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Dr. Mohammed Sakhawat Hossain

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Department of Entomology
Faculty of Agriculture

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E-mail: mshossain@sau.edu.bd, dr.sakhawathossain87@gmail.com
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Dr. Mohammed Sakhawat Hossain is a distinguished Bangladeshi entomologist, researcher, educator, and international trainer with more than 23 years of academic, research, and extension experience in agricultural science, pollinator management, integrated pest management, and sustainable beekeeping. Currently serving as Professor in the Department of Entomology at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, he has played a leading role in advancing honey bee research, pollinator safety, eco-friendly pest management, and agricultural innovation in Bangladesh. Dr. Hossain earned his PhD in Entomology through international collaboration with universities in Belgium and Australia and has received multiple national and international awards for excellence in training, teaching, and research. His work includes the development of 15 innovative technologies related to beekeeping, honey production, queen breeding, black soldier fly rearing, and pest management systems. He has successfully led and participated in numerous projects funded by organizations such as FAO, KGF, BAS-USDA, Syngenta, and the Ministry of Science and Technology. As an accomplished researcher, he has published more than 35 scientific papers in reputed journals and supervised over 50 postgraduate and doctoral research students. Dr. Hossain is also widely recognized for his contributions to farmer training, biodiversity conservation, pollinator protection, and sustainable agricultural development across Bangladesh, making him one of the country’s leading experts in apiculture and applied entomology.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
PhD Entomology Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh. (In collaboration with University of Ghent, Belgium and University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia) 2013 Bangladesh
Master of Science Entomology Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh 2004 Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture B.Sc.Ag. Hons. Patuakhali Krishi College (Patuakhali Science and Technology University) 1998 Bangladesh
Higher Secondary School Certificate Science Murari Chand (MC) College, Sylhet, Bangladesh 1994 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Department of Entomology 2016/11/11 till date
Associate Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Department of Entomology 2012/11/10 2016/11/10
Assistant Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Department of Entomology 2006/09/24 2012/11/10
Lecturer Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Department of Entomology 2003/11/11 2006/09/23
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1 Hossain, M.S., Hannan, M.A., Akter, M. Lee,k M. Bai and S. Lee. 2024. Scientific note: First report of small hive beetle in South Asia and their potential invasive pathway. Apidologie 55, 65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-024-01106-3 2024 Journal Article Link
2 Khan, M. S. I., Rahman, M. M., Hossain, M. S., Emam Hossain , M., & Rimi, T. A. (2024). Efficacy of Insecticides Against Major Sucking Insect Pests of Okra and Their Effect on Natural Enemies. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1328 2024 Journal Article Link
3 Hossain, M. S., Omi, M. Q., Akhtar, S., Ruku, R. S., & Akter, M. M. (2023). Study on insect diversity and pollination effect on the yield of elephant apple. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 9(2), 75–82. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v9i2.70071 2023 Journal Article Link
4 Akter, M., Hossain, M.S., Rahman, S., Banu, M., & Akhtar, M. (2023). Insect Diversity and Pollination Effect on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum Esculentum) Yield. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 9(1), 109–118. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v9i1.66636 2023 Journal Article Link
5 Karim, Z., and M.S. Hossain (2022). Effectiveness of bioactive compounds in amending the soil infested with soil-borne Ralstonia solanacearum of potato. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 7(1), 43–50. 2022 Journal Article Link
6 Karim, Z., Chowdhury, M., and M.S. Hossain (2021). Management of Ralstonia solanacearum (potato wilt disease) virulence by using bioactive compounds. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 6(1), 65–76. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v6i1.51333 2021 Journal Article Link
7 Hossain, M. S., M. M. Rahman, M. E. Hossain, S. Sarkar and K. Rahman (2021). Diversity and Abundance of Pollinators in Different Winter Crops at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Campus, Dhaka. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 7(1), 33– 42. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v7i1.57121 2021 Journal Article Link
8 Huda, N., Hossain, M. S., Latif, M. A., & Brishty, U. R. (2021). Eco-friendly insect-pest management of okra. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 12(3), 31–37. DOI: https://ikprress.org/index.php/JOGAE/article/view/7289 2021 Journal Article Link
9 Hossain, M.S., Paul, J., Rahman, M.M., Fazlullah, M., & Sarkar, S. (2021). Role of Honey bee on Mustard (Brassica spp.) Yield. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 6(1), 25–30. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v6i1.51328 2021 Journal Article Link
10 R.S. Ruku, M.S. Hossain, M.A. Hasnat (2020). Ecofriendly management of cucurbit fruit fly in bitter gourd. Journal of Experimental Bioscience. Vol. 11(2): 84-94. 2020 Journal Article Link
11 Hossain, M. S., Fazlullah, M. M., & Rahman, M. M. (2019). Comparative Performance of Honey Production from Two Different Bee Hives in Bangladesh. The Agriculturists, 17(1-2), 102-111. https://doi.org/10.3329/agric.v17i1-2.44700 2019 Journal Article Link
12 Hossain, M. S., F. Yeasmin, M. M. Rahman, S. Akhtar and M. A. Hasnat (2018). Role of insect visits on cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Yield. J. biodivers. conserv. bioresour. manag. 4(2): 81- 88. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v4i2.39854 2018 Journal Article Link
13 M. I. Hossain, M. M. Rahman, M. S. Hossain, R. Chakraborty, R. Amin (2018). Role of ways of insect visitors foraging for pollination in yield contributing traits of mustard. J. of Bio. Res. 91:6982 (63-69). 2018 Journal Article Link
14 Karim, Z. and M. S. Hossain (2018). Management of bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) of potato: focus on natural bioactive compounds. J. biodivers. conserv. bioresour. manag. 4(1): 73-92. DOI: 10.3329/jbcbm.v4i1.37879 2018 Journal Article Link
15 Karim, Z., M.S. Hossain and M. M. Begum (2018). Ralstonia solanacearum: A threat to potato production in Bangladesh. Fundam. Appl. Agric., 3(1): 407–421. DOI: 10.5455/faa.280361 2018 Journal Article Link
16 Mony, F. T. Z., M. S. Ali, M. N. Islam, S. Choudhury and M. S. Hossain (2017). Effect of salicylic acid and varieties on incidence of aphid and yield of mustard. J. M. Eng. Sci. Stud., 3 (2): 13311340. 2017 Journal Article Link
17 Hossain, M. S., M.Z. Alam, M.R.U. Miah, M.I.H. Mian and M.T. Hossain (2016). Effect of alternative nectar source on bee health in the dearth period management of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). J. biodivers. conserv. bioresour. manag. 2(1):29-39. 2016 Journal Article Link
18 Hossain, M. S., M. Z. Alam, M. R. U. Miah, M. I. H. Mian and M. T. Hossain (2015). Effect of soft chemicals and tobacco leaf smoke to control punctured pupa disease of honey bee, Apis mellifera L. in the dearth period. J. Biod. Cons. Biores. Manag. 1(1):59-69. 2015 Journal Article Link
19 Begum, H. A. and M. S. Hossain (2015). Bee-plants around an apiary in Gazipur district of Bangladesh. J. Biod. Cons. Biores. Manag. 1(1):93-100. 2015 Journal Article Link
20 Hasnat, M.A., S. Sarkar, M. S. Hossain, I.F. Chowdhury and M.A. Matin (2015). Relative abundance of pollinators, foraging activity of bee species and yield performance of okra at Dhaka. Journal Crop and Weed. 11(2):34-37. 2015 Journal Article Link
21 Hossain, M. S., M. R. Kabir, W. Reybroeck and M. Z. Alam (2015). Study on the quality of honey collected from three floral sources of Bangladesh. Int. J. Sci. Res. Pub. 5(7):404-412. 2015 Journal Article Link
22 Khatun, M. F., M. A. Latif, M. S. Hossain and M.S. Islam (2010). Effect of some chemical insecticides and botanicals for the management of jassid in brinjal. Bangladesh J. Agric. and Environ. 6(1): 49-57. 2010 Journal Article Link
23 Karim, Z., M. A. Bakr, M. S. Hossain, M. M. E. Rahman, M. M. Islam and M. A. Monayem Miah (2009). Post-harvest losses of vegetables in relation to pathogen: A case study in Gazipur District. Bangladesh. J. Plant Pathol. 25(1&2): 41-46. 2009 Journal Article Link
24 Islam, M. S., M. A. Latif, M. Ali and M. S. Hossain (2009). Population dynamics of white fly on some recommended mungbean varieties in Bangladesh and its impact on incidence of mungbean yellow mosaic virus disease and yield. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 5(4): 41-46. 2009 Journal Article Link
25 Khatun, M. F., M. A. Latif and M. S. Hossain (2009). Effectiveness of some chemicals and botanicals against jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida) of brinjal and their impact on spiders and lady bird beetles. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 3(1): 15-21. 2009 Journal Article Link
26 Karim, Z., M. A. Bakr, M. S. Hossain and M. M. Islam (2008). Effect of selected insecticides and botanicals against tomato yellow leaf curl virus in tomato. Bangladesh J. Plant Pathol. 24(1&2): 41-44. 2008 Journal Article Link
27 Parvin, S., A. M. Akanda, M. S. Hossain, M. H. Rahman and M. I. Ahsan (2007). Effect of temperature and relative humidity on whitefly population and its relation to develop okra yellow vein clearing mosaic virus (OkYVCMV) in okra field. J. agric. sci. technol. 8(1&2): 79-84. 2007 Journal Article Link
28 Rahman, M. H., H. Rahman, M. S. Hossain and A. Ahad (2007). Feeding behaviour and food preference of epilachna beetle (Epilachna dodecastigma Muls.) on different host plants. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 5(6): 401-404. 2007 Journal Article Link
29 Karim, Z., A. M. Akanda, M. S. Hossain, M. M. Islam and M. M. E. Rahman (2006). Effect of polythene mulch on the management of tomato purple vein virus (TPVV) in the field. Bangladesh J. Plant Pathol. 22(1&2): 79-83. 2006 Journal Article Link
30 Hossain, M. S., M. Ahmad, M. A. Haque and M. S. Ullah (2005). Interaction of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. with different colour traps and prevailing environment. Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 11(1): 33-37. 2005 Journal Article Link
31 Ahsan, M. I., M. S. Hossain, S. Parvin and Z. Karim (2005). Effect of varieties and planting dates on the incidence of aphid and whitefly attack on tomato. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 1(2): 2630. 2005 Journal Article Link
32 Hossain, M. S., M. A. Haque, M. Ahmad and M. M. Khatun (2005). Evaluation of the abundance of mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi Kalt.) on different growth stages of mustard plant. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 3(1): 19-21. 2005 Journal Article Link

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Method Development of Comb Honey Production Funded by Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF), Dhaka1215, Bangladesh. 2021 Completed
Facilitating Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Implementation through Innovative Agro Technologies Reducing Carbon Emission in Farmers’ Field Funded by Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund, Ministry of Environment, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. 2022 Completed
Black Soldier Fly Production to Process Organic Waste and Produce Animal Feed Funded by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh. 2023 Completed
Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of Mango and Prepare Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) guideline of Mango in Bangladesh under Exportable Mango Production Project (EMAP) of DAE. 2023 Completed
Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of Spiny gourd/Teasle gourd in Bangladesh under program on pest risk analysis for fruit, vegetable and cereal crops of DAE. 2024 Completed
Student Degree Year Title Role
Md. Ruhul Kabir PhD 2026 Study on the Genetic Diversity of Varroa Mite Varroa destructor in Subtropical Zone and Their Prevalence in Different Species of Honey bee Supervisor
Rokeya Sultana Ruku PhD 2026 Study on Morphomolecular Detection of Black Soldier Fly Species in Bangladesh, its Biology and Analysis of their Quality as Livestock Feed on the Basis of their Rearing Substrates Supervisor
Mst. Munjuri Akter PhD 2026 Morphomolecular Detection and Assessment of Honey Bee Biodiversity in Bangladesh Supervisor
Muhammad Abdul Hannan PhD 2026 Hive Beetle of Honey Bee in Bangladesh and Its Management at Colony Level Supervisor
Tonima Farhat PhD 2026 Morphomolecular Identification of Aphids of Major Field Crops and Their Bio-rational Management Member of advisory committee
Mst. Majida Khatun PhD 2026 Development of Integrated Pest Management Approaches for Fall Armyworm Management in Bangladesh Member of advisory committee
Md. Zakaria PhD 2023 Development of an Integrated Management Approach against Major Pests of Capsicum Member of advisory committee
Maliha Quddus Omi MS 2023 Role of Pollinators on Wax apple and Elephant Apple Yield Supervisor
Sunanda Sarkar Rumpa MS 2023 Study on the Growth and Development of Black Soldier Fly (Hermatia illucens) on the Basis of Different Organic Wastes Supervisor
MD. Habibur Rahman PhD 2022 Survey and Detection of Fruit Fly Species/Race(s) of Guava in Bangladesh and its Integrated Pest Management Supervisor
Krishna Rani Das PhD 2022 Host plants, Species Diversity, Seasonal Abundance, Biology and Management of Vegetable Leaf Miner Member of advisory committee
Muhammad Abu Talha PhD 2022 Evaluation of Integrated Management Practices against the Infestation of Spodoptera litura Fab. in Tropical Sugar beet Member of advisory committee
Tasnim Psyche MS 2022 Study on the Seasonal Abundance of Mosquito and its Larval Control through Biopesticide Supervisor
Sl Editorial Board Type From To
1 Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management (JBCBM) Editorial Board 2020 till
2 Journal of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Editorial Board 2020 Till
3 The Agriculturists Editorial Board 2020 Till
4 Bangladesh Journal of Entomology Editorial Board 2020 Till
Sl Achievements Type Year
Others
1 • Training support for insect pest management in farmers’ field </br> • Advisory support/consultation on insect breeding system for industrial entomology (Honey bee, Black soldier fly, Solitary bee, Lac insect etc.) • Farmers’ field visit (Organized by Outreach Department of SAU/NGO/GO) • Awareness raising on different issues related agriculture • Apiary Inspection (Request from beekeeper) • Provide support/help for vulnerable group of the society • Biodiversity conservation • Pollinators safety

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