboratory to investigate hindered blood flow.

Particle image velocimetry apparatus

Model of human artery

The study of blood flow in different parts of human body has tremendous bearing on medical science, because it helps the diagnosis of diseases by identifying influence of various factors on the observed flow. The information gained is of great importance to clinicians. The MED is now in a position to carry out world class research in the field of bio-fluid dynamics. The subproject organized a workshop in June 2013, with an international expert, Dr. Leo Hwa Liang of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the resource person, who was also assisted by his colleague Dr. Foad Kabinejadian from the same university. The workshop brought together researchers, engineers, clinicians from academia in the field of biofluid dynamics and relevant medical personnel to share the experience and exchange ideas. Four MS students were registered as research fellows under the project. One of them, Mr. M. Mostaqur Rahman successfully completed his degree, and is now a lecturer in Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology. The other three students are expected to complete their degree programs soon. List of Publications from the subproject

1. M. Mostaqur Rahman, A.B.M. Toufique Hasan, A.K.M. Sadrul Islam, S. Matsuo, T.

Setoguchi "Computation of Transonic Internal Flow around a Biconvex Airfoil with Cavity", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 29 (6), pp. 2415-2421, 2015 (Springer)

2. Md. Abdul Hamid, A.B.M. Toufique Hasan, S.M.Alimuzzaman, S. Matsuo, T. Setoguchi, "Compressible flow characteristics around a biconvex arc airfoil in a channel", Propulsion and Power Research, Vol. 3 (1), pp. 29-40, 2014 (Elsevier)

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Modernizing BUET central library: To shape the way students learn and enjoy reading in the 21st century Dr. S. M. MahbuburRahman, Professor, Department of Electricaland Electronic Engineering, BUET The library of any academic institution plays the key role to provide the knowledge-based support for its faculty members, researchers, and students. In recent years, ‘digital library’ has emerged as a novel concept that allows getting access or sharing the literary information and resources in every possible form and format within a peer group or even throughout the globe. Due to lack of appreciable amount of funds, however, the realization of such a model of ‘digital library’ was only a dream in Bangladesh. Nevertheless, with the support of theAcademic Innovation Fund (AIF) under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) and the continuous endeavoursof the team members of the subproject ofthe Central Library of the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology(BUET), this dream has become a reality. BUET is the first university in Bangladesh to have successfully installed a sophisticated ‘digital library’ and will be a role model for other universities in the years to come. An initialfund of HEQEPamounting BDT 34.5 million that was granted through a competitive award has catered to establish a contemporary RFID-based library management system (LMS), which is compatible with the MARC 21 format bibliographic data of the Central Library of BUET. The LMS has been developed through integration of different software components including KOHA, D-Space, VuFind, and Drupal as well as several RFID-based hardware components such as staff-workstation, self-check, book-drop, digital data manager, antitheft detection gates and access control. More than 3000 literary articles including the postgraduate theses and proceedings of conferences hosted solely by BUET have been converted to electronic format using the procured ultrafast scanners. The institutional repository has been kept in the D-Space of the LMS to makethe literary contributions of BUET easily accessible throughout the globe with an expectation that the research impact of the institution will be elevated.The upgrading of ICT network system using new servers, on-line UPSs, workstations and routers, introduction of high-speed scanning system for digitalization of institutional repository, and launch of wi-fi zones have also been taken care of in order to assist the newly established RFID-based LMS. The major challenges of designing the LMS were the selection of appropriate software and hardware components that are compatible to each other. In particular, the most of the software components are chosen as open-source to reduce the cost of the system significantly. Hardware components were selected from different manufacturers such as HP, APC, Kodak, LibBest, and Goosafe for which unificationof the standard protocol was a crucial issue. When all the system components were procured, the team of the subproject was noted to be tensed for the integration of the system and achieving its stability. With the consistent supports of all the parties involved in implementation of this project, the very complicated and gigantic system architecture is now stable and fully-functional. “Thanks to the support of AIF of HEQEPto establish a state-of-the-art digital library in BUET. The senior-levelundergraduate and postgraduate students such as Nadia and Sumonwere excited to inform me that they are very happy because nowthe existing theses can be downloaded only through a click, the library items can be checked out using a self-served kiosk, the books can be deposited in off-hours without even entering to the library building and their transactions are now noticed through automatically generated e-mails as a


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reminder to avoid any kinds of fines or dues. The federated searching of the key words allows anyone to have results from different areas such as those including catalogs of the library, newly formed digital version of institutionalrepository, and e-resourcessubscribed by BUET.” – enthusiastically remarked by Dr. S. M. MahbuburRahman, a Professor of the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of BUET, who led this subproject titled Digitalization of Central Library of BUET.

To create comfortable study and research environments, the circulation and reference sections are covered using central air-condition system. Additional fund of BDT 7.77 million has been recently endowed to the subproject so that the installed air-conditioning system becomes energy efficient, the study environment become more pleasant, and the entire group of students can enjoy the newly established RFID system.It is reported that the usage of library by the students has been significantly increased in the recent days. More specifically,the research students are staying in the reference section of the library for a period at least 30% longer than that in the previous days as noticed by the staffs.

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Dr. S. M. MahbuburRahman with the management team of the subproject

In addition to the development of RFID-based LMS and comfortable study environment, an avant-garde conference room has been built though the subproject. A meeting place exclusively dedicated for the librarians opens a new door from all corners of this professional society to have scholastic discussionsusing all categoriesof existing forms of multimedia data.

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An interesting feature of this conference center is that the place is acoustically sealed and naturally illuminated. Hence, the conference room can be treated as one-of-its-kind in Bangladesh, especially because such a model can be applied for a placethat is designed for the purpose of academics or research but located in the close vicinity of a crowd place. “We have already received a number of requests from the librarians outside BUET to use the conference center to carry out prospective professional trainings. These requests can be considered as the expected outcome to our vision that the capacity developed through the subproject be self-sustainable”- explained by Dr. S. M. MahbuburRahman and his team members. The impacts of the subproject on the learning and study behavior of the students of BUET as well as on the professional activities of librarians through the use of the newly established library resources have been significant. The ultimate goal of the subproject funded by HEQEPis that each of the libraries of Bangladesh, especially those in the public and private universities which are dedicated for higher studies, follows the path of the ‘digital library’ established in BUET. Once the goal of scaling up of such capacity development is achieved, the resource distribution among the universities of Bangladeshwill be possible so as to effectively minimize the cost of learning through sharing of valuable literary and scholarly materials.

3.5 University of Dhaka (DU) Air Quality Monitoring Center in the University of Dhaka Prof. Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain, Department of Soil, Water and Environment, DU The air quality of Bangladesh’s capital - Dhaka - has dipped considerably in the last 10 years or so as the economy boomed, more factories were set up and the number of cars on the roads increased day by day. Air quality in Dhaka is quickly becoming one of the major health concerns for its residents; reliable and sophisticated data are thus urgently needed to help address this. A proposal to establish a research center with modern and reliable laboratories for monitoring atmospheric pollutants in Dhaka, submitted by the Center of Advanced Research in Science (CARS) in University of Dhaka, received a research grant of about BDT 34.5 million (about US$ 442,000) from the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP). The sub-project titled: “Establishing an Air Quality Monitoring Center” is headed by (SPM) Dr. ShahidAkhtarHossain, a professor of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment with team members from his department and the Department of Chemistry.

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One of the air stations to capture air

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Samples Analyzer station for continuous air quality measurement

The idea of establishing such a center actually originated during a visit of Prof. Thorsten Benter, Director of the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Wuppertal University to delivera plenary lecture in the Bangladesh Chemical Congress in 2007. Professor M. Muhibur Rahman was at that time the Director of CARS, The two scientists had earlier worked together on several occasions during 1987-1995 in the University of Kiel, Germany. Wuppertal University has a long reputation of scientific research on air pollution, earned under the leadership of the internationally renowned atmospheric chemist Karl-Heinz Becker. Prof. Benter is his successor. With the objective of collaborative research and academic exchange, a memorandum of understanding between the Dhaka University and the Wuppertal University was initiated by Prof Benter, which was later signed by the respective authorities of the two universities. Prof. Benterproposed the establishment of an air quality monitoring center in the CARS and agreed to donate some basic equipment for monitoring the criteria air pollutants NOx, SOx, O3, CO, and particulates from the old stock of his laboratories. His institute has the expertise of constructing such equipment using basic commercially available parts. This institute is in fact entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the air pollution monitoring center in the city of Wuppertal. Later, Prof. Rahman was invited by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany for a research stay in the Wuppertal University. Two young post-doc fellows chosen by Prof. Rahman were also awarded grants for research stays in the institute of Prof. Benter for training in the use and maintenance of the above equipment. The proposal of Professor Shahid A. Hossain for the AIF subproject was based on the offer of these equipment, which were later delivered to CARS and installed by Professor Benter’s deputy Dr. Ralf Kurtenbach and his technical assistants. The two post-doc fellows were members of the SPMT. Additional equipment and accessories including calibration gases were procured using the subproject fund. The subproject envisages research and academic activities on atmospheric chemistry, climate change and related issues in addition to continuous monitoring of air pollution in the city of Dhaka.


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The Air Quality Research and Monitoring Center was established in 2013 on the top floor of the CARS and is now taking in air samples from air stations set up on the building’s roof top. The analyzer scans, captures and analyzes pollutants in the air such as particulates (PM10/PM2.5), NOx, CO, CO2, O3, SO2, and provides reliable data on the level of pollutants. Installation of modern software, allows the station to be monitored from any place of the world, where internetconnectivity is available. Using the data, computer models are also being developed to analyze the sources of pollutants and simulate future scenarios of air pollution in Dhaka. The CARS is not the only institution with such air quality monitoring centers in Bangladesh. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has deployed a network of air quality monitoring centers in different cities in the country under the Clean Air and Sustainable Environment (CASE) project, also funded by the World Bank. The CARS sub-project is hoping to collaborate with the Ministry and work together to improve the air quality monitoring system in Bangladesh. “The strength of our monitoring system is accuracy of measurement,” says Dr. Md. Mominul Islam, Associate Sub-Project Manager and Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dhaka University. “Our on-line air quality monitoring instruments are equipped with sophisticated calibration system with certified calibration gases. Calibrating the monitoring instruments with proper calibration gasses is critical for accurate measurements because measurement errors accumulate gradually in the system and need to be regularly adjusted. The calibration gasses provide accurate benchmarks for such adjustments.” The sub-project also has a close research partnership with University of Wuppertal, Germany. A team led by Dr. Ralf Kurtenbach has been providing seminars and on-site training to faculty members, researchers and PhD students working for the sub-project to impart theoretical and practical knowledge and skills indispensable for reliable operation of the air quality monitoring system. Dr. Kurtenbach’s team will soon be providing training and advices virtually from Germany. Further, maintenance and servicing of the equipment will be done under the supervision of the Wuppertal team, and CARS will not have to pay for the expertise. Atmospheric chemistry is still a relatively new subject in Bangladesh. This successful international partnership is sure to play a pivotal role in nurturing future generation of air quality experts in Bangladesh.


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Dr. Ralf Kurtenbach providing practical training

The electrochemical research laboratory at CARS, DU

Professor Benter and his team are expected to visit the Dhaka University later this month and give lectures on air pollution monitoring and research. The sub-project has made another large investment to establish a modern electrochemical research laboratory to invent an innovative portable gas sensing device. “Our vision is to develop a portable air quality sensor device just like a portable thermometer which people can take to factories, streets and even to the kitchen to check air pollution easily. It will surely take years to develop such devices, but this new state-of-the-art lab equipment is helping us achieve this goal. Even my professor in Japan was surprised to see the equipment and he was very proud of me,”said Dr. Islam with a big smile on his face.

Combating Foot and Mouth Disease in Bangladesh

Prof. Md. Anwar Hossain, Department of Microbiology, Dhaka University Livestock production provides valuable income and savings for farmers in Bangladesh – many of whom are small scale dairy farmers in rural areas. Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most threatening diseases to animal health. Unfortunately, South Asia is known as a FMD endemic area, and FMD outbreaks have been recurrent. The disease is extremely infectious and significantly reduces the production of milk and meat as well as the value of cattle – very important assets that protect families from economic shocks. According to the Department of Livestock, Bangladesh loses as much as US$125 million annually due to FMD. Vaccination is one of the effective strategies to prevent FMD infection. Due to a high rate of mutation in FMD virus, there is an urgent need for the development of safe and effective vaccines for FMD. “Bangladesh spends a lot of money to import FMD vaccines – but these are produced for foreign strains of FMD viruses, and they are ineffective against the virus strains circulating in Bangladesh. We need to have vaccine development capacity of our own,” says Prof. Anwar Hossain, Department of Microbiology of University of Dhaka and Manager of the sub-project titled, Foot and Mouth Disease in Bangladesh: Genome Analysis and Vaccine Development


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Some of the Scientific Instruments purchased under the subproject The sub-project with a grant of BDT 23.7 million (about US 304,000) was awarded to the Department of Microbiology of the Dhaka University with Prof. Md. Anwar Hossain as the Manager in the first round competition of the AIF component of the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP). His team has been conducting studies to determine variation in FMD virus of Bangladesh origin and developing appropriate methods of prevention against FMD viruses. Using the fund, Prof. Anwar and his team upgraded their laboratory with essential modern scientific equipment such as real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine to read DNA sequences and bio-safety cabinet together with a lot of indispensable laboratory consumables. Since its inception in 2011, the sub-project has made significant achievements on their research work. These include completion of epidemiological study of serotype and lineage of FMD viruses, isolation and genome-wide analysis of FMD virus in Bangladesh, and publishing papers in international academic journals.


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Students and Researchers inthe Laboratory The educational impact of the sub-project has also been significant. Thanks to the modern scientific instruments purchased, Prof. Anwar’s laboratory now hosts a research team of about 20 Master’s and PhD students. Some of them are from other universities, seeking the best environment for their research. The ultimate goal of the sub-project is to develop and make available FMD virus vaccines for livestock farmers in Bangladesh at affordable prices. To achieve this, Prof. Anwar has established collaborative partnership with a Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company. Since its inception in 2011, the sub-project has made significant achievements on their research work. These include completion of epidemiological study of serotype and lineage of FMD viruses, isolation and genome-wide analysis of FMD virus in Bangladesh, and publishing papers in international academic journals." Prof. Anwar explained his vision and experience of working with a private company. “Drug companies are very interested in our research outputs. We can isolate viruses and develop ‘seeds’ of vaccines through genome analysis and epitope designing, and the company can field test and manufacture vaccine products. The sub-project will soon sign an MoU with a drug company to develop vaccine products for FMD of Bangladesh origin. We hope the new vaccines will contribute to controlling FMD outbreaks in our country in near future.” HEQEP has now launched a new window of funding specifically designed subprojects for collaborative research between the universities and the industries, to lay the foundations for building an innovation ecosystem in Bangladesh and promote university-industry collaborations. Under this window, Prof. Anwar Hossain has been awarded a subproject with the title “Development of vaccine and effective diagnostic kits for Foot-and-Mouth disease virus in Bangladesh”, and Novelta Bestway Pharma is his industry partner. The project cost is BDT 7.65 crore. The new window will create awareness on market relevance of research among the academics and help them turn knowledge generated through research into practical solutions and new products. The new window will soon be assisting nascent partnerships like


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Prof. Anwar’s to create innovations and bring about greater impacts on the development of the country. List of publications from the subproject 1. Nandi, S. P., Rahman, M. Z., Momtaz, S., Sultana, M., & Hossain, M. A.

(2013). Emergence and Distribution of Foot‐and‐Mouth Disease Virus Serotype A and O in Bangladesh. Transboundary and emerging diseases.

2. Sultana, M., Siddique, M. A., Momtaz, S., Rahman, A., Ullah, H., Nandi, S. P., & Hossain, M. A. (2014).Complete genome sequence of foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype O isolated from Bangladesh. Genome announcements,2(1), e01253-13.

3. Ullah H, Siddique M, Sultana M, Anwar Hossain M. (2014). Complete genome sequence of foot-and-mouth disease virus type A circulating in Bangladesh. Genome Announcement 2(3)

4. Alam, S. S., Amin, R., Rahman, M. Z., Hossain, M. A., & Sultana, M. (2013). Antigenic heterogeneity of capsid protein VP1 in foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype Asia 1. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry, 6, 37.

5. Samina, M., Rahman, A., Sultana, M., Hossain M.A. (2014). Evolutionary Analysis and Prediction of Peptide Vaccine Candidate for Foot-and-Mouth-Disease Virus Type A and O in Bangladesh (accepted for publication in Evolutionary Bioinformatics)

Novel Functional Materials Developed for Technological Applications

Prof. M. Y. A. Mollah, Department of Chemistry, DU

Twenty-first century is widely regarded as the century of new materials. The developments in communication technology, health and medical sciences, environmental sustainability and also in entertainment industry will remain dependent on new materials with functional properties, tailored to meet specific needs, and commonly known as “Smart materials”.Bangladesh cannot afford to remain only an observer in this forward march of scientific developments, and HEQEP awarded the AIF subproject“Development of Novel Functional and Smart Materials for Technological Applications” to the Department of Chemistry of the Dhaka University with Prof. Dr. M. Y. A. Mollah as the subproject manager (SPM).

Smart materials are novel functional materials which can perform specific functions according to the desire of the user. Two approaches were planned to develop novel functional materials. In one approach, which dominated the subproject activities, frontier level research in the field of synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials with tunable properties was targeted. The equipment required for competitive research are expensive, and the team led by Prof. M. Y. A. Mollah of the Department of Chemistry ventured to submit a subproject in the first round of AIF with a total project cost of maximum permissible amount, viz. Tk 420 lac. They won, and the project was awarded. The team procured the following equipment and renovated their laboratories and installed the equipment, and inspired students to join the group to carry out research at MS and PhD level:


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1. BET Surface Analyzer (Model-Belsorp mini II), (Tk. 34.80 lac) which enables the determination of surface area of solids including high surface area nano-crystalline solids;

2. Tensiometer, Sigma model 701, Tk. 16.38 lac, capable of measuring surface tension of liquids with high precision, also having a density measuring kit, sedimentation measuring kit and a powder wettability device.

3. Dielectric constant Meter (Model-Alpha DCM-470, Tk. 6.50 lac); 4. Dissolved Oxygen Meter (Model HI 4421), Tk. 1.50 lac 5. UV-Visible Spectrophotometer with Specular Reflectance Attachment (Model UVD

3500, Tk. 10.89 lac). The attachment enables measuring the spectra of solid samples. 6. FT- MIR and NIR Spectrophotometer with ATR (Model-Frontier FT-NIR/MIR, Tk.

42.50 lac) capable of measuring IR and NIR spectra of solid and liquid samples including real life samples.

7. Nano ZS/ Particle Size Analyzer (Model-Zen 3690, Tk. 28.67 lac); Capable of measuring particle size and its distribution using light scattering method as well as zeta potential of the particles.

8. Combined Viscosity and Density Meter (Model DMA-4500M, Tk. 39.07 lac). Uses falling ball method for the measurements, and measures density and viscosity of liquids with a precision of 1 in a million and a Refractive Index Meter (Model Abbemaat-300.

9. Thermostat, Tk. 1.53 lac. 10. Impedance Analyzer (Model AUT.MAC M101, Tk. 22.99 lac), particularly useful for

measuring conductance of ionic liquids; 11. Electrochemical Workstation (Model-CHI-650D, Tk. 19.60 lac), including

accessories; useful for cyclic voltametric measurements as well as electro-deposition of metals on substrates.

12. Ion Meter (Model-3345, Tk. 85 K), for measuring concentration of ions using ion selective electrodes.

13. Conductivity and TDS meter (Mdel-4510, Tk. 95 K); 14. Thermogravimetric Analyzer, with TG/DTA attachments (Model TG/DTA 7200

EXSTAR, Tk. 39.90 lac). 15. X-ray image plate scanner (Huber, Germany, 56 lac). 16. Mufflle furnace, 2 units, 6.77 lac.

In view of the commendable progress of implementation, the UGCBAIF had granted an additional amount of Tk. 39 lac on account of cost escalation.

The method adopted by the team is to carry out reactions for synthesis of the desired materials in “nano-reactors”, that is reactors of nano-meter dimensions, such that the size of the reactor determines the size of the products. The nano-reactors were made using surface active agents which become organized in the liquid media, and build up “micelles”, which act as nano-reactors. The size and properties of the nano-reactor can be controlled in various ways, and necessary reagents can be introduced in the reactor to produce the desired nano-material with definite morphology and size. The NIR


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spectrometer and the Zeta Sizer are being used to study the structure of water and the influence of added solutes on water structure. In another method, films of nano-crystalline metals are prepared by electrodeposition, the process being controlled by modifying the behavior of electrolytes using ionic liquids and additives.

The team has been working with surface active agents for over twenty years, and one of the team members, Dr. A. B. H. Susan, acquired experience and frontier-level knowledge in this field during his PhD and Post-Doc research work in Japan. The facilities developed under the sub-project now enable investigation of micelles in various media, including microemulsions. The electrochemical behavior of the micelles can also be investigated using cyclic voltammetry, and the acquired knowledge of the electrochemical behavior is also utilized in the electro-deposition of films of nano-materials, which are of great interest in the fabrication of solar cells.

A view of one of the Materials Sciencelaboratories

Dr. R. A. Mashelkar visiting the materials science laboratory

It is now possible to carry out world-class research on the synthesis of nano-materials in the laboratory. This is shown by the research publications coming out of the laboratory. The list attached shows over 40 research articles published during last five yars in journals of high impact factor and a number of book chapters published by agencies of international standing. The research findings have been presented in a number of national and international conferences and seminars by members

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of the management team as well as the research students, a good number of awards for

best oral presentations and best poster presentation have been achieved. A number of

workshops and seminars on materials science were also organized by the subproject, with

participation of experts from abroad and researchers from the home country.

The current research group after about one year of completion of implementation consists of three PhD students, two MPhil students and eight MS students. In addition to this, four – five final year undergraduate students carry out project work using the facilities of the group. It is a vibrant group, who hold a seminar every Saturday, though it is a weekly holiday, to present their latest research findings.

In the other approach for preparing smart materials, it was planned to synthesize crystalline solids with tailored electrical properties through solid state reactions of metal oxides. Logistics for carrying our solid state reactions were already largely available in the X-ray crystallography laboratory of the entity. The subproject money was used to upgrade the X-ray diffraction equipment by procuring image plate scanner (Huber Germany, Tk 56 lac) which replaces the previously used photographic film detector of the Gunier camera and provides digital data which can be processed with a computer to obtain a diffraction pattern. The scan time is much shorter compared to the exposure time required by the photographic film, rendering the equipment much more efficient and also increasing the resolution. A high temperature furnace (temperature gradient tube furnace, Tk. 3,65 lac) and a muffle furnace (Tk. 3.12 lac) were also procured for synthesizing materials by high temperature solid state reaction. The team had ongoing collaboration with research groups in Bonn University and Hannover University in Germany. Supplementary studies of electrical properties of synthesized materials are carried out in the German universities.

List of publications from the subproject A. Articles

1. Mahmud, I., Samed, A. J. F., Haque, M. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Electrochemical

Behaviour of Anthraquinone in Aqueous Solution in Presence of a Non-ionic Surfactant, J. Saud. Chem. Soc., 2011, 15, 203-208.

2. Haque, M. A., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Aqueous Electrochemistry of Anthraquinone and Its Correlation with the Dissolved States of a Cationic Surfactant, J. Solution Chem., 2011, 40, 861–875.

3. Rahman, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A. M., Susan,M. A. B. H. Electrochemicalbehavior of Malachite Green on Glassy Carbon Electrode, a Cyclic Voltammetric Study, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2011, 24, 25-36.

4. Begum, F, Mollah, M. Y. A., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Investigation of Alkaline Hydrolysis of Crystal Violet in the Presence of Micelles, Reverse Micelles and Microemulsions of a Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2011, 24, 173-84.

5. Biswas, B. N, Mollah. M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. , Potentiodynamic Studies on Corrosion of Copper by Chloride Ions and Its Inhibition by Inorganic and Organic ions


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in Aqueous Buffer Solution, Ionics, 2012, 18,189–195. 6. Haque, M. A., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Electrochemical behavior of

Anthraquinone in Reverse Micelles and Microemulsions of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide, J. Solution Chem. 2012, 41, 447–457.

7. Susan, M. A. B. H., Saha, S., Ahmed, S., Begum, F., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A. Electro deposition of Cobalt from a Hydrophilic Ionic Liquid at Ambient Condition, Mater. Res. Innovations, 2012, 16, 345-349.

8. Akhtar, U. S., Miran, M. S., Susan, M. A. B. H., Mollah, M. Y. A., Rahman, M. M., Preparation and Characterization of Polyaniline-Silica Composite Materials, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 2012, 47, 249-256.

9. Hossain, S., Fatema, U. K., Mollah, M. Y. A., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Microemulsions as Nanoreactors for Preparation of Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Activity, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2012, 25,71-79.

10. Ahmed, K., Auni, A., Ara, G, Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Solvatochromic and Fluorescence Spectroscopic Studies on Polarity of Ionic Liquid and Ionic Liquid-Based Binary Systems. J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2012, 25(2), 146-158.

11. Islam, M. S, Miran, M. S., Mollah, M. Y. A. M., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Polyaniline-Silica Composite Materials: Influence of Silica Content on the Thermal and Thermodynamic Properties J. Nanostructured Polym. Nanocomposites, 2013, 9, 83-89.

12. Mredha, T. I, Roy, C. K., Mollah, M. Y. A. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., An Electrochemical Approach to Study Water-D(-) Fructose Interactions, Electrochim. Acta, 2013, 97, 231-237.

13. Afrin, T. Karabi, S. N., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Water Structure Modification by Sugars and Its Consequence on Micellization Behavior of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide in Aqueous Solution, J. Solution Chem., 2013 ,42,1488.

14. Rahman, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Cyclic Voltammetic Behavior of Malachite Green Ionic Surfactants, ISRN Electrochemistry, 2013, Article ID 839498, 10 pages.

15. Ahmed, P., Miran, M. S., Susan, M. A. B. H.,Mollah, M. Y. A. Growth Process of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Presence of Reverse Micelles of Anionic and Cationic Surfactants, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc.2013, 26, 20-29.

16. Sultana, S., Shimul, S., Islam, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. Electro deposition of Nickel from Reverse Micellar Solutions of Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2013, 160 (11), D524-D529.

17. Saha, S., Sultana, S., Islam, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. Electro deposition of Cobalt with Tunable Morphology from Reverse Micellar Solution, Ionics 2014, 20, 1175-1181.

18. Satter, S. S., Hoque, M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H.An Approach Towards Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO@AgCore@shell Nanoparticles in Water-in-Oil Microemulsion, R. Soc. Chem. Adv, 2014, 4, 20612-20615.

19. Farhana, T. I., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. Catalytic Degradation of an Organic Dye through Electroreduction of Dioxygen in Aqueous Solution, Electrochim. Acta,2014, 139, 244–249.

20. Afrin, T. Mafy, N, N., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. Temperature Perturbed Water Structure Modification by D(-)-Fructose at Different Concentrations,R. Soc. Chem. Adv, 2014, 4 (92), 50906 – 50913.

21. Thool, G. S., Singh, A. K., Singh, R. S., Gupta, A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Facile Synthesis of Flat Crystal ZnO Thin Films by Solution Growth Method: A Micro-Structural


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Investigation, J. Saudi Chem. Soc., 2014, 18, 712-721. 22. Hossain, M. S., Miran, M. S., Rokonuzzaman, M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Mollah, M. Y. A.,

Rahman, M. M., Synthesis of Nickel Nanoparticles Using Poly(vinyl alcohol) as a Capping Agent, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Science), 2014, 40(2), 197-205.

23. Keya, J. J., Islam, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Effect of a Water Structure Modifier on the Aqueous Electrochemistry of Supramolecular Systems: Redox-Active Versus Conventional Surfactants, J. Electroanal. Chem.,2014, 712, 161–166.

24. Arzuman, L., Karobi, S.N., Islam, M. J., Ara, G. Mollah, M. Y. A., Rahman, M. M, Susan, M. A. B. H., Effect of Urea on the Kinetics of the Alkaline Hydrolysis of Crystal Violet Catalyzed by Aqueous Micellar Solutions of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide, Synth. Reactivity Inorg. Metal-Org. Nano-Metal Chem.,2015, 45, 764-769.

25. Hassan, F., Miran, M. S., Simol, H. A., Sohel, M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Mollah, M. Y. A. Effect of Calcinations Temperature on ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared by a Hybrid Electrochemical-thermal Method- a Multitechnique Characterization, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 2015, 50(1), 21-28.

26. Marium, M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Mollah, M. Y. A. Investigation of Molecular Environment in the Binary Mixtures of 1-Ethyl-3-Methyl Imidazolium Tetrafluroborate and Water, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 19907-19913.

27. Begum, F., Mollah, M. Y. A., Rahman, M. M., Susan, M. A. B. H., Kinetic Investigation of the Acid Hydrolysis of Bromazepam Catalyzed by Supramolecular Self-assembled System of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide. J. Chem., 2015, Article ID 957950, 10 pages.

28. Saha, S., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Islam, M. M. Treatment of Wastewater Containing Organic Dyes: Recovery of Dye Adsorbed on Starch-Based Materials Through Conversion of Adsorbent into Alcohol, Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 2015, 63, 119-124.

29. Uddin, M. N., Islam, M. S., Mazumdar, M. M. R., Hossain, M. A., Elias, M., Siddiquey, I. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Saha, D. K., Rahman, M. M., Asiri, A. M., Hayami, S., Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activity of B/N/Ag Co-doped CNT-TiO2 Composite Films, Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 2015, 82, 229-234.

30. Tashmim, L., Debnath, T., Rüscher, C. H., Hussain, A., Preparation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cerium (IV) Oxide and Doped Cerium (IV) Oxide, Ce1-x-yMgxZryO2-δ, J. Sci. Res. 2015, 7, 55.

31. Deo, S. R., Singh, A. K., Deshmukh, L. Susan, M. A. B. H., Singh, N. P., Metal Chalcogenide Nanocrystalline Thin Solid Films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique, Journal of Electronic Materials, 2015, In press.

32. Mafy, N. N., Afrin, T., Rahman,M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Perturbation from Temperature on Hydrogen Bonding in aqueous solutions at Different Urea Concentrations, RSC Advances, 2015,Under Review.

33. Auni, A., Marium, M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H., Molecular Level Interactions between [EMI][MS] and Water : Study of Physicochemical Properties with Variation of Temperatures, Chemical product and Process Modeling, 2015, Under review.

34. Deo, S. R., Singh, A. K., Deshmukh, L. Susan, M. A. B. H., Singh, N. P., Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Entrapped Ca-alginate Beads for Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetic Studies of Fe(II) Removal, Journal of Iranian Chemical Society, 2015, In press.

35. Asthana, A., Verma, R., Susan, M. A. B. H., Adsorption of Pb(II) ions by glycine-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles- entrapped calcium alginate beads, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2015, Under review.


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36. Hossain, M. I., Debnath, T., Rüscher, C. H., Hussain, A., New series of vanadium doped rubidium hexagonal tungsten bronze, RbxW1-yVyO3; J. Solid State Chemistry, 2015, under review.

37. Sarker, A., Debnath, T., Rahman, A. K. M. L., Hoque, M. A., Hussain, A., Synthesis and characterization of chromium doped bismuth manganate, Journal of Materials Science, 2015, under review.

38. Hoque, M. A., Debnath, T., Rüscher, C. H., Hussain, A.; Study of antimony doped bismuth aluminate, Bi2-xSbxAl4O9 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.5); Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 2015, under review.

B. Book Chapters 1. Susan, M. A. B. H., Islam, M. S., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Polyaniline: A

Fascinating Matrix for Composite Materials in “Trends in Polyaniline Research”, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. USA, 2013, 13,147-180.

2. Hoque, M., Satter, S. S., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H. Microemulsions as Template for Synthesizing Nanoparticles with Tunable Antibacterial, Optical and Electrical Properties: Current Trends and Future Perspective, in “Innovations in Nanomaterials”, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. USA, 2014, (in press)

3. Mafy, N. N., Marium, M., Rahman, M. M., Mollah, M. Y. A., Susan, M. A. B. H, Water Structure Modification by Different Perturbations, Innovation of Nanomaterials, “Advances in Chemistry Research” Nova Science Publishers, Inc., USA, Volume 28, 2015.

Modern Laboratory forTeaching and Research in Microwave Engineering and Optical Fibre Communication Prof. Anis Ahmed, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU The importance of these two fields of learning in the contemporary world hardly needs to be emphasized. Research in these two areas in the country has remained very limited, mainly because of absence of funding to procure the required equipment. The proposal from the Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering of the Dhaka University, with Prof. Anis Ahmed as the SubProject Manager (SPM), received positive consideration from both reviewers and the UGCBAIF andwas awarded, though the desired budget was reduced by 100 lac. The subproject management team (SPMT) were given a room, about 500 sft in area, in the ground floor of the Department. This room was renovated. The neat cement floor was replaced by a tiled floor, and double door was constructed at the entrance. The room is air cooled, and efforts are being made to keep it dust free. A modern laboratory for research and teaching has been established in this room. The following are the major instruments procured under the subproject and installed in this laboratory:

(a) RF/Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (Agilent, model N9000A), Price Tk 41.70 lac (b) RF/Microwave Signal Generator (Agilent, model N 5183A) Price Tk. 42.40 lac (c) Microwave Antenna System (Man &Tel model WATS-2002) Price Tk. 8.50 lac


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(d) High Frequency Oscilloscope (Agilent, model DSOX3102 & N2795A), Price Tk. 15.5 lac

(e) Microwave power meter (Agilent, model N1913A & E9300A), Price Tk. 9.85 lac (f) Mobile Trainer Kit (Brand Man C& Tel, model MT-3000), two units, Price Tk. 10.60

lac (g) Microwave Training Kit (Reliance, model LRL 550B-SS), Tk. 6.40 lac (h) Optical Spectrum Analyzer (EXFO, model FTB 200 & FTB-5240S-P), Tk. 24.38 lac (i) Optical Fiber Splicer, (FITEL, model S178A), Tk. 8.34 lac) (j) Optical Bench/Table for Experiment (Newport TMC), Tk. 14.52 lac

Other equipment include Optical Attenuator, Optical Power Meter (2 units), OTDR (1 unit), Optical Fiber Cable (1 lot), Optical Micropositioner (2 units), Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (2 units), Optical WDM unit ( 4 Nos), Optical Switch (4 nos), Optical Filter (4 nos), Optical Polarizer (4 nos) and laser diode (20 nos). More than 85% of the grant has been used to procure equipment. All the equipment have been installed and are working properly.

Prof. Anis Ahmed using the Spectrum

AnalyzerMobile Trainer Kit

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The spectrum analyser is used to receive time-domain microwave signals which are converted into frequency domain signals. The power strength at all the frequencies making up the signal is also obtained. For the measurement of radiation characteristics of antenna, one set of Wave and Antenna Training System (WATS2002) has been purchased. Using simulation software CST Microwave Studio, a patch antenna at 2.45 GHz on FR-4 substrate has been designed. This antenna is now under fabrication. After the successful completion of this patch antenna on FR-4, design and fabrication of antennas for cellular mobile units will be taken up. The SPMT are also interested in making metamaterial loaded wideband patch antenna, and microstrip filters. The focus of optical fiber communication research is to build prototype optical fiber network in the laboratory according to design, and then measure different parameters like loss, dispersion, bit rate capacity and other network constrains. For this purpose a laser light source, OTDR, optical power meter, optical fiber cable reel (single & multimode), optical detector, optical EDFA, optical switch, optical fiber MUX, ethernet to fiber media converter, optical bench, etc.have been procured.Semiconductor laser diodes of 780nm and 650nm are commonly used as light sources for CD/DVD players. But the reflected light from CD/DVD disks re-enters into the laser diodes and generates noise. This extra noise limits the use of laser as light source. Therefore, the reduction of noise of laser diode is another area of research of our lab. Professor Subrata Kumar Aditya, a member of the SPMT and a senior faculty in the Department said that though the facilities required for research in the field of microwave and optical fiber communication are very expensive, they have established a laboratory using the major portion of the grant (Tk. 26.2 million out of Tk. 29.7 million) for purchasing equipment and that the Department is now in a position to offer research facilities to teachers and students in the field of communication engineering, which is very important. Professor AsadulHuque, the Chairman of the Department also expresses gratefulness to HEQEP for the award of a subproject to the Department, and lauds the sincerity and commitment of Prof. Anis Ahmed and his team for implementing the subproject successfully. List of Publications from the subproject Journals 1. ShihanSajeed, N. Sultana, S.M. Ullah, Z. H. Mozumder, A. Ahmed and S. Rafique,

“Implementation of a Quantum Not Gate using Electro-Optic Effect,” Dhaka University Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, Vol-2. No. 2(2014), pp. 91-97.

2. Z.H. Talukder, S.S. Islam, D. Mahjabeen, A. Ahmed, S. Rafique and M.A. Rashid, “Cell coverage evaluation for LTE and WiMAX in wireless communication system,”World Applied Science Journal, Vol.22, No.10 (2013), pp. 1486-1491.


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3.6 Jahangirnagar University (JU) 400 MHz FT-NMR for Researchers in Physical and Biological Sciences in Jahangirnagar University Prof. Kazi Ali Azam, Director, Wazed Miah Science Research Centre, JU It is indeed big news for the researchers in Physical and Biological Sciences of not only the

Jahangirnagar University, but all the universities of Bangladesh. This is for the first time that

such an instrument has been installed in a university. The 60 MHz instruments procured

earlier in both the Dhaka University and the Jahangirnagaruniversity during the 1970s could

not meet the demands of the researchers, and both of them could not be maintained operative

because of the absence of adequate technical and financial support.

A modern Fourier Transform nmr spectrometer has been a dream for most faculty members

having research interest in chemistry and allied subjects like biochemistry, pharmaceutical

chemistry, biological sciences, physics, etc. in the universities of Bangladesh. Those who

have contact with laboratories in developed countries have the privilege of obtaining NMR

spectrum of their samples by sending them to their former colleagues or supervisors. In

recent years, the Dhaka laboratory of the BCSIR has procured and installed such a

spectrometer. Though the academics in universities have the possibility of obtaining NMR

spectra of their samples using the BCSIR instrument, the formalities and the cost often turn

out to be prohibitive. Without evidence based on NMR data in favour of a proposed structure

of a new compound synthesized in the lab, a research article is not accepted for publication in

high impact factor journals.

The academics in the physical and biological sciences faculties of the Jahangirnagar

University, including some brilliant researchers (more than eight Humboldtians), ventured to

submit a subproject proposal under window-3 of the AIF second round with procurement

and installation of an FT-NMR instrument in the Wazed Miah Science Research Centre

(WMSRC) as the objective. The proposal was awarded with an approved cost of BDT 4.5

crore. Prof. Kazim Ali Azam, the Director of the WMSRC was the Subproject Manager. Prof.

Azam had to overcome a number of hurdles before he could finally procure and install the

instrument, which is now in full operation, and is having a busy schedule. His first attempt of

tendering failed,as none of the bids received were found to be responsive. Rebidding

ultimately succeeded, and the present instrument, a 400MHz ASCENDTM400 (Avance III

HD NanoBay) NMR machinefrom Bruker, Germany was finally procured and installed. The


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other big hurdle was getting a proper room for the instrument and renovating it properly, and

arranging appropriate power supply. The room has to be dust free, with proper insulation, and

has to be maintained below certain temperature. This required installation of two Air Coolers,

one of which always remains as standby. The power supply comes from a dedicated

transformer, and is supported by a diesel generator which is bridged to the instrument with an

UPS.

After installation, the team members have been provided appropriate training for the use and

maintenance of instrument, both at the laboratories of the manufacturer as well as locally.

Magnet being filled with liq N2

NMR Lab : magnet

Training of NMR team at Bruker Lab, Switzerland

Vice Chancellor and officials inspecting the NMR Lab

World Bank and HEQEP officials visiting the NMR Lab.

The usefulness of the machine in providing NMR-spectra of almost an unlimited range of

chemical compounds (compounds having H-atoms, C atoms and P-atoms in most cases) is

known to the researchers. However, not every body thinks about how it works and why it is

so expensive to procure and maintain such an instrument.

As the title acronym NMR suggests, the technique is associated with three terms: nucleus,

magnet and resonance. Certain nuclei with non-zero spin, e.g., 1H, have degenerate energy

levels which are split in a magnetic field and the number of nuclei in the upper energy level

becomes higher than those in the lower level. Under such a situation, resonance absorption of

radiation of photons having energy equal to the splitting energy of the nuclei in the sample

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takes place. The magnetic field strength for the absorption of radiation of a certain frequency

by a sample of particular nuclei is measurable with an nmr spectrometer. An NMR spectrum

is a graph showing the absorption of radiation of a certain frequency vs. magnetic field

strength.

What makes NMR spectroscopy useful is the fact that the splitting of the energy level of

nuclei is also dependent on the chemical surrounding of the particular nucleus, and

information about this reveals the structural features of the compound to which the nuclei

belong to. The usefulness of such information in structure elucidation depends on the

precision and resolution with which such splitting can be measured.

In a classical continuous wave NMR spectrometer, the sample is placed in a holder in a

magnetic field, and radiation of a certain frequency is allowed to fall on it from a coil around

the holder. The magnetic field is varied by varying the strength of a secondary magnet (sweep

field), and intensity of radiation is measured as a function of the sweep field. The precision

and resolution are limited since a relatively low magnetic field (about 1 T) is used and the

resulting splitting is low.

To achieve high resolution, a high magneticfield (10 T) is required. This is accomplished by

constructing the magnet with coils of a superconductor such that a high magnetic field can be

created by passing high current. However, the superconductor has to be maintained at a very

low temperature, around 4K, which requires cooling by liquid helium.

The precision and resolution is further increased by using the Fourier Transform technique in

carrying out the experiment for measuring a spectrum. The sample is placed in a strong

magnetic field. A pulse (several milliseconds) of radio frequency radiation of appropriate

frequency and certain bandwidth is allowed to fall on the sample from coils surrounding the

sample. This turns the magnetic nuclei at an angle to the ambient magnetic field, as a result of

which the magnetic dipoles start gyrating. The gyrating dipoles induce a periodic current in a

detector coil which gradually decays; this decay is known as free induction decay (FID). The

FID signal is measured as function of time. Each dipole resulting from nuclei in specific

chemical environment exhibits a characteristic frequency of gyration relative to the field

strength and contributes to the total FID signal. Fourier transform converts the signal vs. time

curve into signal vs. frequency curve, which is the nmrspectrum.

Producing pulsed radio frequency radiation, its manipulation, measuring the FID signal, and

converting the time domain data into frequency domain data require electronic devices and

computers, with appropriate soft wares. This aspect of an NMR-instrument is relatively easier

to handle. Superconducting magnet itself and its maintenance at 4 K is the biggest challenge.


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Filling with liquid helium requires precooling with liquid nitrogen. Though liquid nitrogen is

locally available with a certain amount of transportation difficulty, liquid helium has to be

imported. Further, filling with liquid helium has to be carried out by trained personnel. Both

the price of liquid helium and the services of trained personnel for filling demands a budget

of about BDT 10 lac, and the filling has to be repeated every seven-eight months.

It is expected that the present NMR team, which consists of expert user scientists, will be able

to make proper use and maintenance of the expensive state-of-the-art equipment. It is also

expected that an appropriate policy will be formulated by the WMSRC for offering services

to users in the JU as well as in other universities and research organizations of the country.

The fees to be collected for such analytical services may not be enough to cover all the

maintenance costs of the instrument, and the authority of the JU will have to come forward to

ensure the sustainability of this instrument.

3.7 Patuakhali University of Science & Technology (PSTU) Modern Plant Biotech Laboratory and Germplasm Center/Gene Bank at PSTU

Prof. Dr. Mahbub Robbani, Department of Horticulture, PSTU

The Department of Horticulture, PSTU had some important weaknesses for ensuring quality

education ecosystem, such as lack of modern laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment,

scarcity of outfitted germplasm depository withvaluable plant genetic resources, absence of

forward-looking curricula, shortage of advanced teaching-learning materials and less academic

collaboration. To overcome the said limitations Prof. Dr. Mahbub Robbani, a young professor

of the Department of Horticulture, PSTU has implemented a subproject,“Enrichment of

Research Facilities in Horticulture” with full financial support of HEQEP-AIF during Jan.

2011- Dec 2013. He was very successful in establishing a Plant Biotech Laboratory and a

Germplasm Center that has changed the direction of research to most modern thought. The

benefit of the research has already been reached to farmers and other beneficiaries in the

region.

Modern Plant Biotech Laboratory:An idealized plant biotech laboratoryfirst of its kind at

PSTU includes-Low temperature freezer, Laboratory freezer, Laminar airflow hoods,

Thermalcycler/PCR machine, High speed low temperature centrifuge, UVspectrophotometer,


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Autoclave, Deionization plant, Distillation Plant, Oven, Gel documentation system, Gel

electrophoresis system, Air purifier, Dehumidifier, Microscope with photographic system,

Electronic Balance etc. Since establishment, about 700 UG students of biological science

related departments have got access for conducting hands on practical classes, and about 20

MS and PhD students performed researches related to plant TC and DNA analyses. In

addition, two classrooms havebeenupgraded and modernized with teaching–learning equipment,

such as multimedia projector, whiteboard, star board, presentation screen, multi-function

visualizer, internet connection. Post graduate students have full time access to the above

mentioned modern facilities. A seminar room cum library established with a collections of about

600 latest books, journals, theses etc.two This lab has become a model learning place for the

neighboring college students of the Department of Botany also.

Genetic diversity analysis of drum stick are performed using RAPD marker. In vitro

regeneration protocols established for lettuce, potato, strawberry and chrysanthemum for

Quality Plant Material (QPM). In vitro germination and explants selection of carrot has been

completed. Rapid multiplication and in vitro salt tolerance screening of potato is being carried

out.

Germplasm Center/Gene Bank at PSTU: An area of 4.0 acres of low-lying fallow land of

PSTU was raised, wherein a resourceful Germplasm Center (GPC) has been established. GPC

includes- Ex situ repository, pot yard, research block, nursery block, lath-house, net-house,

compost plant, vineyard, demonstration block, field lab cum class-room etc. Fifty four

indigenous fruit species and 800 planted saplings are in collection in the Center. As a

consequence of this sub-projects’ outcome, eight fruit varieties have been releasedthrough

screening of the indigenous fruit genetic resources available in the coastal area. The National

Seed Board, Ministry of Agriculture has recognized the varieties on 15 September 2015.

After 2013, a sustainable continuation of this sub-project has been possible due to its sale

proceeds from the Germplasm Center and a lump sum grant received from the UGC.

Prof. Dr. Robbani said “We strongly believe that our facilities could be utilized for

commercial and year-round production of qualityplantlets. Analytical facilities have potential

for seed industry to test germination, purity, vigor, variability and hybridity of seeds. Our

‘Germplasm Center’ has enough opportunity for contractual production of QPM for nursery

and fruit industries to support the emerging needs of coastal agriculture towards nutritional

and food security. MoU signed with three agro-based organizations (ACI, Supreme Seeds,

and ACF) for future collaborative work. Three training programs arranged for capacity build

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DNA Analysis being performed by a post graduate student

Germplasm Center established by the project

3.8 University of Rajshahi (RU) ICT Based Teaching-learning Environment in the Department of Botany, RU

Prof. Dr. M. Monzur Hossain, a promenint Professor of the Department of Botany, RU

The Department of Botany, Rajshahi University is one of the important department offering

postgraduate degrees since early 1960s. Since then the department had very limited

opportunity to improve its teaching-learning environment. There was a serious lack of

modern facilities of teaching-learning and research. To eliminate this limitation, Prof. Dr. M.

Monzur Hossain, a promenint Professor of the Department of Botany, RU received a grant

from HEQEP-AIF and implemented a subproject titled, “Development of ICT based

interactive teaching and learning system for the improvement of academic quality in Plant

Science” during 2011-2013. He was able to establish excellent ICT based teaching-learning

environment in the Department. The sub-project was very successful for the improvement of

the quality of teaching and learning using the following facilities established by the

subproject. Students, teachers and other concerned stakeholders are now happy to have these

facilities for their capacity enhancement. A numbers of training programs were also included

for increasing professional skills of the Departmental academic and administrative staffs.

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ii. Refurbishing and modernizing the academic infrastructure (5 class rooms, 1 seminar

rooms, 11 research labs, 3 office rooms, 1 Botanical garden and 1 research field,

herbarium 1).

iii. Development of new teaching-learning and research facilities (1 seminar library, 1

Bioinformatics lab. 1 central research lab.)

iv. Professional capacity building (Seminar and training workshops)

v. Digital teaching learning resources database development in Bangla (www.botanyru.org)

Seminar Library

Bioinformatics lab

Central Laboratory

Summary of ICT infrastructure at Rajshahi University The University of Rajshahi has high speed local area network (LAN) with multimode optical fiber

since 2000. Dr. Mamunur Rashid Talukder (Professor of Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering

Department) and his group (Dr. Mamun-Ur-Rashid Khandker and six young faculty members of CSE

Department) initiated a HEQEP project in 2010 to extend the existing network structure and

development of university automation software. He was the SPM (sub-project manager) of the

granted HEQEP project and started to work to achieve the goals of the project. Then the position of

SPM is replaced by Prof. Raquib Ahmed (Geography and Environmental Studies Department) in

2011. Dr. Abul Kalam Fazlul Haque, Mr. Rahel Mahfuz Sarker are included as additional member in

the technical team. With the leading of later SPM, the fiber network is extended from 6 km to 20 km

and a data center is setup at first science building.The RFID card is introduced as student ID cards and

about 1200 ID cardsare distributed. University automation software is developed which is still under

processing for implementation. The network connection is provided to residence of RU employees on

the basis of monthly fee. It covers a part of network maintenance cost. After completion of the

project, the data center is transferred to 4th science building in 2014 due to some renovation. A huge

development of the data center and further extension of fiber network up to 26 km is carried out

during the transfer. The ICT infrastructure is currently operated by ICT Center of RU and Prof. Md.

Khademul Islam Molla of CSE Department is the present director of the center. In the last one year,

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24000 RFID cards are distributed for students and employees and the related applications are

developed. Now, internet connection of 600Mbps from BTCL is used at RU. Recently, online

application & admission, digital payment system through mobile banking, automation of different

services, integrated library system, employee attendance monitoring system etc. are developed to

make proper use of the network infrastructure. The data center is prepared with the required

equipmentto run with the current ICT based applications (the pictures are attached bellow).

ICT Center at RU

Network operating room of RU

Data Center

3.9 Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST) A Modern Laboratory for Research on Optical Behavior and Structure Analysis of Nonlinear Materials

Prof. Yasmeen Haque, Department of Physics, SUST

Experimental physics research in Bangladesh is restricted due to the expenses involved. In the public universities there is a scarcity of funds and it is practically impossible to do meaningful practical research. We, at SUST, thought that it might be possible to do experimental work in the field of Nonlinear Optics as the expenses involved may be affordable. So first the ground work was started by offering theoretical courses in Nonlinear Optics. In a few years, courses on Lasers were also added to the curriculum. It was encouraging to see the interest of the students in this relatively new field. In the meantime, the search for funding for an optics laboratory was initiated. In 1999, the initial funding of eight (8) lacs was given by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the adventure in this field started. Nonlinear Optics:

Nonlinear interaction of light with matter deals with the light-induced changes of the optical properties of a medium. In general, the observation of nonlinear optical effects requires the applications of lasers. Numerous nonlinear optical phenomena have been discovered since the discovery of lasers in 1961. Nonlinear Optics (a revolutionary extension of conventional linear optics promoted by laser technology) is a relatively new field with very attractive applications. Each nonlinear process involves the intense laser light inducing a nonlinear response in the medium and then the medium reacting to modify the optical fields in a nonlinear way. Not only have these nonlinear phenomena greatly enhanced our knowledge about interaction of light with matter, but also created a revolutionary change in optics technology.


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HEQEP and NLO research at SUST

This subproject made it possible to set up a very highly sophisticated, state of the art, optics laboratory in the Department of Physics at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. This has led to the establishing of a strong research group with faculty researchers and students.

Ground work for NLO research at SUST

Theoretical courses on Nonlinear Optics have been offered in this department for over fifteen years now. These courses and additional courses on laser technology provided the mathematical ground work necessary for research in this area. To experimentally study the nonlinear optical phenomena like nonlinear refraction and absorption, two beam coupling, four wave mixing and stimulated Raman scattering, extensive experimental studies are being conducted. The nonlinear optical characterization of new organic materials, prepared by collaborative research work with the Department of Chemistry at SUST, are leading to new and innovative materials.

The NLO Laboratory developed under HEQEP

This well-equipped Nonlinear Optics Laboratory, established under HEQEP, is presently one of the best equipped optics laboratories in the country. Through the use of state of the art equipment, lasers and modern experimental apparatus, the faculty members and students are constantly being challenged to learn and perform research in different aspects of the field. More than twenty students have already been awarded their M.S degrees. More over three M. Phil and two PhD students are currently working towards the completion of their degrees. Results of the experimental work have been presented in national and international conferences and journals. Skilled researchers and trained faculty members are now available to sustain the research work that has been started and is on going. It is our belief that advanced innovative research being done in this laboratory will lead to useful applications, in the future, in the field of Nonlinear Optics.

Laboratory developed under HEQEP (Nd:YAG laser, He-Ne and Ar-Ion laser (CW), meters and optics

Experimentations and Device Development

This facility leads, the graduate and undergraduate students of the physics and related departments, to accept the challenges to develop the necessary electronics and calculation software (interface and computational) required to perform customized experiments. Different electronic devices such as microcontroller controlled chopper (for laser beam chopping), translation stage, photodiode based detectors and data acquisition system, remote laser control system and new devices based on linear refractive index calculation by the Brewster angle method have been developed by the students as part of their project assignments.


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Devices developed

Electronics and Interfacing (customized)

A team of students lead by the Nonlinear Optical Research group is currently working on integrating all the electronics and computer interfaces to establish a platform for signal detection and calculations system to perform some of the standard experiments. This will make it possible to measure the NLO properties of new materials within a short time.

Collaboration and Use of the Established Facility

At present the laboratory is being extensively used by graduate students of this department. In the last four years 21 Master’s students have done experimental work in the NLO laboratory and obtained their degrees. Currently three M.Phil and two Ph.D students from the Department of Physics, are working in this laboratory for completing their degrees. The department of Chemistry, SUST has been using this facility to study the NLO properties of some novel compounds that have been developed. An MS student from Chittagong University also worked in this laboratory as a requirement for his master’s project. Graduate students from BUET and faculties from private universities are also working out schedules to do experimental work in this laboratory. Also visiting faculty members from the Department of Chemistry, Assam University, India have done extensive NLO studies of eight novel compounds developed in their laboratory.

Students carrying out experiments

Innovation and Applications

Experimental results and work done in this laboratory led the research team to think of some potential applications. Using the laser-matter interaction process some experiments have been devised that change the NLO properties of blood serum. The detection of this change may be very lucrative in the development of biomarkers. A group comprising of Physics and BMB faculty members, with PhD students, is already actively working in this area.


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List of Publications from the subproject

1. M. M. Tasnim, K. Chakrabarty, M. K. Biswas, E. Hoque, S. M. Sharafuddin, Y. Haque*, Measurement of the Nonlinear Refractive Index of 2, 5 - Dimethylaniline by a New Technique using Mach-Zehnder Interferometer, J. Nonlinear Optic. Phys. Mat. 24, 1550004 (2015)

2. Ponkog K. Das, Manash K. Biswas, Enamul Hoque, Anock Somadder, Muhammad O. Faruk, Sharafuddin Md. Sharif, Nazia Chawdhury, Susanta K. Das, Yasmeen Haque, Nonlinear refractive index of 2, 5-Dimethylaniline in methanol by Z-scan technique, Journal of Optics (Accepted: DOI: 10.1007/s12596-014-0208-7).

3. K. Chakrabarty, M.M. Tasnim, S.M. Sharafuddin, Y. Haque , Far Field Diffraction Ring Patterns due to 2, 5 – dimethylaniline with a Continuous Wave Ar-Ion Laser. (Accepted for publication on SUST Journal of Science and Technology. 2014)

4. E. Hoque, M. K. Biswas, A. Somadder, M. O. Faruk, S. M. Sharif, N. Chawdhury, S. K. Das, Y. Haque, “Nonlinear refractive index of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis by CW laser”, Journal of Optics, Vol. 42 286 (2013).

5. S. M. G. Rabbani, S. M. Sharif, Y. Haque, S. K. Das and N. Chawdhury; Measurement of the Nonlinear Refractive Index of LiNb03 by Z-scan Technique, SUST Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2012, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

Materials with Linear and Non-linear Optics and Liquid Crystallinity

Prof. Muhammed Younus, Department of Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet

The SPM and his research group have been working on the synthesis and characterization of complex inorganic compounds which have novel optical and electrical properties and which display behaviour of liquid crystallinity. Such materials have great potential for applications in the fabrication of optical and electronic devices. Under the subproject, the team has renovated one laboratory in the entity by replacing the mosaic floor with a tiled floor, installing two state-of-the-art fume hoods (Model: LFH-180 SCI), and properly designed working desks in the laboratory. The power supply as well as the gas and water supply infrastructure in the lab has also been thoroughly renovated, giving an attractive and welcoming look to the lab particularly for new researchers. A modern fume hood, with gas, water and power supply inside, and a functioning suction system, is a prerequisite for synthetic work, since the reactions carried out result in hazardous gaseous products. This has been achieved in the subproject. Necessary glassware of all sorts like quick-fit equipment, rotary vacuum evaporator, etc has been procured. Sufficient amount of relevant chemicals for the proposed research work, viz. the synthesis of compounds with linear and non-linear optical behaviour was also procured. The state-or-the-art equipment procured are listed below:

(i) UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Model:206-25400-38 (Tk. 8.25 lac) for routine measurement of electronic spectrum for identification of new compounds;

(ii) FT Infrared SpectrophotometerModel:206-73600-36 (Tk. 22.5 lac) for identifying and characterising new compounds;


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(iv) Infrared SpectrophotometerModel:206-73600-36 (Tk. 24.93 lac)

(v) Thermogravimetic AnalyzerModel: 222-10450-95 (Tk. 24.34 lac)

(vi) Polarized Optical MicroscopeModel: 11066 (Tk. 31.63 lac, for measuring optical properties of synthesized compounds)

(vii) Gel permeation SystemModel:228-45000-38 Tk. 33.85, for separation and purification of synthesized compounds.

In addition to the above, common lab equipment like Rotary Evaporator, Model: RE300; High Vacuum Pump, Model: E2M1.5; Hot plate with Magnetic Stirrer’ Model: CD162; Heating Mantle, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL’ Model: HM250C, HM500C and HM1000C; Electronic Balance, Model: ABS-220-4M; Drying Oven, Model: LDO-080F; Ice Maker

Model: FB80; Low Temperature Freezer, Model: VF78; Low Temperature Freezer, Model: VF78; Melting Point Apparatus, Model: SMP-20, Low Pressure Diaphragm Pumps; Gas cylinders; Refrigerators; Heat gun, etc. were procured. Further, Further, one laptop and eleven desktop computers (six of them with instruments), ten printers, four scanners and two IPS were also procured.

With all these equipment, the laboratory may claim to be a world class laboratory, the only handicap being the absence of assurance for uninterrupted power supply. Further, with the training of students and teachers provided under the subproject, and a few conferences,


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including an international conference on materials science participated by scientists from other universities of the country and neighbouring countries, a team of scientists with up to date knowledge in the field of materials science has been created in the entity. Encouraging research output appears to be in the pipe line, with a few already published, as the following list shows. Publications with support of HEQEP AIF Funding of CP 2524:

1. Synthesis and Optical Properties Biphenylene Ethynylene Co-polymers and Their Model Compounds,Okhil K. Nag, Kazi M. Anis-Ul-Haque, Dipen Debnath, Rockshana Begum, Muhammad Younus, Nazia Chawdhury, Gabriele Kociok-Köhn and Paul R. Raithby, J. Chem. Sci. 127, (2015) 365-374.

2. Synthesis, Structures and Properties of Novel Platinum(II) Acetylide Complexes and Polymers with Tri(tolyl)phosphine as Auxiliary Ligand; Abu Ali Ibn Sina, S. M. Ibrahim Al-Rafia, Md. Faruak Ahmad, Ratan Kumar Paul, S. M. Saiful Islam, Muhammad Younus, Paul R. Raithby, Cheuk-Lam Ho, Yih Hsing Lo, Li Liu, Hua Li, Wai-Yeung Wong, J Inorg Organomet Polym 25 (2015) 427–436.

3. Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical Studies of Ferrocenyl-2, 4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone, T. Sultana, C. A. Waheed, S. M. Saiful Islam, A. A. Ibn Sina, M. Younus, M. A. Jabbar, M. R. H. Sabuj, J. Ban. Acad. Sci, 38 (2014) 177.

4. Conjugated Platinum Poly-ynes with extended Arylene Ethynylenes, M. Naher, S. S. Mehdi, M. K. Ahmed, M. Mostafizur Rahman, M. M. R. Khan and M. Younus, Accepted in J. Ban. Acad. Sci.


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Annex – 1


CP No. Window Sub-Project Title Universit

y Department Name of Subproject Manager E-address Cell No.

4 1 Strengthening Need-based Veterinary Education for the Production of Skilled Vererinarians at BAU, Mymensingh BAU Veterinary

Science Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam [email protected] 1712849565

7 2 Strengthening and Expansion of Postgraduate Research Capabilities for the Development and Production of Inexpensive Livestock & Poultry Vaccines(L)

BAU Microbiology & Hygiene

Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman [email protected] 1718218080

9 2 Strengthening Post-graduate Research in Soil and Environment Management for Sustainable Crop Production (L) BAU Soil Science Dr. M. Jahiruddin [email protected] 1718813889

10 2 Innovative Research on Livestock and Poultry to Increse Milk, Meat and Egg Production in Bangladesh (L) BAU Poultry Science

Dr. M. Mujaffar Hossain [email protected] 1715474269

20 3 Improvement of the Quality of Agricultural Education through BAU Extension Services BAU Agriculture

Dr. Md. Abdul Momen Miah [email protected] 1712734143

24 1 Improvement of teaching-learning in Economics BRU Economics Md. Morshed Hossain [email protected] 1720261141

31 1 Virtual Teaching-Learning Program on Pharmacology BSMMU Pharmocology Prof. Mir Misbahuddin [email protected] 1552639504

32 1 Enrichment of Teaching and Training Facilities for Postgraduate Students in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dept. in BSSMU

BSMMU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Prof. Md. Moyeenuzzaman

[email protected] 1713409405

36 2 Modernization of Research Facilities and Post-graduate Course Curricula based on Innovative Research on Medical Education in the Dept. of Anatomy, BSMMU (NL)

BSMMU Anatomy Dr. Khondker Manzare Shamim [email protected] 1711806378

39 2 Establishment of a Neuro-Urology Research Center in the Dept. of Urology, BSMMU (NL) BSMMU Urology Prof. M. A. Salam [email protected] 1715010076

40 3 Enrichment of the BSMMU Central Library BSMMU Library Prof. Taimur A.K. Mahmud [email protected] 1819137434

01710857278

59 1 Modernisation of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Programme at BUET BUET Engineering

Dr. Md. Aminul Islam [email protected] 1917792915















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71 1 Development of Design Process Simulation Lab for Teaching, Learning and Research BUET

Dr. Noor Al Quddus [email protected] 1713202753

80 2 Modernization of Data Analysis and Simulation Laboratory of Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning, BUET (NL) BUET

Urban and Regional Planning

Dr. Ishrat Islam [email protected] 1713014801

83 1 Train the Trainer for Nationwide Teaching and Learni- ng in Embedded System Design and Development BUET

Computer Science and Engineering

Dr. Md. Liakot Ali [email protected] 1733955277

85 2 Development of Microscopic Traffic Simulator with Mixed Traffic Simulation Capability for Evaluation of Alternative Transport Options for Dhaka City (NL)

BUET Civil Engineering

Dr. Charisma Farheen Chowdhury


87 2 Development of an Integrated Framework for Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Primary Food Sector of Bangladesh (NL)

BUET Civil Engg. Dr. Moazzem Hossain [email protected] 1916166734

96 2 Development of an ultrasound-based elasticity imaging system for early cancer detection (NL) BUET

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Prof. Md. Kamrul Hasan [email protected] 1552365843

107 1 Design and Implementation of a Self-Assessment (SA) Exercise for Civil Engineering Program

BUET Civil Engg. Dr. Sarwar Jahan Md. Yasin [email protected] 1817036073

109 2 Modernization and improvement of existing M Phil program and introduction of Ph D Program (L) BUP Mphil and PhD Dr. SMG Yeazdani [email protected] 1711350109

115 3 Design, Development and Implementation of University Management System in BUP BUP ICT-Centre

Taj Mohammamd Khan [email protected] 1678121633

116 1 Improvement of teaching & learning environment at the Dept. of Anthropology in Comilla University ComU Anthropology Shamema Nasrin [email protected] 1816941733

118 1 Capacity Building to Adapt Knowledge Economy Under Digital Bangladesh ComU Department of

Economics Dr. Md. Zakir Saadullah Khan [email protected] 1711970548

124 1 Developing Teaching-Learning Capabilities in the Dept. of Management Studies, C.U. CU Management

Studies

Dr. Md. Fashiul Alam [email protected] 1817750693

133 2 Improving the Capabilities of Research in Political Science and Asian Studies in the Dept. of Political Science (NL) CU Political Science Dr. Bhuian Md.

Monoar Kabir [email protected] 1715320276















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139 1 Self- Assessment Exercise (SA) through SWOT Model in the Dept. of Marketing CU Department of

Marketing Dr. Mohammed Solaiman [email protected] 1190925922

140 2 Developing Teaching and Research Skills for Teaching Staffs and Research Students (L) CU

Accounting & Information System

Prof. K. M. Golam Muhiuddin [email protected] 1195049656

142 2 Developing Facilities to Enhance Teaching and Research Skills of Members of the Faculty (NL) CU Business

Administration Dr. Harunur Rashid [email protected] 1199245151

162 2 Development of the Central Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Biological Sciences and Enrichment of the Teaching Capacity and Quality Research (NL)

CU Biological Science

Dr. Md. Nurul Anwar [email protected] 1716430243

169 2 The accrument of knowledge by setting up a seminar library in the Dept. of Humanities, CUET (NL) CUET Department of

Humanities Mohammad Obaieadul Hoque


170 1 Development of student-centered classroom-based multimedia teaching-learning materials in undergraduate civil engineering education

CUET Civil Engineering

Dr. Sawpan Kumar Palit [email protected] 1713109967

173 1 Enhancement of Lab Instruction in EEE Dept. of CUET CUET Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Mohammad Rafiqul Alam [email protected] 1711762370

174 2 Development and/or improvement of the teaching and research loaboratories with state-of-the-art scientific equipments to conduct innovative teaching and research (L)

CUET Civil, Arch, URP, Disaster 7 Engg.

Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam [email protected] 1819310642

178 2 A simulation Lab to support research and learning activities for the M. Phil and Ph D level Students and faculty members of the Dept. of Mathematics, CUET (NL)

CUET Mathematics Dr. Ashutose Saha [email protected] 1713109965

188 1

Self Assessment Exercise at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine for Enhancement of Educational Quality and Professional Develop ment

CVAUS Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Gouranga Ch. Chanda [email protected] 1711196228

189 3 Promoting Physical and Virtual facilities through introducing modern technologiesto enhance quality teaching and Learning Environment

CVAUS Planning & Development Md. A. Halim [email protected] 1554324509

192 1 Improvement and Innovation in English Teaching-Learning DU English Dr. Fakrul Alam [email protected] 1556343771

195 1 Innovative and Performance Based Teaching and Learning Programs in Undergraduate (BSS) & Postgraduate (MSS) Studies of International Relations

DU International Relations

Dr. Delwar Hossain [email protected] 1713244243
















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213 1

The Route to Excellence in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Teaching & Learning: Improved Academic Environment, Enhanced Knowledge Management & GraduateEntrepreneurship Development Program

DU Biomedical Physics and Technology

Prof. Mamun Rashid Chowdhury


214 1 Improvement of Teaching and learning facilities in the Dept. of Botany, DU DU Botany

Dr. Md. Abul Hassan [email protected] 1711224350

231 2 Development of Novel Functional and Smart Materials for Technological Applications (L) DU Engineering and

techonology

Dr. Mohammad Yousuf Ali Mollah [email protected] 1714748969

236 2 Foot and Mouth disease in Bangladesh: Genome analysis and vaccine development (L) DU

Genetic engineering and bio techonology

Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain [email protected] 01715363753

01937997852

254 1

Development of laboratory facilities for traffic Engineering studies and pavement materials testing in Transportation laboratory for conducting research for Undergraduate and Master's programs

DUET Civil Engineering

Prof. Md. Nuruzzaman


259 2 Development of Research Facilities on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency Leading to Clean Environment (L)

DUET Civil Engg. Dr. Ganesh Chandra Saha


260 2 Development of a Center for Climate Change & Sustainability Research (NL) DUET Civil Engg.

Dr. Md. Showkat Osman


276 1 Modernizing English Teaching and Learning IU English Dr. Md. Mamunur Rahman


277 2 Training on Research & Teaching Methodology for Postgraduate Students (M. phil and Ph.D. Researchers) and Teachers of the Faculty of Theology & Islamic Studies (NL)

IU Department of Al-Hadith & Islamic Studies

Dr. Md. Moinul Haque


285 3 Establishment of Information Technology Research and Resource Center (ITRRC) in IU, Kushtia IU Information &

Computer Engg.

Dr. Paresh Chandra Barman


292 1 Building an Advanced Teaching-Learning Centre for Ungrdergradute and Master's programme in Psychology JnU Psychology

Dr. Asoke Kumar Saha


295 2 Reengineering of the Information Technology Research and Resource Center (ITRRC) (NL) JnU

Computer Science & Engg.

Md. Abu Layek [email protected] 1818465733

304 2 Making the Dept. research capable: Upgrading its teachers, lab resources and strategies (NL) JKKNIU Department of

Marketing

A.H.M. Kamal [email protected] 1732226402















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305 1 Updating Academic Curriculum at Undergraduate and Master's Levels JKKNIU Faculty of Sc.

Arts & Bus. Ad.

Dr. Md. Aynul Islam


306 3 Installation of ICT Backbone of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul IslamUniversity JKKNIU Planning &

Development

Engr. Md. Hafijur Rahman


309 2

Seawater Intrusion and Presence of Radioactive Heavy Minerals in the Ground Water Aquifer at Hotel Motel Zone of Cox’s Bazar Paleobeach Area : Impact on Environment of South-Eastern Bangladesh (NL)

JSTU Envrionment Science

Dr. Ashraf Ali Seddique


333 2 Coastal Livelihood and Resources of Bangladesh (NL) JU Fisheries and Marine Bioscience

Dr. Subash Chandra Das [email protected] 1715118787

338 2 Institutional Capacity Building for Advanced Research in Public Administration and Public Policy (NL) JU

Department of Public Administration

Prof. Mohammad Ashraful Haque [email protected] 1913973321

344 1 Improvement of Chemistry Teaching at Undergraduate and Master's level-Phase 1 JU Department of

Chemistry

Dr. Md. Nurul Abser [email protected] 1818459321

345 1 Improvement of classroom and laboratory based teaching-learning facilities in the dept. of Environmental Sciences, JU JU

Department of Environmental Science

Dr. Syed Hafizur Rahman [email protected] 1720173352

353 2

Enhancement of Research Capabilities of the Dept. of Archaeology, JU through Archaeological and Geoarchaeological Investigation in Ancient Vanga and Varendra Region of Bangladesh (NL)

JU Department of Archeology

Dr. Syed Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan


358 2 Establishment of Ph D program in the Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, JU (L) JU

Genetic engineering and bio techonology

Dr. Md. Shahdat Hossain [email protected] 1817544672

376 3 Upgrading the Network Infrastructure by Fiber Optic Connectivity, Establishment of One Cyber Café and One Virtual Classroom in the Jahangirnagar University Campus.

JU University Dr. Farid Ahmed


389 1 Innovation of a Pragmatic Teaching-Learning Process at Economics Discipline, Khulna University for Socio-Economic development of the South-West Region of Bangladesh

KU Economics Dr. Mohammed Ziaul Haider [email protected] 1730004131

392 1 Discipline Based Learning Enhancement in Urban Planning Graduate Education for Meeting Challenges of the 21st Century

KU Urban & Rural Planning

Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim [email protected] 1915026288

434 3 Integrated Automation of Administration, Examinations and Accounts Sections of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

KUET CSE Dr. Md. Aminul Haque Akhand [email protected] 1926203027















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435 3 Enhancing the Teaching, Learning and Research Capabilities Through Library System Automation KUET Library

Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan [email protected] 1714087273

437 1 Improving the Undergraduate Program and Launching MS Program in the Dept. of Textile Engineering (TE) MBSEU Textile

Engineering

Md. Abu Bakar Siddiquee


445 3 Design and Implementation of Information Technology and Automation System Development at NSTU NSTU University

Dr. M. Humayun Kabir [email protected] 1814405238

449 1 Building Technology and Material Research Lab NSU Architecture Mujtaba Ahsan


452 1 Improving Teaching Learning at Undergraduate and Graduate Program of Environmental Sciences NSU Envrionment

Science

Dr. Mohammad Ali


458 3 Building E-Resources Access Centre and RFID Based Library Management System at North South University Library NSU Library

Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman


466 2 Enrichment of Facilities for Effective Access to Higher Studies and Advanced Researchers in Horticulture (NL) PSEU Fisheries

Dr. Mahbub Robbani [email protected] 1710401525

467 2 Plant Disease Clinic (L) PSEU Envrionment Sanitation

Dr. Habibur Rahman [email protected] 1715909243

471 1 Capacity Development of Dept. of Environmental Scienec and Disaster Management (DESDM) for providing lifeskill based tertiary education targeting to human safety and security

PSEU Envrionment Science

Prof. A. K. M. Mostafa Zaman


479 1 Development Program for Teaching -Learning Qualities for Teachers and Students of the Dept. of Islamic History and Culture

RU Islamic Histy and Culture

Dr. A B M Husain/Fazlul Haque


480 1 Capacity Building in Teaching and Learning of the Dept. of Management, RU RU Management

Syed Muhammod Ali Reza [email protected] 1712025768

485 2 Improving Research Capabilities of Teachers-Students in the Dept. of Sociology, RU (NL) RU Sociology

Dr. AKM Shafiul Islam [email protected] 1712237997

492 1 Develpoment of ICT-based interactive teaching and learning system for improvement of academic quality in plant sciences RU Botany

Dr. M. Monzur Hossain [email protected] 1716288356


















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509 1 Capacity Building for Teaching-Learning of Statistical Data Mining for Agriculture, Health and Environment RU

Agronomy and Agriculture , Geography and Envrionment

Dr. Mohammed Nasser [email protected] 1914254010

521 2 Development and Investigations on Monodisperse Test Aerosol Generation System (NL) RUET Mechanical

Engg.

Dr. Md. Shamim Akhter [email protected] 1199174539

529 2 Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research Facilities Improvement (NL) SBAU Agronomy

Dr. Parimal Kanti Biswas [email protected] 1552358082

532 2 Development of plant physiology laboratory of Agricultural Botany Dept. for the enhanchment of Quality education (L) SBAU Agricultural

Botany

Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahamed [email protected] 1552601173

534 3 Establishment of Digital Archive on Agricul tural Theses and Journals of Bangladesh SBAU Agril. Ext. & Inf.

System

Dr. Md. Sekender Ali [email protected] 1711230183

535 3 Development of internet facilities at SAU campus with buried fiber-optic backbone and high-speed SBAU IT Service

Committe

Prof. A. M. M. Shamsuzzaman [email protected] 1552495546

556 2 Postgraduate Research Enhancement Schemes in Mathematics and Statistics (L) SUST Mathematics

Dr. Md. Shajedul Karim [email protected] 1552453872

557 2 Optical Behavior and Structure Analysis of Non-liner Materials (L) SUST Physics

Dr. Yasmeen Haque [email protected] 1711339435

558 3 Total Computerization of SUST SUST CSE Dr. M. Zafar Iqbal/Sameni

[email protected] /[email protected]/[email protected]

1711339436/ 01915815470

566 1 Self Assessment of BBA and MBA Programs RU Business Studies

Md. Borak Ali [email protected] 1914254160

571 3 Extension and Renovation of Network and Building Automated Office Management System RU University

Dr. Rakib Ahmed [email protected] 1711479075

593 1 Establishment of an Environmental Laboratory cum Weather Station for Academic Study and Research Purposes AUST Ennvrionmental

Science

Prof. Bijon B Sarma [email protected] 1672786115
















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CP No.

Window Sub-Project Title University

Department Name of Subproject Manager

Cell no E-address

2003 1 Strengthening Farm and Rural Orientation of the Graduates of Bangladesh Agricultural University through Outreach Programs

BAU Agril Exension Education

Dr. Md. Hammadur Rahman

01726666767 [email protected]

2004 1 Modernization of Crop Science Education for Production of Quality Graduates at BAU

BAU Faculty of Agriculture

Dr. Md. Abdul Khaliq Patwary


2005 1 Strengthening Animal Husbandry Education for Producing Skilled Graduates to Cater Livestock and Poultry Development

BAU Animal Husbandry Dr. Md. Jasimuddin Khan 01718151957 [email protected]

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2008 SA Academic Quality Improvement of Agricultural Engineering Faculty Graduates through Sustainable Self-Assessment Process

BAU Agricultural Engineering Dr. Mesbauddin Ahmed 01731307969 [email protected]

2009 SA Self-Assessment of Bachelors Degree Program of the Faculty of Agriculture

BAU Agriculture Dr. M. Abul Kashem 01711957558 [email protected]

2011 SA Self-Assessment of Undergraduate Degree Program of the Faculty of Veterinary Science of BAU for Quality Assurance

BAU Veterinary Science Dr. Sukumar Saha 01740847339 [email protected]

2013 2 Strengthening of Research Capabilities for Postgraduate Programs in Agricultural Chemistry

BAU Agricultural Chemistry Dr. Md. Mokhlesur

Rahman 01716383036 [email protected] [email protected]

2022 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research Capability and Adaptation of Climate Resilient Cropping System in Vulnerable Coastal Region

BAU Crop Botany

Dr. M. Abdul Halim Khan/Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman Pramanak


2038 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research Programs on Agricultural Engineering at BAU

BAU Agril. Engg. Dr. Abutaher M. Ziauddin/Prof. Md. Nazrul Islam


2042 3 ICT-Based Automation of Bangladesh Agricultural University Campus

BAU University Dr. Md. Ali Ashraf 01718353743 [email protected]















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2045 3 Capacity Building of Graduate Training Institute and Conducting Faculty Training for Quality Enhancement of Tertiary Education in Bangladesh

BAU GTI Dr. M. Jabed Ali Mirza 01715626872 [email protected]

2050 1 Improvement of Teaching Learning in the Faculty of Business Studies through Corporate and Global Linkage

BRU Business Studies Dr. Md. Motiur Rahman 01716510303 [email protected]

2052 1 Post Graduate Residency Medical Microbiology Educational Reform in BSMMU

BSMMU Micribiology and Immunology

Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin Miah 1711009369 [email protected]

2054 1 Development of an Academic Resource Wing in the Newly Eestablished Center for Palliative Care in BSMMU and Capacity Building in Palliative Care amongst Medical Professionals of the Country

BSMMU Center for Palliative Care

Dr. Nezamuddin Ahmed 01715023675 [email protected]

2057 2 Modernization of Genetic Research Facilities and Patient Care Services in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, BSMMU

BSMMU Medical Science Dr. Laila Anjuman Banu 1911344673 [email protected]

2062 3 Introducing a New Computer-based Automation/Local Area Network for Upscaling Education, Service and Research Facilities at BSMMU, Dhaka

BSMMU Public Health & Informatics

Dr. Md. Atiqul Haque 1711428141 [email protected]

2065 SA Self-Assessment of Undergraduate Program of the Faculty of Agriculture of BSMRAU for Quality Assurance

BSMRAU Faculty of Agriculture

Mohammad Rokonuzzaman Dr. Khandoker Saif Uddin


2066 1 Capacity Enhancement for Demand-led Quality of Undergraduate and Master’s Level Education in Faculty of Fisheries of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

BSMRAU Faculty of Fisheries Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam 1715143521 [email protected]

2067 SA Self-Assessment of Postgraduate Program of BSMRAU for Quality Assurance

BSMRAU University Dr. Md. Enamul Haque 1925791440 [email protected]

m

2068 1 Development of a Central Laboratory at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science of BSMRAU and Improvement of Teaching-Learning Capacity

BSMRAU Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science

Dr. A. N. M. Aminoor Rahman 1733769800 [email protected]

2071 2 Enrichment of Facilities to Promote Quality Higher Education and Research in Biotechnology

BSMRAU Biotechnology Dr. Md. Tofazzal Islam 1714001414 [email protected]

2075 2 Establishment of Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic BSMRAU Plant Pathology Dr. Md. Khurshed Alam

Bhuiyan 1716483814 [email protected]

















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2080 1 Development of Mobile Computing Lab for Teaching, Learning and Research

BUET CSE Dr. M. Sohel Rahman 1552389480 [email protected]

2082 1 Enhancement of Graduate Studies Facilities for the Department of CSE, BUET

BUET Computer Science and Engineering

Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman 1819482136 [email protected]

.bd

2083 SA Self-Assessment Exercise for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program

BUET Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam 1817571911 [email protected]

2084 1 Modernization of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program at BUET

BUET Naval Architecture and Marine Engg.

Dr. Md. Mashud Karim 1715313384 [email protected]

d

2091 2 Development of a Sensor Network in Communication Laboratory for Mid-Infrared Technology based Monitoring of the Greenhouse Gases

BUET EEE Dr. Satya Prasad Majumder 1819198050 [email protected].

bd

2093 2 Seismic Risk Mitigation through Retrofitting of Civil Infrastructure in Bangladesh

BUET Civil Engg. Dr. Raquib Ahsan 1817293841 [email protected]

d

2099 2 Development of Research Facilities on Biomedical Fluid Flow Phenomena

BUET Mechanical Engg. Dr. A. B. M. Toufique

Hasan 1730714444 [email protected]

2107 3 Digitalization of Central Library of BUET BUET Central Library Dr. S. M. Mahbubur

Rahman 1823933902 [email protected]

2128 1 Improvement of Teaching and Learning Environment in the Department of Statistics through Technological Support

ComU Statistics Mr. Md. Mijanur Rahman 1552458517 [email protected]

2132 1 Improvement of Teaching and learning at Undergraduate and Master’s Level in the Dept. of Soil Science

CU Soil Science Dr. Khan Towhid Osman 1714487654 [email protected]

2133 1 Developing Strategic Knowledge Alliance (Link Program) between Business School and Business Community to Improve Teaching Learning at Undergraduate and Masters Level

CU Business Dr. Mohammad Ayub Islam 1719716671 [email protected]

2141 1 Building Linkage between the Department of Finance & Banking, CU and the Economic Entities of Bangladesh in Improving Teaching-Learning Process

CU Finance & Banking Dr. Jahangir Alam 1817201344 [email protected]



















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2143 1 Enhancement of Education and Research Capabilities in Environmental Sciences at the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences of CU

CU Environmental Science Dr. M. Mosharraf

Hossain 1729094397 [email protected]

2146 SA SA Exercise of BBA & MBA Programs Offered at the Dept. of Management Studies

CU Management Studies Dr. M. Abdullah Mamun 1755551118 [email protected]

[email protected]

2150 2 Developing Teaching and Research Skills for Teaching Staffs and Research Students

CU Management Studies Dr. Zahed Hossain

Sikdar 1720488488 [email protected]

2169 SA Self-Assessment of B. Sc. Engg. in CSE Program CUET Computer Science and Engineering

Dr. Asaduzzaman 1938534828 [email protected] [email protected]

2173 2 Development of Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate Research Laboratory at CUET

CUET Mechanical Engineering Dr. Md. Tazul Islam 1713109888 [email protected]

2176 3 Improvement of Teaching Learning Facilities at CUET CUET Mechanical Engg. Mr. Md. Abdul Wazed 1553282819 [email protected]

2178 1 Enhancement of Work-based Learning Facilities through Networking of Teaching Veterinary Hospital of CVASU and Satellite Veterinary Clinics

CVASU Veterinary Science Dr. Dibyendu Biswas 1913112042 [email protected]

2179 2 Establishment of an Anatomy Museum for Enhancing Quality Education and Research at the Department of Anatomy and Histology

CVASU Anatomy and Histology

Dr. M. Lutfur Rahman 1726842715 [email protected] [email protected]

2180 2 Strengthening and Expansion of Postgraduate Research Capabilities for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Control of Infectious Zoonotic Diseases in Livestock and Poultry of Bangladesh

CVASU Pathology & Parasitology Dr. M. Alamgir Hossain 1716955987 hossainalamgir54@yahoo.

com

2184 3 Modernization of Central Library and Establishment of an e-Resource Centre at CVASU

CVASU Central Library Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman 1711043546 [email protected]

m

2185 1 Upgrading Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching in Chemistry

DU Chemistry Dr. Etmina Ahmed 1199497749

[email protected] [email protected]

2188 1 Professional Skill Development of Psychology Graduates DU Psychology Dr. Shaheen Islam 1911321608 shaheen_islam31@yahoo.

com























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2196 2 Establishing an Air-quality Monitoring Centre DU CARS Dr. Shahid Akthar Hossain 1712667575


2197 2 The Role of Accounting for Capital Market Development in Bangladesh

DU Accounting & Information System

Dr. Mizanur Rahman 1817684202 [email protected].

2200 2 Improvement of Research Facilities in Wireless and Optical Fiber Communication

DU APECE Dr. Anis Ahmed 1715075183


2206 2 Development of Novel Functional Bridged Nucleic Acid for Gene Therapy and Diagnosis

DU Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Dr. S. M. Abdur Rahman 1732477343 [email protected]

2207 2 Expansion and Modernization of Research and Innovation Capacities of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (GEB), University of Dhaka

DU Genetic Engg. Dr. M. Aftab Uddin 1715120302 [email protected]

2212 2 Strategies in Reducing the Burden of Influenza Infections in Slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DU Microbiology Dr. Sabita Rezwana

Rahman 1552638020 [email protected]

2216 2 Faunal Survey and Eenrichment of Facilities for Biodiversity Research in the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka

DU Zoology Dr. Gulshan Ara Lati 1731368977 [email protected]

2223 3 Modernization of Class and Conference Rooms by Using Latest Tools & Techniques

DU Accounting & Information

Mr. Momotaz Uddin Ahamed


2228 1 Development of E-Teaching-Learning Facilities for Undergraduate and Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering Department at DUET

DUET Mechanical Engineering Mr. Md. Abdul Hannan

Mia 1918119240 [email protected]

2232 2 Establishment of a Mathematical and Computational Research Laboratory for the Upgradation of Postgraduate Research (M. Phil/PhD. Program) in Mathematics

DUET Mathematics& Physical Sc.

Dr. Md. Abu Naim Sheikh 1731797563 [email protected]

2244 SA Planning and Execution of a Self-Assessment Exercise for the Faculty of Agriculture

HSTU Agriculture Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman 1710045835 [email protected]

2245 1 Improvement of Teaching and Learning Facilities at Undergraduate and Master's Level in the Faculty of Agro-Industrial and Food Process Engineering

HSTU Agro-Industrial and Food Process Engineering

Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin Sarker 1713163307 [email protected].

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mailto:[email protected].


















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2250 1 Strengthening of Veterinary Education by Improving the Clinical Facilities of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science

HSTU Veterinary and Animal Science

Dr. Md. Mostafizer Rahman 1711978333 [email protected]

2254 3 Establishment of Fiber Optic Backbone and High Speed LAN at HSTU Campus

HSTU CSE Mr. Md. Ruhul Amin 1713163302 [email protected]

2280 2 Center for Social Science Research at Independent University Bangladesh

IUB Liberal Arts & SS Dr. Zakir Hossain Raju 1670362189 [email protected]

2287 1 Development of the Department of Theatre by Creating Well Equipped and Opportunities with Enhancing Skills of Faculty Members

JKKNIU Theatre Mr. Md. Rohul Amin 1914076537 [email protected]

2295 1 Upgradation of Pharmacy Laboratory for Improving Scientific Skills and Professionalism

JnU Pharmacy Dr. AZM Ruhul Momen 1731573606 [email protected]

2297 1 Building an Advanced Teaching Learning Centre for Undergraduate and Master's Program in the Department of Accounting & Information System

JnU Accounting & Information System

Mr. Anup Kumar Saha 1911779430 [email protected]

2304 1 Development of Central Laboratory for Undergraduate and Master’s Programs at Biological Science

JSTU Biological Science Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman 1710814526 [email protected]

2316 SA Self-Assessment Exercise in the Department of Chemistry JU Chemistry Dr. Md. Elias Molla 1819284778 [email protected]

m

2321 1 Quality Improvement of Teaching-Learning in the Department of Geography and Environment

JU Geography and Envrionment

Dr. Mohd. Shamsul Alam 1816704748 [email protected]

2326 SA Self-Assessment in the Department of Statistics, JU JU Statistics Dr. Forhad Hossain 1720105692 [email protected]

2327 1 Enhancing the Capacity of Teaching and Learning in Urban and Regional Planning through Modernization of Academic Facilities

JU Urban & Regional Planning

Mr. M. Akter Mahmud 1717001010 [email protected]

2329 2 Improving Research Capabilities in Field Archaeology, Museum Studies & Cultural Heritage Management at Department of Archaeology to Enhance Innovative & Multidisciplinary Approaches in its Academic Program & Research

JU Archaeology

Dr. Ashit Boran Paul 1733537979 [email protected]














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2330 2 Establishment of Research Facilities in the Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, JU to Run PhD Program in the Field of Biomedical Science

JU Biology and Molecular Biology

Dr. Sohel Ahmed 1713095040 [email protected]

2334 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research by Establishing Wastewater Research Unit

JU Geography and Envrionment

Dr. M. Khabir Uddin 1715999770 [email protected]

2347 3 Procurement of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer for Wazed Miah Science Research Center: Research Capacity Enhancement for Faculty and Postgraduate Students in Physical and Biological Sciences

JU Physical and Biological Sciences Dr. Kazi Ali Azam 1819191728 [email protected]

2348 SA Self-Assessment Exercise for Programs of Agro Technology Discipline and Initiation of Subsequent Action Plan

KU Agrotechnology Dr. Sanjoy Kumar

Adhikary 1914066287 [email protected]

2350 SA Design and Implementation of Self-Assessment Exercise for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline of Khulna University

KU Biotechnology and Genetic Engg.

Dr. Sheikh Md. Enayetul Babar


2351 1 Capacity Enhancement on Learning Facilities of Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University for Meeting Challenges of the Twenty First Century

KU Environ. Sc. Dr. Dilip Kumar Datta 1712195839 [email protected]

2370 1 Establishment of a Modern High Voltage Laboratory to Improve the Teaching-Learning and Research

KUET EEE Dr. Md. Shahjahan 1912251993 [email protected]

2371 1 Improvement of Teaching-Learning and Research Activities by Implementing Modern Technology Based Classrooms

KUET EEE Mr. Md. Salah Uddin Yusuf 174087209 [email protected]

2373 SA Development and Implementation of Self-Assessment Exercise for Mechanical Engineering Program

KUET Mechanical Engineering Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin 1714087343 [email protected]

2378 2 Developing Research Facilities for Teachers and Students in Electronics and Communication Engineering Department

KUET Electronics and Communication Engg.

Dr. Md Mostafizur Rahman


2386 1 Improving Resources with Modern Equipments for the Recently Established Chemistry Department to Interpose the New Educational Demands

MBSTU Chemistry Dr. M. Khademul Islam 1740965584 [email protected]

2401 2 To Develop a New Biochemical Research Laboratory for Improving Research Activity in the Department

NSTU Microbiology Mr. Md. Tanvir Hossain 1725346333 [email protected]
















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2413 2 Green Banking NSU Business Mr. M. Zubair Hossain 1933666444 [email protected]

2425 SA Self-Assessment Exercise of Agriculture Faculty for Enhancing Educational Quality and Professional Development

PSTU Agriculture Mr. Md. Maqbal Hossain 1716654778 maqbulhossainpstu@yaho

o.com

2426 SA Self-Assessment of Business Administration and Management Faculty for Quality Education and Professional Development

PSTU Business Mr. Md. Zakir Hosen 1714209306 [email protected]

2427 1 Uplifting Professional Skills though Improvement of Teaching Learning Facilities of Business Administration and Management Faculty

PSTU Business Mr. Badiuzzaman 1716287109 [email protected]

2431 2 Strengthening the Research Capacities of Agronomy Department for the Enhancement of Educational Quality

PSTU Agronomy Dr. Sultan Ahmed 1715054959 [email protected]

2442 1 Capacity Enhancement of the Departmental Academic Programs for Realizing Digital Bangladesh

RU CSE Dr. Md. Ekramul Hamid 17126420004 [email protected]

2448 1 Enhancing Teaching and Learning Quality through Initiating Environment for Digital Library

RU Information & Lib. Mangt.

Mr. Partha Biplob Roy 1716105666 [email protected]

2450 1 Capacity Building to Enhance Quality of Teaching and Learning through Technology Integration

RU Marketing Dr. A K M Golam Rabbani Mondal 1711586565 [email protected]

.uk

2462 SA Self-Assessment of BBA and MBA Programs RU Business Dr. S M Kabir 1711839532 [email protected]

2463 SA Self-Assessment of B.Sc Honors and M.Sc. Programs RU Economics, Polictical Science,etc

Mr. M. Ashraful Islam Khan 1745786558 [email protected]

2464 SA Assessing the Culture of Quality Education System in the Department of Sociology, University of Rajshahi

RU Sociology Dr. M Zulfiquar Ali Islam 1715359715 [email protected]

2474 2 Improving Research Capabilities of Teachers and Students in the Department of Economics, University of Rajshahi

RU Economics Dr. Md. Abdul Wadud 1556332825 [email protected]

2475 2 Development of Research Capabilities Using New Techniques in Geography and Environment

RU Geography and Envrionment

Mr. Md. Mizanoor Rahman
















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2484 2 Enhancing Research Capabilities of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies for M.Phil and Ph.D Programs

RU Inst. of Bangladesh Studies

Dr. Jakir Hossain 1711308723 [email protected]

2485 2 Development and Application of Biotechnological Tools to Enhance Postgraduate Research Capabilities in the Institute of Biological Sciences, Rajshahi University

RU Inst. Biological Sc.

Dr. M A Bari Miah 1553328668 [email protected]

2498 SA Design and Implementation of a Self-Assessment Exercise for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and MS Programs

SAU Veterinary & AH Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam 1711934644 [email protected]

2500 2 Development of a Genetic Engineering Laboratory in the Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding for the Enhancement of Quality Education and Heavy Metal Phytoremedition Research

SAU Genetics & Plant Breeding

Dr. M. Shafi Ullah Bhuiyan 1727618980 [email protected]

2501 3 Establishment of IT Network and Digital Library in Sylhet Agricultural University

SAU University Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam 1199008496 [email protected]

2502 1 Improvement of Teaching-Learning Quality of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies of the Faculty of Agriculture

SBAU Agriculture Dr. Md. Sarowar Hossain


2504 SA Self-Assessment Exercise at Faculty of Agriculture of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

SBAU Agriculture Prof. Dr Razzab ALi 1912147293 [email protected]

2506 2 Modernization of Animal Husbandry Laboratory to Promote Innovative Research Facilities for Academic Staff

SBAU Animal Husbandry Mr. Md. Anwarul Hoque

Beg 1718026200 [email protected]

2516 1 Development of Teaching-Learning System of Statistics through Introducing Modern Technology-Based Programs

SUST Statistics Dr. Sabina Islam 1911720525 [email protected]

2519 SA SA Exercise for the Development of Business Administration SUST Business Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam 1712817424 [email protected]

2524 2 Synthesis of Carbon-rich Conjugated Poly-ynes: A Novel Class of Materials for Linear and Non-linear Optics and Liquid Crystallinity

SUST Chemistry & MB Dr. Muhammad Younus















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CP No.

Window Sub-Project Title University Department Name of Subproject Manager

E-address Cell No.

3004 2 Regenerative Braking System for Automobiles in Bangladesh

AUST Mechanical & Production Engg.

Md. Jubayer Hossain [email protected] 1911099149

3006 1 Strengthening of Undergraduate Degree Programs for Agricultural Engineering and Food Engineering at BAU

BAU Faculty of Agril. Engg. & Tech.

Prof. Dr. M. Burhan Uddin

[email protected], [email protected]

1711110509

3011 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research in Plant Protection for Sustainable Crop Production

BAU Plant Pathology Prof Dr. Ismail Hossain [email protected] 1711423009

3015 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) for Improved Economic Traits of Ruminant in the Dept. of Surgery & Obstetrics, BAU

BAU Surgery & Obstetrics

Dr. Nasrin Sultana Juyena


3021 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research Capability on Collection, Charaterization and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources

BAU Crop Botany Prof. Md. Mustafizur Rahman


3050 2 Use of Cryopreserved Sperm of Indian MAJOR Carps (Rohu, Catla, Mrigal) in Hatcheries for Broodstock Development and Conservation Threatened Species (Mohasol, Bhangan, Rita) Through Induced Breeding Technology

BAU Fisheries Biology & Genetics

Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Isalm Sarder


3056 3 Transferring Agricultural Technologies of Bangladesh Agricultural University to Stakeholders for Strengthening Adoption and Capacity Building

BAU Genetics & Plant Breeding

Prof. Dr. Lutful Hassan [email protected] 9152268

3057 3 Imparting Faculty Training for Quality Enhancement of Teaching and Research in Higher Education Institutions

BAU GTI Prof. Dr. Md. Mozahar Ali


3061 1 Fabrication lab for Department of Architecture, BRAC University

BRACU Architecture Mr. Mohammad Faruk [email protected] 1777954121

3063 3 Establishing a Business Incubation Centre for Graduate Students

BRACU Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)

Ms. Afshana Choudhury


3065 1 Enhancement of teaching and learning quality in the Faculty of Arts.

BRU Faculty of Arts Dr. Md. Nazmul Haque [email protected] 1859119077














3068 2 Enrichment of Research Capabilities for Teachers and Students in the Faculty of Business Studies Integrating Dynamic Web based Research Solutions.

BRU Business & law Appel Mahmud [email protected] 1913376355

3070 1 Laparoscopic Training for Young Surgeons and Postgraduate Students.

BSMMU Surgery Prof. AHM Towhidul [email protected]; [email protected]

1715038766

3073 2 Establishment of a Centre for Advanced Biomedical Research

BSMMU Biochemistry SK. Md. Khorshed [email protected] 1766518952

3075 1

Improving Teaching-Learning Process of Natural and Biological Science Courses of BS (Agriculture) Program of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University.

BSMRAU

Faculty of Agriculture

Prof. Dr. M. Abdul Karim [email protected] 1716752414

3077 2 Strengthening Postgraduate Research Capacities in Agro-processing.

BSMRAU Agro-Processing Dr. Md. Ahiduzzaman [email protected] 1552495532

3080 2 Establishment of a Live Food Culture Laboratory in the Department of Aquaculture.

BSMRAU Aquaculture Prof. Dr. Md. Amzad Hossain [email protected] 1711150059

3084 2 Establishment of Digital Herbarium and Herbal Museum for Improving Academic and Research Capability in Crop Botany

BSMRAU Crop Botany Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Baset Mia [email protected] 1716028984

3087 3 Establishment of Ex Situ Gene Bank at BSMRAU BSMRAU Genetics & Plant Breeding

Prof. Dr. M. A. Khaleque Mian [email protected] 1726128672

3100 1 Quality Enhancement of Chemical Engineering Program at BUET through Modernization of Teaching-Learning Facilities

BUET Chemical Prof. Ijaz Hossain [email protected] 1199083248

3103 1 Enhancement of Experimental Facilities of High Voltage, Energy Conversion (Electrical Machines), Power System and Power Protection Laboratories at EEE Department, BUET.

BUET EEE Prof. Dr. Md. Ziaur Rahman Khan [email protected] 17175498400

3111 2 Capacity Building in Applied Gas Dynamics Research for Aerospace Engineering and Science

BUET ME Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali [email protected] 1732194776

3117 2 Development of Facilities to Study Hot Deformation Behaviour of Steel and Light Alloy Materials

BUET MME Dr. H. M. Mamun Al Rashed [email protected] 1715037843

3131 2 Strengthening the Research Capabilities and Experimental Facilities in the Field of Marine Structure

BUET NAME Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam [email protected] 1670293175

3132 2 Upgradation of Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Facilities for Postgraduate Research on Soft Soil Engineering and Soil Dynamics

BUET CE Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam [email protected] 1713171653

3137 2 Capacity Building for Postgraduate Research in Remote Health Monitoring in Bangladesh

BUET CSE Dr. A.K. M. Ashikur Rahman [email protected] 1556329138

3140 2 Development of Post –Graduate Research and Degree Programs in Disaster Risk Reduction at New Institute on Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety.

BUET BUET-JIDPUS Prof. Dr. Tahmeed M. Al-Hussaini [email protected],


3143 2 Establishment of Advanced climate change study laboratory at MIST

BUP Civil Engineering Dr. Md. Tauhid-Ur- Rahman, [email protected] 1965965956



















3144 3 Design, Development and Implementation of BUP library automation and digitization

BUP Library Yeasmin Ara [email protected] 1712722944

3150 1 Upgrading the Teaching-Learning Facilities at the Department of Physics

ComU Physics Dr. Md. Abu Taher [email protected] 1711198295

3151 1 Achievement of a highly developed and technology driven Teaching -Learning atmosphere at the Department of Chemistry to produce global graduates

ComU Chemistry Dr. S. M. Tareque Abedin [email protected] 1748848759

3156 1 Enhancement of Quality of Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate and Master’s Level of the Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong.

CU Faculty of Law Dr. Abdullah Al Faruque [email protected] 1714817720

3167 1 Enrichment of Teaching-Learning Methods and Facilities in the Department of Chemistry at Chittagong University.

CU Chemistry Professor Dr. Monir Uddin [email protected] 1712513616

3170 2 Improving Teaching and Research Capabilities for Teachers and research Students of Philosophy.

CU Philosophy Dr. N.H.M. Abu Bakar [email protected] 1817292235

3200 2 Development of Renewable Energy laboratory for Post graduate Research Capacity Enhancement.

CUET EEE Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan [email protected] 1713109853

3210 3 Modernization of Central Workshop at CUET CUET University Dr. Sajal Chandra Banik

[email protected], [email protected] 1821781459

3212 1 Capacity building of the newly established Faculty of Fisheries and ...... producing competent graduates.

CVASU Faculty of Fisheries Prof. Dr Mohammed Nurul Absar Khan [email protected] 1675000357

3215 2 Capacity Enhancement for Postgraduate Research and Training at Poultry Research and Training Centre of CVASU.

CVASU Poultry Research & Training Centre

Prof. Dr. AMAM Zonaed Siddiki [email protected] 1717718884

3220 2 Establishment of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the Chittagong Veterinary & Animal Sciences University.

CVASU Pathology & Parasitology

Dr. Sharmin Chowdhury [email protected] 1554331355

3222 3 Promoting library facilities by introducing RFID solutions at Central Library of CVASU.

CVASU Central Library Shah Md. Zillur Rahman [email protected] 1711642324

3229 1 Teaching-learning improvement project at the Institute of Modern Languages

DU Institute of Modern Languages

Iffat Ara Nasreen Majid, Professor [email protected] 1763406279

3232 1 Quality enhancement of undergraduate and MS program: Improvement of teaching-learning at undergraduate and Master’s level of the Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

DU Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Prof Dr Rafiqul Islam


3233 1 Development and modernization of teaching laboratories of Physics Department

DU Physics Dr Ishtiaque M Syed,Professor [email protected] 1726261885

3236 1 Establishment of a statistical laboratory for improvement of undergraduate and graduate program in applied statistics

DU Institute of Statistical Research and Training

Muhammad Shuaib,Professor [email protected] 1199872254

















3238 1 Diversification of Academic programs and improvement in teaching-learning at the department of Zoology, University of Dhaka

DU Zoology Dr Md Abdur Rob Mollah, Professor [email protected] 1711680704

3240 2 Strengthening post graduate research in visual and media anthropology studies at the department of Anthropology, University of Dhaka

DU Anthropology Dr Saifur Rashid,Professor [email protected] 1713464821

3242 2 An evaluation of monetary policy in Bangladesh DU Banking and Insurance

Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam,Prof essor & Chair


3245 2 Commercial scale synthesis method development for omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole and rabeprazole by applying reverse engineering technology

DU Pharmaceutical Technology

Dr. Abu Shara Shamsur Rouf, Professor [email protected] 1916670403

3250 2 Creating a next generation of postgraduate researchers highly skilled in molecular and analytical approaches while harnessing endophytes for broad spectrum industrial application as well using them for improved stress tolerance and retting in jute

DU Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Professor Haseena Khan


3256 2 Strengthen department of disaster science and management, University of Dhaka, through the advancement of research capacities and collaboration programs

DU Disaster Science and Management

Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, Professor [email protected],


3257 2 Chemical contaminants in food and their effect on human health

DU Chemistry Prof Dr Nilufar Nahar [email protected] 1726613813

3258 2 Evaluation of safety and efficacy at cellur and molecular level of selected cardioactive harbal drugs available in Bangladesh

DU Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Prof Dr Md Abdur Rashid [email protected] 1711947741

3259 2 Enhancement of quality teaching, learning and research capacity of the recently established department of Criminology

DU Criminology Dr Md Ziaur Rahman,Prof. & Chair [email protected],


3270 2 Advancement of food composition activities of the Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) with a state-of the art instrumentation laboratory

DU CARS Professor Nazma Shaheen [email protected] 1747799562

3272 3 DU campus television DU University Prof AJM Shafiul Alam Bhuiyan [email protected] 1731803632

3274 3 Digitization of Handwritten manuscripts, old newspapers and rare collection of Dhaka University Library

DU University Dr SM Zabed Ahmed, Librarian and Professor


3289 1 Optimizing class room learning through understanding student psychology

EWU Business Administration

Prof. Dr. Tanbir Ahmed Chowdhury [email protected] 1199131645

3293 2 Covariate Dependent Models for Corelated Outcomes in Longitudinal Data Analysis

EWU Applied Statistics Prof. Dr. M. Ataharul Islam [email protected] 1715127189














3296 2 Knowledge Transfer and capacity development of academic staff

EWU Center for Research and Training

Dr. Rafiqul Huda Chowdhury [email protected] 1711594352

3299 1 Improvement of the academic environment to enhance the quality of graduates and post graduates of the department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering(MPBME) of Gono Bishwabidyalay(GB) by August 2016

GU Medical Physics Dr. Hasin Anupama Azhari


3305 1 Capacity Building for Teaching- Learning of Statistical Data Mining for Agriculture Bioinformatics and Environment

HSTU Faculty of Agriculture

Dr. Md. Earfan Ali Khondaker [email protected] 1712569844

3314 2 Enrichment of Research Capabilities of Post-graduate studies on Advanced Animal Science

HSTU Gen. Animal Science and Nutrition

Md. Abdul Hamid [email protected] 01713163304,

Off-53161347

3319 2 Improvement of Research Capabilities of the teachers and post-graduate students of HSTU through training on research

HSTU Statistics Prof. Dr.Uttam Kumar Majumder [email protected] 01713163332,

Off-053165429

3329 3 Campus Network Upgradation of IIUC IIUC University-wide Mr. Mohammed Safiullah, Asst. Professor of CSE

[email protected] 01711304565, Off-031610085

3334 1 Digitization of Teaching & Learning in Economics as under Graduate & Masters level

IU Economics Professor Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain Bhuiyan

[email protected] 01718702864,Ho-01721847093

3337 1 Curriculum Reform and Development of law Teaching Methods

IU Law & Muslim Jurisprudence

Dr. Mohammad Johurul Islam [email protected]

01716379354, Off-07174910-

21,Ext.2447

3338 1 Quality Enhancement of Teaching and Learning on Nutritional Science & Food Processing through Integration of Modern Technology

IU Applied Nutrition & Food Technology

Dr. Md. Abdus Samad [email protected] 1735460984

3357 1 Pedagogical development at undergraduate and masters level

IUB School of liberal arts and social sciences

Dr. Mahbub Alam [email protected], mahbubpial

01715024254, Off-8401645-53,

3359 1 A center for cognitive skill enhancement : learning how to reason

IUB School of engineering and computer science

Dr. Ali Shihab Sabbir [email protected]

01726532029, Off-8401654

Ext.2200

3368 1 Digitalization of the Education System in the Fine Arts (Graphic Design) Department. JKKNIU Fine Arts Tapon Kumer Sarker [email protected] 1712401748

3370 1 Enriching Professional and Technical Skills through Development of Teaching Learning Supports of Accounting and Information Systems Department.

JKKNIU Accounting & Information System

Md. Shafiqul Islam [email protected] 1714615227

3372 1 Enhancement of teaching and learning facilities to produce quality graduate of the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University by 2016.

JKKNIU Electronics & Communication Engineering

Khan Mamun Reza











mailto:[email protected],%20mahbubpial%[email protected]

mailto:[email protected],%20mahbubpial%[email protected]






3373 3 Automation, Furnishing and Collection of Resources for Library of JKKNIU

JKKNIU University Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hossain [email protected] 1712946850

3379 1 Modernization of undergraduate and post-graduate (Master’s) education environment for better learning outcome

JnU Botany Prof. Dr. Hasna Hena Begum [email protected] 01819441385

3380 1 Advancement of Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate and Master’s Level in Chemistry JnU Chemistry Dr. Abul Kalam Md.

Lutfor Rahman [email protected] 1732108451

3381 1 Modernizing Marketing Department , Jagannath University, Through Teacher-student Innovation & Digitalization Program (TSIDP)

JnU Marketing Prof.Jakir Hossain Talukder [email protected] 01534637595

3398 1 Improvement of teaching-learning facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (PESS) of Jessore university of Science and Technology(JUST).

JSTU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Md. Nasim Reza


3400 2 Enrichment of academic and research capacity concerning 'Water safety, security and population-health in communities vulnerable to climate

JSTU Microbiology Dr.Selima Akhter. [email protected] 1740927373

3401 2 Development of Petroleum Exploration Lab for postgraduate studies in the department of petroleum and mining engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology

JSTU Engineering Dr. H. M. Zakir Hossain [email protected] 1928031149

3403 2 The mitochondrial serine protease HtrA-2- mediated dexification of amyloid-β-induced neurotoxicity in a drosophila model of Alzheimer’s

JSTU Genetic Engineering

Dr. Md. Mashiar Rahman [email protected] 1788652358

3404 1 Modernization of the academic facilities, activities and teaching- Learning Processes ( in undergraduate and Master’s Level) in order to increase the employability of the students of the Department of Philosophy at Jahangirnagar University.

JU Philosophy Dr. Mostafa Nazmul Mansur


3413 1 Improvement of Classroom and Laboratory Based Teaching-Learning Facilities in the Department of Microbiology, J.U.

JU Microbiology Dr. Ali Azam Talukder [email protected] 1715823155

3415 1 Improvement and Modernization of the Academic Environment of the Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

JU Physics Dr. Tahmina Ferdous [email protected] 1715023143

3416 2 Improvement of Research Capabilities for Postgraduate Programs of the Department of Archaeology, JahangirnagarUniversity through Archaeological Survey, Excavation, Conservation and Tourism in Wari-Bateshwar, Narshingdi.

JU Archaeology Prof. Dr.Sufi Mostafizur Rahman

mrahmanl2yahoo.com 1716153075

3418 2 Enhancing Research Capacity and Opportunity for the Postgraduate Researchers (MPhil / PhD) of the Department of Philosophy at Jahangirnagar University

JU Philosophy Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan [email protected] 1789982282













3419 2 Building Research Capacities of the Postgraduate Students through Active Engagement with Various Methods of Field Archaeology in reference to Northwestern Part of Bangladesh.

JU Archaeology Swadhin Sen


3424 2 Enhancement of Entomological Research Capability Using DNA Barcoding.

JU Zoology Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar Hawlader [email protected] 1718031541

3438 3 Establishment of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) research facilities in Wazed Miah Science Research Center (WMSRC), Jahangirnagar University.

JU Wazed Miah Science Research Center(WMSRC)

Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem [email protected] 1739443210

3443 1 Strengthening the academic environment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (BGE) Discipline.

KU Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

Prof. Dr. S.M Mahbubur Rahman [email protected] 1711131573

3446 1 An integrated support system for the improvement of design studio-based architectural teaching-learning.

KU Architecture Prof. Dr. Anirban Mostafa [email protected] 1730030993

3447 2 Establishment of Plan Disease Clinic for Southwest Coastal Regions of Bangladesh.

KU Agrotechnology Prof. Md. Rejaul Islam [email protected] 1926865086

3459 3 Developing an online-based distributed learning platform to enhance students learning efficiency for common courses across various discipline of Khulna University.

KU Computer Science & Engineering

Prof. Dr. Kazi Shah Nawaz Ripon [email protected] 1720540232

3465 1 Capacity enhancement of undergraduate & postgraduate classrooms and Laboratories for innovative teaching, learning and research.

KUET Electronics and Communication Engineering

Sk. Shariful Alam [email protected] 1714087379

3466 1 Improvement of teaching, learning and laboratory facilities in the department of Textile Engineering

KUET Textile Engineering Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder [email protected] 1714087353

3470 2 Establishment of Virtual Lab for collaborative research in the area of signal processing and Communication Engineering

KUET Electronics and Communication Engineering

Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury [email protected] 1711031968

3472 2 Improvement of post graduate research by implementing advance research laboratories of Bio medical Engineering

KUET Biomedical Engineering

Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad [email protected] 1556537660

3487 1

To uplift the quality of resources with modern technologies at multidisciplinary department 'Food Technology and nutritional Science to produce puality graduates as well as conducting international standard research to contribute sustainable development of the nation

MBSTU

Food Technology and Nutritional Science

Dr. Luthfunnesa


3488 1 Improvement of the quality of Teaching and Learning environment of the Department of Criminology and Police Science.

MBSTU Criminology and police science

Mr. Mohammad Ashraful Alam [email protected] 1733173548

3492 1 Enhancement of teaching and learning atmosphere for producing quality graduate s of the Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

MBSTU Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Mr. Shah Adil Ishtiaque Ahmed [email protected] 1911951227
















3499 1 Introducing a new Executive Master in Policy and Governance (EMPG)

NSU Political Science & Sociology

Dr. S. Tawfique M. Haque sktawfique.gmail.com 1711520266

3505 2 Creating an Economics Research Platform for Bangladeshi Students and Researchers

NSU Economics Mr. Nuheen Mahmud Khan [email protected] 1716444558

3510 1 Modernizing Teaching-learning Capabilities in the faculty of business studies, premier university

Premier Business Mr. EmonKalyan Chowdhury [email protected] 1675875445

3512 1 Modernization of the Teaching Veterinary Clinics for Promoting Quality

PSTU Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics

Dr. Mohammad Lalmoddin Molla [email protected] 1712771763

3521 2 Research Capacity Expansion to Promote Demand DrivenPostgraduate Program in Horticulture.

PSTU Horticulture Dr. Md. Fakrul Hasan [email protected] 1716351929

3522 2 Strengthening Research Capabilities of Postgraduate Programs in Genetics and Plant Breeding of PSTU . PSTU

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Prof. Dr. Abul Kashem Chowdhury [email protected] 1558395651

3526 3 Establishment of PSTU Innovation Dissemination Center

PSTU Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Prof. Dr. A. S. M. Iqbal Hussain [email protected] 1811964499

3539 1 Improvement of teaching-learning environment in the Institute of Education and Research, University of Rajshahi

RU Institute of Education and Research

Goutam Roy [email protected] 1712018951

3541 1 Enhancing Teaching-Learning Capabilities of the Department of Political Science for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

RU Political Science A K M Mahmudul Haque [email protected] 1716188401

3544 1 Compability Development of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Introducing Information and Technology based Modern Teaching-Learning Process.

RU Material Science & Engineering

Dr. M Asadul Hoque


3557 2 Enhancement of Fisheries Post Harvest Activities of Chalan Beel, Bangladesh: Aspect of Food Safety-assessment, awareness development and commence an advanced sustainable technology for small cottage industry

RU Fisheries Dr. Fawzia Adib Flowra


3563 2 Optimizing Efficacy and Competency of the Postgraduate Programs through Innovative and Collaborative Research

RU Sociology AHM Mustafizur Rahman [email protected] 1712812473

3564 2 Enhancing Research Capacities for Teachers and Research Fellows of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies through training and Research

RU Institute of Bangladesh Studies

Dr. Mostafa Kamal [email protected] 1556312607

3565 2 Enhancing the Quality of Postgraduate Teaching and Research (EQPTR)

RU Public Administration

Dr. Md. Nurul Momen [email protected] 1712141061

3576 2 Development of Advanced Research Facilities in the Fields of Smart Materials, Nanoelectrochemistry and Molecular Interactions for Technological Applications

RU Chemistry Prof.Dr. M. Nazrul Islam [email protected] 1718674301















3603 2 Improvement of Research Capabilities for the Postgraduate Programme in Statistical Genomics and Bioinformatics to Modernize Agriculture and Health Research in Bangladesh.

RU Statistics Prof. Dr. Md. Nurul Haque Mollah [email protected] 1715319178

3605 3 Development of Laboratory for Botanical Pesticides Research at Rajshahi

RU Institute of Environmental Science

Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad [email protected] 1746141541

3607 3 Automation and Digitization of Rajshahi University Central Library (RUCL)

RU Central Library Professor Dr. Shafiqunnabee Samadi


3609 1

Development of Teaching Learning Facilities for Undergraduate & Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering Department at Rajshahi University ofEngineering and Technology (RUET).

RUET

Mechanical Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafiqul Alam Beg [email protected] 1556310132

3615 2 Improvement of Research Capabilities of mechanical engineering department at RUET for Producing quality postgraduate and enhancing

RUET Engineering Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rofiqul [email protected] 1713228557

3617 2 Improving Research facilities of Mechnical Engineering Department of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) for Post Graduate

RUET Engineering Dr. Md. Nurul Islam [email protected] 1191637268

3621 1 Promoting and modernization of Teaching Learning Facilities for Newly Launched Agricultural Economics and Business Studies Faculty of Sylhet Agricultural University.

SAU Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Business Studies

Professor Dr.Md.Shah Jahan Mazumder [email protected] 1554333749

3626 1 Establishment of Teaching-Learning capacity at Undergraduate and Master’s Level Education in the Faculty of Agriculture at Sylhet Agricultural University.

SAU Crop & Tea Production

Dr. A.F.M. Saiful Islam [email protected] 1711978392

3634 3 Total Automation and IT Facilities Enhancement in University Campus

SAU Agronomy & Haor Agricultural

Dr. Mrityunjoy Biswas, Associate Professor [email protected] 1711240580

3636 1 Improvement of Teaching-Learning Quality of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies of the Faculty of Agribusiness Management.

SBAU Faculty of Agribusiness Management

Prof. Zulfikar Ahmed Reza. [email protected] 171338556

3642 2 Strengthening Crop Science Research Facilities of the Department of Agronomy, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University.

SBAU Agronomy Dr. Mirza Hasanuzzaman [email protected] 1716587711

3643 2 Enrichment of Laboratory and Farm Facilities in the Department of Horticulture to Promote Advanced Research on Stress Adaptation in Changing Climate.

SBAU Horticulture Dr. Mohammad

Humayun Kabir, Assistant Professor.


3645 2 Strengthening and Expansion Research Capabilities for Post -Graduate Programs in Agro-Environmental Chemistry.

SBAU Agricultural Chemistry

Dr. Sheikh Shawkat Zamil, Assistant Professor.


3646 2 Development of Germplasm Bank and Seed Museum for the Improvement of Research Capabilities for Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Genetics

SBAU Genetics and Plant Breeding.

Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidur Rashid Bhuiyan [email protected] 1552467945















and Plant Breeding.

3654 3 e-Capabilities Enhancement of the SBAU Library for Learning, Teaching and Research Development.

SBAU University Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam [email protected] 1552338369

3655 3 Controlling Plagiarism by Using Digital Agricultural Theses Archive of Bangladesh.

SBAU University Prof. M. Zahidul Haque [email protected] 1819426307

3656 3 Development of ICT-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management System for Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University.

SBAU University Prof. Dr. M. Salahuddin M. Chowdhury


3658 1 Faculty Capacity Building through Integrated Program for Enrichment of Environmental Research Facilities at the Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh

Stamford Environmental Sc. Khondker Moudood Elahi [email protected] 1819426088

3665 1 Improvement of Undergraduate and Master's level teaching-learning in Chemistry SUST Chemistry Professor Dr. Md.

Mizanur Rahman [email protected] 1711901858

3667 1 Enhancement of Academic through Building Capacity of University Research Centre, SUST

SUST University Research Centre

Professor Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain [email protected] 1711184818

3676 3 Enhancement of Library and IT Facilities for SUST SUST University Professor Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain [email protected] 1711140801







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Annex 4

List of Subprojects for Basic Campus Network

Sl. No. CP No Name of University

Contract Value

(million BDT)

Disbursement (million BDT)

Utilization (million BDT)

Utilization of

disbursed amount %

Status

1 CN 01 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur

14.34 13.8 12 86.96% completed

2 CN 2 University of Chittagong (CU), Chittagong 27.15 25.04 10.5 41.93% completed

3 CN 3 University of Dhaka (DU), Dhaka 55.00 51.68 0.147673 0.29% Work is

going on

4 CN 04 Khulna University (KU), Khulna 14.72 14.72 14.7 99.86% completed

111.21 105.24 37.347673 35.49%

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Annex 5

List of Subprojects under Window 4

Sl. No.

CP No.

University Partner Industry

Title of CP Sub-project Manager Contact No. E-address

1 3805 BAU ACI Ltd. Development and commercialization of

municipal solid compost waste and soil testing kit by BAU-ACI collaboration.

Prof. Dr. M, Mazibur Rahman Dept. of Soil Science


2 3817 BUET

Energypac Electronics Ltd.

Research and development of very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuit intellectual property (IP) modules, design and fabrication of integrated circuits and fostering the growth of VLSI design industry in Bangladesh.

Prof. Dr. ABM Harun-ur Rashid Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1710852886 [email protected]

et.ac.bd

3 3823 BURT Sinepukur Ceramics Ltd.

Ultra-light weight energy saving heat insulating ceramic metals.

Pro. Dr. Fakrul Islam Dept. of Glass and Ceramic Engineering


4 3842 DU Novelta Bestway Pharma

Development of Vaccine and Effective Diagnostic Kits for Foot- and -Mouth Disease Virus in Bangladesh.

Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain Dept. of Microbiology 1715363753

[email protected]; [email protected]

5 3888 SUST

Ethics Advanced Technologies Ltd.

Development of Multi-platform Speech and Language Processing Software for Bangla.

Prof. Dr. M, Zafar Iqbal Dept of CSE 1711339436 [email protected]











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Annex – 6

List of Universities connected through BdREN connectivity

Name

1 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

2 Bangladesh Agricultural University

3 Hajee Danesh Science & Technology University 4 Islamic University, Kustia 5 Jahangirnagar University

6 Kabi Nazrul University ,Trishal, Mymensingh

7 Noakhali University of Science and Technology 8 Rajshahi University

9 Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

10 Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University 11 Sylhet Agricultural University

12 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

13 University of Chittagong 14 Khulna University 15 University of Dhaka

16 Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Sciece & Tech. University, Gopalgonj

17 Bangladesh University of Professionals 18 Bangladesh University of Textile 19 Barisal University 20 Begum Rokeya University 21 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 22 Chittagong Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 23 Comilla University 24 Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology 25 Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology 26 Jagannath University 27 Jessore Science & technology University 28 Khulna University of Engineering and Technology 29 Mawlana Bhashani University of Science and Technology

30 Pabna University of Science & Technology

31 Patuakhali Science and Technology University 32 Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology 33 Bangladesh Open University 34 National University 35 North South University


105

Annex 7

List of Universities Implementing Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Round 1

Sl.No. Name & Designation Cell Number & E-mail

1.

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Professor Dr. Shaeikh ShamimulAlam Additional Director, IQAC


Professor Dr. MahbubAhsan Khan Additional Director, IQAC


01911384036 Prof Md. Rahmatullah Additional Director, IQAC

2.

Uni

vers

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f R

ajjs

hahi

Professor Dr. Mushfiq Ahmed Additional Director, IQAC


Professor Dr.EnayetHosssain Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01746583853 Professor Dr. Md. JahanurRahman Additional Director, IQAC


3.

Ban

glad

esh

Agr

icul

tura

l U

nive

rsity

Professor Dr. M. AbulKashem Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01711-957 558 Professor Dr. Md. ZainulAbedin Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected] 01762-628209

Professor Dr. SukumarSaha Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected] 01740-847 339

4.

Ban

glad esh

Uni

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Professor Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam Director, IQAC


Dr. KaziBayzidKabir Additional Director, IQAC


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Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam Director, IQAC


01817201344 Mr. Sukanta Battacharjee Associate Professor Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01819637491 Mr. Monjurul Alam Additional Director, IQAC


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Director, IQAC [email protected]. 01711145041

Professor DrTapan Kumar Saha Additional Director, IQAC


Professor DrMd. Shahedur Rashid Additional Director, IQAC




















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Prof. Dr. Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari Director, IQAC [email protected]

01726113871

Prof. Dr. KaziAkhtarHossain Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01718348626 Prof. Dr. K. M. AbdusSobahan Additional Director, IQAC


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Professor DrAbdul AwalBiswas Director, IQAC


Mohammad Dr. AshrafulAlam Additional Director, IQAC


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Professor Dr. Md. RezaulKarim Director, IQAC


Professor Dr. Md. SarwarJahan Additional Director, IQAC


Professor Dr. Md. ZiaulHaider Additional Director Institutional Quality Assurance Cell Khulna University, Khulna


10. J

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Professor Dr. Md. KamrulAlam Khan Director, IQAC


Dr. Ain-Ul Huda Additional Director, IQAC


Dr. Ms. Razina Sultana Additional Director, IQAC


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Professor Dr. Charles Villanueva Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01727061092

Dr. ABM Rahmatullah Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01913532148

Ms. Farheen Hassan Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01715013137

12. S

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Dr. M. ShahidulKabir Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01949622783

Mr. M. AzizulHaque Additional Director, IQAC

[email protected]

01711077443

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Prof. A K M Ziaul Islam Director, IQAC Plot 3/A, Road # 4, Dhanmondi Dhaka 1205

[email protected]




















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Md. ArifSattar Additional Director, IQAC Plot 3/A, Road # 4, Dhanmondi Dhaka 1205


01712504520

Round 2

QAP No.

University

Name, Designation and Address

Cell & Email

B-001

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Director Md.Mizanur Rahman

[email protected]

01710045835

Ad. Director BikashChandra Sarker

[email protected]

01712813106

B-002

Patuakhali Science & Technology University

Director Zehad Pervez

[email protected]

01921818281

Ad. Director Muhammad Masudur Rahaman

[email protected]

01718111033

B-003

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Director Md.Asaduzzaman Khan

[email protected]

01552498705

Ad. Director Tuhin Suvra Roy

[email protected]

01710515090

B-004

Chittagong University of Engineering &Techology

Director Prof.Dr.Md.Hazrat Ali

[email protected]

01819783779

Ad. Director Asaduzzaman

[email protected]

01938534828

B-005

Khulna university of Engineering &Technology

Director Tarapada Bhowmick

[email protected]

01714087351

Ad. Director Quazi Sazzad Hossain

[email protected]

01716486314

B-006

Dhaka University of Engineering &Technology

Director Md.Anwarul Abedin

[email protected]

01712070009

Ad. Director Md.Rezaul Karim

[email protected]

01711005462

B-007

Sylhet Agricultural University

Director Md.Nazrul Islam

[email protected]

01711934644

Ad. Director Md.Jamal uddin Bhuiyan


B-008

Independent University of Bangladesh

Director Mahbub Alam

[email protected]

01715024254

Ad. Director Obydullah AL Marjuk

[email protected]

01917009228

B-009

International University of Business

Director Kmn Sarwar Iqbal


Ad. Director


















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Agriculture and Technology

Kazi Khaled Shams Chisty


B-010

Asian University of Bangladesh

Director Md.Abu Bakr Siddik Bhuiya

[email protected]

Ad. Director Abdullah Mohammed Taher

[email protected]

01911382900

B-011

Gono Bishwabidyalay

Director Md.Mostafizer Rahman

[email protected]

01711978333

Ad. Director Liza Sharmin

[email protected]

01726008144

B-012

Dhaka International University

Director Prof.Md.Serajul Islam Prodhan

[email protected]

01746437321

Ad. Director Md.Raisul Islam Sourav

[email protected]

01912298126

B-013

South East University

Director Professor Dr Md Abdul hakim

[email protected]

01711549653

Ad. Director ANM Ahmed Ullah

[email protected]

01717177867

B-014

Daffodil International University

Director Prof.Muhammad Mahboob Ali.PhD

[email protected]

01911394704

Ad. Director Prof.Md.Fokhray Hossain PhD.

[email protected]

01713493250

B-015

Northern University Bangladesh

Director M.Shamsul Haque

[email protected]

01755513112

Ad. Director Zillur Biswas Rahman


01766597579

B-016

Eastern University

Director Prof.Dr.Sharif Nurul Ahkam

[email protected]

01943223533

Ad. Director Ms Farida Azam

[email protected]

B-017

Uttara University Director Debi Narayan Rudra Paul


Ad. Director Fakir Tajul Islam


B-018

United international University

Director Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed

[email protected]

01914328369

Ad. Director Mohammad Tohidul Islam Miya

[email protected] 01799-89852

B- University of Mahbubul Haque [email protected] 01765256580
















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019 Asia and pacific Director Dr Abu Naser Chowdhury Ad. Director


01753850339

A-014

BSMMU Director Prof.Md.Shafiqul Islam

[email protected]

01711843740

Ad. Director Dr.Harasit Kumar Paul

[email protected]

01766518952

A-015

BRAC University Director Md.Tafazzal Hussain

[email protected]

01552365747

Ad. Director Shahidur Rahman







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Annex 8

National Workshop onHEQEP Achievements 2015 Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project

PROGRAM Date :12 November 2015 Thursday

Venue :Hall of Fame, Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) Agargaon, Sher-e-BanglaNagar, Dhaka-1207

Day Time Subject Speaker/Venue/Rapporteur

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0830 - 0915 hrs Registration Registration Booth 0915 - 0930 hrs Guests take their seats inside the Hall of Fame

Inaugural Session:

Chair: Mr Nurul Islam Nahid MP Honorable Education Minister Government of Bangladesh

Venue: Hall of Fame, BICC

Rapporteurs: Dr M Zakir Hussain, PO, HEQEP Mr Omar Faruque, DD, UGC

0930 - 0945 hrs Recitation from the Holy Qur’an/Gita/Bible/Tripitaka

0945 - 1000 hrs Welcome Speech and Introduction to HEQEP Professor Abdul Mannan

Chairman, UGC 1000 - 1015 hrs Video presentation on Achievements of HEQEP 1015 - 1025 hrs Address by Special Guest Ms Christine E. Kimes, Operations

Advisor, The World Bank, Dhaka 1025 - 1035 hrs Address by Special Guest Mr Md. Nazrul Islam Khan

Secretary, Ministry of Education 1035 - 1050 hrs Address by the Chief Guest Mr Abul Maal A Muhith MP, Hon’ble

Finance Minister, Govt. of Bangladesh

1050 - 1105 hrs Address by the Chair Mr Nurul Islam Nahid MP, Hon’ble Education Minister, Govt. of Bangladesh

1105 - 1110 hrs Vote of Thanks Dr Gauranga Chandra Mohanta ndc, Project Director (Addl. Secretary), HEQEP

1110 - 1125 hrs Formal Launching of HEQEP Posters and Stalls Chief Guest

1125 - 1145 hrs Tea Break

Technical Session: Achievements of HEQEP and Sustainability

Chair : Professor Dr Mohammad Yousuf Ali Mollah

Venue : Hall of Fame, BICC Rapporteurs: Prof. Dr A.T.M. Ziauddin, AIF MS, HEQEP Mr. Md. Moklesur Rahman, PO, HEQEP

1145 - 1315 hrs Presentation on Achievements of HEQEP Selected Five SPMs from Round-1 Selected Five SPMs from Round-2

1315 - 1400 hrs Lunch & Prayer

1400 - 1450 hrs Impact of HEQEP on Teaching, Learning and Research in Universities

VC/Head, UAIFS/Head of entities from five selected Public Universities

VC/Head, AIFMU/Head of entities from two selected Private Universities

1450 - 1500 hrs BdREN : Services for Connectivity and Innovations Dr Md. Mamun-or-Rashid TST Consultant, BdREN

1500 - 1510 hrs Successes of Digital Library Professor Dr S. M. Zabed Ahmed Acting Librarian, University of Dhaka

Six Yeqrs of HEQEP : National Workshop on HEQEP Achievements 2015

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1510 - 1520 hrs Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanism Professor Dr Mesbahuddin Ahmed Head, Quality Assurance Unit, HEQEP

1520 - 1530 hrs Sustainability of HEQEP Achievements Professor Dr M Muhibur Rahman AIF Management Specialist

1530 – 1540 hrs Address by the Chair Professor Dr Mohammad Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC

Concluding Session: Chair : Professor Dr Mohammad Mohabbat Khan Member, UGC

Venue : Hall of Fame, BICC Rapporteurs: Mr M. Abdul Momen, Consultant, HEQEP Mr Md. Gazi Nazrul Islam, PO, HEQEP

1540 - 1610 hrs Presentation/discussion/recommendation Professor Dr A.T.M. Ziauddin AIF Management Specialist, HEQEP Mr. Sohel Ahmed, DPD, HEQEP

1610 - 1620 hrs Address by the Chair Professor Dr Mohammad Mohabbat Khan Member, UGC

1610 - 1630 hrs Tea


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Annex -9

Organizing Committee and Sub-committees of the Workshop

Main Committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC Convener 02 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Member, UGC Member 03 Prof. Dr. Abul Hashem, Member, UGC Member 04 Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain, Member, UGC Member 05 Prof. Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC Member 06 Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum, Member, UGC Member 07 Dr. Gauranga Chandra Mohanta ndc, Project Director (Additional

Secretary), HEQEP Member

08 Dr. Md. Khaled, Secretary, UGC Member 09 Mr. Md. Korban Ali, AIF Coordinator (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 10 Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Director (Private University),UGC Member 11 Prof. Dr. M. Muhibur Rahman, AIF MS, HEQEP Member 12 Prof. Dr. Abutaher M. Ziauddin, AIF MS, HEQEP Member 13 Mr. Ahmadul Haque, Financial Officer, HEQEP Member 14 Dr. Md. Zakir Hussain, Program Officer (Training and

Mobilization), HEQEP Member

15 Mr. Md. Sohel Ahmed, DPD (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member Secretary

Sub-committees ( Not a seniority) (Every sub-committee may co-opt additional member(s) according to the need)

A. Reception and Guest Management Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum, Member, UGC Convener 02 Mr. Muhammad Mustafa, Senior Program Officer ( M&E) (Joint


03 Mr. Kamal Hossain, Additional Director, UGC Member 04 Mr. Omar Faruk, Deputy Director,UGC Member 05 Dr. Durga Rani Sarker,Deputy Director,UGC Member 06 Mr. Md.Akbar Ali Biswas, Program Officer (Research), HEQEP Member 07 Mr. Shahin Siraj, PS to Chairman (Deputy Secretary), UGC Member 08 Ms. Farzana Sharmin, Program Officer (Training), HEQEP Member 09 Ms. Mauli Azad, Senior Assistant Secretary (Legal), UGC Member 10 Mr. Gazi Md. Nazrul Islam, Program Officer (Innovation), HEQEP Member Secretary

B. Invitation Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Abul Hashem, Member, UGC Convener 02 Mr. Md. Sohel Ahmed, DPD (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 03 Prof. Dr. M. Muhibur Rahman, AIFMS, HEQEP Member 04 Mr. Kamal Hossain, Additional Director, UGC Member


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05 A K M Shamsul Arefin, Additional Director, UGC Member 06 Mr. Abidul Islam, Additional Director, UGC Member 07 Mr. Md. Farhadul Islam Bhuiyan, Program Officer (Research),

HEQEP Member

08 Mr. Omar Faruk, Deputy Director,UGC Member 09 Mr. Gautom Chandra Roy, Program Officer (Teaching-learning),

HEQEP Member

10 Mr. Md. Shahin Siraj, PS to Chairman (Deputy Secretary), UGC Member 11 Mr. Md. Khalid Shifullah,Program Officer (University-wide),

HEQEP Member

12 Dr. Md. Zakir Hussain, Program Officer (Training and Mobilization), HEQEP

Member Secretary

C. Subproject Selection Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Abul Hashem, Member, UGC Convener 02 Prof. Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC Member 03 Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum, Member, UGC Member 04 Prof. Dr. M. Muhibur Rahman, AIFMS, HEQEP Member 05 Prof. Dr. Abutaher M. Ziauddin, AIF MS, HEQEP Member 06 Mr. Md. Korban Ali, AIF Coordinator (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 07 Dr. Md. Zakir Hussain, Program Officer (T and M), HEQEP Member 08 Mr. Gautom Chandra Roy, Program Officer (T-L), HEQEP Member 09 Mr. Md. Khalid Shifullah, Program Officer (University-wide), HEQEP Member 10 Mr. Md. Farhadul Islam Bhuiyan, Program Officer (Research),

HEQEP Member Secretary

D. Event/Program Management Sub S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain, Member, UGC Convener 02 Mr. Muhammad Mustafa, Senior Program Officer ( M&E) (Joint


03 Mr. Hamidur Rahman, Additional Director, UGC Member 04 Mr. Saif Uddin Ahmed, Procurement Officer, HEQEP Member 05 Mr. Md. Tarique Aziz Masum, Program Officer (Teaching-

learning), HEQEP Member

06 Ms. Farzana Sharmin, Program Officer (Training), HEQEP Member 07 Ms. Mauli Azad, Senior Assistant Secretary (Legal), UGC Member 08 Mr. Mahmood Hussain, Program Officer (M&E), HEQEP Member Secretary

E. Venue Selection and Decoration Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC Convener 02 Mr. Md. Sohel Ahmed, DPD(Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 03 Mr. Ajit Kumar Debnath, Senior Procurement Officer (Joint


04 Prof. Dr. Abutaher M. Ziauddin, AIF MS, HEQEP Member 05 Mr. Ahmadul Haque, Finance Officer, HEQEP Member


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06 Mr. Md. Abdur Razzak, Procurement Officer, HEQEP Member 07 Mr. Md. Amdadul Haque, PO (Admin), HEQEP Member 08 Rukshana Laila, Sr. Asst. Director, UGC Member 09 Mr. Md. Tarique Aziz Masum, Program Officer (Teaching-

learning), HEQEP Member Secretary

F. Food Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Mr. Md. Sohel Ahmed, DPD (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Convener 02 Mr. Ajit Kumar Debnath, Senior Procurement Officer, HEQEP Member 03 Mr. Ferdous Zaman, Additional Director, Public University

Division, UGC Member

04 Mr. Md. Mahamudul Hossain Khan, Procurement Officer, HEQEP Member 05 Mr. Md. Farhadul Islam Bhuiyan, Program Officer (Research),

HEQEP Member

06 Mr. Saif Uddin Ahmed, Procurement Officer, HEQEP Member 07 Mr. Ahmadul Haque, Finance Officer, HEQEP Member 08 Dr. Md. Zakir Hussain, Program Officer (Training and

Mobilization), HEQEP Member

09 Ms. Tahmina Rahman, System Analyst, UGC Member 10 Mr. Md. Khalid Shifullah,Program Officer (University-wide),

HEQEP Member

11 Mr. Md. Moklesur Rahman, Program Officer (M&E), HEQEP Member 12 Mr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Accounts Officer, HEQEP Member 13 Ms. Tania Rahman, Accountant, HEQEP Member 14 Mr. Gautom Chandra Roy, Program Officer (Teaching-learning),

HEQEP Member Secretary

G. Publication Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Member, UGC Convener 02 Dr. Gauranga Chandra Mohanta, Project Director (Additional


03 Mr. Md. Korban Ali, AIF Co-ordinator Member 04 A K M Shamsul Arefin, Additiinal Director, UGC Member 05 Prof. Dr. M. Muhibur Rahman, AIF MS, HEQEP Member 06 Mr. Omar Faruk, Deputy Director,UGC Member 07 Mr. Gazi Md. Nazrul Islam, Program Officer (Innovation), HEQEP Member 08 Prof. Dr. Abutaher M. Ziauddin, AIFMS, HEQEP Member Secretary

H. Budget/Finance Sub-committee: S/N Name and Designation 01 Prof. Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC Convener 02 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Member, UGC Member 03 Prof. Dr. Abul Hashem, Member, UGC Member 04 Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain, Member, UGC Member 05 Prof. Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali Mollah, Member, UGC Member 06 Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum, Member, UGC Member


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07 Dr. Gauranga Chandra Mohanta ndc, Project Director (Additional Secretary), HEQEP

Member

08 Mr. Mizanoor Rahman, FCMA, Director (Finance), UGC Member 09 Mr. Md. Korban Ali, AIF Coordinator (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 10 Mr. Md. Sohel Ahmed, DPD (Joint Secretary), HEQEP Member 11 Mr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Accounts Officer, HEQEP Member 12 Mr. Ahmadul Haque, Financial Officer, HEQEP Member Secretary

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