Assistant Professor and Chairman
Dr. Maksuda Begum
I am currently working as a faculty member at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh. I am building up an excellent career in a teaching and research utilizing my innovative skills and potentiality to work in participatory approaches to contribute effectively through facing new challenges where strong sense of responsibility, efficiency and willingness to learn will be appreciated highly. I am experience on education, research, training and extension activities of the Department in the areas of poultry nutrition and management. I have always had a scientific mind, solid key competence and a creative imagination; hence social research has always held a fascination for me as it draws on all of these strengths.
I completed Ph.D (2018) from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), My Specialization are Poultry Nutritional Biotechnology and management and M.S in Poultry Science (2001-2003) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.My Specialization is Poultry Management. Majors area covered are Parent Stock and Commercial Layer Management, Broiler Production, Duck and Specialized Fowl Production, Farm Management, Poultry Feeds and Feeding, Avian Physiology, Hygiene and Microbiology, Hatchery Operation and Management, Agricultural Engineering and Farm Building Design. Poultry Marketing and Farm Management. Statistics and Research Methodology.I completed my B.Sc in Animal Husbandry (1998-2001) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
| Degree Name | Subject/Specialization | Institute | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Nutritional Biotechnology | BAU | 2018 | Bangladesh |
| MS | Poultry Science | BAU | 2003 | Bangladesh |
| B Sc A. H. | Animal Husbandry | BAU | 2001 | Bangladesh |
| HSC | Science | Priparatory Girls School | 1996 | Bangladesh |
| SSC | Science | Sher E Bangla Nagar Govt. Girls High School | 1994 | Bangladesh |
| Title | Organization | Location | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | Masud Memorial Diploma College, Keshobpur | Jessore | March 2005 | August 2005 |
| Lecturer | Masud Memorial Diploma College, Keshobpur | Jessore | March 2005 | August 2005 |
| DGM (Department of Research & Development) | Panjeree Publications Limited | Kakrail, Dhaka-1000. | March 2005 | April 2011 |
| DGM (Department of Research & Development) Duration : 01 March, | Panjeree Publications Limited | Kakrail, Dhaka-1000. | March 2005 | April 2011 |
| Module writer ( Contractual Basis ) | MCC, Bangladesh | Rangpur | July 2007 | Dec. 2008 |
| Module writer ( Contractual Basis ) | MCC, Bangladesh | Rangpur | July 2007 | Dec. 2008 |
| Curriculum Development Consultant | National Curriculum Textbook Board (NCTB) | Motijeel, Dhaka | July 2006 | December 2006 |
| Curriculum Development Consultant | National Curriculum Textbook Board (NCTB) | Motijeel, Dhaka | July 2006 | December 2006 |
| National Poultry Consultant | SEDF, IFC, World Bank Group, Bangladesh. | Gulshan 2,Dhaka | Jan. 2007 | Dec. 2007 |
| National Poultry Consultant | SEDF, IFC, World Bank Group, Bangladesh. | Gulshan 2,Dhaka | Jan. 2007 | Dec. 2007 |
| Sl | Journal Article | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effects of Feeding Thyme, Rosemary, and Oregano Powder Supplementation on Broiler Chickens: Performance, Meat Quality, Hematology and Serum Biochemistry. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (2025),13.4.752.763 | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 2 | Effect of Heat Stress on the Health and Performance of Dairy Cattle: A Comprehensive Review Delower Hossain1,2*, Sabrina Rahman2, Umme Kulsum3, Sabiha Zarin Tasnim Bristi1,3, Md Robiul Karim4, Anoar Jamai Masroure1,5, Maksuda Begum2 & Md Mahabbat Ali2. Vietnam Journal of Agricultural Sciences. VJAS 2025; 8(2): 2575-2592 | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 3 | Salinity negatively correlates with the production and immunity of chicken: A molecular insight for food security and safety issues .Heliyon 10 (2024) e34819. | 2024 | Journal Article | Link |
| 4 | 1. Ahmed, S., Moni M.I.Z., Begum, M., Eqbal, M.J., Islam, M.S., Tanjim, M.S., Sultana , M.R., 2023. Performance and antibody-mediated response to post-hatch feed and water deprivation of chicken broilers. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 11(2), pp 196-202. | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 5 | Ahmed, S., Moni, M.I.Z., Begum, M., Sultana, M.R., Kabir, A., Eqbal, M.J., Das, S.K., ullah, W., Haque, T.S., 2023. Poultry farmers' knowledge, attitude, and practices toward poultry waste management in Bangladesh. Vet World. 16(3), pp 554-563 | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 6 | Alam, M. M., Alam, M. J., Kabir, M. E., Jalil, M. A. , Dey, M. C. , and Begum, M., 2021. Growth performance of Black Bengal goats at rural areas of Gaibandha district in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 9(1), pp. 10-16. | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 7 | Parvin, M. M., Beg M. A. H., Begum, M.,* Islam M. S., Rubel, M. Z. U. , and Rahman, M. S., 2021.Effects of using garlic (Allium sativum) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on production performance and biochemical parameters of broiler chicken. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, 6(4), pp. 53-57 | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 8 | Rubel, M.Z.U., Beg. M.A.H, Begum, M., and Patoary M. M. U., Effect of Dietary Supplement of Algae (Spirulina platensis) as an Alternative to Antibiotics on Growth Performance and Health Status of Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science, 18, pp. 576-584. | 2018 | Journal Article | Link |
| 9 | 8. Beg, M. A. H., Rubel, M. Z. U., Aftabuzzaman, M., Nahid, M. T. A., and Begum, M., 2018. Efficacy of Neem Leaf (Azadirachta indica) Meal as an Alternative to Antibiotic in Broiler Ration. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Science, 2(4), pp. 1-10. | 2018 | Journal Article | Link |
| 10 | 9. Begum, M., Sultana, F., and Islam, F., 2017.Adulteration Pattern of Rice Polish in Bangladesh. International. Journal of. Business. Social. And Scientific Research, 5(3), pp. 77-80. | 2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 11 | Milk production performances of crossbred cattle at the villages of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh”. Begum M, J Begum, MKH Majumder, MM Hasan, MS Hossain and F Islam*Volume-4, Issue-2, and August-2017. Research in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Open Access Peer-Reviewed Journal ISSN : 2409 9325 (online), Our Ref. No. 26 / 2017 / RALF Date: 07-06-2017 | 2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 12 | Begum, M., Sultana, F., and Chowdhury, S. D., 2017. Growth and meat yield of broilers fed on diets with different levels of parboiled rice polish (PRP) fortified with different levels of phytase (PHY) served either as mash or pellet up to given live weights, Postal presentation in 10th Annual Poultry Show by WAPSA. pp. 303-304 | 2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 13 | Broiler production and management in central and southern region of Bangladesh.Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture.2015.httpi//dx.org/10.18801/jbar.050215.57 | 2015 | Journal Article | Link |
| 14 | Begum, M., Chowdhury, S. D., and Hussain, K. M., Performances of commercial layer chicks under hot humid environment. 2006. The Bangladesh Veterinarian, Vol. 23, pp. 88-94. | 2006 | Journal Article | Link |
| Sl | Conferences | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaptive tolerance of diverse habitat lives in humid sub-tropic Bangladesh Fourth Annual Conference of Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh, University of Chittagong, January 2005, PP : 25. | 2005 | Conference | Link |
| 2 | A bio ecological study on the Keshabpur Langur, Fourth Annual Conference of Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh, University of Chittagong, January 2005, PP: 28. | 2005 | Conference | Link |
| Sl | Book | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translator, A Textbook on Agricultural Science Class-viii (from Bangla to English Version), approved by the National Curriculum and Text Book Board (NCTB), Ministry of Education, GOB, 2007. Published by NCTB | 2007 | Book | Link |
| 2 | A Textbook of Lower Secondary Home Economics (Agriculture Part) for student of class six, approved by the National Curriculum and Text Book Board (NCTB), Ministry of Education, GOB, 2004.Published by Panjeree Publications Ltd. Published by Panjeree Publications Ltd. | 2007 | Book | Link |
| 3 | “Higher Secondary Text Book on Agricultural Science-2nd Paper” by Maksuda Begum and Dr. Sadrul Amin , approved by the National Curriculum and Text Book Board (NCTB), Ministry of Education, GOB, 2004. Published by Panjeree Publications Ltd. | 2004 | Book | Link |
| Sl | Book Chapter | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali, M.M., D. Hossain, Al-Imran, M.S. Khan, Begum, M., and M.H. Osman (June 24th, 2021). Environmental Pollution with Heavy Metals: A Public Health Concern [Online First], Intech Open, https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/76739 | 2021 | Book Chapter | Link |
| Title | Source of Fund | Year | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of chicken (broiler) rearing under solar PV module | Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Bangladesh | 2024 | www.giz.de/bangladesh | On-going |
| Effects of Supplementing Different Types of Spinach to basal Diet on Growth Performance, Hematological and Immunological Parameters of Broiler Chicken to produce safe meat | MOST | 2022 | www.most.gov.bd | Completed |
| Use of Enzyme as an alternative to antibiotic in broiler ration-A food safety issue | MOST | 2021 | www.most.gov.bd | Completed |
| Effects of Parasitism and under nutrition on the performance of Poultry under semi-scavenging system. (Financial Year: 2002-2003) | DANIDA | 2003 | Completed | |
| Formulation of Cost Effective Poultry Feed Using Parboiled Rice Polish (L -17.14) (Financial Year: 2012-2015) | KGF | 2015 | Completed | |
| Strengthening Food Safety TVET and In Higher Education In Bangladesh. (Financial Year: 2020-23) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Netherland in collaboration with Bangladesh Agricultural University, Sher e Bangla Agricultural University and Bangladesh Institute of Food Safety. | 2023 | Completed | |
| Evaluating the levels of heavy metals in poultry feed and poultry products (egg and meat) in Savar upozilla of Bangladesh (Financial Year: 2020-21) | SAURES | 2020 | https://www.sau.edu.bd/saures/overview | Completed |
| Use of Nano-Copper as a Growth Promoter, Antioxidant and Anti-Bacterial Agents in Formulated Corn-Soya Based Broiler Ration (Financial Year: 2021-22) | SAURES | 2021 | https://www.sau.edu.bd/saures/overview | Completed |
| Hatchability performance of layer quail fed diets containing different levels of multi-enzyme complex (Financial Year: 2022-23) | SAURES | 2022 | https://www.sau.edu.bd/saures/overview | On-going |
| Cost-effective feed formulation of broiler using Parboiled Rice Polish (PRP) with multi enzyme supplementation | SAURES | 2023 | https://www.sau.edu.bd/saures/overview | On-going |
| Evaluating the effect of probiotic to reduce ammonia during broiler production in Bangladesh | University Grand Commission (UGC) ,Bangladesh | 2023 | www.ugc.gov.bd | On-going |
| Student | Degree | Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Saju Islam Reg. No.: 15-06395 | MS in Poultry Science | 2025 | Effects of nano copper on production and gut health of broiler | Supervisor |
| Md. Delwar Hossain Reg. No.:16-07389 | MS in Poultry Science | 2025 | Effects of probiotic on ammonia gas production and health of broiler chicken | Supervisor |
| Tayeba Jannat Reg. No.:15-06526 | MS in Poultry Science | 2024 | Investigation of vitamin and selenium of production and reproductive performance of indigenous pigeon | Co-Supervisor |
| Jesmine Sultana Reg. No.: 15-06481 | MS in Poultry Science | 2024 | Impact of vitamin and selenium of production performance and immunity in Gola pegion | Co-Supervisor |
| Zulkar Nain Reg. No.: 20-11112 | MS in Poultry Science | 2023 | Effect of bacteriophage on intestinal microflora and productive performance of broiler | Supervisor |
| Zohirul Alam TalukderReg. No.: 14-06155 | MS in Poultry Science | 2023 | Production and hatchability performance of layer quail fed diets containing different levels of multienzyme complex | Supervisor |
| Md. Moniruzzaman Mim Reg. No.:19-10087 | MS in Poultry Science | 2022 | Effect of medicinal plants on the egg laying performance and microbial load in Japanese quail(neem and moringa) | Supervisor |
| Shukla Sikder Reg. No.: 19-10063 | MS in Poultry Science | 2022 | Effect of herb on Japanese layer quail an alternative to antibiotic | Supervisor |
| Akhil Kumar Shaha Reg. No.: 14-06198 | MS in Poultry Science | 2021 | Evaluating the levels of heavy metals in poultry feed and poultry products (egg and meat) in Savar upozilla of Bangladesh | Supervisor |
| Md. Abu Raihan Reg. No.:14-06198 | MS in Poultry Science | 2021 | Effect of Covid 19 pandemic of market price of chicken and chicken products in Bangladesh | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Moniruzzam Reg. No.: 14-06225 | MS in Poultry Science | 2020 | Use of Enzyme as an alternative to antibiotic in broiler ration | Co-Supervisor |
| Ratan Kumar Karmakar Reg. No.: 18-09248 | MS in Poultry Science | 2020 | Effect of copper sulphate and zinc supplementation in ration of growth performance and immune response of broiler chicken | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Robiul Islam Reg. No.:17-08294 | MS in Poultry Science | 2019 | Effects of dietary incorporation of neem (azadirachta indica), moringa (moringa oleifera) andjute (corchorus olitorius) leaf powder on production performance and blood indices of broiler chickens as a substitute of antibiotic. | Co-Supervisor |
| Sl | Editorial Board | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh Animal Husbandry Association (BAHA) | Editorial Board | 2018 | 2024 |
| Sl | Professional | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry Science Association ( PSA) | Professional | 2024 | 2025 |
| 2 | Netherlands Alumni Association of Bangladesh (NAAB) | Professional | 2022 | 2024 |
| 3 | Krishibid Institute Bangladesh (KIB) | Professional | 2018 | 2024 |
| 4 | Bangladesh society for Animal Production Education and Research (BSAPER) | Professional | 2018 | 2024 |
| 5 | World Poultry Science Association (Bangladesh Branch) (WPSA-BB), | Professional | 2017 | 2024 |
| Sl | Achievements | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2. Nuffic OKP Scholarship for the international short course in 2020 | Others | 2020 |
| 2 | 1. National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship (2014) for academic and research performance during post-graduation by The Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh | Scholarship | 2014 |
| 3 | 3. KGF fellowship from Krishi Gobeshona Foundation in 2012 for 36 month | Fellowship | 2012 |
| 4 | 4. Awarded “Bongobondhu Krishi Podok 2009” for the contribution in Agricultural publications sector by “ Bongobandhu Diploma Krishi Porishod”,Bangladesh. | Award | 2009 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| 1 | A training on “ How to become an efficient manager” from Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM ). |
| 2 | A training on “Excellence in Management, Leadership and Team Building” from prothom Alo Jobs.com |
| 3 | A Training on “Training Need Assessment (TNA) From SEDF, IFC, WORLD BANK GROUP-BD |
| 4 | A training on "Computer Graphics-Corel Draw and Qurak Programme " from NIT. |
| 5 | A training on GENSTAT and SPSS Programme from Graduate Training Institute (GTI) |
| 6 | A training on Data Analysis, Excel and MSTATC Programme from Graduate Training Institute (GTI) |
| 7 | A training on office Management, Administration & Communication Process from Graduate Training Institute (GTI) |
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