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PhD Student (2023-present) | UGC Fellowship
(Principal Supervisor)

Managing shellfishes in wetland

Latest paper: 🐌 Shellfishes of the largest wetland of Bangladesh

PhD Student (2022-present) | IES Fellowship
(Principal Supervisor)

Conservation of threatened Gangetic river dolphin

Latest paper: 🐬 Ecological impacts on the distribution of Ganges River dolphin

MS Student (2024-present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Nadia’s research centers around the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances on freshwater ecosystems. She focuses on how human activities modify wetland habitats, the dynamics of aquatic invasive species, and the effects of plastic pollution on ecosystem health. Additionally, Nadia explores biological conservation and ecohydrology, aiming to support the sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.

Latest papers: 🐟Socio-ecological complexity in managing invasive species / 🐢Conservation of flapshell turtle 

MS Student (2024-present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Conservation of threatened freshwater fishes through GIS applications

MS Student (2024-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Fisheries of Kaptai Lake

MS Student (2025-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Mobassher's work centres on  aquatic ecology, conservation biology and environmental sustainability with a focus on the impacts of invasive species, plant-animal interaction and human–nature interactions. He aims to contribute to sustainable management and conservation  of disturbed ecosystems through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches.

Latest papers: 🐟Socio-ecological complexity in managing invasive species / 🐢Conservation of flapshell turtle / 🌾Impacts of translocated plant on wetlands

MS Student (2025-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Rifat is primarily interested in aquatic ecology and biodiversity. She is also interested in factors influencing aquatic biodiversity; their impacts on environment and; conservation and management of aquatic environment.

Rifat enjoys sleeping in her free time. She also likes cooking, listening to music, and planting trees.

MS Student (2025-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Mona's research interests include aquatic ecology, biodiversity conservation and open-water management, with a focus on pollution and toxicology (microplastics, emerging contaminants), invasion ecology and the impacts of climate change on aquatic systems. She is also interested in integrating nanotechnology and IoT-based systems to support sustainable resource management, marine biology and the blue economy.

In her spare time, Mona likes to travel to new places, watching movies and eating food with friends.

MS Student (2025-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Mysha is interested in aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity conservation and open-water management, with a focus on the impacts of invasive species, climate change and threatened species. Her goal is to enhance fisheries production and diversity as well as support government policy-making.

Mysha enjoys traveling,  shopping and sometimes doing nothing/ spending quiet time at home!

MS Student (2025-Present)
(Principal Supervisor)

Asif is currently working on wetland ecosystems, especially focusing on threatened aquatic species and the major challenges, including illegal fishing practices and trade, overfishing, and unplanned development. His research emphasises developing effective conservation strategies to safeguard vulnerable habitats and their biodiversity. In addition, Asif has a strong interest in invasion ecology and its impact on the environment.

In his spare time, Asif enjoys traveling to new places, reading novels, cooking, doing housework, watching movies and spending time with friends.

Latest papers: 🐢Conservation of flapshell turtle