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Introduction
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) was founded in February 1973 through the
promulgation of Presidential Order 15 of 1973 with the objective of promoting peaceful applications of
nuclear energy in Bangladesh. Since then, BAEC has been continuing its contribution to the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh with the spirit of Prosperous Digital Bangladesh Concepts
introduced by the government and by this time emerged as the largest organization for scientific and
technological research especially in the field of nuclear energy in this country. The essentially goaloriented research & development (R & D) programs in physical, biological and engineering sciences and
nuclear power field have been undertaken in the light of the overall need of the country so that the
outcome of the activities can be directly applied for socio-economic betterment in food & agriculture,
industry, power, health or medicine, resource assessment and environmental protection.
Programs are chosen in a manner so that the priority, aspiration and needs of the country are amply
reflected in their execution. Notable services of BAEC include modern nuclear medicine services to mass
people, specially to the poorest section of the society, protection of public health and the environment
through radioactivity monitoring of all imported food items, practice of safety culture against all kinds of
radiation hazards, sterilization of medicine and medical equipment, food preservation, development of
high quality polymer materials, chemical analysis of industrial products for QC purposes, chemical
analysis of food and environmental samples for protection against pollution, industrial NDT and material
testing services etc. In the last few years, the BAEC has undertaken the challenge of implementing the
Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) as one of its priority task.
The BAEC’s R & D programs are executed through its different institutes, centres and laboratories
equipped with state-of the-art facilities and installation. The major facilities include 3 MW TRIGA Mark
II Research Reactor, 3MV Tendem Accelerator Facility, 3MV Van de Graff Accelerator, Two Co-60
gamma irradiator, Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facilities, nuclear medicine and
scanning devices installed in National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS) and
14 INMAS’s distributed at different district headquarters, Radioisotope Production Laboratory,
Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory, Beach Sand Minerals Processing Pilot Plant etc.
Apart from R & D activities, the following divisions of BAEC are playing vital role in executing various
programs undertaken by BAEC.
International Affairs Division (IAD): This division is playing a key role for maintaining focused
liaison with many foreign countries and international organizations particularly International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) with a view of transferring the technology and development of human resources
in the field of nuclear technology. This division is also in constant communication with IAEA in order to
fulfil the country’s obligation in matters related to Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation of nuclear
weapons. It also maintains liaison with other international bodies like RCA, FNCA etc.
Planning Division: This division is responsible for planning, development and execution of different
ADP and special R & D projects.
Scientific Information Division: This division is responsible for focusing the activities of the
Commission through the mass media (Radio, Television and Newspapers), publishing various Reports,
Scientific Journals, Newsletters etc., Selection, Collection, Processing and Dissemination of information
in the field of scientific research and technological development in the areas of Nuclear Science &
Technology.
R & D activities conducted during the period from July 2012 to June 2013 in the various fields of nuclear
science & technology are described in the next page.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
I.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
1.
ACCELERATOR FACILITIES DIVISION, AECD
1.1
Objective
The objectives of this Division are (a) to operate and maintain the 3 MV Van de Graaff Accelerator
and its associated auxiliary systems (b) to develop ion beam experimental facilities (c) to utilize the
accelerator ion beam for research and development works in the field of health, environment,
agriculture, industry, etc. (d) to provide accelerator beam time to other users for research and service
purposes and (e) to do research, training and service for quality cancer care an Institute of Nuclear
Medical Physics (INMP) will be established.
1.2
Programme
Accelerator Facilities Division of the Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka operates and maintains the 3
MV Van de Graaff Accelerator and its associated auxiliary systems, which is capable of accelerating
proton, deuteron and alpha particles with beam currents in the range of nano-to micro-amperes.
Besides this, this division has been initiated to establish a research institute under the ADP project
entitled as “Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP) at AECD”. The researchers of various
groups are utilizing the Van de Graaff Accelerator widely for doing research for elemental analysis
of environmental, health, biological, agricultural and industrial samples with various IBA techniques
including Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) and Proton Induced Gamma Emission (PIGE).
1.3
Research and Development Work
1.3.1 Operation and maintenance of the 3 MV Van de Graaff accelerator
The right beam port alignment has been done successfully and the vacuum leakage of the left beam
port has repaired. Routine calibration of data acquisition system and routine maintenance of the
system has been done effectively. Now the accelerator is in operation. According to the user’s
demands, the accelerator has been operated to produce and accelerate the proton beam for sample
irradiation.
1.3.2 Analysis of environmental changes and related health aspects aftermath of natural
disasters
This research work will provide the quantitative information regarding the elemental composition of
the environmental ingredients and also the radiological environmental data. Thirty number of
different soil samples are collected from selected areas, prepared as pellets and the experiments have
been done using IBA techniques PIXE and PIGE. The analysis is in progress by suitable statistical
methods and software GUPIX and MAESTRO-32. A PhD thesis will be submitted under this
program.
1.3.3 Analysis of elemental profile and pollution level determination of soil of some shore
areas using PIGE and PIXE techniques
The objective of the research work is to develop a methodology using the PIXE and PIGE
techniques for the identification of the pollutant in some shore areas of Bangladesh and to find the
exact quantification of essential and toxic elements of soil and to provide sufficient information to
evaluate its impact on human health and environment. The sampling sites have been selected and 10
samples are collected, preparation is in progress for pellet making. The experiments will be done by
accelerator proton beam and data acquisition will be done using IBA techniques PIXE and PIGE. A
PhD thesis will be submitted under this program to the department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University.
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1.3.4 Study of the effects of industrial pollutants using ion beam analytical techniques
The objective of this research work is to find the exact quantification of essential and toxic elements
of soil and vegetables of some industrial polluted areas and to provide sufficient information to
evaluate its impact on human health and environment. Average elemental concentration levels of
Al, Si, K , Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn , Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Sr, and Pb were found to be 5023, 358,
5538, 4917, 2280, 1672, 407, 29073, 46, 47, 32, 83, 9, 6, 177, 125, 158 and 35 ppm, respectively. A
PhD thesis has been submitted under this research program and degree awarded at August 2012.
1.3.5
Study of elemental profile of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh
The main objective of the research work is to explore and identify the elements present in medicinal
plants. To estimate the concentration of trace elements in those plants or parts of those plants are
commonly considered as useful and efficient for various therapeutic purposes. Average elemental
concentrations for K, Ca, Sc, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn Ni, Sb, La and Ce have been found to be 28369,
54008, 150, 1260, 1078, 427, 104, 445, 130, 29 and 252 mg/kg respectively. An M.Sc. Thesis has
been submitted under this research work and degree awarded at June 2013.
1.3.6 Study of elemental profile of some fishes of Islampur, Savar
The objective of this research work is to find the exact quantification of essential and any type of
toxicity in fishes of Islampur, Savar area and to provide sufficient information to evaluate its impact
on human health and environment. Average elemental concentration for Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr,
Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Cd, I, Pb 10.25, 9.87, 9.97, 48.38, 228.21, 1.02, 6.25, 41.09, 155.86,
4.67, 102.03, 7.46, 60.09, 10.1, 91.6, 0.19, 3.2 and 0.012 (mg/kg) respectively. An M.Sc. Thesis has
been submitted under this research program and the degree awarded at June 2013.
1.3.7
Elemental analysis of soil around NMC Rajshahi using IBA technique
The main objective of the present study is to find the toxicity or deficiency of some trace elements in
the soil samples around the Nuclear Medicine Centre, Rajshahi. The elements that were found to be
present in these samples measurable quantities are Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn, Rb and Co
which are 1120, 9706, 68270, 28000, 2760, 874, 12236, 957533, 11640, 14134, 31533, all are in
ppm respectively. Except Cl and K all other elements that are Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn, Rb and Co
are found to be a high concentration which may transfer to food stuff and consequently may affect
the human health.
1.3.8 Study on LINAC physics and instrumentation
The study has been carried out in order to introduce interior details of the LINAC physics and
instrumentation. LINAC produce X-rays and high energy electrons for medicinal purposes in
radiation therapy and also used for particle physics. The linear accelerator uses microwave
technology to accelerate electrons through the wave guide and allows these electrons to collide with
a heavy metal target. As a result of the collisions, high-energy x-rays are produced from the target.
Radiation can be delivered to the tumor from any angle by rotating the gantry and moving the
treatment couch.
1.3.9 Study of spatial resolution of a positron emission tomography (PET) system
After setup and calibration of the camera, the spatial resolution of the system was measured by
acquiring data using one and two 68-Ge line sources. Each source had activity of 0.37±0.04 MBq,
and the coincidence events were acquired for 300 seconds in two dimensional (2D) mode. The
images were reconstructed with a Hamming filter of cutoff frequency 0.4 and using a 256 by 256
matrix. In each case, a Gaussian fit was performed on the profile across the central plane of the
reconstructed images. Superimposed is a pair of Gaussian fit curves indicating a full width at half
maximum (FWHM) of 8.8 mm. Compared the values with other similar PET scanners, the miniPET
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spatial resolution appears significantly poorer. The scanner geometry was not perfectly circular
probably which degrades the resolution.
1.3.10 Image noise analysis of a 0.2m field of view PET camera
The performance characteristics such as resolution, SF and NECR of the camera were reasonably
consistent. For imaging studies, sinogram data were generated using a water filled Jaszczak SPECT
phantom with 10 MBq 18-F and a uniform cylindrical phantom with 7.74 MBq 68-Ge. The image
was reconstructed with the FBP technique using a Hann filter of cutoff frequency 0.3 of the Nyquist
frequency. A region of interest (ROI) was drawn over the large cold region and at the centre. Mean
pixel value and standard deviation were measured within the ROI. To reduce the noise in the image,
different cutoff frequencies of the Nyquist frequency were applied to choose the appropriate
frequency. The study indicates, as the cutoff frequency is reduced, the distinction between the cold
region and the surroundings becomes blurred, with the result that the mean pixel value increases
significantly. Results also show that coefficient of variation (CV) decreases with the decrease of
cutoff frequency, as less noise is transmitted to the reconstructed image.
2.
CHEMISTRY DIVISION, AECD
The Research and Development area of the Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka is
diversified into the following specialized branches of modern chemistry:
a) Advanced Analytical Chemistry
b) Environmental Chemistry
c) Clinical/Medical Chemistry
d) Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Energy Conversion Technology
e) Academic Training and analytical Services.
During the reporting period (July 2012-June 2013), the Divisional efforts continued in different
research programmes under the above major disciplines of interest are summarized below:
2.1
Research and Development Works
(a)
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
2.1.1 Chemically modified natural cellulose and their applications in dyes and heavy metals
removal
The objective of this study is to develop an effective sorption-based technology for removal of nonbiodegradable textile reactive-dyes and heavy metals from wastewater. In the present work available
natural cellulose (hardwood sawdust) was chemically modified with NaOH and sorption of a
reactive dye and few heavy metals were investigated using the modified cellulose. Dye and heavy
metal sorption capacities of modified adsorbents were examined by UV-Visible and AAS methods,
respectively. The structural change of sawdust was confirmed by FTIR-spectrum analysis.
2.1.2 Synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles and study of their oxidative properties
The applications of Mn-Oxide nanoparticle as an effective oxidant for degradation of organic
contaminants in water was evaluated. In this study the structural properties of Mn3O4 nanoparticles
synthesized through reduction of KMnO4 with glycerol by sol-gel method were studied by XRD
technique. The organic dyes, viz., methylene blue and orange red were found to be completely
decolorized from their aqueous solution on treating the dyes with Mn3O4 suspensions in acidic
media.
2.1.3 Transfer of metals from soil to vegetables and assessment of possible health risk
The present study was conducted for measurement of trace metal levels in agricultural soil and
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vegetables collected from Rooppur, Pabna as well as for determination of transfer factors of the
measured elements to evaluate potential health effects of the people in the area concerned. Results
showed that, the intake of toxic metals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn Co, Cr, V, Ni, Pb and Cd) from vegetables
was not high and found within the permissible limits recommended by WHO, Food & Nutritional
Board and US EPA.
(b)
Environmental Chemistry
2.1.4 Trace element contamination in the river Padma
An investigation of the heavy metal levels in water and sediment of the river Padma was carried out
for evaluation of aquatic environmental pollution. The elements analysed in water were Fe, Cu, Mn,
Ni, Zn, Cr, Cd, Pb, As and sediment samples showed the presence of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Pb and
As. Most of the trace element contents in the river sediment were found not to exceed the
background levels. The Enrichment factor and Sediment Pollution Index for almost all the measured
elements in sediment samples were found within natural sediment concentration limit without
ecological risk.
2.1.5 Transfer of Toxic elements from soil to plant in the Industrial Area of Dhaka and its
impact on Surrounding Environment
The environment pollution in certain part of Keraniganj district due to industrial and municipal
activities were investigated in the light of toxic metal levels in soil and plant samples. The result
obtained from this study showed that concentrations of the toxic elements (i.e. Co, Cd, V, Cu, Ni,
Cr, Mn, Zn and As) in soil were higher than the world average values except Pb and Fe levels.
Moreover, plants contained higher concentrations of Zn and Mn and low concentrations of As, Cu
and Co compared to world average values.
2.1.6 Geochemical behavior of the trace elements in the Aquatic environment of the
Buriganga River
The physicochemical parameters and heavy metal status of water and sediment of the river
Buriganga were investigated for evaluation of the degree of pollution. The elemental concentrations
in water and sediment were found in the sequence: Fe>Mn>Cu>Zn> Ni>Pb> As> Cd> Cr and
Fe>Zn>Cu>Cr>Pb>As>Ni>Cd>Mn, respectively. The enrichment factors for Zn, Pb, Fe, As and Cu
in sediment indicated anthropogenic sources responsible for heavy metal pollution. The partition
coefficient, Kd values were found in the order of Fe>Cu>Zn>As>Pb and hence high Kd values
indicated less leaching or dissolution from the sediment.
2.1.7 Evaluation of surface and groundwater in Rooppur Nuclear Power Project Site as
coolant for the upcoming NPP of Bangladesh
The surface and groundwater of RNPP site collected in winter, summer and spring seasons were
investigated for physicochemical properties, cation and anion contents to assess their quality as
reactor coolants with respect to corrosion. Temperature, pH, EC, TDS, salinity, cations (Al, K, Ca,
Mg, Fe, Zn, Ni, and Cu) and anions (NO3-1, SO4-2, PO4-3, Cl-1, HCO3-1) were measured. From the
overall evaluation groundwater was found to be more suitable than surface water as coolant.
2.1.8 Health risk assessment of heavy metals via dietary intake of vegetables collected from
an area selected for introducing a Nuclear Power Plant
The present study aimed to investigate heavy metals in vegetables grown on the area under Roopur
Nuclear Power Plant Project to evaluate their effects on the consumers. According to assessment it
was found that the Health Risk Index and the Hazard Index values for most of the measured
elements in vegetables (Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb) were within the safe limit. The
Metal Pollution Index values for bottle groud leaf, water spinach, lady’s finger, spinach and tomato
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were very high indicating heavy metal contamination which might have significant threat on human
health.
2.1.9 Impact of trace metals on aquatic organisms of the River Padma
This study ascertains the influence of trace heavy metals on some aquatic organisms of the river
Padma and assesses the health risk from the harmful effect of toxic metals in the river-fishes. Under
this investigation water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and milfoil (Myriophylum spicatum) plants
and commonly consumed small fishes collected from the river were analyzed for trace heavy
elements using EDXRF technique. In consideration of human health related with fish consumption
the daily dietary intake levels were observed to be very much low for Cu and Zn and marginally high
for As and high for Pb compared to respective FAO/WHO suggested standard values.
2.1.10 Identification of PM sources between day and night during monsoon and wintertime in
Dhaka
The main objective of this work is to find out the characteristics of particulate matter (PM) sources
during winter and monsoon seasons. The PM (PM10 and PM2.5) collected in winter and monsoon
periods at the continuous air monitoring station (CAMS-2) at the Farm Gate site were analyzed
using reconstructed mass (RCM) method and the sources- sulfate, sea salt, smoke, soil,
carbonaceous sources, Zn and Pb were identified. The data set was also analyzed by Principal
Component Analysis (PCA) method for identification of sources like mixed sources, soil dust, road
dust, sea salt, Zn and fugitive Pb. Both RCM and PCA methods showed the same characteristics of
sources.
2.1.11 Identification of sources from fine particulate matter using carbon fraction data
This work focuses the identification of carbonaceous sources using PMF modeling. This was done in
two ways. Firstly, total OC and EC data were included in the elemental data set to separate out the
sources of fine PM. Secondly, fractions of OC and EC data were included in the elemental data set to
find out the sources of fine PM. The main goal was to find out the haze contributing particles from
local aerosol extinction coefficient and sources derived from the fine PM using PMF2 modeling.
2.1.12 Chemical characterization of biomass burning deposits from cooking stoves in
Bangladesh
The chemical characterization of biomass burning smoke deposition from cooking stoves at the rural
areas in Brahmondi, Narsingdi, Bangladesh was studied. The smoke deposits collected from the
kitchen ceiling were analyzed for K, Ca, Ti, Fe, Mn, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, and Pb. The surface
morphology of all smoke deposits was almost similar. The concentrations of the elements measured
followed the sequence as, K>Ca>Fe>Ti>Pb>Zr >Zn>Mn>Sr>Rb>Cu>Co> Mo>Nb>Y. The
elemental concentrations in the present biomass burning smoke deposits were much higher than
those of the European and USA biomass burning emissions.
2.1.13 Study of some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tobacco
smoke condensate (TSC) in Bangladesh perspective
Some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) namely naphthalene, fluorene,
phenanthrene, anthracene and pyrene were studied in tobacco smoke condensate (TSC) of twenty
cigarette samples using GC-MS. The results obtained are as follows: naphthalene and fluorene were
found at very high concentration in one of the samples and the values were in the range of 2.65452.550 µg/kg and 1.675-19.520 µg/kg, respectively. Phenanthrene and anthracene levels were 9.106
and 50.110 µg/kg in BC1, 1.942 and 10.680 µg/kg in BC3 and <0.0002 µg/kg in BC2, respectively.
2.1.14 Study of petroleum hydrocarbons (NHs) pollution in Padma river water
This study involved the analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons in Padma river water samples. The
hydrocarbons-Decane(C10), undecane (C11), dodecane (C12), tridecane (C13), and pentadecane (C15)
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were found below the detection limit of 0.0002 µg/L. The other hydrocarbons- Tetradecane (MDL1.1450 µg/L), hexadecane (MDL-1.4890µg/L), heptadecane (MDL-3.3493 µg/L) and nonadecane
(MDL-8.3950 µg/L) were also found below the detection limits in the samples. Only one sample
showed the presence of eicosane at concentration level of 7.795µg/L. The recovery results are as
follows: Decane (C10)- 99.73%, undecane(C11)- 83.614%, dodecane(C12)- 95.7%, tridecane(C13)86.897%, tetradecane(C14)-71.86%, pentadecane(C15)-64.2%, hexadecane(C16)-73.54%, heptadecane
(C17)-75.54%, nonadecane(C19)-88.95% and Eicosane(C20)- 98.59%.
2.1.15 Investigation for some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in Padma
river water
The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were investigated in some Padma river water samples.
The concentrations of PAHs obtained were as follows: Naphthalene: <0.0002-0.5192µg/L,
phenanthrene: <0.0002-0.6808 µg/L, anthracene: <0.0002-0.8189µg/L and pyrene: <0.0002-0.8768
µg/L. Fluorene was found below 0.0002 µg/L in all samples. The recovery for naphthalene, fluorene,
phenanthrene, anthracene and pyrene were 93.92%, 68.65%, 95.26%, 94.23% and 92.50%,
respectively.
2.1.16 Seasonal variation in levels of phenol and phenolic derivatives in Padma river water
Phenol and few phenolic derivatives were studied in Padma river water samples collected from
different points during rainy and winter seasons. The concentrations of phenol in rainy season
samples at Lalonshah bridge East point were found in the range of 0.094-1.514µg/L whereas in the
winter season the level was found below 0.003µg/L. In both seasons, the phenol contents of water at
Rooppur Char and Baer Char points were in the range of MDL-0.1295 µg/L whereas at Lalonshah
West and Pakshi points, it was found below the detection limit. In both seasons, 2-methyl phenol
was found below the detection limit at all points and 3-methyl phenol level in Hardinge Bridge
samples was found to be 0.083µg/L.
(c)
Clinical/Medical Chemistry
2.1.17 Serum copper level in children with Thalassemia major
Thalassaemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder resulting in chronic hemolytic anaemia. The aim
of this study was to determine serum copper level in patients with beta thalassemia major. Copper,
one of the essential trace elements was found to be significantly increased in thalassemia major
patients compared to controls. This increased level of copper may be due to hemochromatosis that
occurs as complications in thalassemia major. This study was taken to investigate and compare
serum copper level in beta thalassemic major patients with the normal individuals.
2.2
Services Rendered
The Division regularly provides analytical services to different organizations (Govt., Semi-Govt. and
Private etc.). The services mainly include quality control and quality certification of raw materials
and products, clinical assay, academic pursuit and chemical analysis of different materials. The
analytical services for heavy elements, both essential and toxic, are being carried in different fields
such as food and agriculture (fertilizers and plant material), fisheries (fish products), metallurgy
(coin, gold, silver, alloy), geology (soil, rock, sediment), commerce and industry (paint, salt, tea,
drinks, oil), human health and medicine (multi-vitamin mineral tablet, hair, nail, blood, urine and
skin), environmental samples (air, soil and water) etc. The analytical services for some organic
compounds also have been provided. During the reporting period, in the present laboratory 1858
samples have been analyzed for 2461 parameters.
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3.
ELECTRONICS DIVISION, AECD
3.1
Objective
Electronics Division has been providing services through repair and maintenance of various types of
medical, analytical and nuclear instruments belonging to all divisions of Atomic Energy Centre,
Dhaka (AECD). The Division has also been developing of embedded system, FPGA based system
and PC based system to facilitate nuclear and analytical research at AECD. To achieve self reliance
in the field of advanced instrumentation in National level the division organizes National Training
Course (NTC).
3.2
Programme
Main activities of the Division are in the following areas:
 Design and Development of customized prototype system for measurement & control
 Repair & Maintenance of Nuclear, Medical & Industrial equipments
 Training Program
 Research Collaboration
3.3 Design and Development of Customized Embedded System
The design activity of the division mainly focused towards the prototype design of customized
instruments to facilitate nuclear and analytical research at AECD. The following system has been
designed and developed during this period:
 PC based Temperature and Relative Humidity (T & RH%) monitoring and data logging
system(ongoing).
 Data acquisition module
 Microcontroller based light intensity controller for fountain at AECD
 Prototype microcontroller based wireless water level detection system for water tank using
ultrasonic distance measurement sensor.
 Microcontroller based 8 digit 7 segment display using MAX7219 driver
 Simulation of FPGA based Single Channel Analyzer (SCA) used in nuclear counting system
(on going).
 Water Pump Controller
 Logic Gates Test circuit
 Development of trainer kits for National Training Course (NTC)
3.4 Repair and Maintenance of Electronic Instruments
Activities of the division is concentrated to repair and maintenance of electronics equipment used by
different divisions of AECD.
Sl. No.
Type of the instruments
No. of instruments
1.
Scientific, Nuclear and Analytical
25
2.
Computer (System Unit, with software installation), Printer
72
3.
Telephone and Intercom System
110
3.5 Training Course Organized and Seminar Arranged
i) Two National Training Courses on “Microcontroller and Interfacing” Nov.2012 were organized
by the division. Total 52 participants from seven Polytechnic Institutes attended in the training
course.
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ii) National Training Course on “Introduction to LabVIEW – Virtual Instrument and PC based
Control System” 30 June - 04 July, 2013 was organized. Total 14 participants from eight
different organizations attended in the training program.
iii) Electronics Division conducts three months long industrial attachment training program for
students of Dhaka, Comilla, Mymensingh, Bogra, Ahsanullah, National and Bangladesh
Polytechnic Institutes. Total 52 students attended this program from October 2012 to January
2013.
4.
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD
4.1
Objective
The objective of Experimental Physics Division is to do research and development activities in both
fundamental and applied fields of science and technology. The division is studying to grow,
characterize and development some technologically important photovoltaic thin film materials as
these are utilized as base blocks for the photovoltaic solar cells. EPD is efficiently able to develop
device-quality thin films of various light absorber and transparent materials. The characterization
includes optical, electrical, morphological, compositional, structural, magnetic and so on. Thereby,
EPD mainly concentrates on thin film technology in view to bring down the material cost
considerably and effectively.
4.2
Programme
 Development and characterization of elemental, binary, ternary and quaternary semiconducting
materials in thin film form.
 Development and characterization of diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS) thin films.
 Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide based thin films for optoelectronic
applications.
 Studies on the fundamental properties of absorber and transparent coating materials of thin film
solar cells.
4.3
Research and Development Works
4.3.1 Structural, optical and electrical properties of vacuum evaporated CdTe thin film
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a crystalline compound semiconductor, where Cd is a divalent element
and Te is a hexavalent element is called II-VI (two-six) compounds. It is usually sandwiched with
Cd sulfide to form a p-n junction photovoltaic solar cell. The objective is to prepare CdTe thin films
on glass substrate by Vacuum Evaporation method and investigation of structural, optical and
electrical properties by varying film thickness and also varying substrate temperature. The structural
studies were carried out by XRD. Each film shows a preferred orientation along [111] plane of cubic
phase, in addition two other prominent planes (220) & (311). The grain size of the films was small
and was within the range from 32 to 52nm. With the increase of substrate temperature, the micro
strain and dislocation density decreased. All the films have high absorption coefficient (~105 cm-1)
above the fundamental absorption edge. The calculated band gap energy (Eg) was found to increase
(1.49eV to 1.55eV) with varying thickness and decrease (1.56eV to 1.46eV) with varying substrate
temperatures. The high absorption coefficient and nearly optimum band gap energy of this material
is favorable for solar photovoltaic application, which are in agreement with others research work.
4.3.2 Preparation of graphene oxide based infrared photo detector and mcharacterization
Infrared (IR) detection is an important subject for military and scientific applications. Graphene
oxide (GO) is an attractive candidate for optoelectronic applications due to its fascinating optical and
electrical properties. GO absorbs light in the infrared wavelength regime. Therefore, we investigate
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its infrared photodetecting properties. Solution of GO was prepared by improved synthesis method.
Thin films were prepared on clean glass substrate with different concentration. It was found that
photo detecting capacity of GO thin film varies with various concentrations. Current increases with
concentration and time.
4.3.3 Preparation of graphene oxide thin film and characterization of optical and electrical
properties
Since Indium Tin Oxide is an expensive material, graphene oxide (GO) can be used alternatively as
a window layer in a thin film solar cell. Therefore our objective is to prepare GO thin film on clean
substrate and characterize it for cost reduction and large area production. Thin films were prepared
on glass with different concentrations. Thin films of concentration 0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.075 mg/ml were
prepared. Films were annealed from 150C to 200C temperatures. Different optical and electrical
parameters were studied. Surface study showed smooth top surface as seen by the scanning electron
microscope. The annealed films treated without hydrazine revealed better performance than the
hydrazine treated films. Non-reduced film showed insulating behavior.
4.3.4 Characterization of graphene oxide based thin film solar cell
Polymer is an expensive material in organic thin film solar cell. Therefore GO-based organic thin
film solar cell replacing PEDOTT: PSS with chemically converted graphene loxide was
characterized. The utilization of graphene oxide thin films as the hole transport and electron
blocking layer in organic photovoltaics is demonstrated. Organic GO-based thin film solar cell was
characterized. The photo voltage increased with illumination. The cell area was 2×2 mm 2. The
resistance increased from 0.8 KΩ to 2.3 KΩ with the increasing voltage from 0.23 to 0.65 mV.
4.3.5 Synthesis of Co doped ZnO diluted magnetic semiconductor thin film materials
The objective of the present work is to prepare Co doped ZnO thin films to evaluate cobalt effects on
the structural, optical, electrical and magnetic properties of the films. The X-ray diffraction pattern
indicated that the Co doped ZnO is a hexagonal wurtzite structure without a second phase. The
energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy revealed that the Co ions were introduced into the ZnO. The
calculated values of the lattice constants a and c were found to be 3.24111 Å and 5.19898 Å,
respectively. It is observed a little different of lattice constant with Co (cobalt) variation. The XRD
results indicate that Co-doped ZnO thin film prepared by spray pyrolysis deposition has good
crystallite quality.
4.3.6 Preparation and characterization of CuInS2 thin film materials
A good absorber material is the most important factor of thin film solar cell. The CuInS2 materials
band gap of about 1.5 eV matching almost ideally to the solar spectrum. CuInS2 thin film has just
attracted more attention recently. Very little work on thin thin films by spray pyrolysis has been
reported. Therefore, the objective is deposition and characterization of CuInS2 thin films to make it
as an efficient material for solar cell absorber. The ternary compound semiconductor CuInS2 (CIS)
thin films have been successfully synthesized by a simple spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD) method.
High values of optical absorption coefficient (105 cm-1 ) with near optimum band gap 1.45 eV have
been obtained. All the films exhibit p-type conduction. The SEM images of the CuInS2 thin films
showed good compound formation. The XRD spectra of the samples showed tetragonal structure and
good crystallinity was found in CIS-2 films. The sharp, high intensity and more characteristic peaks
showed an improvement of crystallinity at 225C for the four different new concept of Cu:In:S ratio.
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5.
HEALTH PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD
5.1
Objective
The objective of R & D and service activities of Health Physics Division are to ensure protection
against ionizing radiation by means of: (i) population exposure control by monitoring environmental
radiation and measurement of radioactivity in environmental samples, food stuffs, imported and
exportable samples;(ii) occupational workers exposure Control by monitoring individual radiation
exposure and workplace monitoring throughout the country in order to keep the radiation level
below the dose limit as per recommendation of ICRP series 103, 2007 and as per requirement of
NSRC Rule 1997; (iii) monitoring and control of radioactive sources of Atomic Energy Centre,
Dhaka as per requirement of NSRC Rule-1997; (iv) Training and education on radiation protection;
(v) Providing radiation protection service on demand basis.ª
5.2
Research and Development Work
5.2.1 Radioactivity in rain water
The observed activity concentrations of 226Ra found in rain water samples varied from 0.15 Bql-1 to
13.27 Bql-1 with mean concentrations 4.52 ± 1.26 Bql-1. The activity of 232Th was found in the rain
water samples varied from 0.43 Bql-1 to 22.66 Bql-1 with mean concentration 4.36 ± 1.37 Bql-1. The
40
K activity in these rain water samples was found to be in the ranged from 14.45 Bql -1 to 182.45
Bql-1 with average 59.66 ± 3.07 Bql-1. No artificial radionuclide was detected at any of the sample.
5.2.2 Worldwide proficiency test on the determination of natural and artificial radionuclides
in water and moss soil: An IAEA inter-comparison study
The inter-comparison programme (IAEA-CU-2012-03) was initiated under joint collaboration
between BAEC and IAEA. The natural and artificial radionuclides in water, hay and soil such as
IAEA-01, IAEA-02, IAEA-03, IAEA-04 and IAEA-05 were determined for worldwide proficiency
test in the Health Physics Division. The radioactivities of 40K, 208Tl, 210Pb, 212Pb, 228Ac, 51Cr, 57Co,
60
Co, 65Zn, 85Sr, 137Cs, 134Cs, 139Ce, 152Eu & 241Am were measured in the samples using a low-level
gamma counting system, which consists of HPGe detector.
5.2.3 Radioactivity measurement in air sample at INMU, Dhaka
The concentrations of 131I and 99mTc in the air samples were to be varied from 0.19-60.67 mBq/m3
and from 0.25-40.27 mBq/m3. The radioactivity of Pb-212, Pb-214, Ac-228, Bi-214, K-40 were to
be varied from 0.59±0.001- 295.39±0.004 mBq/m3, 13.55±0.0015-1910.88±0.01mBq/m3,
0.69±0.0085-570.77±0.016 mBq/m3 7.85±0.007-2192.32±0.028 mBq/m3, 19.69±0.052- 256.07±
0.054 mBq/m3.
5.2.4 A study of determination of the natural radionuclides in soil samples collected from
different locations of Barendra region of Rajshahi and mining region of Dinajpur
For Barendra region soil samples, it is found that the activity concentration of 238U ranges from
31.9±1.3 to 42.7±1.4 Bq/kg with mean 36.7±1.4 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 232Th ranges from
52.9±1.6 to 68.9±1.7 Bq/kg with mean 59.7±1.7 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 40K ranges from
232.5±2.3 to 320.6±2.4 Bq/kg with mean 282.5±2.3 Bq/kg. For Mining region soil samples, activity
concentration of 238U ranges from 31.3±1.3 to 48.3±1.5 Bq/kg with mean 37.1±1.4 Bq/kg, activity
concentration of 232Th ranges from 44.5±1.5 to 81.9±1.9 Bq/kg with mean 56.9±1.7 Bq/kg, activity
concentration of 40K ranges from 222.0±2.3 to 475.7±2.5 Bq/kg with mean 343.7±2.4 Bq/kg.
5.2.5 Study on the transfer factor of radionuclides from soil to food crops in Teknaf,
Bangladesh
Ten vegetable samples have been collected from the location of Tulatuli, Lambari and Moheskhali
villages at Teknaf thana under Cox,s Bazar district. Vegetable samples have been counted for the
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measurement of concentrations of 40K, 226Ra, 238U and 232Th. The average activity concentrations of
226
Ra, 238U, 232Th and 40K in papaya samples were 80.95±13.61, 64.77±38.47, 83.53±20.50 and
1691.45±244.98 Bq kg-1, respectively.
5.2.6
Radioactivity measurement in air sample at AECD campus, Dhaka
The radioactivity ranges from 0±8.17E-05 – 646.926±9 E-03 mBq/m3 for 214Bi which mean value of
323±4.5E-03mBq/m3 whereas the range of radioactivity concentration of 214Pb was 0.231±2E-03 –
421±1.34 E-03 mBq/m3 which mean value of 210±1.6E-03 mBq/m3, whereas the range of
radioactivity concentration for 212Pb was 1.8±1.4 E-03to 117±3E-03mBq/m3, which mean value of
59.4±2.2E-03 mBq/m3, whereas the range of radioactivity concentration of 228Ac was 0±1.25 E-03–
161 ±2E-03 mBq/m3 for which mean value of 80.5±1.6E-03, whereas the range of radioactivity
concentration for 40K was 0±5.12E-02–147.07±5.284E-02 mBq/m3 for which mean value of
73.5±5.2E-02 mBq/m3respectively.
5.2.7 Determination of environmental gamma radiation doses due to 40K at AECD campus
following in-situ method
In-Situ Environmental gamma-ray dose rate due to 40K was measured at 15 locations of Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) using portable HPGe detector (Model No. GEM25P4-83). The dose
rate was varied from 0.05851Gy.h-1 to 0.1222 Gy.h-1 with an average of 0.09232  0.01663
Gy.h-1.
5.2.8 Measurement of gross alpha and gross beta activity in bottled water
The gross alpha and gross beta activity in bottled water of Bangladesh have been measured by using
a zinc sulphide scintillation detector. 14 samples were collected from the different market of Dhaka
city. The present study may helpful in establishing a regulatory limit on radioactivity in bottled water
in Bangladesh.
5.2.9 Radioactivity measurement in air sample collected from several locations in Dhaka city
Air samples have been collected from several locations in Dhaka city by using Hi-Volume Air
Sampler (The Staplex Company, Model-IFTA-2, Sl. No.-22407) in air filters (TFA No.-2133). Total
twenty air sample have been collected on air filters and the air filters were counted by HPGe
detector. The HPGe detector was calibrated by standard source Eu-152 which was mixed with air
filter in same geometry.
5.2.10 Concentration of radioactivity in different food samples imported from SAARC and
other countries
100 imported food samples were collected from local market viz. Ananda bazar, New Market, New
super Market, Kaptan bazar, Moulavi bazar and Tant bazar (Narayanganj). Different Food samples
such as Anchor Beans, Dabli, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Rice, Red Wheat, Lentils, Basmati Rice,
Chhola, Palm Oil and Soybean Oil were imported from different countries such as Australia, China,
India, Pakistan, Maldives, Malaysia and Nepal. The radioactivity range of 208Tl and 228Ac of 232Th
series are found to be (0.50- 4.82) Bqkg-1 and (4.40 – 28.97) Bqkg-1, respectively and that of 214Pb
and 214Bi of 238U series are found to be (3.40- 26.77) Bqkg-1 and (2.43- 32.03) Bqkg-1, respectively.
The radioactivity range of 40K is found to be (93.19 - 418.52) Bqkg-1. No artificial radionuclide was
observed.
5.2.11 Analysis of radioactivity in urine samples from INMU and CNMU, Dhaka
The concentrations of 131I and 99mTc in the urine samples were measured with High Purity
Germanium (HPGe) detector. It showed that the range of the concentrations were to be varied from
6.39 ±0.01 to 575.54±0.52 Bq/l and 12.67±0.02 to 413.12±0.18 Bq/l for 131I and 99mTc respectively.
The committed effective doses for those were also calculated using the radioactivity concentration
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and the dose coefficients according to ICRP publication 71. It showed that the range of effective
doses were to be from 0.0152×10-3mSv to 11.3×10-3 mSv due to inhalation of 131I, on the other hand
due to contamination of 99mTc the range of effective doses were to be 0.595×10-3mSv to 19.3×103
mSv. The committed effective doses were to be within 2mSv.
5.2.12 Study of radiation exposure in and around PET-CT and cyclotron
The highest gamma radiation exposure was 898.44 µSv. This dose was measured using TLD and it
was placed behind the PET-CT scan machine. The radiation exposure due to neutron was 19.63 µSv.
Here TLD was placed at the LTF panel in Cyclotron Vault. The radiation exposure due to gamma
and for neutron is negligible in the PET-CT and cyclotron compared to other medical imaging
modalities.
5.2.13 Measurement of element correction coefficient of new TLD
To measure ECCs, 100 new TLD cards were annealed. Before using as a field card the annealed
TLD cards for measuring ECCs were placed on the surface of an ICRU slab phantom made from
PMMA, sized 30 cm  30 cm  15 cm at Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), Savar.
The phantom was placed at 1 m distance from 137Cs gamma emitting source, the dose rate at that
distance was 67.600 mSv/h.
5.2.14 Study on energy response of Harshaw 7-LiF: Mg, Ti
To determine energy response, 32 TLD cards were sent to Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan.
Eight set cards, each having 3 TLD cards, were exposed to 2 mSv dose by using x-ray at eight
different energies ranging from 37 to 162 keV. Two set cards were given same exposure by using
241
Am and 137Cs sources having energies 60 and 662 keV, respectively. The irradiated TLDs were
measured at Health Physics Laboratory (HPD) of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka using TLD reader
(Model – 4500 Harshaw, Bicron). The measured doses were normalized relative to the dose of 137Cs.
The response of 7‐LiF: Mg, Ti TLDs in different energies was found to be within 0.85 – 1.15.
5.2.15 Verification of neutron dose measurement conversion factor
To verify the neutron dose measurement conversion factor which was determined (8.06 µSv/nC)
previously, eight TL Cards (four elements, Model Harshaw BGN 6776) were annealed. The
annealed TLD cards were placed on the surface of a slab phantom made from PMMA, sized 30 cm 
30 cm  15 cm at Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), Savar. The phantom was
placed at 60 cm distance from 241Am-Be neutron source, the dose rate at that distance was 0.344
mSv/h. The total exposure time was 87 minutes and the delivered dose was 0.499 mSv. The exposed
TLDs were measured at Health Physics Laboratory (HPD) of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka using
TLD reader (Model – 4500 Harshaw, Bicron). The average measured charge was 65.11 nC and using
the conversion factor (8.06 µSv/nC) the average measured dose was determined 0.525 mSv
(delivered dose was 0.499 mSv), which was within 5% variation.
5.2.16 Study of patient doses during computed tomography examinations
Calibrated 50 TLD chips were packed into polythene sheet in 10 rows and 5 columns have been
using for the measurement of effective doses of patients during CT scan such as chest, abdomen etc.
Effective doses of eight patients have been measured and further work is under process.
5.2.17 Study of patient doses in interventional catheterization procedures
Patients going through CAG have average effective dose of 61.13 mSv within a range of 1.01 mSv
to 987.8 mSv, while those who underwent PTCA have average effective dose 109.79 mSv within
1.034 mSv to 923.10 mSv ,who underwent both CAG and PTCA have average effective dose of
151.70 mSv within 1.041 mSv to 886.90 mSv and who underwent PPM have average effective dose
33.02 mSv within 1.623 mSv to 312.30 mSv The average value of DAP found in this study are
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6913.44 cGy-cm2 for CAG, 4579 cGy-cm2 for PPM which are comparable with those published by
other authors. However the average value of DAP found for PTCA procedure is 16927.5 cGy-cm2
which is significantly larger than those found by other authors.
5.3
Services
5.3.1 Services rendered to imported and exportable food samples
During the reporting period, 1782 imported milk & milk products samples & other samples and
exportable samples were tested in this division. The radioactivity level of 137Cs in all the samples
was within the limit as per Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control Rule 1997.
5.3.2 Individual monitoring service
This division, the only individual radiation monitoring service provider in Bangladesh, has been
providing service all over the country to the occupational workers who have been working in
different radiation fields such as medicine, industry, agriculture, education and research. Till June
2013, the total number of organizations and radiation workers came under this service was 2931 and
6476, respectively.
5.3.3 Gross alpha and gross beta services
During the reporting period, gross alpha and gross beta activity (04 samples) were tested in this
division.
5.3.4 TLD Services
During the reporting period, 250 new TLD badges have been issued to radiation workers of 114 new
organizations. Doses of 6987 TLD badges of 2354 old organizations were also measured quarterly.
5.3.5 Radiation level monitoring services
The radiation level monitoring of five division of AECD viz. Health Physics Div, Non-Destructive
Testing Div, Accelerator Facilities Div, Materials Science Div and Chemistry Div is being
performed regularly.
6.
MATERIALS SCIENCE DIVISION, AECD
6.1
Objective
Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka is directly involved with the latest
materials research and development work. In order to extend the research program on some
advanced materials, this division bulk soft and permanent magnet ferrites are prepared by ceramic
method, nano-particles of ferrites are synthesized by wet chemical method and the metallic nanoparticles are prepared from amorphous ribbon by melt spinning technique. Structural, Magnetic and
Electrical properties are studied using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy
dispersive x-ray analysis, Mössbauer spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, B-H loop tracer
and impedance analyzer, electrometer and Hall Effect measurement system. To develop academic
program this division carries out various research programs through national and international
collaboration under which post-graduate research projects such as M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. are
supervised. Services are provided to different industries and research organizations through XRD,
VSM, SEM systems.
6.2
Programme
 Development of spinel type soft ferrites using magnetite and commercial grade raw materials
and study of their characteristic properties.
 Synthesise, characterization and study of the magnetic and structural properties of nanometric
scale ferrite/dielectric materials.
 Development of ferrite permanent magnets from beach sand mineral magnetite extracted from
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
Cox’s bazar beach sand.
Study of the magnetic and structural properties of amorphous/nanocrystalline materials.


Study of the structural and magnetic properties of perovskites.
Crystallographic characterization and quantitative phase study of inorganic, organic, thin film
and unknown materials by XRD method.
 In-situ high temperature phase transition study of binary alloys.
 Study of the magnetic and electrical properties of microwave ferrite materials.
 Mineralogical study of soil, rock, clay, terracotta and silt materials by XRD method.
6.3
Research and Development Work
6.3.1 Study of the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of pure and Zn doped cobalt
ferrite
Structural, magnetic and electrical properties of CoZnxFe2-xO4 (x=0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4) prepared
by conventional solid state reaction method were studied. The decrease of lattice constant for pure
cobalt ferrite than the reported value is also observed due to the presence of Co3+ ions. The sharp fall
of the permeability with temperature indicates the homogeneity and the single phase of the studied
samples, which have also been confirmed by XRD experiment. Permeability as a function of
frequency decreases with Zn content up to x=0.3 and increases for x=0.4. The dielectric constant
decreases with increasing frequency, which confirms the dielectric behaviour of the ferrite materials.
DC electrical resistivity initially decreases for x=0.1 and then increases up to x= 0.4. The decrease of
resistivity may be related to higher porosity, lower density of the sample.
6.3.2 Study of structural, transport and magnetic properties of Ni-Cu-Zn ferrites
Influence on the electromagnetic and transport properties of Fe-deficient Ni-Cu-Zn ferrites was
studied. Ni0.28Cu0.10Zn0.62O)(Fe2O3)1-x where x= 0.00, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08 were prepared using
the solid state reaction technique. The phase identification was carried out by x-ray diffraction. A
slight increase of Curie temperature (Tc), saturation magnetization (Ms) and initial permeability (µ)
have been found with increasing Fe-deficient. From the B-H loops, the romance (Br) and coercive
force (Hc) were determined. Saturation induction (Bs) and Br/Bs are measured from low field B-H
loops is found to increase with increasing Fe-deficient up to x = 0.04 thereafter decrease.
6.3.3 Preparation of permanent magnets and study of their magnetic, electrical and
structural properties
Hexagonal ferrite is a class of ceramic magnet having large technological applications such as
permanent magnet, microwave device and magnetic recording media. In order to get permanent
magnet four different compositions were prepared having formula SrFe12O18, BaSr2(Fe2O3)6,
SrCr(Fe2O3)6 and SrSn(Fe2O3)6. Further activities will be taken by melting all of the samples using
an Induction Furnace for get a fine alloy composition.
6.3.4 Structural, magnetic and electrical transport properties of ZnO based diluted magnetic
semiconductor
The powder of diluted magnetic semiconductor Zn0.9Ni0.10O was prepared using standard solid state
reaction technique. XRD patterns confirmed formation of single phase hexagonal Wurtzite structure
of ZnO with a small signature of NiO. The lattice parameters ‘a’ and ‘c’ were calculated and they
were found to be very close to the reported values for ZnO based DMS. Scanning electron
microscopy (SEM) was used to study the surface morphology and grain size measurement. VSM and
impedance analyzer measurements indicated dominant paramagnetic ordering along with a slight
ferromagnetism in fabricated compositions.
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6.3.5 Study of the magnetic and electrical properties of calcium substituted Mn-Zn ferrites
Substitution of Ca in MnxZn0.4Ca0.6-2xFe2+xO4 ferrites, where x=0.30, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15and 0.10
sintered at 1300°C have been studied. The XRD patterns confirmed the single phase cubic spinel
structure of samples without having any other intermediate phases. Curie temperature of the samples
was determined and the values were found to be decreased from 365 to 335°C with increasing the
Ca-content for the x values from 0.30 to 0.10, respectively. Real part of permeability decreases with
increasing Ca-content for both the temperature and frequency dependent cases.
6.3.6 Study of structural, magnetic and electrical properties of nickel substituted Li-Mg
ferrites
Structural, electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties of Ni-substituted LixMg0.5Ni0.5-2xFe2+xO4
ferrites, where x= 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10 and 0.00 sintered at 1300°C were studied. The bulk density
of the samples decreased in the range from 4.47 to 4.21 gm/cc with increasing the Ni-content for the
x values from 0.25 to 0.00, respectively. The XRD patterns confirmed the single phase cubic spinel
structure without any impurity phases. Curie temperature of the samples was determined and the
values were found to be decreased from 542 to 530°C with increasing the Ni-content. The
temperature and frequency dependent permeability, loss tangent and Q-factor have been determined
in the temperature range from 0 to 550°C and the frequency range from 1 to 500 kHz. Dielectric
Constant and resistivity have been measured as a function of frequency and the values were found to
be decreased with increasing frequency and decreasing Ni-content.
6.3.7 Effect of annealing condition on the structural and magnetic properties of
nanocrystalline FINEMET alloy with composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10
The effect of annealing condition on FINEMET type of alloy with nominal composition
Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10 prepared by rapid solidification method has been investigated on the structural
and magnetic properties of the alloy. XRD results indicate that the sample form nano-structured
Fe3Si phase at 475°C. In the as-cast condition and for annealing temperature of 4750C, the Curie
temperature of the sample was measured to be 4250C and 4190C, respectively and the Curie
temperature of the residual amorphous phase decreases with increasing annealing temperature.
Superior soft magnetic properties of the alloy were obtained at 5500C for 15 minutes of annealing
time.
6.3.8 Study of the effects of rare earth elements substitutions on the microstructure and
electromagnetic properties of strontium and barium hexaferrites
Barium hexaferrite with the general formula BaO.6(Fe2O3) has been prepared by double sintered
method at sintering temperature of 1100ºC, 1200ºC and 1300ºC. Structural characterization of
BaO.6(Fe2O3) by XRD is under process. Strontuim hexaferrite with the general formula
SrO.6(Fe2O3) is under preparation.
6.3.9 Annealing time and temperature dependent structural and magnetic properties study of
nanocrystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 alloy
Structural and magnetic properties of Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 soft magnetic alloys, obtained by rapid
quenching method and subsequently annealed at various annealing temperature from 475°C to
650°C for different annealing time from 5 to 30 minutes, have been studied by X-ray diffractometer
(XRD), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) and Impedance. After getting the nanocrystalline
phase, the Curie temperature of the residual amorphous phase gradually decrease with the increase
of annealing temperature. The temperature dependence of initial permeability of amorphous and
devitrified toroid shaped samples has been measured.
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6.3.10 The influence of annealing treatment on the exothermic behavior and structural
properties of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 ribbon
Nanocrystalline structure offers a new opportunity for tailoring soft magnetic materials.
Nanocrystalline alloy in the form of ribbon with the composition of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5 Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9
prepared by rapid quenching method has been studied for structural, crystallization behavior and
nanocrystalline phase formation by Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and X-ray Diffraction
(XRD) measurements. Nanocrystalline alloy with this composition shows excellent soft magnetic
properties when they are heat treated above the crystallization temperature of the amorphous state
and produce homogeneous ultrafine grain of α-Fe(Si) with bcc structure having average grain size
Dg ≈ 18 – 24 nm. The results of evolution of magnetization of the amorphous samples are well
correlated with results of crystallization behavior manifested by DTA measurement of samples
previously annealed under identical temperature.
6.3.11 Sonochemical synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles and characterization
The paper reports the synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticle by sonochemical method followed by
sintering at temperatures ranging from 200-1400C for 3 hrs. We have successfully obtained
ultrafine particles of 2-50 nm size in the heat treatment range of 200-1200C. This can be compared
with the particle size in the range of 6-110 nm that was obtained by chemical co-precipitation of
NiFe2O4 in our previous study in the similar range of heat treatment. Abrupt change of B-H loops
manifested in coercivity, Hc and maximum induction, Bmax due to the change of sintering
temperature from 1200C to 1100C indicates transition from ferrimagnetic towards
superparamagnetic state. NMR studies of the particles less than 5 nm (sintered at 200ºC) coated with
biocompatible chitosan yielded T1 and T2 relaxivities as 0.001 and 0.045 sec-1 ppm-1 respectively.
Higher value of T2 relaxivity by an order of magnitude than T1 indicates that this is suitable as T2
contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging.
6.3.12 Synthesis, characterization and nuclear magnetic resonance study of chitosan-coated
Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 nanoparticles
Ultra-fine particles of Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 series (0x1) were synthesized through wet chemical coprecipitation method followed by calcination at 200C for 4 hours. Grain size determined by using
the Scherrer’s formula has been obtained in the range of 2 nm for MnFe2O4 up to 6.8 nm for
ZnFe2O4. Formation of ferrites has also been confirmed by selected area diffraction (SAD) patterns
of TEM and Fourier Transform Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR). The particles of different
compositions in the series have been coated with biocompatible chitosan in order to study their
application as contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Coating with chitosan has been
examined by FTIR, where a strong bonding of chitosan molecules to the surface of ferrites is
observed. Spin-spin, T2 relaxivities of nuclear spins of hydrogen protons of the solutions for
different ferrites were measured from concentration dependence of relaxation time by nuclear
magnetic resonance (NMR).
6.3.13 Structural and magnetic properties of two-phase alloy of Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18
prepared by suction-cast
We have prepared Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 two-phase magnetic alloy in order to study their
structural and magnetic properties by arc melting followed by suction casting. In order to study the
disposition of different phases of binary two-phase alloy of Co82Zr18, the constituent phases of
Co11Zr2 (or Co5.1Zr) and Co23Zr6 have also been prepared under similar condition. X-ray diffraction
and electron diffraction studies of Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 reveal two-phase character of the alloy
systems. Vicker’s hardness of both Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 are considerably high. However,
mechanical properties improved with the addition of 8 at.% Fe since this led to an enhancement of %
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deformation from ~4% to about 11%. Magnetic properties of these systems are governed by strong
magnetic anisotropy of Co11Zr2 phase and antiferromagnetic behavior of Zr.
6.3.14 Synthesis and characterization of Fe and Co-based Ferrite nanoparticles and study of
the T1 and T2 relaxivity of chitosan coated particles
We report the possibility of the use of biocompatible chitosan coated ferrite nanoparticles for
possible contrast agent in nuclear magnetic resonance applications. The single phase ferrite particles
are synthesized by chemical co-precipitation (CoFe2O4 and Fe3O4) and by the route applying
ultrasonic vibration (CoFe2O4 and Co0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4). Although magnetic anisotropy of CoFe2O4
nanoparticle leads to finite coercivity even for nanoensembles, superparamagnetic cobalt ferrite has
been obtained by applying ultrasonic vibration in this study with almost zero coercivity and
remanence. Substitution of Co by Zn in CoFe2O4 increases the magnetization with a small increase
in coercivity and remanence. T2 relaxivity of particles is much higher synthesized by the application
of ultrasonic vibration than chemical coprecipitation. We report that the T2 relaxivity of nuclear
magnetic resonance of these particles are two orders of magnitude higher than corresponding T 1
relaxivity. Thus these particles are evidently suitable as contrast agent for T2 weighted MR images.
6.3.15 Structural and magnetic properties of nanostructured eutectic CoFeZr alloy
We report the mechanical and magnetic properties of the binary eutectic alloys Co90.5Zr9.5 and
Fe90.2Zr9.8, and the pseudo-binary alloys Co82.4Fe8Zr9.6, Co78Fe12.4Zr9.6 and Co49.2Fe49.2Zr9.6 prepared
by arc-melting followed by suction casting. Suction-cast Co49.2Fe49.2Zr9.6 gave the highest VHN of
713 as well as the highest magnetic moment of 1.92 (at 5K) and 1.82 B (at 300K) per formula unit.
The magnetization vs. applied field data at 5 K show a directional anisotropy, which has been
explained in terms of collinear and non-collinear magnetization due to exchange frustration and
transverse spin freezing due to the presence of antiferromagnetic Zr.
6.3.16 Super paramagnetic behavior and T2 relaxivity of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles for magnetic
resonance imaging
In the present study, ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by the chemical co-precipitation
followed by calcinations at 473 and 673 K for 4 hrs. Particle sizes obtained were 4 and 6 nm for the
calcination temperatures of 473 and 673 K respectively. To study the origin of system’s low
temperature spin dynamic behaviour, temperature dependence of susceptibility  was investigated
as a function of particle size and frequency. Temperature dependence of  at different frequencies
also resulted in peak shift. Relaxation time dependence of peak temperature obeys a power law,
which provides the fitting parameters within the range of super paramagnetic nature of the particles.
Further, dependence of relaxation time and peak temperature obeys Vogel-Fulcher law rather than
Néel-Brown equation demonstrating that the particles follow the behaviour of superparamagnetism
of slightly interacting system.
6.4 Services
6.4.1 Service provided by XRD
Total 329 samples of ZnO, BaTiO3, Cu, Dolomite, NA-MMT, DDA-MMT, Ribbons, Ferrites, Sand,
Ash, Films and Compounds from different Universities and Industries have been studied by XRD.
6.4.2 Service provided by SEM & EDX
Total 124 samples of Fe-Ni, Al alloy, SnCu, PVC, CuInSe, Al-Zr oxide, Ba and Li-Mg Ferrites,
Archeological Sample, ZnO, Ribbons, Ferrites, Films and Compounds from different Universities
and Industries have been studied by SEM & EDX.
6.5
Collaboration Work
To improve the research quality, Materials Science Division is involved with a collaboration work
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titled on Magnetic and structural properties of Ferrites, Nanocomposites and Perovskite Materials
with International Program for Physical Sciences (IPPS) under International Science Program of
Uppsala University, Sweden.
On the other hand, to help in the development of manpower, this division is involved with the
preparation of question paper, evaluation of examination paper, evaluation of thesis paper in the
level of M.S. /M.Phil./Ph.D. at different public Universities in the country. This division is also
involved with the collaboration research work with different public and private Universities in the
country.
7.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DIVISION, AECD
7.1
Objective
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Division has been working as an excellent centre for R & D,
acquisition & dissemination of knowledge and technology on NDT in the country. Since its
inception, NDT Division has been working with right earnest to develop and promote the science
and practice on NDT and its application in industries throughout Bangladesh having the objective of
reducing foreign dependency and to make Bangladesh self-reliant on NDT technology for
facilitating its socio-economic development.
7.2
Program
Considering the present industrial needs NDT Division has taken up the following programs:
 Research & Development on NDT techniques those are useful to our industries
 Render valuable NDT services and consultancy to the local industries
 Training and Certification to develop expertise and proficiency of local NDT practitioners to meet
international standard
7.3
Research and Development Work
7.3.1 Development of technical working procedures of NDT methods
To control & maintain the quality of industrial products & to assure reliability to the users, it is
required to use NDT applications in all stages of processes for the uninterrupted operation of the
industrial components. Considering the demands of the industries & to make these industries benefit
& productive, NDT Division is continuing it’s application based R&D programs. For this purpose
the details technical working procedures of both conventional & advanced NDT methods like
Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant & Eddy Current Testing have been
developed to solve various technical problems exists in industries. Depending on the geometry,
dimension, orientation of the components, service condition, anticipated defect nature in the
component and applicable codes & standards, the working procedures were developed for the
inspection of different equipment used in various industrial sectors viz. Power Generating
Equipment, High Rise Building Structures, Ship Buildings, Fertilizer Factories, Pharmaceutical
Industry, Cement Factory, Amusement Park etc.
7.3.2 Corrosion evaluation and wall thickness measurement in insulated pipes by tangential
radiography
The scope of this work is to evaluate the corroded zones and to measure wall thickness of insulated
pipes by tangential radiography in order to make a correlation in assessing the remaining life time of
power plants, petroleum, petrochemical industries etc. without removing specially insulations from
the metal part so that the cause of accident due to fire & leaks, low production or unpredictable
shutdown of plants can be minimized. For this purpose radiographs of few small diameter pipes
have been taken using X-Ray and by evaluating the film the thickness of pipe has been assessed
primarily & attempt has been taken to perform the above mentioned program applying modern
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technology Digital Industrial Radiography.
7.3.3 Development of eddy current testing technique for heat exchanger tube
Eddy Current Testing Method has been using as a quality control tool for the inspection of
numerous engineering components particularly the ferro-magnetic and non-ferromagnetic Heat
Exchanger Tubes, Feed Water Heater Tubes, Condenser Tubes, Air Conditioner Tubes etc. of
Petrochemical Industries. A program on the above topic has been taken whose objective is to
interpret the signals arising from different known defects and finding the better response of a defect
at a particular frequency by utilizing Multi Frequency Eddy Current Testing Equipment - MS 5800
with Multiview 6.0R software. Few experiments have been performed with the equipment having
options to use 4 frequencies simultaneously. For this purpose artificial defect of ASTM standard
tube of Stainless Steel material has been analyzed experimentally.
7.3.4 Digital industrial radiographic method for industrial practices
The scope of this work is to make the digital image of an object onto the imaging plate by the
ionizing radiation and processing the image with the aid of appropriate computer facility in order to
enhance their contrast & spatial resolution and to sharpen and smoothen their edge definitions for
analysis of object structures. Digital image of few welding joints have been analyzed to assess the
wall thicknesses by adjusting different parameters of Pentameter Window available in the I See!
Software and thus enhanced digital image quality was achieved upon applying this function.
7.4
NDT Training and Education Program
NDT Training and Certification program has been taken up in BAEC since 1986 under the
framework of IAEA/RCA plan to build a strong and effective infrastructure at international
standards & to attain self reliance in this field. Under this program, NDT Division has organized 61
National Training Courses on various NDT methods from which about 950 people have been
trained. A large number of the above trained people have been working abroad with good reputation.
7.4.1 National training courses
During this tenure, NDT Division of AECD in active collaboration with NDT Personnel Certification
Committee organized the following two National training courses as per ISO 9712.
i) National training course on radiographic testing level-2, 01 Oct. – 14 Nov. 2012
This 62nd National NDT training course was attended by 15 participants from 03 Govt. and 03
private organizations like Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Co.
Ltd. Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Industrial X-ray, Castle Construction Ltd., Star Bangla
Technical Training Institute and 02 self Participants.
ii) National training course on radiographic testing level-1, 16 June - 04 July 2013
This 63rd National NDT training course was attended by 15 participants from 08 Govt. and 02
private organizations like Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd., Bangladesh Inland Water
Transport Corporation, Bangladesh Air Force, Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., Natural Gas Fertilizer
Factory Ltd., Training Institute for Chemical Industries, Jamuna Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Bangladesh
Army, Solutions NDT & Inspection Services, Lucky Group of Companies and 02 self Participants.
7.4.2 Customized training courses and workshop
i) A training course entitled “Radiographic Film Interpretation for A-Star NDT Training and Service
Centre (BD) Pvt. Ltd.” was organized at NDT Division AECD during 03-07 February 2013
where 05 participants of A-Star NDT Training and Service Centre (BD) Pvt. Ltd. attended.
ii) A training course entitled “Radiographic Testing Method for BAF Personnel” was organized at
AECD during 17 Feb – 07 Mar 2013 where 10 officials of different grades of Bangladesh Air
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Force took part.
iii) A national workshop entitled “AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT &
Plant Condition Monitoring”, was arranged jointly by Bangladesh Society for Non-Destructive
Testing (BSNDT), Saj Engineering & Trading Company and Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka
(AECD) held at AECD from 25-26 January 2013. A total no. of 92 delegates from 40 different
Government/Private organizations & Universities took part in this workshop. Local Experts
along with 05 foreign experts delivered theoretical talks & practical demonstrations in the
technical sessions of the workshop.
7.5
Services
One of the objectives of this Division is to render NDT services and consultancy to the local
industries in both Government and Private sectors using different NDT methods. During this period
the industries received different kinds of NDT services from this Division are: Buildtrade
Engineering Ltd., Energypac Power Generation Ltd., Bangladesh Industrial X-Ray, Fantasy
Kingdom Complex, Highspeed Group of Companies, Dreks Associates, Saj Engineering & Trading
Co., Western Marine Services Ltd., BITAC, Khulna, Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory Ltd., Charuta
Pvt. Ltd., Shanta Glass House, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., BITAC, Dhaka.
7.6
Collaboration
7.6.1 IAEA project
At present this division is continuing an IAEA project titled “Supporting Advanced Non-Destructive
Examination for Enhanced Industrial Safety, Product Quality and Productivity”, Project No.
RAS/1/013.
7.6.2 Basic NDT training for BAF officers
During this reported period, the concerned persons of the NDT Division delivered theoretical lectures
on different NDT methods to the 49th, 50th & 51st Flight Safety Officer's (FSO) Training Courses
organized by the "Flight Safety Institute", Dhaka of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). Besides the
participants from Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Army & Bangladesh Navy, 03 participants from
India, 03 participants from Srilanka, 03 participants from Jordan & 01 participant from Malaysia was
present in these courses. The NDT Division also conducted one day long practical demonstration class
for the above course. This collaboration is likely to be continued.
8.
ENERGY INSTITUTE, AERE
Energy institute is committed to building a favorable infrastructure for sustainable energy research
and to promote the technological know-how in both renewable and non-renewable energy fields.
With a view to accomplish the research and development activities in various fields within the scope
and interest of the institute two distinct divisions have been created,, namely, (1) Nuclear Energy
Division-that facilitates with the opportunity to carry out R&D in the desired fields of Nuclear
Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Safety and Plasma Science and Fusion Research and (2) Renewable
Energy Division- that facilitates with the opportunity to perform R&D in the desired fields of Solar
Energy, Hydrogen Energy and Miscellaneous Energy Research-that includes researches on Wind,
Biomass, Coal and Environmental, Hydroelectric power, Geothermal, Tidal and Wave etc.
8.1
Research Activities
The utmost priority of the Institute is to help Bangladesh become energy independent through
building technologically sound group of professionals and sharing knowledge and expertise with
other apposite experts in and outside the BAEC. The primary objectives of the institute are to
build trained and skilled manpower in different areas related to energy production
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undertake and promote R&D activities in the respective fields
develop new technology for efficient and cost-effective energy production
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Perform R&D in renewable sources, including hydrogen energy
improve fuel cell technology and materials needed for fuel cells
support academic activities, such as M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. studies and carry out collaborative
research programs
Achievements
Perform design and analysis of a typical PWR core
Develop new models and methodologies to analyse pebble bed type HTRs
Perform overall safety aspects during irradiation of TeO2 in the CT of TRIGA reactor
Simulation of TRIGA coolant system and perform safety analysis using RELAP5 code
Generation of cross-section library for ORIGEN code to evaluate fission product inventory
from TRIGA LEU fuel
Formulation of a research project on renewable energy is underway
Setting-up of Plasma Assisted Surface Technology laboratory is underway
Expansion of research activities through international cooperation
8.2
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9.
INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, AERE
(a)
Computer Training and Services Division
Computer Training and Services Division (CTSD) is one of the core divisions of Institute of
Computer Science (ICS). The main objectives of CTSD are to conduct basic & applied research in
the field of Computer Science & Engineering, and ICT education and training. CTSD publishes
several articles in the peer reviewed journal as well as it provides training and consulting services to
BAEC, such as software and web application development, maintenance and up gradation of internetwork infrastructure of BAEC, broad band internet service, manpower development. The CTSD
division also provides training services to university and polytechnic students. The division
conducts policy and ICT relevant national and international collaborative work with the Ministry of
Science & technology as well as International Nuclear Information System (INIS), International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the field of Computer Science & Engineering, and ICT education
and training.
9.1
Research and Development Work
9.1.1 Design, and deployment of optical fiber network from ICS to central administration
division of Atomic Energy Research Establishment
The optical fiber network design and its deployment have been completed. As a result of this optical fiber
network, Central Administration Division of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) is getting a
high speed internet service.
9.1.2 Design, install and implementation of e-learning system at BAEC
Installation has completed and ready to offering e-Learning courses of Nuclear Education. This e-Learning
System is based on "MOODLE", an open Source Learning Management System (LMS) which is dedicated
for e-Learning system of Nuclear Education. BAEC e-Learning system has opened up to offering various
courses on nuclear education and training. As a result, it becomes easy to disseminate the nuclear education
among the BAEC employees and nuclear power awareness to the bottom of the pyramid people to develop a
nuclear culture that ultimately leads to build our dream Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).
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9.1.3 Design and deployment of optical fiber network from ICS to hostel & guest house of
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
The optical fiber network design and its deployment have been completed. As a result of this optical fiber
network, Hostel & Guest House of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) is getting a high speed
internet service.
9.1.4 Services
Sl. No.
Name of Service
1.
Broad Band Internet Service
2.
BAEC Domain based Mailing Service
3.
Web Administration Service
4.
Consultancy to the Scientists on the
Computer and ICT.
9.1.5 Other Activities
Duration
On going
On going
On going
On going
Acceptation Bodies
BAEC
BAEC
BAEC
BAEC
With the collaboration of Ministry of Science and Technology, this division is performing various
activities to fulfill the goal of Digital Bangladesh. CTSD Division has participated in the contest of
Digital Bangladesh, “Digital Innovation Fair-2012”.
(b)
Computer Software Development Division
9.2
Research and Development Work
9.2.1 Incorporating macroeconomic data into BI systems in order to enhance the
management decision making process
The modern retailer operates in an environment of continual change; in terms of consumer trends
and the now ubiquitous use of technology. Retailers have always been under economic pressure, but
globalization and technology have made the cost of inefficiency and inadequate planning particularly
damaging to their growth or survival. Retail management is faced with having to make decisions in
an economic environment that is perpetually in a state of flux. These decision makers turn their
appraisal inwards, using indicators that are rooted solely in the company’s own past or in the present
performance in order to make predictions about the future. While many retailers look towards
Business Intelligence (BI) systems to help guide them forward, they may not fully understand the
limited scope of the data they are working with; not realizing that even though their systems are
processing enormous amounts of data, there is still a large amount of important information that is
not being integrated into their decision making systems.
Macroeconomic indicators play a very important role in the success or failure of a company from
daily operations at the departmental level up to the enterprise level, gauging the year ahead.
Macroeconomic data thus should be imported into retail BI systems in order to improve the accuracy
of forecasting. The goal of this project is to prove the hypothesis that retail companies should
integrate macroeconomic data with their BI systems in order to enhance their overall reporting
capabilities, which leads to better strategic decision making capabilities for retail management.
This project surveyed the attitudes of retail management in terms of their current BI system
practices, as well as to the introduction of macroeconomic data as an enhancement to their BI
systems data set. Feedback on the proposed use of macroeconomic data in a retail BI system and its
effectiveness for decision making was reviewed with poll participants as well as interviewed
subjects. It is learned from the research that a BI system that uses external factors such as
macroeconomic data to enhance its data and in particular its forecasting capabilities adds more value
to a retail company’s management team. In general, it has been seen through poll questions that most
retail management teams would consider the use of macroeconomic data as a viable enhancement to
their organization’s BI system, however with concerns in the area of complexity.
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9.2.2 Investigation of data driven analyzer to improve software testing
Aggressive deadline of system delivery, changing requirement specifications, exhausting manual
testing, and lack of trained staff represent main problems of software testing process. There is
always need to speed up testing process as much as possible while maintaining the accuracy and
comprehensiveness of the system. Several techniques are already invented to derive test cases
automatically based on system’s design trying to ease up the testing process.
Data, on the other hand, represents the main reason for creating software. Computers receive,
manipulate, compute, transmit, register, read, and display data. Software deals with data whether it is
information system, embedded systems, data-collection systems, or batch processing system.
Wherever there were computers, there was data to be processed by them. It is possible – at least
from theory perspective – to establish an analyzer which search, analyze, and organize the input and
output of data in any system to generate potential test cases or help the test engineer to generate them
by study the interacting between the data items.
This research investigates how data could be used to help testers in understanding the system under
test and generate various test cases by analyzing its data’s access and interaction with functions and
other data items inside and outside targeted system, and by verifying functional dependency of the
system. Also the research proposes an initial framework and design of Data Analyzer which
provides the tester with the power to peek inside the tested application by analyzing its data: input,
output and data’s variables and their interactions. Moreover, it establishes several techniques to
investigate, follow, and visualize the results in a way that makes a sense of data, helps tester to think
better, compares data more efficiently and eventually helps the tester to make the right decisions.
9.2.3 Design and development of foreign visit database for BAEC
Each year employees of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) goes abroad to attend
Expert Mission, Scientific Visit, Fellowship, Training Course, Workshop, Meeting, Seminar, etc.
For each foreign visit a Government Order (GO) need to be issued. There is always need to store
these GO related data in a central repository. Commission thus wanted to have a database which will
store all these data as well as generate required reports. For this a database is designed and being
developed using MySQL and PHP programming language. Different search and list options are
provided to various reporting. About there year data is also entered into the database for testing.
9.2.4 Maintenance of BAEC website
The website of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), both Bangla and English versions,
is required to be updated regularly. During this year, request has been sent to all institute/ division
via Scientific Information Division (SID) to send their up-to-date information. After getting up-todate information from different institute/division, web pages of the respective institute/division were
updated. Recruitment notice, tender, circular, seniority list, etc are regularly published in the
dynamic notice board area. Citizen charter of BAEC was also published during this period. During
this year a total of 85 pages were updated. The website of BAEC was attached with virus and later
Malware was detected and than cleaned up.
(c)
Computer System Division
9.3
Services Provided
9.3.1 Assemble, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of personal computer
A number of new computers have been assembled for ICS as well as other Institute of BAEC.
Beside this, around 6 computers have been assembled and 29 computers have been repaired and
upgraded during this period. A list of these activities for the period of July’2012 to June’2013 is
given below:
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SL. No.
Name of Institute
1.
Institute of Computer Science
2.
Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit
3.
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
4.
Institute of Food and Radiation Biology
5.
Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology
6.
Central Engineering Facilities
7.
Central Administrative Division
8.
Computer Assemble of AERE Store
9.
Scientific Information Unit
10.
Central Finance and Accounts Division
9.3.2 Preparation of ID card
No. of PC
11
01
01
02
02
06
02
06
01
03
The official ID card for each employee working in BAEC is prepared by Computer System Division
(CSD), ICS. In July’2012 to June’2013 more than 506 ID cards have been prepared by CSD from
different Institutes/ Divisions in BAEC.
Sl No
Name of the Institute
No. of Card
1.
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
36
2.
Institute of Food and Radiation Biology
23
3.
Institute of Electronics
17
4.
Central Engineering Facility
17
5.
Institute of Computer Science
16
6.
Nuclear Mineral Unit
03
7.
Central Administrative Division
31
8.
Central Finance and Accounts Division
16
9.
Security Branch
07
10.
Daily Basis Employee, AERE
56
11.
Student, AERE
42
12.
Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka
67
13.
BAEC Head Quarter
28
14.
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka
18
15.
Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Center, Cox’s Bazar
19
16.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi
39
17.
Training Institute, AERE
04
18.
AERE Clinic
03
19.
Reactor Operating and Maintenance Unit
09
20.
Scientific Information Unit
05
21.
Energy Institute
01
22.
Institute of Radiation & Polymer Technology
01
23.
Driver (Outsider), AERE
15
24.
Contractor Employees, AERE
12
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10.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS, AERE
(a)
General Electronics Division
This division deals with the design, development and fabrication of electronic instruments which are
mainly used for test and measuring purposes.
10.1 Research and Development Work
10.1.1 Nuclear instruments
A number of Nuclear Instruments have been designed in the General Electronics Division. These are
Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter (PRDM), Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor (HFRM) and Area
Radiation Monitor (ARM). These Instruments have been supplied to different Institutes and
Industries of the country.
10.1.2 Microcontroller based portable radiation dose rate meter (MDGE)
Microcontroller based Radiation Dose Rate Meter (MDGE) has been designed and developed with
analog display and working satisfactorily in several institutes.
10.1.3 Microcontroller based hand and foot radiation monitor
In order to improve the nuclear safety features of the existing Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor, the
Microcontroller-Based Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor project has been taken up. Fabrication is
going on.
10.1.4 Microcontroller based area radiation monitor (ARM)
Microcontroller Based Area Radiation Monitor development work is going on.
10.1.5 Automatic room environment control system
Design and Development of Microcontroller based automatic room environment control system
initiated for insect rearing room. The developed system will be used in IFRB, AERE, Savar.
Development work is going on.
10.1.6 Development of microcontroller based area radiation monitor
The project entitled “Development of Microcontroller Based Area Radiation Monitor” is a vital
work. The software development of the project work is going on.
10.1.7 Automatic room environment control system
Software design of the project is going on.
10.1.8 Production works
Sl. No.
1.
2.
Name of Equipment
Quantity
Microcontroller based Portable
Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model No:
MDGE-11, Serial No: 101201
Microcontroller based Portable
Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model
No:MDGE-11, Serial No: 061301
Users
Remarks
01
BSMEC, Cox’s
Bazar.
Working
satisfactorily
01
Ahsania Mission
Cancer Hospital,
Uttara, Dhaka.
Working
satisfactorily
10.1.9 Repair and maintenance work
i) A Portable Dose Rate Meter, model no: DRGE-31, serial no: 060401 of Nuclear Mineral Unit,
AERE, BAEC has been repaired at 22 October, 2012.
ii) A Cooled Incubator, Model no: MIR-153, serial no: 51005672 of Food technology Division,
IFRB, AERE has been repaired at 17 December 2012.
iii) A Portable Dose Rate Meter, model no: DRGE-31, serial no: 020302 of Gamma Source
Division, IFRB, AERE, BAEC has been repaired at 1 January, 2013.
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10.1.10 In-house training coordination
A training “Basic Electronics”, held in Institute of Electronics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, has been
conduct from 10 September 2012 to 09 October 2012.
10.1.11 TC project
IAEA Technical Cooperation Project (BGD/0/009) “Supporting Instrumentation and Control used in
the Research Reactor and in Laboratories” (2012-13) cycle has been started on January 2012.
(b)
Medical Instrumentation Division
10.2 Research and Development Work
10.2.1 Design and development of power recorder
A microprocessor based power recorder was designed and developed which can record the electric
line condition for twenty four hours. At present this instrument can measure under voltage, over
voltage, normal voltage and power failures. Instead of microprocessor now it has been replaced by a
microcontroller.
10.2.2 Design and development of temperature recorder
A microprocessor based temperature recorder was designed and developed which can record the
atmospheric temperature for twenty four hours at any place. This instrument can measure
atmospheric temperature from 0º C to 100º C. Instead of microprocessor now it has been replaced by
a microcontroller.
10.2.3 Design and development of a general purpose temperature controller
A General Purpose Temperature Controller was designed and developed which can measure the
temperature from 0º C to 200º C. For sensing temperature, PT-100 has been used. The prototype of
Temperature controller is working satisfactorily and now it has been used in the VLSI laboratory.
10.2.4 Training
i) Industrial attachment training course was given to the students of Islamic University of
Technology (IUT) for one month.
ii) Industrial attachment training course was given to the students of different Polytechnic Institute
for two months.
10.2.5 Repair and maintenance work
i) UPS-1000C
ii) Extension Board
(c)
Nuclear Electronics Division
10.3 Research and Development Work
10.3.1 Design, development and fabrication of the prototype nuclear counting system
Nuclear counting system is used in many nuclear experiments. It is also a basic system to learn
nuclear science and technology. The main objective of this project is to develop such system for
education purpose. The system may also be useful for nuclear scientists. Design and development
work of this system has been completed
10.3.2 Design, development of a nuclear data acquisition system using lab VIEW
LabVIEW is very powerful design software that converts a PC into virtual instrument. The objective
of this project is to develop user-friendly nuclear instrument, which will be helpful to the scientists
and engineers. The hardware and software part of this system has been completed. Now interfacing
with PC is in progress.
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10.3.3 Electronic calibration of gamma ray survey meter
The survey meter produced by IE or other survey meter come for repair and service will be
calibrated under this program. The main objective of this program is to fulfill the “Electronic
calibration of gamma ray survey meter”. 3 KVA online UPS has been procured. Setup the
management system is done partially.
10.3.4 Design and development of microcontroller based programmable timer for supply
control
In this development work, we have developed a microcontroller based programmable timer with
digital display system that can be configured to connect the AC main line to the instruments for a
predefined time interval. This device can function in two modes: manual mode and programmable
mode. In the programmable mode, the device connects AC main line to the power outlet for a set
interval. On the other hand, the device works as a switch board in the manual mode.
10.3.5 Development of sensor simulator with precise microcontroller based display system
We have designed a sensor simulator that can be connected to the circuit terminals rather than the
sensor. By using the simulator, sensor based electronic circuit could be tested and verified before
real applications. The output voltage of the developed simulator can be varied from -1V to +1V with
a precise step change of 1mV. A microcontroller based display system has been developed to show
the accurate measurement of voltage provided by the sensor simulator.
10.3.6 Design and development of microcontroller based high precision digital pH meter
Precise measurement and perfect analysis of pH value for a solution is essential in multitude
applications ranging from the agricultural sector to clinical laboratories. The objectives of this work
are to design and develop an inexpensive microcontroller based highly precise pH meter. To remove
unwanted noise, digital signal processing technique will be used developing microcontroller
program.
10.3.7 Production of electronic gazettes
The number of PCB board design is 14.
10.3.8 Repair and maintenance work
Repair three computers and Power Supply of IE, AERE.
10.3.9 Training
i) A total number of 58 students of different Polytechnic Institutes completed their 11 weeks (23
October 2011 to 15 January 2012) Industrial Attachment Training course.
ii) A number of students of MIST, Mirpur Cantt. Dhaka completed their industrial attachment
training course (02 December to 24 December 2012).
(d)
Production Division
10.4 Production Work
In order to meet the requirement of different institute of BAEC and organization of the country, the
following electronic instruments have been produced.
10.4.1 Production of digital pH meter: Quantity - 03
Measuring range: 0-14 pH,
Resolution: 0.01 pH, Input Impedance: 10¹² Ohms, Accuracy: ±
0.01 pH, Type of pH electrode: Combination type, Temperature compensation : Manual, Input
Base current: 10 Pico Amp. (Approx.), Power requirement: 220 V AC, 50Hz, Readout: 3.5 digit
display, Weight: 1.5 Kg (Approx.)
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10.4.2 Production of a.c. voltage stabilizer: Quantity - 03
Upper cut-off voltage : 270V, Lower cut-off voltage: 120V,Time delay: Direct (No delay), 30 sec
(For TV/Comp),: 3 min (For Fridge),Stabilized output: 205-235V, Input voltage: 220VAC, 50Hz,
Type: 160-250V,Weight: 8 Kg ( Approx. )
10.4.3 Production of drop-out-relay: Quantity - 02
Upper cut-off voltage: 250V, Lower cut-off voltage : 160V, Time delay: 3 min (Adjustable), Input
voltage: 220VAC, 50Hz, Output (safe range): 160-250V, Weight: 1.8 Kg (Approx.)
(e)
Repair and Maintenance Division
10.5 Objective
This division has been providing services through repair, maintenance and installation of scientific,
nuclear medical, industrial and nuclear instruments of different Institutes and Establishments of
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and outside the organization. In addition to this
design, development, fabrication and up-gradation activities are being carried out in this division.
10.5.1 Repair, maintenance and installation
About forty eight (48) instruments are repaired, maintained and installed during this time according
to the requisition of the user. The Instruments are : Area Radiation Monitor, Microwave Oven,
Computer CPU, Laser Printer, Epson LQ2180 Printer, CRT Monitor, LCD Monitor, UPS,
Oscilloscope, 6KVA UPS, Drop Out Relay, Oven, Radiation Survey Meter, HSM Clothing Monitor,
Ampere Meter, Refrigerator Temperature Controller, Incubator, Neutron Survey Meter, Computer
Power Supply, Sealer Machine, Electronic Balance etc.
10.5.2 Training
i) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Polytechnic Institutes is
conducted. This year all together fifty four (54) students of Mohila (Dhaka), Dhaka, Kustia,
Bhola, Jessore, Comilla, Barisal, Habigonj & Rajshahi Polytechnic Institutes attended the three
months training programme from 16 October 2012 to 07 January 2013.
ii) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Islamic University of Technology
(IUT), Gazipur is conducted from 30 September to 25 October 2012. This year about eighty
eight (88) students attended the training programme.
iii) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Military Institute of Science and
Technology (MIST), Mirpur Cantt., Dhaka is conducted from 02 December to 24 December
2012. This year all together eighteen (18) students attended the training programme.
(f)
10.6
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Center of Excellence for VLSI Technology
Objectives
To Fabricate Semiconductor Devices
To provide environment for conducting advanced research in the field of semiconductor
technology
To develop a good research team to conduct research in the field of state-of-the-art
nanotechnology
To train & develop skilled manpower for supporting the future electronics industries in
Bangladesh
To develop higher efficiency solar cells
To initiate research collaboration with home & foreign universities and industries
To help the Government to achieve the goal of developing and industrializing high technologies
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10.6.1 Available Research Facilities
i)
Clean room organization
The laboratory consists of large state-of-the-art cleanroom which has two white rooms, one yellow
room, one dress exchange room and two other rooms for various uses. To maintain the cleanliness
inside two air handling unit and HEPA filters are used; temperature is controlled by a dedicated
chiller unit. Protocol has been developed for maintaining the cleanroom standards.
ii)
Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition furnace
Generally PECVD is used as passivation system. PECVD is also very important for Carbon
Nanotube synthesis which has numerous novel applications for research in the field of advanced
electronics. Protocol development for PECVD is under progress.
iii)
Rapid thermal processing furnace
RTP is a kind of annealer which has versatile application in semiconductor manufacturing
technology such as Dopant activation, Thermal oxidation, Metal reflow, Diffusion, Contact
annealing, Nitridation, Silicidation, Selenization, Sulfuriuzation, crystallization, densification etc.
Work protocol has been developed for RTP to be used in semiconductor research.
iv)
Low pressure chemical vapor deposition furnace
LPCVD is used for converting an intrinsic semiconductor to extrinsic semiconductor by doping
process as per requirement. It is also used for producing high purity, high performance solid
materials. By this process thin films and many other requirements are fulfilled in semiconductor
industries. Work protocol for LPCVD is under development.
v)
Reactive ion etcher
In reactive ion etching chemically active plasma is used to etch or remove the undesired portion of
deposition from the substrate. Work protocol is being developed for RIE.
vi)
4 -Probe station and analyzer
It is a very sensitive instrument which can accurately measure and analyze the electric properties of
sample under consideration. Protocol has been developed and the instrument is being used for
characterization of various samples.
vii)
Mini coater system/thermal and e-beam evaporator
The mini coater is a general purpose high vacuum coating system. The modular system is configured
for the application of a vacuum coating with the thermal evaporation and electron beam evaporation
system. It can evaporate any small and medium scale material for film deposition on substrate. Film
thickness can also be monitored during the deposition process. Work protocol has been developed
for the instrument and it is used regularly for various research activities.
viii)
Stylus profilometer
Stylus Surface Profilometer is a measuring instrument used to measure a surface's profile, in order to
quantify its roughness. Protocol has been developed for the stylus profilometer and has been used for
characterizing various samples prepared using mini coater system in the laboratory.
ix)
Wafer Characterization
Silicon Wafer preparation by thinning and polishing using lapping machine and surface profiler has
been done for wafer characterization.
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11.
INSTITUTE OF RADIATION AND POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, AERE
11.1
Activities
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To provide irradiation service to private companies for commercial purpose
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To provide irradiation service to research organizations for R & D purpose.
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To expand cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public
sectors through mutual exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and
expert services.
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To continue innovative R & D works related to Chitosan, Polygeline, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Jute
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Biodegradable Packaging Materials, Textile Dye
Effluent, Polymer and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell.
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To develop human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology.
11.2 Research and Development Work
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Extraction and Pilot Scale production of chitosan from prawn shell waste: Suitable
methodology has been developed.
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Application of extracted chitosan and Na-Alginate for plant growth promoter: Samples are
field trialed for various vegetables and crops and optimum ratio, concentration and process has
been developed.
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Development of advanced wound dressing material: Bio-adhesive hydrocolloid dressing
materials has been developed and characterized. Trials have been done in both animal and
human subjects. Sample showed very high potential to be used as accelerated wound healing
material.
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Organic solarcell: Organic solar cell has been developed using thin film technology and locally
available natural dye. Some very promising natural dyes have been indentified and purified.
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Textile waste treatment: Researches are ongoing to develop sustainable treatment techniques
for both liquid and solid textile waste. Waste has been successfully detoxified and modified to
form biofertilizer. Development of suitable method for reuse textile waste water is also
ongoing.
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Green composite material: Light weight, durable and low cost composite materials have been
developed. One of the most promising composite is Jutin which is made from jute reinforced
polyester composite. Jutin is already well accepted in the mass population in Bangladesh and
several field trials have been already done.
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Recycling of waste: Extensive researches are conduced to recycle and reuse of several wastes
like polyethylene, PET bottle, jute waste (caddies) etc.
11.3 Services
Irradiation service provided to private companies for commercial purpose giving assurance of
complete sterilization of products or deliver dose as per company demand. The statistics of revenue
earned by the institute through radiation sterilization of spices, medical products and pharmaceutical
raw materials during the reporting period are given below:
No. of Consignments
Irradiated
Quantity in kg/cft
January, 2013
2
2894 kg
Total Income
in Taka
100438.00
February, 2013
5
382cft+9014.40kg
357988.00
2
9490kg
256230.00
Month
March, 2013
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April, 2013
3
480cft+5220kg
284940.00
May, 2013
0
0
0.00
June, 2013
5
675cft+864kg
225855.00
17
1537cft+27482.40kg
1225451.00
Total =
12.
ISOTOPE HYDROLOGY DIVISION, AERE
12.1 Research and Development Work
12.1.1 Applying isotope techniques to investigate groundwater dynamics and recharge rate for
sustainable groundwater resource management (RAS/7/022)
This is an on-going IAEA Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) project of BAEC. The prime
objective of this project is (i) to assess the status of groundwater, especially origin & recharge
condition of water, groundwater age, mixing pattern, water dynamics and connectivity of different
aquifer systems; and (ii) to establish the baseline data on pollutants and isotopes of surface and
groundwater for better management of groundwater resources. Under the project 58 nos.
groundwater and 10 nos. river water samples were collected from different upazilla areas of Sylhet
district for hydrochemical and isotopic analyses. The pH, Eh, temperature, electrical conductivity
(EC), dissolved oxygen (DO) and HCO3- values of the collected groundwater samples ranged from
5.40 − 7.32, +73 to -27.8 mV, 24.2 to 27.5°C, 70.8-726 µS/cm and 22-244 mg/L respectively. The
river water physiochemical parameters pH, Eh, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved
oxygen (DO) and HCO3- values ranged from 5.40 – 7.10, +24.4 to +73 mV, 25 to 27°C, 72.8-104
µS/cm and 22-60 mg/L respectively. All the samples for isotopic analysis were sent to the Isotope
Hydrology Lab, IAEA, Vienna, Austria.
12.1.2 Rainfall sample collection for IAEA-GNIP
Under IAEA-GNIP (Global Network on Isotopes in Precipitation) project, Isotope Hydrology Div.
installed three rain–gauge stations in Sylhet , Savar and Barisal area in order to collect rainfall
samples for isotopic and hydrochemical analyses. The main goal of this project is to construct Local
Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) to characterize the recharge origin, replenishment rate, mixing
process, interconnection between aquifers and evaporation as well as to predict the climatic changes.
12.1.3 Some aspects of water quality parameters of water bodies in Savar industrial areas: an
attempt to estimate pollution status
This was a joint collaborative research & development program (R&D) between Isotope Hydrology
Div and Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University. This work started from January 2011 and
Completed on December 2011. Three areas i,e, EPZ industrial area, Bongshai river of Savar
industrial area and AERE lake were selected for the study. Surface water was collected from those
areas for the measurement of different physical, chemical and bio-chemical parameters. Among the
three study area, EPZ area and Bongshai river area are highly polluted due to industrial effluent and
AERE Lake is comparatively less polluted area. From the six months results, it is found that pH
values of area ranges from 6.55-8.01, EC value ranges from 180-330 µS/cm, BOD ranges between
10-160 mg/L, COD values from 10-150 mg/L and TOC values varies from 10-50 mg/L. The
effluents have considerable negative effects on the water quality of the receiving water bodies and as
such, they are rendered not good for human use. It is therefore recommended that the careless
disposal of industrial wastes without pretreatment should be discouraged.
12.1.4 Investigation of hydrochemistry and stable isotope composition of precipitation in the
central part and northeastern of Bangladesh
The IAEA Global Network for Isotopes in Precipitation (GNIP) program was established to
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determine the temporal and spatial variations of environmental isotopes in precipitation. Knowledge
of the current regional isotopic composition of meteoric water can be particularly useful in providing
evidence for recharge provenance and groundwater residence times as well as predicting the climatic
changes. Under the IAEA-GNIP program, two rainfall sample collection stations had been installed
in Savar (central part of the country) and Sylhet (northeastern of Bangladesh) area in 2009. The
Isotope Hydrology Division, INST are performing the monthly sampling, compiling the
meteorological & physico-chemical parameters and shipping samples to IAEA for isotope analyses.
The study examines the oxygen-18 (δ18O) and deuterium (δ2H) composition of archived precipitation
samples from two representative monitoring sites; Savar and Sylhet during the years 2009 through
2012. Weighted yearly mean values over the 4-year (2009 – 2012) monitoring period for Savar
rainfalls are -5.31‰ for δ18O and -33.8‰ for δ2H. In the case of Sylhet rainfalls, weighted yearly
mean values of δ18O and δ2H are -4.57‰ and -27.5‰ respectively. Yearly arithmetic mean values
for Savar and Sylhet stations are -5.12‰ and -4.63‰ for δ18O and -32.2‰ and -27.0‰ for δ2H
respectively. A local meteoric water line (LMWL) for middle part of the country is constructed from
the Savar precipitation data by using the linear least squares regression techniques .The Savar
meteoric water line plots close to the global water line but is slightly below it at heavier values. On
the otherhand, in case of samples collected from the rainfall station in Sylhet, it is seen that,
approximately, all the sample points are situated on the Global Meteoric Water Line (GMWL). The
annual rainfalls of Savar and Sylhet stations range 1311-1925 mm and 2358-3859 mm respectively.
The northeastern part gets more rainfall than central part of Bangladesh. Over the 4-year (2009 –
2012) monitoring period, the highest rainfall in Sylhet was recorded 1189 mm in the month of June
2012. Physico-chemical and hydro-chemical properties of the rainfall samples of two stations are
measured to see the seasonal variations. The pH values in the precipitation samples of 2012 of Savar
area are found higher than those of Sylhet area, ranging 3.52-6.94 and 5.15-6.16 respectively. The
higher pH in the rainfall of Savar area indicates fairly alkaline in nature. DOC concentrations of
Savar and Sylhet rainfalls of 2012 vary 3.48–9.85 mg/L and 1.44–6.43 mg/L respectively. The
higher DOC value in Savar rainfalls is particularly found in the month of March 2012. High summer
DOC concentrations in the precipitation may be related in part to the higher summer biological
emissions and concentrations of biological particles in the atmosphere.
13.
HEALTH PHYSICS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT, AERE
13.1 Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
Assessment and control of radiation exposure to occupational workers and the public have been
performed as follows under the ERM program: Different environmental samples such as surface soil,
surface water, underground water, vegetables, fish, milk, meat, etc., collected from 8 predefined
locations around 10 km radial distances of the research reactor of AERE, were suitably processed
and analyzed for the detection and measurement of different natural and artificial radioanuclides
using Gamma Spectrometric System. The analysis revealed that only naturally occurring
radionuclides were present in the measured samples and no contamination with artificial
radioelements was detected. Therefore, there was no effect on the environment due to the operation
of the Research Reactor (RR) and other radiological installations in AERE. . The radioactivity level
obtained in the analysis was compared with the standard data. Moreover, different environmental
samples such as soil, pond water, tube well water, vegetables etc., collected and analyzed from
within 10 km radial distances around Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant site for baseline data. A report
has been submitted to the convener of the relevant Working Technical Committee.
13.2 Collection and Interim-Storage of Radioactive Waste (RW)
About 57 kg of solid radioactive waste (used resin) has been collected from resin column of 3MW
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TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor (RR) and were safely stored at the interim storage room of the
Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facility (CWPSF). Contaminated animal
carcasses (140 nos.) generated from QC related work of Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD)
have been treated with Calcium-Oxide and safely stored for further management.
13.3 Radiation Dosimetry Services by Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)
(i) Calibration & Standardization of Radiation Measuring Equipment & Dosimetry:
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Calibration & standardization of 104 radiation survey meters/pocket dosimeters and 100 TLDs
of Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka were performed. 2 electrometers and 7 ionization chambers
of different Medical College Hospital have also been calibrated and standardized.
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Radiation Dosimetry of Radiotherapy Units: Output dose of radiotherapy (Teletherapy: 60Co)
units of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka and National Institute of Cancer Research
and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka have been measured in accordance with standard IAEA
Protocol TRS-398. Moreover, using the SSD Laboratory facilities, the radiation dose
calibration of Linear Accelerators (LINACs) of Khwaza Yunus Ali Medical College &
Hospital, Sirajgong have been performed.
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One electrometer and three ionization chambers of Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College and
Hospital, Bogra and one electrometer and four ionization chambers of National Institute of
Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka were calibrated and Standardized.
(ii) Quality Assurance Program:
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Five sets (total no. 11) of TLD of IAEA/WHO were irradiated as a part of inter comparison
program for protection level and therapy level dosimetry.
13.4 Radiation Protection Services
The following radiation protection services were provided during the reporting period:
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Radiation protection service has been provided at Institute of Radiation and Polymer
Technology (IRPT) during the retrieval of Co-60 source from the stuck position to shielded
condition.
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Radiation survey has been performed on the surface of the newly prepared shielding container
(as per recommendation of HPRWMU) of disused 60Co source of radiotherapy department at
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh for the safe transport of the
disused source from MMCH to CWPSF, INST, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
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Internal doses of occupational radiation workers of INST and ROMU have been assessed by
Canberra Fastscan Whole Body Counting System.
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Radiation monitoring and protection services have been provided during the replacement of old
detector (boron-carbide) by an uncompensated Ion Chamber at Reactor Operation Maintenance
Unit (ROMU), AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
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Routine radiation monitoring works have been performed at RIPD, RNPD, ROMU and IRPT
of AERE.
13.5 Research and Development Activities
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Investigation on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in Environmental Samples around TRIGA
Mark-II Research Reactor of Bangladesh has been completed.
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Efficiency Calibration of Whole Body Counting (WBC) System at Secondary Standard
Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) of AERE, Savar, Dhaka”, has been performed.
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14.
NUCLEAR MINERALS UNIT, AERE
14.1 Objective
Nuclear Minerals Unit (NMU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is mainly responsible for
the exploration and exploitation of nuclear minerals in the geological setup of Bangladesh. The unit
is also involved with different geological, geo-environmental, geophysical logging, academic and
GIS (Geographic Information System) related programs. NMU is now working on marine
radioactivity, geochemical and mineralogical characterization of radioactive rock and sediment,
radon survey in potential radioactive anomalous zone of Bangladesh and geoenvironmental studies.
The unit provides services on the applications of nuclear techniques in the mineral resource
exploration and development.
14.2 Research and Development Work
 Exploration of uranium, thorium and other associated precious metals.
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Provide borehole grophysical logging services to different organizations.
Determine the geochemical, mineralogical and petrographical properties in terms of their
radioactivity and economic potentiality.
 Locate and present different data related to nuclear mineral exploration using GIS and Remote
sensing and providing digital mapping service.
 Find out the contamination level of soil and water in land and coastal region by radionuclide
and heavy metals due to geoenvironmental changes.
14.3 Field and Research Activities
i) Geological field work entitled“Radioactivity and Radon Measurement in the Sediment and
Groundwater of Southeastern Coastal Area of Bangladesh” has been done from 19/01/2013 to
28/01/2013 at Cox’s Bazar under the S&T project.
ii) Geological field work entitled “Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) survey has been done from
28/01/2013 to 04/02/2013 in Khulna City area under the S&T project.
iii) Geo-electrical Investigation of the aquifer characteristics to delineate aquifer boundaries and
ground water potential in Khulna City Area has been done from 20/06/2013 to 25/06/2013.
iv) Determination of heavy minerals and elemental concentration present in the Kuakata Beach
area.
v) Determination of elemental concentration of soil and sediment sample of the Jamuna river
sediment, industrial area of savar and coastal area of Cox’s Bazar region.
vi) Coal sample analyses for elemental and ash content.
vii) Grain size analysis of Jamuna river sediment and Shamlapur area of Cox’s Bazar beach.
14.4 Project Activities
i)
A project Entitled “Geo-electrical Investigation of the aquifer characteristics to delineate
aquifer boundaries and ground water potential in Khulna City Area.” has been successfully
completed under Special Allocation from the Ministry of Science and Technology for the
Financial Year 2012-2013 with approval of the BAEC.
ii) A project Entitled “Radioactivity and Radon Measurement in the Sediment and Groundwater
of Southeastern Coastal Area of Bangladesh” has been successfully completed under Special
Allocation from the Ministry of Science and Technology for the Financial Year 2012-2013
with approval of the BAEC.
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14.5 Service and Income
Providing geophysical logging services to Falgu Sandhani Limited, Sigma Associates and RFL
Construction, NMU earned Tk.4,20,000/- (Taka four lacs twenty thousand) only.
15.
NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY DIVISION, AERE
15.1 Research and Development Work
15.1.1 Study on chromium absorption from aqueous solution using iminodiacetic acid
adsorbent prepared from glycidyl methacrylate grafted polyethylene
Iminodiacetic acid adsorbent was applied to remove chromium from aqueous solution by batch
technique. The parameters like concentration of chromium in solution, pH of solution and contact
time of adsorbent were investigated. The adsorption of chromium depends on concentration of
chromium in solution, pH of solution and contact time of adsorbent. The maximum value of
chromium (~88 mg/g of adsorbent) was removed from 100 mg/L chromium solution at pH 1.73 with
contact time 24 h.
15.1.2 Preparation of superwater absorbent hydrogel from carboxymethylcellulose/acrylic
acid blend solution using gamma radiation
Superwater absorbent hydrogel (SWA) was prepared from aqueous solution of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)/acrylic acid (AAc) blends followed by neutralization with alkali using Co-60 γirradiation source at room temperature. Gel fraction of SWA increases with increased radiation dose
and concentration of AAc in CMC/AAc blend and attains a maximum value at 5 kGy radiation dose.
With increased radiation dose as well as AAc content in blend, water absorption capacity of SWA
decreases. SWA enhances the water retention capacity of sand and soil. Biodegradation of SWA was
also investigated and found that it was biodegradable.
15.2 Services
Periodically analysis of Cooling Water of TRIGA MARK-II Research Reactor was carried out.
15.3 Academic Activities
During this period three M.Sc. students completed their thesis from Shahjalal University of Science
and Technology and Dhaka University under the supervision of scientists of NRCD.
16.
RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION DIVISION, AERE
16.1 Research and Development Work
 Validation of production and quality control equipment.
 Test production of cold kits e.g. MDP, DTPA, DMSA etc.
 Quality control of produced kits which include bio-distribution to mice, toxicity test, test for
pyrogenecity, sterility etc.
 One of the IAEA TC Project, BGD/6/022, “Producing Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals” with
five fellowships and three scientific visits is under implementation.
 Minimizing the higher level of radiation exposure during I-131 bulk solution dispensing
16.2 Production
16.2.1 Tc-99m generators production
During the period 2012-2013, Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) of the Institute of Nuclear
Science and Technology produced 14-19 Tc-99m chromatographic generators every week and
supplied to the nuclear medicine centers of the country. Import of generator is completely substituted
by local production. RIPD is now meeting the full demand of Tc-99m generator of the Center of
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Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound (CNMU’s) under the umbrella of Bangladesh Atomic Energy
Commission. During this year RIPD has also supplied Tc-99m generators to some private and
government run nuclear medicine centers (United Hospital, Apollo Hospitals and Lab Aid, Dhaka),
and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and Combined Military Hospital
(CMH). The Tc-99m generators produced at the cGMP compliant new facility are comparable with
the best quality generator available in the global market. The Tc-99m obtained from these generators
are used for the diagnostic studies of different organs and organ system in nuclear medicine. During
this fiscal year the division produced 821 Tc-99m generators in 49 batches (average strength 10
GBq/ generator). The price of 821 Tc-99m generators, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic energy
commission, is approximately Tk. 6,34,038,000 (Six crores thirty four lacs and thirty eight thousand)
whereas the actual market price is much higher.
16.2.2 I-131 Radioisotope production
Dispensing of bulk I-31 is cost effective. RIPD imported and dispensed 1284.32 GBq bulk I-131 in
22 batches according to the need of the nuclear medicine centers. The price of this dispensed bulk I131, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic energy commission, is approx. 1,12,68,000/- Tk. (One crore
twelve lacs sixty eight thousands only).
16.2.3 Kit production facility:
Cold kits are radiopharmaceuticals which work as carrier for Tc-99m by making complexes with Tc99m. Each kit is organ particular so it is easier to diagnosis different organ and organ system using
kits. With collaboration of IAEA TC project BGD 2011 and national ADP project the establishment
of a kit production facility has been completed. This ISO certified clean room and all necessary
equipment are functioning properly and some batches of Tc-99m cold kits are produced. Important
quality parameters of produced kits have been checked before human administration which include
bio-distribution to mice, toxicity test, test for apyrogenecity, sterility etc.
17. REACTOR AND NEUTRON PHYSICS DIVISION, AERE
The Reactor and Neutron Physics Division consists of three different research groups and is carrying
out Research and Development activities in the following three areas.
(a)
Neutron Scattering (NS)
(b)
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
(c)
Neutron Radiography (NR)
17.1 Research and Development Work
(a)
Neutron Scattering (NS)
17.1.1 Synthesis and determination of structural parameters of La doped dielectric materials
(Ba1-xLaxTiO3 (x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05) by X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques
Lanthanum (La) doped BaTiO3 was synthesized by polyvinyl alcohol (pva) evaporation method.
Three different concentration of La (1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 at.%) were used for doping. All the samples
were sintered at 1350C in air. Both the X-ray and Neutron diffractions were done to characterize the
samples. The data were analyzed by the computer code RIETAN 2000 using Rietveld technique. The
X-ray diffraction patterns of the three samples confirmed single phased tetragonal perovskite
structure. Space group of the samples was found to be p4mm. The lattice parameters ‘a’ and ‘c’ were
calculated from Bragg peak position using REITAN 2000 code. In X-ray diffraction method the
measured values of ‘a’ and ‘c’ for x = x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05 are 4.004348Å, 4.003709Å 4.069734Å
and 4.040664Å, 4.031691 Å 4.036706 Å respectively. Similarly in neutron diffraction method the
values of ‘a’ and ‘c’ for x = x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05 are 3.995711 Å, 3.973596 Å, 3.991013 Å and
4.013869 Å, 3.919801 Å 3.991356 Å respectively. The agreement between observed and the
calculated data was excellent and well consistent.
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17.1.2 Preparation and characterization of ZnxMn1-xFeCrO4 (x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 & 0.8) ferrites by
X-ray diffraction
The spinel compounds ZnxMn1-xFeCrO4 with x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 have been prepared by solid
state sintering method. X-ray diffraction studies were performed for structural characterization. Xray diffraction patterns taken at room temperature showed that a single phased crystalline structure
was developed in all the spinel compounds. After proper indexing of the X-ray diffraction patterns it
appeared that the well known spinel structure having cubic symmetry were formed in the
compounds. The lattice parameters ( a0 ) of the individual compound were calculated from the X-ray
diffraction patterns using Nelson-Riley extrapolation method. It was observed that the value of
lattice parameter gradually decreases with increasing Zn-ion substitution in the system.
17.1.3 Microstructure and nano hardness of the industrial grade stainless steel (SUS-316)
under proton (H+) irradiated condition
Irradiation induced microstructural damage and nano hardness of the industrial grade stainless steel
(SUS-316) have been studied under proton (H+) implanted condition at room temperature. The
implantation scheme such as - proton flux (fluence), irradiation time, and penetration depth in the
target materials were estimated by Monte Carlo Simulation Code SRIM-2008. X-ray diffraction
study of the annealed samples prior to the proton implantation showed the austenitic fcc structure
and no significant change was observed after proton implantation in it. Microstructural observation
made by Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) revealed that 1 dpa of protonirradiation induced the structural damage extended up to 1 µm depth from the surface. The nano
hardness study showed that the hardness level of the irradiated sample increased monotonically with
the irradiation doses. Proton dose of 1 dpa caused 65% increment of hardness level on average in
case of uniformly irradiated samples. It was realized that the increment of hardness was a
consequence of microstructural damages by the formation of interstitial dislocation loops in the
sample matrix keeping the lattice structure unaffected.
17.1.4 Metallurgical observations of a number of metallic artifacts extracted from old forges
in Japan
A metallurgical study was carried out on a number of metallic samples collected from very old and
abandoned forges situated near Izumo city of Shimane prefecture in Japan. Samples were designated
as Kakehi Tatara (in Japanese) and identified as Kakehi-14, Kakehi-29, Kakehi-30, Kakehi-33,
Kakehi-34 and Kakehi-35, as per the number of wells dug for hunting the samples. In the naked eye
observation samples were looked like rusted iron lump of heterogeneous sizes having brownish and
blackish colours. A variety of minerals such as- Wustite (FeO), Fayalite (2FeO.SiO2), Hercinite
(FeO.Al2O3), rutile (TiO2), ulvospinel (2FeO.TiO2) etc. were identified by observing the structural
morphologies in optical microscopic studies. SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscope equipped
with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) study agreed with optical microscopic study and
revealed that most of the samples were the composite of iron oxides along with a few amount of
carbon, silica (SiO2), alumina (Al2O3) etc. Vickers micro hardness test revealed that several samples
were moderately hard and some others were nonmetallic oxides and too brittle to measure the
hardness. It was concluded that the samples were the by-products of old blacksmith’s forges which
were abandoned for hundreds of years.
17.1.5 Study of the crystal and magnetic structures of the spinel oxides MgCrxFe2-xO4 by
neutron diffraction
The spinel system MgCrxFe2-xO4 (x=0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) has been prepared by solid state
sintering method in air at 1573K. X-ray and neutron powder diffraction experiments have been
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performed on the samples at room temperature for structural characterization. Rietveld refinement of
the neutron diffraction data reveals that all the samples of the series possess cubic symmetry
corresponding to the space group Fd3m. The distribution of the three cations Mg, Fe and Cr over the
two sub lattices and other crystallographic parameters has been determined precisely. The results
reveal that Cr has been substituted for Fe selectively. Cr ions invariably occupy the octahedral (B)
site for all values of x. Mg and Fe ions are distributed over both A and B sites for all x values. With
increasing ‘x’ the occupation of Mg increases in the A site and decreases in the B site for all the
samples, while the Fe ions gradually decreases in both the sites for all values of ‘x’. The lattice
constant decreases with increasing Cr content in the system. The magnetic structure at room
temperature was ferrimagnetic for all the samples.
17.1.6 Small angle neutron scattering study of CTAB and gemini surfactant at room
temperature
The SANS experiment has been carried out for different concentrations (such as 0.1M, 0.2M, 0.3M
and 0.4M) of CTAB micellar solutions and Gemini or dimeric surfactant in D2O. Gemini or dimeric
surfactant consists of two hydrophobic chain and two hydrophilic head groups covalently attached
by a hydrophobic or hydrophilic spacer. Small Angle Neutron Scattering measurements from bis
cationic C16H33N+(CH3)2-(CH2)m-N+(CH3)2C16H332Br- dimeric surfactants referred to as 16-m-16,
for different length of hydrocarbon spacer lengths m=5,6,8,10 and 12 are reported. The
measurements have been carried out at two concentrations 0.01M and 0.03M for all spacer lengths.
The length and nature of spacer of the spacer chain connecting the two head groups mainly
determine the micellar morphology in the case of dimeric surfactants (16-m-16, 2Br-). SANS studies
further indicated that the dimeric surfactants, 16-m-16, 2Br- form disk or cylindrical micelles for
m4 and ellipsoidal or spherical micelles for m5. The dimeric surfactant was prepared in D2O (99.5
atom % D2O pure) for SANS experiment. The use of D2O instead of H2O provides better contrast in
neutron experiments. The SANS experiments on these samples were carried out using SANS
spectrometer at BARC. The measurements for all the Gemini surfactants were made for the different
concentrations. The temperature for all the samples was kept at 30 0C.
The data have been analysied using Hayter and Penfold model to calculate the interparticle structure
factor S(Q) taking into account the screened Coulomb interactions between the dimeric micelles.
Peak occurs at Qm= 2/d, where d is the average distance between the micelles for CTAB. SANS
analysis showed that the micellar structure depends on spacer length. The fractional charge on the
micelle increases with the increase in spacer length and decreases when the concentration is
increased. The packing parameter is high for the Gemini surfactants having short spacers. The value
of the packing parameter decreases with an increase in spacer length. The experimental results are in
good agreement with the theoretical prediction based on the packing parameter.
(b)
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
17.1.7 Study of inorganic pollutants in sediment of Buriganga river in Bangladesh by neutron
activation analysis (NAA) technique
Hazaribagh is the largest tannery region in Bangladesh. This area consists of more than 200 tanneries
which generate 7.7 million liters of liquid waste and 88 million tons of solid waste every day. The
direct discharge of these wastes contaminates the ground and surface water with dangerously high
concentrations of chromium, as well as cadmium, arsenic and lead. About 12 million people of
Dhaka city largely depend on the Buriganga’s water for drinking, fishing and carrying merchandise.
To find the contamination level of Buriganga river caused by the Hazaribagh tannery, 9 sediment
samples were collected from 3 locations at 3 depths with 30 ft interval for covering 90 ft bank of
Buriganga river. The samples were collected by using acrylic pipe with a rubber stopper and a
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rubber sample remover. The collected samples and Certified Reference materials (IAEA-Soil-7,
IAEA-SL-1, NIST 1633b Coal Fly Ash) were prepared for irradiation. Two irradiation schemes were
performed using pneumatic transfer (rabbit) system at the TRIGA Mark –II research reactor: (i)
Long irradiation was performed with the thermal neutron flux of 2.75×1013 n/cm2/sec for 14 minutes
and (ii) Short irradiation was performed separately for each sample with the thermal neutron flux of
2.75×1012 n/cm2/sec for 40 seconds. After irradiation, gamma-ray counting was performed with a
high purity germanium (HPGE) detector (CANBERRA, 25% relative efficiency, 1.8 keV resolution
at 1332.5 keV of 60Co) coupled with a digital gamma spectrometer (ORTEC, DSPEC JrTM). The
quantification was performed based on relative standardization approach. The results revealed that
some heavy metals like As (arsenic is a metalloid, but is usually classified as a heavy metal), Cr, Fe,
Mn, Zn etc. are found to be in elevated levels in the Buriganga river compared to the world
references. Even the presently measured Cr concentration is two to three times higher compared to
the former studied (Mohiuddin et al., 2011; Ahmed et al., 2010) in the same river. This indicates that
contamination level is increasing day by day. The present data will be utilized as a baseline data to
determine the future pollution status. As fishes from the Buriganga river being a major source of
protein, they can accumulate the investigated heavy metals and migrate to the human body and can
cause several adverse health effects. The sources of these metals in the Buriganga river are mostly
industrial like tannery, refinery, etc. and municipality wastes. Further deterioration of this situation
may lead to a biologically dead river having severe impact on aquatic life and city dwellers. The
immediate action must be taken by the environment controlling authority to enforce the industrialist
to use treatment plant prior their effluent disposal.
17.1.8 Determination of elemental composition and natural radioactivity of local cements used
for nuclear shielding materials
Biological concrete shielding surrounding a nuclear reactor accumulates radioisotopes induced by (n,
γ) reaction through operation life-time and cause difficulty in waste management of the activated
shielding after decommissioning. To protect humans and environment from this residual
radioactivity there has been a strong desire to develop a concrete that retains little residual
radioactivity. With the aim of developing a low activation concrete using local ingredients, in this
study cement samples from local markets of Dhaka were collected and analyzed by instrumental
neutron activation analysis (INAA). Around 60 mg of each sample and standard was irradiated
altogether using pneumatic transfer system (thermal neutron flux: 2.0x1013 cm-2s1) of 3MW TRIGA
MARK-II research reactor at Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka.
Elemental concentrations of Ce, Hf, Fe, Sb, Sc, Tb, Ta, Zn, Cs, Co and Eu, which are mainly
responsible for producing long-lived radionuclides in the concrete shielding, were determined in the
cement samples. It is observed that among the ordinary Portland cements (OPC), fly ash free OPCs
contain lower concentrations of the studied elements. When average concentrations of the studied
elements in white Portland cements (WPC) are compared to those in OPCs, WPC contains lower
concentrations of the elements. Activity concentrations of primordial radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th and
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K are also determined in the samples by using high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry system. To
develop a low activation shielding, it is necessary to choose concrete compositions with low
concentrations of the mentioned elements and primordial radionuclides. Data of elemental
composition of the studied cements can be used to choose aggregates necessary for constructing
nuclear shielding especially for the future nuclear power plant projects in Bangladesh.
17.1.9 Determination of inorganic toxicity with especial reference to chromium in fish and
poultry feeds using NAA technique
Feeds production for fish and poultry from tanned skin-cut wastes is the most direct phenomenon of
chromium eco-toxicity leading to food chain contamination in Bangladesh. So, it is important to find
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out the Cr and other toxic element in fish and poultry feed as well as in poultry chicken and in
cultivated fish to complete the toxicity identification in the entire chain. As a case study, the Agro
Industry in Bogra has been considered. Four categories of poultry feeds, five categories of fish feeds
and nine raw materials (Used to prepare the feeds) were collected from this industry. In order to
determine wide range of elements in the sample reactor based neutron activation analysis were used.
To apply relative standardization approach, three standards: IAEA-Soil-7, IAEA-SL-1 and NIST1633b (Coal Fly Ash) were irradiated with samples at 3MW TRIGA MARK-ІІ Research Reactor for
2 hours at Dry Central Thimble (DCT) with a neutron flux of 1.52  1013 x/cm2/sec. Concentrations
of some heavy metals such as Cr, Fe, Sb, Th, Zn etc. were detected in the samples. Among these
elements only Cr exceed by the levels allowed by the world references for fish feeds and raw
material (Fish meal). The raw materials for fish feed has been made locally (Bangladesh). This
elevated level of Cr content indicating that the fish feed raw material might be produced from tanned
skin-cut wastes. The poultry feeds for which raw materials (meat and bone meal) imported from the
Netherland, no Cr toxicity was observed in it. The Cr content in local fish meal was found to be
10293 ppm and all the fish feeds were contaminated accordingly. Further study is necessary for the
determination of Cr in fish and poultry chicken from the same industry to investigate the chain of
contamination.
17.1.10 Participated in FNCA-RRU/NAA Inter-comparison exercise
In order to control the quality of the 12 participating laboratories from eight countries (Australia,
Bangladesh, Indonesia-4 labs, Japan-2 labs, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam) under the
FNCA RRU/NAA project, three samples namely AGAL-10 (Hawkesbury River Sediment), Biosoil
AGAL-12 (Mixture of sausage sludge and loam) from National Measurement Institute of Australia
Reference Materials and JSD-2 Stream Sediment from Geological Survey of Japan have been
distributed for the determination of major, minor and trace elements using NAA method. We have
analyzed these samples based on short and long irradiation for the determination of wide range of
elements. The analytical results have submitted to the FNCA authority in due time. All the data have
compiled and compared the results among the member states laboratories. The BAEC-NAA results
are quite comparable with the assigned values of sediments that ensure the quality of the analytical
status.
(c)
Neutron Radiography (NR)
17.1.11 Study of the internal structure of electronic components RAM DDR-2 and
motherboard of Nokia-3120 by using neutron radiography echnique
Neutron radiography technique has been applied in the present study to detect the internal structure
of electronic components RAM DDR-2 and Motherboard of Nokia-3120. In present experiment,
electronic RAM model: DDR-2 and motherboard of mobile phone, NOKIA-3120 was collected
from local market. Thermal neutron radiography facility of 3MW TRIGA MARK-II research reactor
at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Savar, Dhaka has been adopted for present research. A
series of neutron radiographic images were taken to find the optimum exposure time for the samples.
The optimum exposure time is 2 minutes 45 seconds evaluated in this experiment. Some spots have
been identified from the neutron radiographic image of each sample.
17.1.12 A study of the morphological change in plant pod by using direct film neutron
radiography technique
Neutron Radiography (NR) is a powerful tool for non-destructive testing of materials for industrial
applications and research. At present, NR application is being used in agricultural research also. In
this study, neutron radiography technique has been adopted to know morphological changes during
ripening process of an oil seed plant. Thermal NR facility of 3MW TRIGA Mark-II Research
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Reactor of AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been utilized in the present study. In the present
work oil seed plant named Brassica napus L and Hyacinth bean are used as samples. These samples
were collected from Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute. A series of neutron radiographic
images have been taken to study morphological changes of these samples at different times of
interest after flowering up to ripening. Finally, the seeds were found only in hydrogenated material
inside the pods.
17.1.13 Quality study of automated machine made environmentally friendly brick (KAB)
sample using film neutron radiography technique
Neutron radiography (NR) technique has been adopted to study the internal structure and quality of
the KAB bricks made by Hoffman kiln method. Thermal neutron radiography facility installed at the
tangential beam port of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
is used in the present study. Measurements were made to determine the internal structure and quality
of the automated machine made environmentally friendly brick sample. In this case, optical
density/gray values of the neutron radiographic images of the sample have been measured. From
these measurements, the porosity, water penetrating height, water penetrating behavior, initial rapid
absorption of water (IRA), elemental distribution/homogeneity and incremental water intrusion area
in the sample have been found. From the observation of different properties, it is seen that,
homogeneity of the Hoffman kiln brick KAB is not perfectly homogeneous and contains small
internal porosity; the incremental water intrusion area is very poor, and the water penetrating height
through the two edges is higher than the middle part; the initial rapid absorption (IRA) rate is also
very poor and the water penetrating behavior of the samples is different as like as stair, capillary,
wave and zigzag shape. From these points of view, it is concluded that the quality of the
environmentally friendly brick KAB is better. The results obtained and conclusion made in this
study can only be compared to the properties of bricks produced under similar conditions with
similar raw materials.
17.1.14 Quality study of hand made brick-DK using neutron radiography technique
Neutron radiography is a powerful non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for internal evaluation
of materials, such as voids/cavity, cracks, homogeneity, water absorption behavior, etc. It involves
attenuation of a neutron beam by an object to be radiographed and thus to make the registration of
the attenuation process (as an image) on a film or video. In the present investigation neutron
radiography (NR) imaging technique has been adopted to study the quality like homogeneity,
porosity, water penetrating height, behavior of incremental intrusion area, initial rapid absorption
(IRA) of the brick-DK sample. Thermal neutron radiography facility installed at the tangential beam
port of 3MW TRIGA MARK-II reactor is used in this study. In this cases optical density or gray
values of the neutron radiographic images of the sample is measured. From this measurement it is
found that the contents of the sample is not uniformly distributed all over the sample which indicates
the presence of large number of internal porosity, at the two edges water uptake is slightly poorer
than the middle part and initial rapid absorption is very high. Water penetrating inside the sample is
faster. The results obtained and conclusion made in this study can only be compared to the properties
of bricks produced under similar conditions with similar raw materials.
17.2 Human Resource Development
1. One member successfully completed the national workshop on “Nuclear Security Culture in
Bangladesh” held in 18-20 June 2013, at BAEC organized by IAEA in cooperation with the
BAEC.
2. One member successfully completed the national workshop on “Human Resources
Development for Strategy and Plan of Rooppor Nuclear plant.” held in 15-18 March 2013, at
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3.
4.
5.
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BAEC under RNPP project of BAEC.
One member successfully completed the training course on “Nuclear and radiological
emergency preparedness course at BAEC” on 09 -13 December 2012, TI, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
One member successfully completed the training course on “reactor engineering course at
BAEC-1” at 10-20 February 2013, TI, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
One member successfully completed the training course on “Programming with JAVA” at 25
March – 15 May 2013, ICS, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
REACTOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE UNIT, AERE
18.1 Introduction
The TRIGA Mark-II research reactor of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) is the
only nuclear reactor in the country. It has a maximum steady-state thermal power of 3 MW. The
reactor achieved its first criticality on 14 September 1986. The reactor has so far been used in
various fields of research and utilization such as, Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), Neutron
Radiography (NR), Neutron Scattering (NS), production of radioisotopes, training of manpower
(local and foreign) etc. Reactor Operation & Maintenance Unit (ROMU) is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the reactor and it’s associated equipment and systems ensuring
appropriate level of safety as delineated in the Safety Analysis Report (SAR). ROMU is also
responsible for the preparation of various Safeguards and Additional Protocol related reports on
routine basis. These reports are sent to the IAEA through Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Division
(NSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.
18.2 Commissioning of the digital instrumentation and control system of the BAEC TRIGA
research reactor
Since its first commissioning (1986), the reactor is operated using analog control system. Most of the
spare parts of analog control system are going to out of date. It has become very difficult and almost
impossible in some cases and very much expensive to procure spare parts for the maintenance of the
analog control system of the reactor. In this situation, the analog control system was replaced with
the digital control system under an ADP project titled “Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control
Division 2nd Phase and Installation of Digital Control System for the TRIGA Mark-II Research
Reactor”. The installation work of the digital control system was commenced on July 20, 2011 and
completed on June, 2012. The digital control system was tested and commissioned by ROMU
personnel in presence of GA-ESI, USA experts.
After successful installation of the Digital Control System, the reactor was operated at different
power levels for 8 hours and 48 hours in presence of the GA-ESI, USA representative. The main
purpose of this operation was to check the performance of the digital control system and other safety
related systems of the reactor. Commissioning test of the digital control system of BAEC 3 MW
TRIGA Mk-II research reactor is performed satisfactorily except few spurious high power spikes
which caused automatic scram of the reactor. Finally, ROMU personnel fixed the scram problem
successfully.
18.3 Maintenance Work
Several preventive as well as corrective maintenance works were carried out on the cooling system,
ventilation system, radiation measuring systems, beam-ports and Instrumentation & Control (I&C)
system of the reactor during the reporting period. Some of the major maintenance works carried out
during the reporting period were as follows:
1. Design and fabrication of reactor pool level switches support to install float level switches at
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different height of reactor pool.
2. Maintenance and draw tube of Shim#1 and Regulating control rod of the reactor were cleaned.
3. The high voltage power supply of linear multi-range power channel (NMP-1000) was replaced
by a new one.
4. The faulty module of primary coolant flow was replaced and calibrated.
5. 250 kVA DG was repaired by replacing automatic voltage regulator (AVR) and speed
controller.
6. 2 kVA UPS battery of DAC (supplied by GA-ESI, USA under digital console project) were
replaced by six (6) numbers of new batteries.
7. Four (4) numbers of sealed lead acid batteries were replaced in solar 1 kVA UPS and it was
installed at Thermal Power Calculator (TPC).
8. Modified and developed pneumatic control system of the reactor hall main entry door and
installed by replacing the old one. A new air compressor was also installed for supplying air to
the pneumatically operated reactor hall main entry door system.
9. Repair and maintenance of fire detection and alarm system.
10. Maintenance of all CCTV camera system of research reactor building.
11. Calibration of Thermal Power Calculator.
12. Installation of new Ion chamber near reactor core.
13. Repair and maintenance of secondary pump 2 (change bearing, seal, gaskets, etc.)
18.4 Operation Statistics
During the reporting period the reactor was operated at different power levels (50 W-3000 kW) to
provide neutron beam to various reactor users. A total number of ninety nine (99) irradiation
requests (IRs) were catered during the period for conducting the performance tests and calibration of
High Performance Powder Diffract meter and various R&D activities. Reactor and Neutron Physics
Division (RNPD) of INST used the neutron beam of the reactor for carrying out various R&D
activities. The reactor also operated for testing and commissioning of the new digital control
console, and other I&C system of the reactor. During this period, the total burn-up of the reactor fuel
was about 554.482 MWh. Monthly operation data of the reactor during the reporting period are
shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Monthly Operational Data for July 2012 to June 2013.
MONTH
OPH
MWH
HFP
CuOPH
CuMWH
CuHFP
DOP
CuDOP
Jul 12
69.050
20.552
0.65
69.050
20.552
0.65
12
12
Aug 12
17.883
19.903
0.000
86.933
40.455
0.65
10
22
Sep 12
22.333
33.145
0.000
109.267
73.600
0.65
9
31
Oct 12
67.883
111.252
0.000
177.150
184.852
0.65
18
49
Nov 12
58.317
92.834
0.000
235.467
277.686
0.65
19
68
Dec 12
33.467
66.632
0.000
268.933
344.318
0.65
7
75
Jan 13
28.367
57.744
0.000
297.300
402.062
0.65
12
87
Feb 13
25.950
52.959
0.000
323.250
455.021
0.65
10
97
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Mar 13
44.667
65.514
0.883
367.917
520.534
1.533
11
108
Apr 13
0.000
0.000
0.000
367.917
520.534
1.533
0
108
May 13
3.983
0.842
0.000
371.900
521.377
1.533
1
109
Jun 13
22.400
33.105
0.000
394.300
554.482
1.533
6
115
OPH = Operating Hours; MWH = Mega Watt Hours; HFP = Hours at Full Power; Cu = Cumulative;
DOP = Days Operated.
18.5 Safeguards and Related Activities
ROMU routinely carries out certain activities which are considered as part of the international
obligations that fall on Bangladesh as a signatory of different treaties, agreements and protocols
signed between Bangladesh and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the
International Nuclear Non-proliferation regime. Under these agreements different types of
Safeguards reports such as Inventory Change Report (ICR), Material Balance Report (MBR),
Physical Inventory Listing (PIL) and Additional Protocol to the Safeguards reports of the AERE
facility such as yearly and quarterly update declarations etc. are prepared by ROMU. All these
reports and declarations are routinely submitted to the IAEA through the Nuclear Safety and
Safeguards Division (NSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.
18.6 Training Program Organized
(i) Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator Training Program
The facility has so far been used to train up a total of 27 personnel including several foreign and
national to the level of Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO). During the
reporting period two licensed SROs and seven ROs were working at the facility.
(ii) Industrial Attachment Training Program
A total of thirteen undergraduate engineering students received their industrial training from ROMU
during the reporting period. The student came from different universities which included 10 students
from Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) and 3 students from National
Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka.
19.
REACTOR PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING DIVISION, AERE
The program of the division is to conduct R&D activities using modern methods for the
computational analysis of nuclear reactors, with particular emphasis on reactor physics, design and
safety. Here we procure and implement computer codes related to reactor engineering and nuclear
data processing with international collaboration. The ultimate objective of the division is to support
the development of infrastructure for future nuclear power programs to meet the ever increasing
demand of electricity.
19.1 Research Activities
For the economic and efficient use of the TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, in-core fuel management
study is very important. Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics safety studies are needed to ensure the
safe operation of the reactor. In these regard different neutronic calculations were studied with the
Monte Carlo code MVP and the deterministic code SRAC and WIMS-CITATION. Thermal
hydraulic and Transient analysis of the TRIGA reactor has been performed with the code COOLODN2 and EUREKA-2/RR. In addition, the shield design calculation of radiation facility has been
performed using Microshield Code. Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics benchmark calculation has
been done under IAEA CRP program. Also the division supports the higher study program of
different local universities.
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20.
TANDEM ACCELERATOR FACILITIES DIVISION, AERE
20.1 Research and Development Work
“PIGE EXPERIMENTAL SETUP” has been installed successfully in this division. A new
experimental setup using another beam port for Nuclear Data Research is under construction. The
main research and development activities are:
 An analysis on elemental differences in vegetables, crop and soils of ila affected area in
compared to non-ila affected area in the southern part of Bangladesh has been carried out.
 An analysis of elements in leaf, root stem of jute, amaranth, data, kalmi, spinach and okra has
been done for the major and minor elemental analysis.
 An elemental analysis of soil of jute, amaranth, data, kalmi, spinach and okra has been done.
 A trace elemental analysis is made on trial banana, hog plum, spirulina, chicken, litter using
PIXE technique.
 A number of soil samples have been analyzed to find out the concentration of radioactive
elements for health issue.
 Trace element analysis on some fish sample has been carried out using PIXE technique.
 A number of medicinal plants have been analyzed to figure out their elemental concentrations.
 Some pineapple samples have been analyzed to find the concentration of trace elements using
PIXE technique
20.2 Services
The division has provided elemental analytical service to a number of vegetables, plants, soil, fruit
and fish samples from different Institutes/Divisions/Units.
21.
BEACH SAND MINERALS EXPLOITATION CENTRE, COX’S BAZAR
21.1 Objective
An IAEA Technical Cooperation (TC) Project (BGD/7/006) entitled as “Determining Radionuclides
and Trace Elements in the Sediment and Seawater of the South-eastern Coast” is being implemented.
Under this TC Project presence of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) could be
detected in coastal sediments, sea water and ground water and as well as marine and coastal Biota.
Besides Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre (BSMEC) has long been carrying out research and
development activities which includes geological field survey for exploration of heavy minerals and
their exploitation using Pilot Plant.
21.2 Noticeable Activities and Achievements
A survey has been carried out using Alpha Guard Radon Monitor at Cox’s Bazar area. The main
objective of the field survey was to detect and monitor the presence of the Radioactive Radon
(Rn222) in soil, ground and surface water and air. At the same time samples are collected for further
analysis. Laboratory based mineralogical analysis and some related fundamental researches along
with heavy mineral processing have been going on. For reassessment of existing heavy mineral
deposits and radioactivity of the coastal areas geological field works at Moheshkhali Island was
carried out. Laboratory analysis of heavy mineral samples that were collected from field has been
done in terms of heavy mineral separation, physical analysis and microscopic observations. Heavy
fraction of these samples was fractionated in terms of grain size of different mesh using sieve shaker.
Laboratory scale enrichment of radioactive mineral Monazite has been done and its possible to gain
90% enriched Monazite at laboratory.
A large number of students, teachers and researchers of different universities and research
organizations have visited the Pilot Plant and observed the R&D activities of the Centre.
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21.3 Services and Income
Total income from services on Individual mineral separation and selling of different minerals during
the reporting year is Tk.2,28,002/-(Taka Two Lac Twenty Eight Thousand and Two Only).\
22. RADIOACTIVITY TESTING AND MONITORING LABORATORY, CHITTAGONG
22.1 Objective
 Radioactivity Monitoring of Food and Environment
 Radiation Protection and Safety
 Education and Research
22.2 Programme
 Radioactivity measurement of imported food and allied materials (Measurement of radioactivity
in imported food and allied materials is a mandatory work of the laboratory to implement the
Nuclear Safety & Radiation Control Rules-1997, SRO No. 205-Law /97, Bangladesh.)
 Radioactivity measurement of exportable food and allied materials.



Radioactivity measurement of miscellaneous materials.
Radiation Protection Service.
Radiation protection service during transportation of radioactive materials from Chittagong port
to different destinations of Bangladesh.
 Radiation survey of the exportable scrap materials at work-site of the ship-breaking yard.
 Environmental radiation monitoring.
 Workplace radiation monitoring.
 Radiation protection service at different industrial units, radiotherapy units, X-ray installations.
 Cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public sectors through
mutual exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and expert services.
 Development of human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology
22.3 Research and Development Work
(a) Coordinated Research program with International Organisations: IAEA/RCA ProjectRAS/7/024: Supporting nuclear and isotopic techniques to assess climate change for
sustainable marine ecosystem management
(b) Coordinated Research program with Research with Universities and other Research
Organizations:
i)
Analysis of radionuclides of sediments inside the ship-breaking area, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Environmental behaviour of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides released from the
Karnaphuli river sediment containing municipal and industrial wastes of Chittagong city.
ii) Radionuclide contamination and toxicity study of the ship scrapes and wastes.
iii) Determination of radionuclide’s and radiological risk in sediment containing petroleum wastes
generated from oil refinery industrial area, Potenga, Chittagong.
iv) Environmental impact assessment of radionuclides in sediments and some commercially
imported fish including some parameters of water quality in the Karnafuli river , Chittagong.
v) Study of the naturally occurring radionuclide concentrations and the estimation of dose rates
for the samples collected from the Chittagong urea fertilizer limited.
vi)
Radiometric study of sediment of the Karnaphuli river and the Bay of Bengal.
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vii) Assessment of terrestrial radionuclides in the northern part of Chittagong city corporation.
viii) Investigation on elemental and radionuclide contamination of soil in some ship breaking areas
of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
ix) A comparative study on radioactivity of sediments collection of sand and soil from Potanga sea
beach of Bay of Bengal, Chittagong.
22.4 Services
Revenue income from Radioactivity Testing of Imported and Exported Food Samples by Gamma
Spectrometry
Month
Monthly
Samples
Monthly
Income
(Lac. Tk.)
July
2012
789
Aug.
2012
740
Sept.
2012
572
Oct.
2012
514
Nov.
2012
689
Dec.
2012
505
Jan.
2013
749
Feb.
2013
490
Mar.
2013
513
April.
2013
723
May
2013
747
June
2013
705
Total
98.75
86.78
80.73
82.98
77.84
59.42
83.22
56.71
78.30
98.94
98.69
103.41
1005.77
7736
II BIO- SCIENCES
1.
AGROCHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DIVISION, AERE
Agrochemical and Environmental Research Division is involved in research, services and manpower
development relating to residues of pesticide & elemental analysis (trace & heavy metals) and their
impact on environment.
1.1.
Research and Development Work
During the reporting period, the method validation of different pesticides (Captan, Endosulfan,
Carbaryl, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Cypermethrin, Deltamethrine) has been completed using Gas
Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer.
In a st6udy, ten (Banana and honey) samples collected from some selected fields of Bangladesh were
analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). All samples were found contaminated
with Ca, Cr, Cu, Cd, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn metals. However, the contamination level was below the
FAO/IAEA recommended values.
1.2.
Services
Analytical Services using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) , High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) were rendered to
different organizations namely, Centre for Environment and Geographic Information Service,
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur, Dhaka University, British American Tobacco
Bangladesh for the analyses of pesticide residues , heavy metals in samples as per their requirement
and earned revenue of Tk 7,32,930/-(Seven Lac Thirty Two thousand Nine hundred Thirty Taka
only).Total samples analyzed during the reporting period were Two hundred sixty four.
2.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, AERE
2.1
Research and Development Work
Process and product development for the preservation of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat through
irradiation.
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2.1.1 Effect of gamma-ray induced mutant strains of aspergillus niger on citric acid
fermentation using molasses and jackfruit based medium
Aspergillus niger is most commonly known among the various fungal strains screened for citric acid
production, when cultivated in carbohydrate-rich medium of fermentation. In the present study, a
number of indigenous raw materials such as molasses and jackfruits have been used for citric acid
production. The previously isolated gamma-ray induced second step in mutants 14/20 and 79/20 of
A. niger were reradiated by 60Co Gamma beam-650 source at a dose rate of 0.674 kGy/hr aiming to
further increase the production of citric acid. In absence of Prescott salt and in mixed fermentation
medium the highest production of citric acid was found by further mutated. A. niger 14/20 with
gamma radiation at 20 Krad which was about 16.16 mg/ml and lowest citric acid production was
found in molasses media by further mutated A. niger 14/20 with gamma radiation at 10 Krad which
was found 9.22 mg/ml on the day 13 but it was higher than that produced by the un irradiated strain.
In absence of Prescott salt highest production of citric acid was found by further mutated A. niger
79/20 with gamma radiation at 20 Krad in mixed fermentation medium which was about 15.94
mg/ml. Lowest citric acid production was found in molasses media by further mutated A. niger
79/20 with gamma radiation at 10 Krad which was found 9.08 mg/ml on the day 13 but it was higher
than that produced by the un irradiated strains.
2.1.2 Effect of biomass and sugar in citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using
molasses and jackfruit as substrates
The production of citric acid was not same in all fermentation mediam. Without the presence of
Prescott salt highest citric acid production was found in mixed fermentation medium throughout the
fermentation period and lowest production of citric acid was found in molasses media. Whereas with
the presence of Prescott salt lowest production of citric acid was obtained in jackfruit medium and
highest amount of citric acid was produced in molasses medium throughout the fermentation period.
In both cases A. niger 79/20 yielded lower amount of citric acid than A. niger 14/20. From the
experiments it can be opined that both molasses and jackfruit could be used for the production of
citric acid but in case of mixed substrate the citric acid production is much economically feasible and
was proved more potential for citric acid production. It is apparent from the results that the
maximum yield of citric acid was also dependent on sugar level and biomass.
2.1.3 Biochemical composition and effects of radiation on sensory, biochemical and
physiological quality of fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
The effects of irradiation (0.5 and 1.0 kGy) on sensory, biochemical, physiological attributes of
spinach were investigated during 12 days of post-irradiation storage at 12°C and 60% RH. Spinach
treated with 1.0 kGy showed acceptability in colour, flavour, texture and overall condition till 12
days during storage period whereas at the same period, control and 0.5 kGy treated samples were
spoiled. Reduced rate of weight loss was observed in irradiated samples compared to control over
the whole storage period. A minor decrease in the ascorbic acid content was the only adverse effect
observed in irradiated spinach compare to control sample and no other major changes occurred in
TSS, pH value of treated and untreated samples of spinach. Radiation processing of spinach at 1.0
kGy extends the shelf life without affecting sensory and nutritional qualities. Thus, radiation can be
used for the shelf -life extension of leafy vegetables and is not harmful to health.
2.1.4 Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma irradiation and
assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect
A study was conducted to determine the effects of radiation on biochemical (moisture, protein, fat,
ash, carbohydrate, calcium and phosphorus) and microbiological qualities (TVBC, TCC and TFC) of
three different dried fishes (Cheap, Loitta and Chingri) collected from retails markets. Among the
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three non-irradiated dried fishes, the highest moisture content (40.85 ± 0.42) was found in Chepa
compare to Loitta (19.48% ±0.40) and Chingri (17.09% ±0.77). Highest rate of total protein content
was found in non-irradiated Chingri (60.39 ±0.75) and Loitta (55.85% ± 0.40) compare to Chepa
(32.67 ± 0.06). Results revealed that radiation (3 and 5 kGy) has no significant effect on biochemical
composition of three experimental dried fishes. Results of microbiology showed that total viable
bacterial count (TVBC) was estimated in non-irradiated Chepa (5.58 ± 0.14 log cfu/g), Loitta (3.72 ±
0.09 log cfu/g) and Chingri (5.34 ± 0.15 log cfu/g) respectively which was significantly reduced by 1
to 3 logs at 3 kGy and 3 to 5 logs at 5 kGy gamma radiation. Maximum Total coliform count (TCC)
was found in non-irradiated Chepa (5.28 ± 0.02 log cfu/g) compare to Loitta (3.23± 0.09) and
Chingri (4.56 ± 0.06). Total fungal count (TFC) was recorded as 3.60 ± 0.09 and 3.78 ± 0.05 log
cfu/g in non-irradiated Chepa and Chingri respectively but there was no TFC in non-irradiated
Loitta. At 3 and 5 kGy , no TCC and TFC were found in all dried fishes
2.2
Services
Services provided for the nutritional analysis of poultry feed and food products and earned Tk.
35,600/- (Thirty five thousand six hundred taka only).
2.3
Other Activities
2.3.1 IAEA CRP project
Use of Irradiation for Shelf Stable Sterile Foods for Immunocompromised Patients and other
Specific Target Groups. IAEA Research Contract No, 15052. ( On going).
2.3.2 IAEA RCA Project
RAS/5/062, Title “Building Technological Capacity for Food Traceability and Food Safety Control
System through the Use of Nuclear Analytical Techniques (On going).
3.
GAMMA SOURCE DIVISION, AETRE
3.1
Utilization of the Co60 gamma irradiator
Gamma Source Division of IFRB rendered irradiation services to different institutes/ organizations
and private companies using Co60 gamma irradiator. After replenishment in December 2009, the
activity of the Co 60 gamma source was 62 kCi. During this reporting period, the activity of the
source was 442.96 kCi on 01/07/2012 and 38.86 kCi on 02/06/2013. At the same time, the dose rate
was 1.735 kGy/hr. on 01/07/2012 and 1.570 kGy/hr. on 02/06/2013.
Many research organizations including BAEC were provided with irradiation services for R&D
purpose. The names of the beneficiary research organizations/institutes are-Institute of Food and
Radiation Biology (IFRB), Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit (TBBRU), Institute of
Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), ICDDRB, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI),
Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute,
Stamford University, Bangladesh Mashrum Research and Extention Center, BARI, Gazipur etc.
The division also rendered commercial sterilization services to different pharmaceuticals companies.
The name of the service providing companies are: The ACME laboratories Ltd., Square Consumer
Products Ltd., Harun Biochemical, Sanofi Aventis, G.A. Company, General Pharma Ltd., Polycon
Ltd., Lab-C, Aristopharma Ltd., Beacon Pharma Ltd., National Trading Corporation, T.F. Plastic and
Petrydish Co. Ltd., Pran Agro Ltd., Harvest Infertility Care Ltd., Ibn Sina Pharma Ltd., Chittagong
Eye Infermary and Training Complex, Kazi & Kazi Tea, Inner Vision, M/S Rifa Enterprise, Apex
Pharma Ltd., Apex Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Ltd., Popular Pharma Ltd., ACI Ltd., ZAP Natural
Poduct Ltd., Doctor’s Health Products etc.
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3.2
Dosimetry
Dosimetry is the only way to determine the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples.
For determining the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples different dosimetry
system were used such as, Ceric-cerous, Amber Perspex, Red Perspex, Fricke dosimeter etc. Wave
length and dose range of different dosimeters are given below:
Sl. No.
Name of dosimeter
Wave length (λ)
Dose Range
1.
Fricke Dosimeter
λ – 305 nm
0 to 400 Gy.
3.3
2.
Amber Perspex dosimeter
λ – 603 to 651 nm
01 to 30 kGy
3.
Ceric-Cerous Dosimeter
- (Potentiometer)
01 to 50 kGy
Maintenance
Maintenance is required for safe operation of the source and safety of the radiation workers. The
maintenance of the gamma source was performed periodically for smooth and proper operation of
the gamma irradiator. For maintenance, required spare parts and equipments were procured from
local market and supplier.
3.4
Radiation Protection
Radiation protection is required for the safety of the operator, worker, public and the environment.
Before starting operation, necessary steps were taken to prevent the radiation hazards such as TLD
badges and survey meters. The badges used by the workers were tested at regular intervals by the
Health Physics Division to evaluate and to determine the exposed dose of the workers. According to
the IAEA standard, the received dose by the worker should not exceed the minimum dose level of
2.5 µSv / hour. Emergency response plan were maintained to keep the worker free from any hazard
and accident. Trained personnel were involved in operation services because they can take necessary
steps in emergency situation and know how to tackle the situation and to control with the different
authorities like Police, Fire brigade & Medical surveillance for emergency situation.
3.5
Income of the Source
Gamma Source Division rendered sterilization services for Commercial products and earned
Tk.20,63,105/- (Twenty lac sixty-three thousand one hundred five) only in this reporting period.
4.
INSECT BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION, AERE
The division focuses in developing the methods of management of insect pests using nuclear and
biotechnological approaches; developing quarantine treatment for fresh agricultural produces; and
exploiting of beneficial insects.
4.1
Research and Development Work
4.1.1 Management of melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae and oriental fruit fly, B. dorsalis using
sterile insect technique (SIT)
i)
Impact of gut bacteria incorporated adult diets on the ovariole number and fecundity of
pumpkin fly, bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:Tephritidae)
Tephritidae is a large family that includes many fruit pests and these are usually adopted for housing
large quantities of bacteria in their digestive tract. Explorations on different fruit fly’s associated
bacterial community revealed that most of fly’s gut microbiota is dominated largely by free-living
bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae. These symbionts are known to play significant role in fly’s
different fitness parameters. Therefore, efforts were made to isolate and to identify the mid-gut
bacterial community of laboratory host reared pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker)
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(Diptera:Tephritidae) using conventional biochemical techniques. Colony characterization of the
isolated bacteria was conducted on Nutrient agar and MacConkey agar plates. Isolated gut-bacterial
species viz., Proteus rettgeri and Klebsiella oxytoca were examined through incorporating with
protein (casein:yeast extract:sugar, 1:1:2) and sugar diets to study the effect of bacteria
supplemented diets on the ovariole number and fecundity of B. tau. A total of nine bacterial species
were identified under the family Enterobacteriaceae. The bacterial species were Proteus rettgeri,
Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella oxytoca, Streptobacillus moniliformis, Alcaligenes faecalis,
Haemophilus ducreyi, Erwinia sp., Chromobacterium lividum and Flavobacterium picketti. Mean
ovariole number were 20.66 ±2.51, 20.56±3.53, and 22.41±3.75 for B. tau fed on P. rettgeri, K.
oxytoca incorporated protein diets and only protein diet, respectively. Experimental result revealed
no significant influence of gut bacteria added adult diets on the fecundity of B. tau fed on above
mentioned diet treatments.
ii)
Male sterility dose determination and optimization of male ratio of pumpkin fly,
bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for application in sterile insect
technique
The pumpkin fruit fly, B. tau is one of the most destructive pests on cucurbit vegetables of
Bangladesh. So far, very limited scientific data are available on the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
approach for pumpkin fly, B. tau. The study aimed to determine the male sterility dose and to
optimize the ratio of irradiated and unirradiated male pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) for field
application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). The percent of sterility attained in F1 generation was
33.84, 46.55, 64.21, 86.54, 90.63, 100 and 100 at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 Gy dose treatment of
adult male respectively. Complete sterility of male pumpkin fly was observed at 60 Gy. Fixed
numbers of virgin females were allowed to mate with unirradiated and irradiated (60 Gy) males at
1:1, 1:2, 1:5 and 1:9 ratios. Comparing with control group, a sharp decrease of pupal recovery was
observed when females were allowed to mate with varying ratios of irradiated males. Minimum
pupal recovery (42 fold less) was obtained at 1:9 ratio. Percent of viable adults and fliers were
significantly decreased as the irradiated males were increased from 1:2 to 1:9 ratios mated with
females. Significantly deformed adults were increased as the ratios of irradiated males were
increased. All the above parameters suggest that 1:9 ratio of normal vs sterile males of pumpkin fly
is apparently the effective ratio for releasing sterilized male melon fly in nature for possible field
application of SIT.
4.1.2 Combined effect of gamma irradiation and microwave energy on the quality (color,
firmness and storage loss) of cucumber (cucumis sativus L.)
The external colour, firmness and storage loss of cucumbers were determined at different quarantine
treatment methods including the untreated control group. The effects of the treatment of 100 Gy
gamma irradiation, 180 watt microwave energy (10 seconds) and both 100 Gy gamma irradiation
and 180 watt microwave energy together were analysed against untreated fresh cucumbers. Treated
and untreated fresh cucumbers were kept at 25°C and relative humidity was maintained between 80
and 90%. Up to 15 day storage period, highest damage (30%) was recorded from the controlled
cucumbers (no treatment applied) while the lowest damage was recorded (13.3%) when cucumbers
were subjected to both gamma irradiation and microwave energy together. Damage of 16.66%
cucumbers was recorded when they were treated with gamma irradiation only. During the same
period no significant difference of firmness were observed in both the treated and untreated
cucumbers. The colour analysis showed no significant differences of L (darkness) and b (blue to
yellow) values during the storage period. On the contrary, significant differences were observed on
green to red values (a). Further works are on-going.
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4.1.3 Sensitivity of immature stages of dengue fever mosquito, aedes aegypti (L.) to gamma
radiation
Aedes aegypti is a cosmopolitan urban mosquito that causes dengue every year in Bangladesh. The
present study was carried out to observe the sensitivity level of immature stages of A. aegypti
mosquito to gamma irradiation. Different developmental stages of A. aegypti were exposed to a
series of irradiation dose in Co60 gamma source to observe sensitivity regarding egg hatching,
pupation, adult emergence, mortality and body size. Irradiation dose of 1-10 Gray was applied to
eggs, 10-100 Gy to larvae and 10-250 Gy was applied to pupae. Egg hatching, pupae formation and
adult emergence decreased with increasing dose. Pupation decreased significantly with increasing
radiation dose in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th instar larvae. Regression analysis showed increase of percent
mortality with increasing dose significantly in both 19-23 hrs old (early) and 42-46 hrs old (late)
pupae. A linear positive relationship was found between doses and mortality in both larvae and
pupae. Irradiation of early and late pupae had no significant effect on adult emergence up to 40 Gy,
however, while higher dose applied (100 to 250Gy) emergence rate decreased significantly. Lethal
dose, LD50 and LD90 for 4th instar larva are lower than pupae but higher than eggs. Even, LD 50 and
LD90 for early pupae were lower than late pupae. However, no significant effect of radiation on wing
length was observed in adults treated at pupal stage.
4.1.4 Development of mass rearing, selection of male sterility dose of dengue vector, Aedes
aegypti for application in sterile insect technique
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread human pathogenic viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue
fever, and Chikungunya. Much of the struggle against these diseases has relied on a combination of
prophylactic measures such as vector control including insecticides and traps. At present, dengue
transmission can be reduced or interrupted by controlling its mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti by
Sterile Insect Technique. Sterile dose selection of A. aegypti mosquito was observed as a part of SIT.
Radiation was applied to adult male which were mated with same number of females after
emergence. Effect of different radiation dose (longevity, egg hatching rate, male and female ratio,
pupation) determined up to F1 and F2 generation of Aedes aegypti. A. aegypti exhibited decreased
fecundity and egg hatch success in relation to radiation dose up to F1 generation. Further works are
on-going.
4.2
On–going IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project (CRP)
1. IAEA Cooridinated Research Project entitled Management of mosquitoes using sterile insect
technique (CRP Contract No. 14686)
2. Use of Symbiotic Bacteria to Reduce Mass-rearing Costs and Improve Mating Success of
Selected Fruit Pests in Support of SIT Application (CRP No. 17011/RO).
5.
MICROBIOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL IRRADIATION DIVISION, AERE
5.1
Research and Development Work
5.1.1 Assessment of microbiological status of chanachur, a traditional snack and its quality
improvement by gamma radiation
Chanachur is an Indian sub-continental traditional ready-to-eat spicy snack which is consumed
mostly as one of the favourite street food. In this study microbiological status of chanachur was
determined and its quality was improved by applying gamma radiation. To assess the microbial load
in chanachur samples four types (non-branded coded as S1 and branded coded as S2, S3 and S4)
were collected and Total Viable Bacterial Count (TVBC), Total Coliform Count (TCC) and Total
Fungal Count (TFC) were determined by spread plate method using Nutrient Agar (NA),
MacConkey Agar and Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), respectively. TVBC, TCC and TFC values for
four types of chanachur samples were ranged from 1.18×105 to 2.1×104 CFU/g, 1.2×104 to 3.0×103
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CFU/g and 1.5×104 to 2.0×103 CFU/g respectively which were beyond the satisfactory or
acceptable level. To improve the quality of chanachur samples, a series of doses of gamma radiation
viz. 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 and 15.0 kGy were applied. Irradiation with 2.0, 5.0 and 10.0 kGy, microbial load
was decreased by 1 to 3 log but not completely eliminated. After applying the radiation dose of 15.0
kGy, all kinds of viable microorganisms including spores were eliminated rendering the chanachur
samples sterile and safe for consumption. Bacteria associated with the chanachur samples were also
identified through cultural, morphological and different biochemical studies.
5.1.2 Isolation and characterization of acetobacter and gluconobacter spp. from sugarcane
and rotten fruits
Potential acetic acid bacteria were investigated from different readily available sources. Seven
different samples (sugarcane bagasse, sugarcane juice, sugarcane juice processing water, soil, rotten
apples, rotten red grapes and rotten white grapes) were collected from local market. After processing
and enrichment, samples were inoculated on Glucose Yeast Calcium carbonate (GYC) agar plates
and incubated at 30C for four days. Nineteen different bacterial colonies were selected and isolated
on the basis of clear zone formation on GYC medium. The bacterial isolates were identified on the
basis of their morphological, biochemical and physiological characterization. Among nineteen
isolates, one was identified as Acetobacter aceti, one as Acetobacter pasteurianus, one as
Acetobacter orleansis, two were identified as Acetobacter cibinongensis, and the remaining fourteen
isolates were identified as Gluconobacter spp. As potential acetic acid producers, only the
Acetobacter isolates were further assessed for their acid production capability under different
temperature and pH using ‘Potency Index’ as a potency determining parameter. Temperature 30C
and pH 5.5 were found to be the optimum temperature and pH respectively for maximum acetic acid
production by most of the species. Acetobacter pasteurianus with the highest P.I. value of 3.78 was
the most potent acetic acid producer among these isolates.
5.1.3 Isolation and screening of biodegradable plastic producing bacteria from compost
samples
PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a group of biodegradable plastics of biological origin. These are
attractive substitutes for conventional petrochemical plastics due to similar material properties as
thermoplastics e.g., polypropylene. Moreover, it is completely biodegradable upon disposal under
specific environmental conditions. PHAs are accumulated as a carbon and/or energy storage material
in various bacteria usually under the condition of excess carbon source and limiting nutritional
elements such as N, P, S, O, or Mg. In this study, attempts have been made to isolate PHB
(polyhydroxybutyrate) producing bacteria from rich natural microbial source such as compost. Six
different types of compost samples were collected from Bhawal Mirzapur, Gazipur, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. For isolation, 10 g of compost from several composting sites was mixed with 90 mL of
distilled water. A dilution series up to 10-9 was made using distilled water. Aliquots of 0.1 ml were
plated onto nutrient agar and PHA agar plates and were incubated for 24–48 h at 37C. In this study,
48 isolates were initially isolated from six compost samples. Bioslurry showed the highest count
3.75×109 cfu/g whereas Poultry slurry 2 did not support any bacterial growth. All the bacterial
isolates were qualitatively tested for PHB production following the viable colony method of
screening using nile red and Sudan Black B dye. After primary screening using Nile red, 16 isolates
were found to give orange fluorescence under UV (360 nm). Then they were further grown on
nutrient agar plate and tested with Sudan black. Based on the intensity of the fluorescence and Sudan
black coloration, high PHB producers were selected. Out of 48 isolates, sixteen isolates were
successfully screened as PHA accumulating bacteria. These bacteria can be a potential source for
commercial production of biopolymer. Further studies are being continued to identify these strains.
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5.1.4 Development of a simple method for the determination of DD value of chitosan samples
Chitosan is typically obtained by partial deacetylation of chitin. The product is a copolymer of Nacetylglucosamine units and D-glucosamine units. Degree of deacetylation (DD) is one of the main
parameters characterizing chitosan. The most precise measurements of DD require sophisticated
equipment (NMR spectrometer), not available at many laboratories worldwide working on chitosan.
Within the same method, there are usually many analytical procedures for performing measurements
and calculations and many ways of interpretation of results. It is obvious that not every research
laboratory has an NMR spectrometer. Moreover, this method, although probably the most precise, is
not suitable for routine measurements of DD due to high costs (deuterated solvents, depreciation of
equipment, specialized staff time) and time-consuming sample preparation procedure. There is a
need for low-cost, simple, yet sturdy and reliable methods and procedures for DD determination.
The aim of this work is to develop a new, simplified method and compare a few of the existing
analytical techniques on the same set of chitosan samples. The method consists of titrimetric
determination and online monitoring of chitosan samples of nimal DD in the range os ….%.
Moreover, evaluation of the ease of performance and availability of reagents in the developed
methods will also be performed.
5.1.5 Citric acid production by aspergillus niger ca16 using cheap carbon source sugarcane
juice
Citric acid is a commercially valuable microbial metabolite which is produced mainly by submerged
fermentation of starch- or sucrose-based media, using the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger.
Industrially, large-scale production of citric acid uses beet or cane molasses, sucrose or glucose
syrup as carbon source. In recent years, the use of cheap substrates e.g., agro-industrial wastes or
surplus materials has gained global attention due to its economical and environmental benefits. In
this study, attempts have been made to produce citric acid using cheap carbon sources such as
sugarcane juice under submerged condition. For this purpose, sugarcane juice was collected from
different vendors and brought into laboratory. Sugar estimation was carried out immediately after
collection by Anthrone 55ulphuric acid method. This process was repeated for several batches to get
an average value on the sugar content of the substrate. It was found that the average sugar content of
sugarcane juices were in the range of 7-10%. Experiments are ongoing to compare the citric acid
production by Aspergillus niger using sucrose.
5.2
Services and annual income
Routine services for microbiological analysis of food, food supplement, water and medical products
were rendered for different pharmaceuticals and food industries. The division earned
Tk. 1,20,000/- (One Lac Twenty Thousand Taka only) in this financial year.
6.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING DIVISION, AERE
6.1
Research and Development Work
6.1.1 High yielding mutants with shorter life cycle selected in rice irradiated with carbon ion
beam
To obtain fixed mutant(s) with photoperiod-insensitive, short day-length and shorter plant height
with higher yield from local T.aman Ashfal. Heights were measured randomly from ten M1 plants of
each irradiated dose at 3 weeks after transplanting. M2 seeds were harvested individually from three
fertile M1 plants at 5 months after transplanting. The M2 seeds were spread on a seed bed on July 16,
2009. Survived seedlings were transplanted on August 17, 2009 and they were grown during Aman
season. Number of days to heading was recorded as the number of days required from sowing time
when 50% of plants of each line headed. Days of maturity was recorded as the number of days
required from sowing time when 90% of plants of each line appeared with yellowish grains. These
two data were recorded through visual observation by visiting the plots every alternate day. Plant
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heights, number of effective tillers per plant and panicle length were measured at the time of
maturity with randomly selected 5 competitive plants. M3 seeds were harvested separately from each
M2 plant. M3 plants were grown as plant progeny during next Boro (long day) season (December
2009 to May 2010). Data were recorded as the same as described in M2. Grain characteristics such as
length (L) and width (W) of unhusked and husked grain were recorded in October 2012. Survival
rate and plant height was determined to examine the effect of carbon ion irradiation over the plant
growth cycle. Survival rate of the irradiated seeds were significantly decreased at 60 Gy and remains
gradually at higher doses. Seedling height also gradually decreased with the application of increased
rate of irradiation dose. The height of the seedlings were reduced almost half compared to unirradiated
seeds and it was started at 80 Gy and gradually goes to at higher doses. Since the cultivar Ashfal is a
highly photoperiod sensitive in which, none of the control plants headed during the Boro season.
However, we have found nine M1 plants headed under the same growing conditions. It was confirmed
that photoperiod sensitivity was genetically altered in the fertile M1 plants. It was also observed that
in M2 generation, the plant height of mutant lines were markedly shorten and yield also increased.
6.1.2 An efficient micropropagation system for murraya paniculata l. through shoot tip and
nodal segment culture
To develop an efficient and reproducible in vitro propagation protocol for M. paniculata L. through
shoot tip and nodal explant culture. Shoot tips and nodal segments of garden grown plants were used
as explants and cultured on MS supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of
BAP, Kin and NAA for shoot multiplication. Maximum shoot regeneration was found in MS
supplemented with 2.5 mgl-1 BAP. With repeated subculture and addition of 100 mgl-1casein
hydrolysate to the medium enhanced the number of shoots per culture and incorporation of 100 mgl-1
urea to the medium increased the length of shoots. Individual elongated shoots were rooted well on
half-strength MS supplemented with 1.0 mgl-1each of IBA and IAA within four weeks of culture.
Well-rooted plantlets were transferred to pots containing soil and compost (2:1) for hardening.
During hardening 70% plantlets survived, which were subsequently transferred to the experimental
field.
6.1.3 In vitro plant regeneration in nayantara (catharanthus roseus l.) through callus culture
To develop an efficient and reproducible in vitro propagation protocol for Catharanthus roseus L.
through shoot tip, leaf and inter-node culture. Different types of explants viz. shoot tip, leaf and
inter-node segment showed various response for calli induction during culture onto MS fortified
with hormonal supplements at the dark condition. Among those explants, leaf segment and internode segment appeared best to callus induction when cultured onto MS fortified either with BAP +
2, 4-D or 2ip at a concentration of 2.0 mg/l each. The colour of the calli were brownish to cream.
The calli produced from different types of explants were maintained on the same medium by
repeated subculture after every five weeks up to three months. But, no shoots were regenerated
during subculture of these calli at this condition. With the treatment (BAP + 2, 4-D and 2ip + 2, 4-D)
appeared better for induction of calli compared to treatment (BAP, 2ip). Several authors obtained
calli in Catharantus rosues L. using different types of explants with MS fortified and different
hormonal supplements of 2, 4-D. The present findings are partially similar with those observations.
The regeneration of adventitious shoots from leaf and inter-node segment derived calli were
depending on both auxin and cytokinin. Though huge amount of calli were developed from leaf and
inter- node segments and maintaining them at Dark condition for three months, but no multiple shoot
regeneration were obtained in this condition. For multiple shoot regeneration, these two types of calli
were cultured onto MS supplemented with different concentrations of BAP and Kin (0.2 mg/l -1.5
mg/l) singly adding with NAA (0.2 mg/l -1.5 mg/l) by shifting them from dark to light condition.
Among the various hormonal supplements used, best response towards multiple shoot regeneration
was noticed from both leaf and inter-node derived callus on MS fortified with BAP and NAA both
1.0 mg/l each. In this combination, an average of 18 shoots were regenerated from leaf segment
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derived calli. On the other hand, an average of 14 shoots were regenerated from inter-node segment
derived calli. The regenerated multiple shoots were routinely sub-cultured for further multiplication
in the same medium and the number of shoots increased 3 to 4 folds at this stage. The regenerated
shoots (5 -8 cm) were excised from the clamp of multiple shoots and placed onto half strength of MS
supplemented with various concentrations of IBA and IAA (0.2 to 2.5 mg/l) for root induction. The
percentage of root formation and the number of roots per shoots significantly varied depending on
concentrations of IBA and IAA. The higher frequency of rooting (100%) with highest root numbers
(7.8 ± 0.34) was obtained in the medium containing 1.0 mg/l IBA. All the rooted plantlets were
subsequently transferred to small pot containing sand, loamy soil and coco-peat at the ratio of 1:1:1
and gradually shifted to out door condition. The survival rate is about 90 % under natural
environmental condition. The protocol thus established could be exploited for commercial
propagation of these very important medicinal as well as ornamental plants in the country.
7.
RADIATION ENTOMOLOGY AND ACAROLOGY DIVISION, AERE
7.1
Research and Development Work
The R & D activities of Radiation Entomology and Acarology Division is primarily focused on
development of environmentally safe integrated pest management techniques against insect and
mite pests of economic importance by using gamma radiation, biodegradable botanicals, hormones,
pheromones, bio-control agents and chemical pesticides.
7.1.1 Comparative study of post embryonic growth and development of blow fly (lucilia
cuprina) in natural and artificial diet
In the present study growth and developmental parameters of blowfly reared on natural (Tilapia fish)
and artificial diets (composed of wheat bran, whole milk powder, chicken egg, agar and water) were
recorded and compared. The larval and pupal periods lasted almost the same time with the both diets
tested. The larval and pupal periods on artificial diets were slightly longer than those on natural diet
but the differences were not statistically significant ( p>0.05). Egg to pupa transformation rate (6368%) and adult emergence rate (97-98%) were found almost similar when larvae reared on natural
diet and those reared on artificial diets. In the present study, the mean generation time, the time from
the oviposition until female offspring were mature enough to oviposite their own eggs, was 14.70
days for artificial diet and that was 13.72 days for natural diet. Although the development of L.
cuprina on artificial diet was a bit slower than on natural diet but the differences between natural and
artificial diets were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The larval and pupal mortality and
developmental durations were not significantly different when larvae reared on natural and on
artificial diet. These results suggest that the nutritional quality of artificial diets is comparable with
those of natural diet.
7.1.2 Radio-sensitivity on blowfly, lucilia cuprina, pupa in presence and absence of oxygen
Oxygen levels affect the sensitivity of insects to radiation. The increased radiation damage in a highoxygen environment is a general phenomenon in radiobiology. Damage induced by radiation is
typically lower in an oxygen-reduced environment (hypoxia) than in air, so usually higher doses are
needed to produce comparable reproductive sterility. However, we have no data about what
happened if the blowfly pupa is irradiated in absence of oxygen. The present study was thus
undertaken to determine the effect of radiation on some biological aspects (percent adult emergence,
longevity) of blowfly pupa in presence of oxygen (aerobic condition) and absence of oxygen
(anaerobic condition). The percent adult emergence under anaerobic and aerobic condition for 25Gy,
35Gy, 45Gy and 55Gy was 96, 97, 97.5, 95 % and 97, 97.5, 94.5, 97.5 % respectively. Longevity
under anaerobic and aerobic condition for 25Gy, 35Gy, 45Gy and 55Gy was 27.83, 28.84, 24.37,
24.41 day and 27.82, 27.85, 22.96, 24.33 day respectively. The above data revealed that irradiated
blowfly pupa either in presence or absence of oxygen did not affect significantly on percent adult
emergence and longevity.
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7.1.3 Study on the quality measurements of blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) reared on cost effective
artificial larval diet for the releasing of field to control dry fish pest
Blow fly, Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a major pest of sun-drying fish industry in the
costal area of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has taken R & D programme to
implement Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in the off shore Islands for suppressing blow fly
population. The major component of SIT is the production of high quality blow fly in laboratory
mass rearing. The quality as expressed by larval and puapl weights as well as F1 adult longevity and
fecundity were found significantly different in natural and artificial diets. Larval and pupal weights
were relatively greater (Larva 36.57±3.75, Pupa 29.11±8.07 mg) in those resulted from artificial diet
than those of natural diet (Larva 34.58±1.80 mg and Pupa26.28±3.29 mg ). Adults emerged from
heavy pupa reared on artificial diet lived longer life as well as laid significantly more number of
eggs per female than those from natural diet. In conclusion, both the diets tested, the production
quality of L. cuprina showed significantly higher with artificial diet than natural diet. Thus artificial
diet can be used for mass rearing of blowfly larvae for several basic and applied studies.
7.1.4 Collection and identification of moth in AERE campus
In the present study we have collected a good number of moths by using a light trap in the AERE
campus and succeeded to identify them up to species level. Among the collected 1489 moths
683 belong to the family Pyralidae, followed by Noctuidae (470), Arctiidae (207),
Geometridae (41), Lymantridae (33), Hypsidae (18), Lymacodidae (17), Ctenuchidae (8),
Drepanidae (7), Sphingidae (5), Notodontidae (4) Psychidae (1), Nolidae (1) and
Lasiocampidae (1). The highest 58 species of moth was recorded from the family of Noctuidae
followed by 44 species of Pyralidae, 16 species of Geometridae, 13 species of Arctiidae, 6
species of Lymantridae, 4 species of Sphingidae, 3 species of Ctenuchidae, 2 species of
Lymacodidae, 2 species of Hypsidae and only 1 species was recorded in each family of Drepanidae,
Psychidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Lasicampidae. The above mentioned results have shown
that the largest and the 2nd largest numbers of moths were recorded from the family of
Pyralidae (683) and Noctuidae (470) in contrast the largest and the 2nd largest numbers of species
belongs to the family Noctuidae (58) and Pyralidae (44). Considering these results the family of
Noctuidae showed highest species diversity among the recorded families in the study area.
7.1.5 The effects of photoperiod on some aspects of biology of stored dry fish pest, dermestes
maculatus (coleoptera: dermestidae)
The effect of three photoperiod regimes on the reproductive and developmental parameters and
adult survival rate in Dermestes maculates (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) were investigated under
laboratory conditions (30±2oC temperature and 65±5% relative humidity) on dried Katchki fish. The
photoperiods tested were: 12 hours light and 12 hours dark period (LD 12:12), 24 hours light and 24
hours dark period (LD 24:24). The mean incubation period was significantly longest in the light
regime. The fecundity and fertility was significantly higher in the LD 12:12 regime and lower in 24
hours light period. Pupal weight was significantly higher in the dark period. The pre-oviposition
period was significantly longer in the 24 light regimes and lowest in the LD 12:12. Oviposition
period was insignificantly high in LD 12:12, low in 24 hours light period and intermediate in 24 dark
condition. These results suggest that continuous photo phase is not suitable for the development and
reproduction of Dermestes maculatus.
8.
TISSUE BANKING AND BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH UNIT, AERE
8.1
Objective
Radiation sterilized tissue allografts are frequently used in the field of orthopaedic surgery, oral &
maxillofacial surgery, opthalmology and burn & cosmetic reconstruction. Tissue Banking and
Biomaterial Research Unit (TBBRU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is regularly
providing high quality radiation sterilized amnion membrane allografts and bone allografts to
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different hospitals and clinics throughout the country to treat different sorts of health problems, such
as burns, acid violence, leprotic ulcer, bedsore, traumatic open wound, diabetic wound,
opthalmological defects, degenerative bone diseases, congenital deformities, bone fractures, gap
non-union from traumatic accidents, oral and maxillofacial defects etc.. At present, 130
hospitals/clinics and more than 350 surgeons & physicians are involved with these activities through
procurement of tissues and utilization of radiation sterilized tissue allografts. Moreover, this tissue
bank arranges public and professional awareness programmes to increase tissue donation and
applications. Above all, researchers of this unit are working on the development of new biomaterial
and allograft substitutes to mitigate the huge demand of graft material.
8.2
Research and Development Work
8.2.1 Processing of radiation sterilized human amnion membrane for use in rehabilitative
surgery
Amniotic sacs were collected aseptically from labor room after normal vaginal deliveries in a sterile
plastic container containing sterile physiological saline (0.9%) and were preserved temporarily in
freezer (-20ºC). At the time of collection, each container was labeled with donor information,
hospital registration number and date of collection. The sacs were collected only from the healthy
and diseases free donors. The containers were placed in a cool box and transported to the tissuebanking laboratory as early as possible. After transportation to the tissue banking laboratory,
amniotic membranes were separated aseptically from sacs using sterilized surgical instruments. The
membranes were then placed in a sterile conical flask and shaken with sterile physiological saline
using a mechanical platform orbital shaker for several times (5/6 times). Then the membranes were
spread on sterile surgical gauge and placed on the plastic frame racks under sterile condition. The
membranes were then oven dried at the temperature 40±1ºC for over night (14-16 hours). The dried
membranes were then cut into different standard sizes e.g., (20x10 cm, 10x10cm) and special size
for eye (5x5 cm), triple packed in polythene envelopes, vacuum-sealed and labeled properly under
laminar flow cabinet. The membranes were then sterilized by gamma irradiation at the dose of 25
kGy. The radiation sterilized grafts were supplied to different hospitals after sterility test in
accordance with the requirements. During the reporting period, 957 pieces of amniotic sacs were
collected and 3936 pieces of amniotic membrane allografts were prepared for clinical use in
rehabilitative surgery.
8.2.2 Processing of radiation sterilized human cancellous bone allografts (chips/blocks,
dowels etc.)
Human femoral heads were collected in sterile poly pack from clinically acceptable live donors
undergoing surgical treatment, such as excised femoral head in fracture neck of femur (FNF), in
replacement hemiarthoplasty or in total hip replacement (THR). After procurement, bone tissues
were properly labeled and stored temporarily at -40ºC. Bones were then transported to the tissue
banking laboratory (TBL) in cool box. In TBL, bones were stored in a freezer (-40 or -80ºC)
temporarily until processing. During processing, bones were removed from freezer for thawing and
were kept in a glass beaker containing sterile distilled water and were placed in a temperature
controlled water bath for three hours at 60ºC for pasteurization. After pasteurization, the bones were
preserved at-40ºC deep freezer for at least overnight. All soft tissues were removed from bones and
then cut into pieces of different shapes and sizes using electric bandsaw and were placed in a sterile
conical flask. All these works were done aseptically. The bone chips/segments from individual
donors were washed separately with sterile distilled water several times at room temperature (±25ºC)
using an electric shaker to remove blood. The bone pieces were then washed with warm (50ºC)
sterile distilled water to remove fatty material using water bath shaker at 50ºC. Finally, the bone
pieces were rinsed with cold sterile distilled water for 2-3 times. After washing, the bone pieces were
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transferred to freeze drying rack and kept in a freezer (-40ºC) till freeze drying. The bone pieces
were freeze dried at -500C. Freeze-dried bone pieces were triple packed in polyethylene envelope,
properly labeled under laminar flow cabinet and sterilized by gamma irradiation at the dose of 25
kGy. After sterility test, the bone grafts were supplied to the hospitals as per requirements for use in
reconstructive surgery. During the period, 620 raw bone tissues were collected from different
hospitals and 9776 cc of freeze dried radiation sterilized bone chips, blocks, dowels etc. were
prepared for clinical use in orthopaedic reconstruction.
8.2.3 Processing of frozen irradiated massive bone allografts
Long bone, such as femur, tibia, fibula etc. were collected from seronegative live donor after total
knee replacement (TKR) operation, corrective osteotomy and primary traumatic limb amputation
surgery. After procurement, the bones were temporarily preserved at –40ºC in the hospitals/clinics
and were then transported to the tissue banking laboratory in insulated cool box and preserved under
frozen condition (–80ºC) until the processing began. For processing, the frozen long (massive)
bones were first thawed to room temperature and then the bone marrow as well as the remnants of
muscles attached to the bones were removed using sterile surgical instruments under aseptic
condition. Then the bones were treated with providone iodine solution for 30 minutes and washed
several times with plenty of sterile distilled water to remove blood. After proper washing, the bones
were first packaged and vacuum sealed in polyethylene package and wrapped with fabric and again
vacuum sealed in another outer layer of polyethylene package and labeled with graft identification
number, dose and date of gamma irradiation, preservation conditions, expiry date etc. Finally, the
bones were packaged and vacuum-sealed in a third layer of polyethylene. The bones were then
placed in an insulated cool box and the cool box was kept in deep freezer (–80ºC) for at least
overnight. For sterilization at the dose of 25 kGy, the cool box with the frozen bones was transferred
to the gamma irradiator. After irradiation, the bones were preserved at –80ºC and supplied to
hospitals/clinics after sterility testing. During the period, 10 massive bones were processed for
clinical use in limb salvage surgery.
8.2.4 Quality control of radiation-sterilized tissue allografts (amnion and bone)
To provide high quality allografts, tissue procurement, processing, 60abelling, quality control
practices were documented and were performed in accordance with approved standard operating
procedure and instructions. After sterilization of tissue allografts, gamma irradiated tissues from
every donor were checked for the presence of viable microorganisms. For this purpose, small bone
pieces from each donor were gamma sterilized under similar conditions and was inoculated in test
tubes containing sterile media viz., nutrient broth, brain-heart infusion broth, thioglycollate broth,
and Sabouraud Dextrose broth. The tubes were observed up to 14 days for any type of microbial
growth. After comparing with the control tubes, if no contamination found, then the particular batch
was released for the dispatch to the hospitals. During the period, 735 amnion samples from 52
batches and 512 bone samples from 27 batches were tested. All processed samples were found
microbiologically safe.
8.2.5 Mammalian cell culture: Isolation and culture of human epidermal cell
Cultured keratinocytes grafting has become an alternative therapeutic approach for the treatment of
acute cutaneous wounds that are unresponsive to traditional treatments. Keratinocytes were cultured
from human skin by traditional feeder-dependent method and explants outgrowth technique using
serum containing media. A comparative study was performed between these two methods and effect
of different parameters (donor age, sample storage time, attachment factor, and serum concentration)
on keratinocyte culture was also examined. In feeder-dependent method, keratinocytes were isolated
by cold trypsinization technique and were cultured on mitotically inactivated mouse embryonic
fibroblasts. Highest Keratinocytes count (1.6×106 cells/ml) and percentage of cell viability (93%)
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was obtained when cells were isolated after 24 hours of skin collection from youngest (3 years old)
donor. In explants culture, cell proliferation rate was higher in 20% serum containing medium in
comparison with 10% serum. During this period, keratinocyte cells were cultured experimentally
from thigh skin of two donors (age: 3 and 10), two foreskin samples (age: 5 and 7 years) and
abdomen skin of one 29 years old donor.
8.2.6 Comparative study on microbiological aspect, biochemical and biomechanical
properties of calf and human bone
In recent years, the demand of bone allografts has increased drastically. But the supply of allografts
is very limited. In this context, TBBRU is trying to introduce the use of xenograft in reconstructive
surgery. Therefore, a research work has been initiated to determine the microbiological quality,
biochemical composition, bone mineral density, and mechanical competence of calf and human bone
samples. During the period, research work on microbiological aspects and bone mineral contents of
the bone tissues were performed. Initial bioburden level of calf bones was 3.10×103 to 2.95×105
cfu/g and it was 3.10×102 to 3.20×105 cfu/g in human bone samples. D10 values of the isolates ranged
from 0.32 to 2.72 kGy and 0.70 to 1.49 kGy in calf and human bones respectively. 8 kGy gamma
radiation was found effective to eliminate all microorganisms of human and calf origin. The
concentrations of Zinc (Zn) and Sodium (Na) were slightly higher in human bone in comparison
with calf bone. Other bone minerals determination is in progress.
8.2.7 Extraction and characterization of hydroxyapatite from natural sources
Researchers of TBBRU are working on the development of new biomaterial and allograft substitutes
to mitigate the huge demand of graft materials. To develop biocompatible scaffold for bone tissue
engineering aiming to use as an alternative to bone allografts in the treatment of skeletal defects,
systematic studies on this research programme was undertaken including: (i) extraction of
hydroxyapatite from available biological waste materials (e.g. bovine cortical bone, egg shells etc.),
(ii) extraction of chitosan from shrimp shell, (iii) isolation and purification of collagen from natural
sources (e.g. bovine tendon), (iv) fabrication of biocompatible composite scaffold using gamma
radiation, (v) determinnation of the effects of the scaffold on osteogenic cell attachment and
proliferation, ( vi) evaluation of the potency of the new biomaterial as an alternative to bone
allografts alone or in combination with bone morphogenic protein (BMP). During the reporting
period, Hydroxyapatite was extracted from bovine cortical bone by both low and high temperature
sintering and also synthesized from eggshell by hydrothermal process and biomimetric synthesis.
For characterization of the as-prepared hydroxyapatite, quantitative elemental analysis, phase
identification, particle size determination and microstructural analysis are in progress.
8.3
Services
During the period (July 2012 – June 2013), 4180 pieces of radiation sterilized amnion membrane
allografts, 9786 cc freeze dried bone allografts, 184 eye grafts (amnion membrane) and 03 radiation
sterilized deep frozen massive bone allografts have been supplied to different hospitals/clinics
throughout the country. Using these grafts, 450 burn, skin-wound patients & opthalmological
defective patients and 277 orthopaedic defective patients were treated successfully and were restored
to normal health.
8.4
Public and professional awareness activities
Tissue transplant surgeries improve life quality, even save life of thousands of people. But these
miraculous surgeries are possible only because of the generosity of donor families and the
commitment of people who make the decision to donate. In our country, the majority people are
familiar with the concept of blood transfusion and organ transplantation but the concept of tissue
transplantation is relatively new to them. To make the concept familiar and to inspire tissue
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donation, seminars were arranged at different hospitals. Beside these, discussion meeting with
physicians were arranged regularly to increase professional awareness.
During this period, TBBR Unit has organized 05 seminars in Chittagong Medical College Hospital,
Comilla Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Sylhet Medical College
Hospital and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Agargaon, Dhaka for the promotion of public
& professional awareness to increase tissue procurement and clinical use of radiation sterilized tissue
allograft in reconstructive surgery.
9.
VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUE ANALYSIS DIVISION, AERE
9.1
Research and Development Work
Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis Laboratory (VDRAL) is a newly established division of IFRB.
VDRAL deals with Development and validation of screening/analytical methods for detecting
veterinary drug residues in foods of animal origin. The specific aims of this division is to monitor
residues of veterinary drugs in foods of animal origin to protect public health and enhance
international trade through utilization of nuclear and allied analytical methods.
9.1.1 Comparative analysis of the efficiency of different solid phase extraction (spe) columns
for determining tetracyclines in foods of animal origin
The aim of the present study was to compare the efficiency of several SPE cartridges for tetracycline
determination from animal tissue by ELISA and to develop optimal experimental conditions that can
later be applied for screening and the quantification of the veterinary drug residue analysis. Solid
Phase Extraction is an important step of sample preparation for the screening method of tetracyclines
in animal tissues by ELISA. Efficiency of four different cartridges were compared. The SPE
cartridges tested were r-biopharm No. R2002 (RB), Chromabond C18ec (3ml/200mg) (CB), Biotage
Isolute C18(ec) (6ml/1g) (IS) and Mega Bond ELUTE C18 (6ml/1g) (MB). In the search of the best
recovery and clean-up, extraction conditions and solvents were same for all four (SPE) cartridges
tested. There were no significant differences in the performance (evaluated as % binding of SPE
cartridges for determination of tetracyclines by ELISA.
9.1.2 Development of an appropriate confirmatory (HPLC) method for the determination of
tetracyclines analytes (chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline and tetracycline)
using HPLC (Agilent 1260 infinity series)
An appropriate confirmatory (HPLC) method for the determination of tetracyclines analytes
(chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, and tetracycline) using HPLC (Agilent 1260
infinity series) were developed and the following parameters were measured.
(i) Standard solutions of the analytes (chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, and
tetracycline) were prepared. A standard curve was prepared using the concentration of mixed
standard solution of the analytes for the determination of concentration of those analytes present in
an unknown sample.
(ii) Optimized chromatography (HPLC) and Diode Array Detector (flow of mobile phases, gradient,
injection volume, column temperature, range of UV spectra).
(iii) Reproducibility of retention times and peak areas were checked.
10.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
10.1 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES
NINMAS (former INMU) is the apex Nuclear Medicine facility in Bangladesh and it is located in
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) premise. The Institute provides medical
imaging using nuclear techniques and therapeutic treatment services.
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10.1.1 Objective
 To improve and upgrade Nuclear Medicine facilities in Bangladesh.
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To render specialized medical services to the people using nuclear technology.
To conduct training of physicians, physicists, radio pharmacists and technologists in the field of
nuclear medicine.
 To conduct academic and research activities.
 To coordinate and standardize the activities of all nuclear medicine establishments of BAEC.
10.1.2 Major activities
The services rendered by the institute are:
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Clinical (both diagnostic and therapeutic)
Academic and
 Research & Development.
A. Clinical Services
Clinical services are provided in the following six divisions:
 Scintigraphy Division
 Nuclear Cardiology Division
 Nuclear Nephrology Division
 In-vitro Division
 Thyroid Division and
 Ultrasound and Color Doppler Division
Diagnostic Activities
 The institute is equipped with 3 SPECT facilities. The Scintigraphic studies are: Bone scan,
Brain scan, Kidney (DTPA, DMSA), GFR, Hepatobiliary, HIDA, Lymphoscinti-graphy, GI
bleeding, Thyroid Scan, parathyroid, Salivary, Cardiac and Testicles , Lung Perfusion etc.
 Thyroid Uptake Imaging.
 BMD (Bone Mineral Densitometry) for early detection of osteoporosis/osteopania.
 Conventional and Power & Color Doppler ultrasound Imaging. At present there are 5 Color
Doppler’s including one 4D, one 3D and three 2D machines. All sorts of diagnostic USG,
including normal B-scan of different organs, HRUS of superficial organs and Color Doppler of
vascular system are routinely performed.
 Hormone Analysis: All thyroid related hormones like, T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, LH, FSH,
pituitary hormones, estrogen, progesterone, prolactine, testosterone, follicular stimulating and
leutinizing hormones, Tumour Marker Tg, CEA, Calcitonin etc.
Therapeutic Activities
 The therapeutic component of NINMAS’s activity is extensively in the treatment of thyroid
cancer and hyperthyroid patients using I-131.
 P-32 therapy for myeloproliferative disease.
 Strontium-90 for pterygium, corneal neovascularization and squamous cell carcinoma of the
conjunctive.
 I-131 labeled MIBG for diagnosis and therapy of neuroendocrine tumors.
 Polycythaemia Vera, Metastatic bone pain, Pleural effusion, malignant ascities, radionuclide
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synovectomy etc.
Patients Investigated and Income
Number of Patient
63,106
B. Academic Activities
Total Income
2,88,58,950/-
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NINMAS is the only institute in the country where a post graduate degree M.Phil.(Nuclear
Medicine) course is conducted for the medical graduates under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib
Medical University (BSMMU). The number of students passed were 8 in the year 2012-2013.
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During this period 8 students completed M.Phil thesis were supervised by the NINMAS
personnel under BSMMU.
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Eight (8) doctors completed their one year training program in the field of Nuclear Medicine &
Ultrasound from this Institute.
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Six (2 physicians and 3 Technologists) are conducting DAT online education program.
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Weekly journal review as continuous education program was conducted on recent Nuclear
Medicine & Allied Sciences related works regularly in this institute.
 Scheduled lectures were delivered to post graduate students of different disciplines of BSMMU.
Training/Workshop/Seminar/Conferences hosted at/by NINMAS
 Course Completion Program of Resident Nuclear Medicine Physicists under the IAEA/ RCA
Project “Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training” (RAS/6/038)
NINMAS, Dhaka, Bangladesh,12-14 December, 2012.

A Seminar on “Recent advancement in Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Management’’ based on
‘‘Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies in the Region’’,
NINMAS Auditorium, BSMMU Campus, Shahbag, Dhaka, 01 October, 2012.

18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 Junuary 2013,
NINMAS Auditorium.
C. Research and Development Activities
The institute has a significant number of both large and small projects and programmes under the
auspices of Research and Development division.
Current Research Projects at NINMAS
IAEA/RCA Project
 Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training (RAS/6/038).
 Improving Cancer Management with Hybrid Nuclear Medicine Imaging (RAS/6/061).
 Building Capacity with Distance Assisted Training For Nuclear Medicine
Professionals(RAS/6/064).
RCA/UNDP Project
 Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies in the Region CRP
(Coordinated Research Project with IAEA) Project
 Development of Quantitative Nuclear Medicine Imaging for Optimized Patient Specific
Dosimetry (E2.10.07).
Ministry of Science & Technology Project
 Establishment of Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET-CT)
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Technology with Cyclotron facilities.
In-House Project
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Changing trend pattern incidences of differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
Mode of presentation of young patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
Role of low dose radioiodine in remnant ablation in thyroid cancer and comparison with high
dose.
Demographic pattern of patients and color Doppler assessment of lower limb vessels at INMU.
Correlation of PI and RI of umbilical and middle cerebral vessels of foetus of normal pregnancy
with those in mothers with carcinoma of thyroid.
Relationship between sonographically detected fatty change in liver and biochemical findings
(LFT and lipid profile) and patient’s height, weight, abdominal circumference.
Comparison of perabdominal and pervaginal ultrasound findings of BPCO with hormone
findings.
Colour Doppler and Power Dopplers evaluation of solid thyroid nodule to predict malignancy.
Duplex study of vertebral arteries in patients with the.
Assessment of carotid vessels in DM and TIA.
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography of different limb joints.
Duplex study of portal vein in non - cirrhotic condition.
Duplex study of uterine artery to predict pre- eclampsia. Case- control study.
Duplex study of penile vessels in erectile dysfunction (Pharmaceutical augmented).
Less fetal movements and oligohydraamnios associated with high S/D ratio of umbilical artery.
10.2 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, DHAKA
The following service oriented works were successfully accomplished:
10.2.1 Diagnostic Services
 In Vivo Procedures
 Routine diagnostic services
 Scintigraphic studies of Brain, Bone, Liver, Hepatobiliary, Kidney (DTPA & DMSA), Cardiac,
HIDA, Lymphoscintigraphy GI Bleeding, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Salivary and Testicles etc.
In Vitro Procedures
Different types of hormone analysis i.e. T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, TG, FSH, LH, Oestrogen,
Progesterone, Testosterone, Prolactine, PSA, Tg, Ca-125 and Calcitonin etc.
Ultrasound and Colour Doppler Imagine
Conventional Ultrasonography & Doppler Ultrasound studies were routinely done as an associated
modality to in vivo diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures which plays an important role for the
diagnosis of various diseases.
10.2.2 Therapeutic Service
Radionuclide therapy services were applied to the following cases:
Thyroid cancer & Thyrotoxicosis etc. routinely were done. In addition to this treatment was given to
the patients of Hypothyroidism and IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder).
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10.2.3 Health Service and Revenue Collection
Last financial year (2012– 2013) a total of 28127 patients was given health services from this Centre
and Total revenue collection was Tk. 1,16,40,920.00 (Taka One Crore sixteen lac forty thousand
nine hundred twenty) only.
10.2.4 Research Activities
At present ongoing research projects, are
 Comparison of IDD situation and goiter prevalence among the children (6-12 years) of endemic
and non-endemic area of Bangladesh.
 "First trimester fatal screening for congenital anomalies with sonographic measurement of fatal
nuchal translucency (NT)".
 Strengthening Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical Exposure, RAS/9/065,
10.2.5 Academic Activities
Scheduled lectures were delivered to both under graduate and post-graduate students of DMC,
Scientists of this Institute have been delivering scheduled lectures to the post graduate students of
‘M. Phil course in Nuclear Medicine’ conducted by the Faculty of Post Graduate Medicine of Dhaka
University. Two students completed their M.Sc. thesis in this Institute.
 Weekly journal review / seminar on recent advancement of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound
related works are being done regularly.
 During last year, 15 doctors completed their one year training program in the field of Nuclear
Medicine & Ultrasound.
 In last year, 6 students of Diploma in Electronics Engineering from Dhaka & Mohila Polytechnic
Institutes have completed their Industrial attachment (12 weeks) in the field of Nuclear Medicine
equipment.
All the new equipment (except BMD) are now functioning properly and are in full swing operation
for execution of the Centre’s routine and research work. However, some minor works like,
auditorium decoration (including furniture, lighting & audio visual system) etc. are not yet
completed.
10.3 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, MITFORD
INMAS, Mitford is situated in the campus of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital
in the old part of Dhaka city. A brief description of the services rendered by this centre is highlighted
below.
10.3.1 Scintigraphy (Nuclear Scan)
 SPECT-CT neuroimaging of investigations in the diagnosis of functional neuro-abnormalities.
 Central Nervous System Imaging.
 SPECT neuroimaging of investigations in the diagnosis of functional neuro-abnormalities
 Radiocolloid Liver, biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract imaging.
 Hepatobiliary imaging.
 The gastro-intestinal tract scintigraphy .
 Imaging of skeletal system (Bone scan).
 Salivary gland imaging, parathyroid imaging etc.
10.3.2 Nuclear Nephrology
Renal Scintigraphy provides important functional data to assist in the diagnosis and management of
patients with a variety of suspected genito-urinary problems. The available tests at CNMU, Mitford
are:
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 Kidney DTPA study ( Renogram)
 Kidney scan-Planar, Spect & SPECT-CT (DMSA)
 GFR + Renogram
 DTPA Captopril Renogram
 Renal cortical scintigraphy
 Testicular scan
10.3.3 Thyroid Section
Thyroid section deals with both diagnosis and therapy of thyroid disorders.
Diagnosis
 Thyroid Uptake test: to exclude thyroiditis from thyrotoxicosis and for dose determination in
cases of thyrotoxicosis.
 Thyroid scan: To see the size of the thyroid and to evaluate the functional status of the gland or a
nodule.
 Ultra sonogram: High resolution ultrasonogram of the thyroid is also done in this division to see
the texture of the gland and nature of any nodule (anatomical delineation).
 In-vitro tests: Huge numbers of hormone assay tests are done in the in vitro division. T3, T4,
TSH, FT3, FT4, TG and anti-thyroid antibody levels are analyzed.
Therapeutic
 I-131 therapy for thyrotoxic patient.
 Hypothyroid & thyroiditis.
 I - 131 therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer.
10.3.4 Radioimmunoassay section
 The in-vitro procedures include radioimmunoassay of hormones, red cell survival test, estimation
of red cell mass. The most common label used in this section is I-125 which may be attached to
an analyte as in radioimmunoassay (RIA) or to a reagent (antibody) as in radioimmunometric
assay (IRMA).
 Assays commonly done are of the following: Serum total T4, total T3, free T4, free T3, serum
TSH, serum prolactin, serum follicular stimulating hormone, serum testosterones, serum
leutinizing hormone, etc.
10.3.5 Bone Mineral Densitometry
Another most important diagnostic service at CNMU, Mitford is Bone Mineral Densitometry
(BMD), providing detail information about the degeneration of bone related to age and other
pathological disorders.
10.3.6 Ultrasound & Colour Doppler Division
Ultrasound imaging system is playing a very important role in Bangladesh. Trained and experienced
manpower is available in this center and complicated cases get enormous benefit from their expertise
& experience.
A. Diagnostics
i) General Purpose & High Resolution B-Mode
 All sorts of abdominal USG: Hepatobiliary system, renal system, gynaecological, etc.
 Pregnancy related: pregnancy profiles, biophysical profile, scan for anomalies.
 Small parts USG with high frequency probe: breast, testes, eye, thyroid, parotid, brain, etc.
 Musculoskeletal USG: Hip joint.
 Superficial USG: Subcutaneous lesions.
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ii) Doppler
Various Colour and Power Doppler studies are done:
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Peripheral vascular Doppler: for PVD, DVT, varicose veins etc.
 Portal venous Doppler: for cirrhosis, portal hypertension.
 Carotid Doppler: For ischemia, stenosis.
 Renal Doppler: For renal artery stenosis, transplant study.
 Penile Doppler: For erectile dysfunction.
 Umbilical cord Doppler: IUGR, placental insufficiency.
 Tumor vascularity.
 Testicular torsion.
iii) Transrectal: Prostate.
iv) Transvaginal: Pelvic pathologies. Infertility cases for folliculometry.
B. Invasive
i) Biopsy : USG guided biopsy from different organs, e.g., kidney, liver, tumor, thyroid, etc.
ii) Aspiration: Aspiration of liver abscess, pleural effusion, ascites, etc. These are meant for
therapeutic purposes as well as cytology and histopathology.
10.3.7 Patients Investigated and Income
Name of Month
Number of patients
Monthly income
July, 2012
1,505
6,16,900.00
August, 2012
799
3,21,550.00
September, 2012
1,510
6,31,150.00
October, 2012
1,088
4,37,950.00
November, 2012
1,389
5,52,450.00
December, 2012
1,311
6,07,400.00
January, 2013
1591
7,60,850.00
February, 2013
1610
8,31,900.00
March, 2013
1660
8,71,800.00
April, 2013
1917
10,22,600.00
May, 2013
1784
9,01,800.00
June, 2013
1870
8,29,200.00
Total =
18,034
83,85,550.00
10.3.8 Academic Activities
1. Lectures are delivered to M.Phil. students which is conducted by the NINMAS under the
BSMMU.
2. Lecture and demonstration classes for the 3rd, 4th & 5th year MBBS students of Sir
Salimullah Medical College who are placed at this center by rotation.
3. On-job training for honorary trainee doctors.
4. Seminars are conducted jointly by the INMAS, Mitford and SSMCH on different topics.
10.4 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, CHITTAGONG
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong is one of the oldest Nuclear Medicine
Institute in Bangladesh and was established in 1970. Modernization of this institute was completed
on 30th June 2008. This institute is presently functioning with facilities like Dual Head & Single
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Head SPECT Gamma Camera, CT Scanner, Thyroid Scanner, Ultrasonogram, Colour Doppler and
In-Vitro Laboratory for Radioimmunoassay (RIA) with Computerized Gamma Well Counter and
other necessary facilities. During the period form 1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013, a total of 41,819
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were performed in this institute from which revenue collection
was 1,67,10,450/10.4.1 Routine Diagnostic Activities
i) Scintigraphic procedures
During the period under report patients attended for various diagnostic investigations like
scintigraphy of bone, kidneys, thyroid, brain, liver, and other static and dynamic studies. Gamma
Camera was used for these studies. Renal differential/split functional analysis (Renogram) is a noninvasive but informative procedure among these.
ii) In-vitro studies (radioimmunoassay)
Estimation of thyroid-related hormones like T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, & TG and also several other
hormones like, LH, FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, Progesterone, Oestradiole, AFP and Cortisol.
These hormones were assayed in this institute by radioimmunoassay technique with computerized
system using IAEA data processing software.
iii) Ultrasonography
Ultrasonographic examination is routinely performed in this institute. As a result a good number of
patients were able to receive this service. Apart from assessment of Pregnancy, Ultrasonography of
Liver, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys, Urinary Bladder, Uterus, Ovaries, Prostate, Thyroid, Brain, etc.
were also performed.
iv) Colour Doppler
Different Vascular diseases are diagnosed by colour doppler. Placental circulation can be diagnosed
by colour doppler during pregnancy and by observing the blood circulation, one can differentiate
normal and abnormal tissues.
v) CT Scan
By CT scan, different diseases of brain, lung, chest & abdomen are diagnosed accurately.
10.4.2 Treatment procedures
A considerable number of thyroid disorders like, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism & Thyroid
cancer patient were treated in this institute. A total No. of 159 hyperthyroid patients were treated by
radio-iodine therapy and 60 thyroid cancer patients were treated by radio-iodine ablation therapy.
During the period a total number of 18 eye patients were treated by using Sr.-90 beta-applicator for
pterygium, corneal vascularization, and chronic conjunctivitis diseases.
10.4.3 Patients Investigated and Income
Month
July, 2012
August, 2012
September, 2012
October, 2012
November, 2012
December, 2012
January, 2013
February, 2013
March, 2013
Number of Patients
3670
2158
4442
3418
3665
3335
3561
3287
3488
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Income
1,467,450.00
816,400.00
1,627,850.00
1,249,800.00
1,379,950.00
1,367,800.00
1,429,900.00
1,320,300.00
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April, 2013
May, 2013
June, 2013
Total =
3429
3515
3851
41,819
1,455,800.00
1,552,400.00
1,599,050.00
1,67,10,450.00
10.5 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RAJSHAHI
10.5.1 Activities
(i) Diagnostic (ii) Therapeutic (iii) Research and Development (iv) Education (v) Publication
(i) Diagnostic Work
The following routine diagnostic works are done in this centre:
1. Thyroid Studies
6. Ultrasonography
2. Brain Scan
7. Color Doppler
3. Renal Studies
8. USG guided FNAC and aspiration of peritoneal fluid
4. Bone Scan
9. RIA & IRMA (T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, Prolactin,
5. GIT Scan
Testosterone, FSH, LH, Progesterone)
(ii) Therapeutic Work
(a) 131I Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis. (b) 131I Therapy for Thyroid Cancer (c) Beta Radiation therapy
for certain Eye diseases e.g. Pterygium, Vascularised corneal ulcer etc.
(iii) Research and Development Work
Various Research programmes are going on in relation to hypothyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, welldifferentiated thyroid cancers, renal diseases, fetal maturity, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases by
using in vivo and in vitro nuclear techniques and ultrasound.
10.5.2 Income
No. of Patients
No. of Investigations
18,120
31,192
10.5.3 Training Programme Organized
1.
2.
3.
10.6
Income (Tk.)
85,51,750.00
Fellowship training on “High Resolution Ultrasonography with Interventional Sonography” in
Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigo, Japan, From Sep. 2012 to Feb. 2013.
“Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC (NRECB-1)-2013, Two week long. Jointly Sponsored
by Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.
“Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC (NRECB-1)-2012, One
week long”, at BAEC, Jointly Sponsored by Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission.
INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, SYLHET
10.6.1 Regular Work
A Total of 18639 Patients were enrolled for different tests in the Year July 2012 to June 2013. For
different tests monthwise total numbers of patients are given bellow:
Year
Month
No. of Patients
July
2319
2012
Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
1497 2407 1699 1732 1298
2013
Jan. Feb. March April
1548 1352 1434 1637
10.6.2 Income
Total Income in the fiscal year July, 2012 to June, 2013 was Tk. 81,19,600/-.
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INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RANGPUR
10.7.1 Introduction
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur is located in the northern part of the
country in the premises of Rangpur Medical College Hospital. The centre provides diagnostic &
therapeutic services to the people of Northern part of Bangladesh covering greater Rangpur, part of
greater Bogra & Dinajpur using Nuclear technology & ultrasound system. Since inception in 1989
the centre made a great impact in this region for the betterment of health services. During the period
from July 2012 to June 2013 a total number of patients diagnosed & treated are 13,211 & revenue
earned amountsTk. 44,80,250 /-.
10.7.2 Activities
The activities being carried out in this centre are: 1. Diagnostic 2. Therapeutic 3.Research &
development 4. Education 5. Publication.
i)
Diagnostic Services
The following Diagnostic services are done in this centre include a) Thyroid Studies b) Renal
Studies c) Bone Scan d) Brain Scan e) Liver Scan f) Tubal Patency g) Ultrasonography of various
organs and h) Radioimmunoassay of thyroid hormones e.g. FT3, FT4 & Prolactin.
ii)
Therapeutic Services
 Iodine-131 Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis
 Iodine-131 Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
 Beta Radiation Therapy for Pterygium, Vascularised Corneal Ulcer etc.
10.7.3 Research and Development Work
By using invivo & in vitro nuclear techniques & ultrasound, various R & D programmes are going in
relation to hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, thyroid cancers, renal diseases, foetal maturity &
hepatobiliary diseases, scientific discussions on journals collected through Internet are usually made
time to time.
10.7.4 Income
Attendance of patients and revenue collection during July, 2012 to June, 2013.
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Months
No. of Patients
Revenue Earned (Tk.)
1.
July 2012
1,249
4,21,750/2.
August 2012
787
2,47,750/3.
September 2012
1,376
4,63,950/4.
October 2012
1,188
3,87,900/5.
November 2012
1,186
3,83,500/6.
December 2012
806
2,60,100/7.
January 2013
937
3,07,200/8.
February 2013
1,012
3,39,650/9.
March 2013
1,029
3,76,950/10.
April 2013
1,190
4,09,400/11.
May 2013
1,249
4,28,000/12.
June 2013
1,202
4,54,100/Total =
13,211
44,80,250/10.7.5 Academic Activities
1.
The centre is carrying out academic activities in Collaboration with the Department of
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2.
3.
4.
Physiology, Endocrinology, Gyenocology & Oncology Dept. of Rangpur Medical College
Hospital.
Arranged scientific & technical discussions on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasonography for our
newly appointed doctors & scientists.
INMAS, Rangpur also offered three months industrial attachment training programme for the
final year students of Rangpur Polytechnical Institute.
Lecture/demonstration to the students of Rangpur Medical College about the role & procedures
of Nuclear Medicine.
10.8
INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, MYMENSINGH
10.8.1 Patient Management
All equipments of this Institute are working properly. A number of new studies were introduced with
SPECT-CT gamma camera which are unique to the Institute. Service charge income has been
increased in a large scale. The information of the facilities and services of the centre are available in
a website: www.inmasmym.org which are updated regularly. System of patient appointment through
internet are in the pipeline. During the period of 1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013 the following
number of patients has been evaluated for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in this Centre and
service charges earned:
Number of investigations & patient treatment performed
42612
10.8.2 Research and Development Work
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Service charge
2,04,84700/-
Role of Color Doppler in the evaluation of hepatic neoplasm with cytopathological correlation.
Ultrasound evaluation of traumatic patients in a tertiary level Hospital.
Uniformity and multiple Head Registration (MHR)/centre of Rotation (COR) Quality control
status of newly installed Hybrid SPECT/CT.
Effectiveness of Radioiodine therapy in treatment of hyperthyroidism.
10.9 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, DINAJPUR
Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Dinajpur was established primarily in the year
1982 at Dinajpur Sadar Hospital campus to serve the endemic goiter zone of greater Dinajpur and
Rangpur district. In the following three decades the centre served a huge number of patients with
Thyroid Disordes.
10.9.1 Activities
Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic facilities are available here.
i) Diagnostic
Both In-vivo and In-vitro techniques are used in this center for diagnosis of diseases.
(a) In-vivo technique: The following tests are performed here for diagnosis of various diseases.
 Thyroid Uptake: This test is performed with thyroid uptake system to determine the function of
thyroid gland.
 Nuclear Imaging: Diseases of bone, brain, liver, kidney, thyroid gland etc. are detected by
taking images of the respective organs with SPECT machine.
 BMD: Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) is used to assess bone mineral content of the patient
for detection of osteoporosis and osteopenia.
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Renogram: This test is performed with SPECT machine to determine the fnctional status of
kidneys.
(b) In-vitro technique: Thyroid related hormones (T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, and Tg) are being
estimated in the lab by Radio Immunoassay (RIA) technique with modern instruments.
(c) Ultrasonogram with color Doppler: Ultrasonogram both conventional, 3D, live 3D and color
Doppler ultrasound are available here.
(d) Therapeutic: (i) Radioactive Iodine (I-131) is used for treatment of thyrotoxicosis and thyroid
cancer. (ii) Sr-90 is used after Pterygium operation of eye.
The number of patients attended here from Jyly 2012 to June 2013 was 7190 and Tk. 31,53,450
(Thirty-one lac fifty-three thousand four hundred fifty) only collected as investigation fees.
10.10 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, BARISAL
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal is situated in the campus of Shere Bangla
Medical College & Hospital. The Institute deliver its services to the patients attending Sher-EBangla Medical College hospital for treatment and also to the people of Barisal division and
neighboring districts, like, Madaripur, Goplaganj & Bagerhat. The Institute is equipped with two
computerized gamma camera , One small organ scanner, BMD, thyroid uptake, 4D Ultrasonogram
and Radioimmunoassay (RIA) laboratory.
10.10.1 Activities
i) Diagnostic Activities
 Ultrasonography & Color Doppler: Ultrasonography is the main diagnostic tool of the
Institute. Around 80% of patients are handled through this system. Sonography of abdominal
organs, thyroid gland, pediatric brain, testes, mammary gland etc. are highly popular among the
referring physicians. Colour doppler studies of the peripheral vessels, carotid arteries and other
organs are being done routinely. Endocavitary scan and 4D Ultrasonography of fetus &
different organs are also done here.
 RIA laboratory: Serum T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Progesterone, Testosterone
are confidently estimated on weekly basis.
 Nuclear Medicine: Bone scan, Renal scan, Renogram, Thyroid scans are routinely done.
ii) Therapeutic activities
 I-131 therapy: I-131 therapy is given to Hyperthyroid & Ca- thyroid patients.
 Follow-up: Toxic & Ca thyroid Patients are then followed up periodically for the rest of their
lives.
 Beta-radiation: Beta-radiation is applied to Postoperative Pterygium patients using Sr-90 source.
iii) Research and Academic Activities
 Disease spectrum of referred cases in Nuclear Medicine.
 Discussions of Journals collected through Internet are made time to time.
10.10.2 Services
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Diagnostic activities
No. of patients
1.
Ultrasonography
9883
2.
Thyroid & other related hormones
5029
3.
Radio-iodine (I-131) therapy ( Toxic patient)
Radio-iodine (I-131) therapy ( Ca thyroid )
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Radio-Iodine Whole body scanning
Others ( Scan / Renogram /follow up)
186
Total =
15242
10.11 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, KHULNA
10.11.1 Introduction
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna is located in the South-west part of the
country in the premises of Khulna Medical College Hospital. The institute provides services to the
people of greater Khulna and nearby districts using nuclear technology and Ultrasound system.
10.11.2 Activities
The activities of the institute during the period may be divided in the following groups:
i) Clinical services, ii) Academic and iii) Research and Development.
i) Clinical service provided
Nuclear Imaging: (1) Thyroid Scan (2) Liver-spleen Scan (3) Bone Scan (4) Brain Scan (5) Renal
Scan (6) Renogram (7) Whole Body Radioiodine Scan.
In-vivo non-imaging study: Radioactive Iodine Uptake test.
In vitro nuclear medicine procedure (Radioimmunoassay)
Hormones: T3, FT3, T4, FT4, TSH, TMAb, FSH, LH, Prolactine, Progesterone, Testosterone,
Estradiol, Cortisol.
Cancer marker: AFP, PSA, Thyroglobulin.
ii) Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine:
 Treatment of Graves’ disease, Toxic Multinodular goitre and Toxic adenoma using low dose
Radioiodine – 131.
 Treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer using high dose Radioiodine – 131.
 Brachy therapy of eye using Sr-90 beta applicator in Post-operative Pterygium.
iii) Ultrasound & Colour Doppler Ultrasound:
(i) General purpose: Abdominal organs, Pregnancy, Paediatric ultrasound. (ii) High resolution
ultrasonography: Thyroid, Breast, Testis. (iii) Ultrasound guided aspiration: Liver abscess, Pleural
effusion (iv)Transvaginal ultrasound: Uterus, Ovaries, Ectopic pregnancy (v) Transrectal ultrasound
(vi) Carotid and vertebral artery Doppler (vii) Peripheral vascular Doppler (viii) Liver Doppler
study (ix) Renal Doppler study (x) Aortic aneurysm evaluation (xi)Pregnancy evaluation.
iv) Thyroid Clinic:
Nuclear Medicine Physicians of the institute offer medical consultation for the patients of various
thyroid diseases. Patients are getting advantages of treatment facilities with all diagnostic support for
thyroid problem in one station.
v) Attendance of Patients and Revenue collection:
During the reporting period, a total number of 27,994 patients were enrolled and total income was Tk.
1,05,56,700/vi) Research and Development Activities
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Value of BMD in primary ovarian insufficiency.
Evaluation of renal function using DTPA Renogram in Diabetic individual.
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10.12 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, BOGRA
The Institutie of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences Bogra is a government institute of specialized
and applicable research oriented health service. The government fund and labors are totally used
here for public health service and mankind. The main objective of the centre is to apply Atomic
Energy in a safe and peaceful way for the Well being of mankind, rather than to use it in destruction.
The centre is mainly involved with diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases using
radiopharmaceuticals. Academic and research activities are also conducted here. SPECT, Gamma
Camera. BMD, Thyroid Uptake System, Gamma counter, Pterygium Application, Ultrasonogram
and other associated ultra-modern equipments are available in this Center. At present, 36 officers
and stuffs are working here. In 2012-2013 fiscal year, Tk. 92.51 lakh from the revenue budget were
allocated for the centre. Expenditure included salary for officers and stuffs, Tk.75.33 lakh, supply
& service Tk.14.73 lakh, repair and maintenance Tk.1.95 lakh & asset collect/buy Tk. 0.50 lakh.
10.12.1 Service Provided
The activities of the Centre are divided into following 7 categories:
i) Diagnosis
A) Radioisotope Scan: 1. Brain Scan, 2. Kidney Scan, 3. Liver- Spleen Scan, 4. Bone Scan,
5. Hepatobiliary Scan, 6. Thyroid Scan, 7. Renogram, 8. Salivary Gland Scan,
B) SPECT Studies: 1, Bone, 2. Liver, 3. Bone, 4. Kidney.
C) Hormone Assay, D) Bone Densitometry, E) Ultrasonogram.
ii) Treatment/Therapy by radioisotope
 Radio-iodine therapy for Thyriod Cancer, and Hyperthyroidism.
 Beta-Radiation to eye in postoperative Pterygium to prevent recurrence of the disease.
10.12.2 Research and Development Work
a. Bone Density mesasurement in Normal population.
b. Changes in liver tissue in Arsenic Poisoning.
c. Assessment of thyroid hormone status in School going Children.
10.12.3 Patients attended and Income
No. of Patients Investigated
No. of Patients Treated Total of patients
12303
178
12681
Total Income
Tk. 49,92,500/-
10.13 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, FARIDPUR
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur was established along with other
three institutes in Mitford, Comilla and Bogra as a common project. The institute is situated in the
premises of Faridpur medical college hospital. The foundation stone was laid on 15 September 1995
by the then minister of health and family planning, the peoples republic of Bangladesh. The
construction was completed in early 1997 and the centre started functioning in October 1997.
Patients from greater Faridpur district and adjacent areas usually attend the centre to receive nuclear
medicine services if required. The institute has been rendering services through the following
divisions:
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Nuclear scanning /Scintigraphy Division
Thyroid Division
In-vitro Nuclear Medicine Division
Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Division
Bone densitometry Division
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 Ultrasound Division
In the fiscal year 2012-2013, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur
has done the following diagnostic patient studies, patient therapy, research and development works.
Total 13237 patients attended the institute in that fiscal year.
10.13.1 Patient Services
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Services
Ultrasonogram (normal and high resolution)
USG Guided FNAC
High resolution USG / TVS
Color Doppler Study
Thyroid Scan & Uptake
Renogram with or without GFR
Whole body Bone Scan
Radio iodine Therapy
Thyroid Hormones (T3 T4 TSH FT3 FT4 TG)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinzing
10.
Hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL), Progesterone and
Testosterone
Total =
10.13.2 Income
Total No. of Patients
6567
71
360
29
355
84
29
26
4801
915
13,237
Tk.52,76,850/- (Taka fifty two lacks seventy six thousand eight hundred and fifty) only.
10.14 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, COMILLA
This institute is equipped with one Dual Head SPECT camera, two RIA counter, Bone Mineral
densitometry (BMD), Two Conventional ultrasound and one Color Doppler Ultrasound machine.
The centre also has facility of Radio-iodine therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Ca-thyroid and radiation in post surgery pterygium cases.
10.14.1 Routine Activities
Number of Paying Patients
= 16201
Number of Free Patients
= 155
Total Patients
= 16356
Total Amount Received
= Tk. 66,95,550/-.
10.14.2 New Activities
 Tissue Banking.
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Training (6 months) on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound.
III. ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES
1.
ENGINEERING DIVISION, HQ
1.1
Objective
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has been engaged in research and development (R & D)
activities in the various fields of Nuclear Science and Technology in the country. Under the Charter
of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Engineering Division (ED) has been entrusted with
responsibility for installation, testing and operation of various scientific, nuclear and engineering
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equipments, facilities and building up & maintenance of physical infrastructures for smooth
operation of R&D programs of BAEC. This division is also supposed to be a key responsible for
installation, operation and maintenance of proposed 2000 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Project
(RNPP) at Rooppur, Pabna. Following activates already have been performed by Engineering
Division during 2012-2013.
Following activates already have been performed by Engineering Division during 2012-2013.
1.2
Various ADP projects under implementation
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1.3
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Establishment of Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory at Mongla, Khulna.
Establishment of positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) with
Cyclotron facilities.
Construction of 2000 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (First Phase).
Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar.
National Data Centre (NDC) Project of CTBTO, Sitakundo, Chittagong.
Infrastructure Development and Capacity Enhancement of Institute of Food and Radiation
Biology(IFRB), AERE, Savar
Establishment of Nuclear Medicine Centre & Sterile Insect Technique Unit at Cox’s Bazar.
Already completed projects under direct and indirect supervision
Establishment of Atomic Energy Centre Chittagong (1st revision).
Accomplishment of Essential Activities to Implement 600MW (e) Rooppur Nuclear Power
(RNP) project, Pabna.
Upgrading of research and service facilities of nuclear medicine centres Bogra, Barishal,
Khulna, Mymensingh, Rangpur and production of TC-99 KIT
Strengthening of Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Savar, Dhaka.
Extension of CNM&U (Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound) Chittagong.
Extension of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Center at Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi and
Dinajpur.
Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Sylhet, Rajshahi, Dinajpur and
Chittagong.
National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB) a Project of Ministry of Science and Information &
Communication Technology at Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka.
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Head Quarter Complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Dhaka-1207” Project.
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Training Institute and Laboratories Facilities project
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Tandem Accelerator Facilities project at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
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Completed the Vertical Extension of BAEC, HQ Bhaban project ( from 5th to 6th floor)
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Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Project, Chittagong
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Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound, Mitford, Comilla & Faridpur
Project.
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Strengthening of Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) Facilities, AERE, Savar.
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Nuclear Medicine Centres Barisal, Khulna, Rangpur and Mymensingh.
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Renovation of BSEC Cox’s Bazar and Upgradation of Pilot Plant.
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Strengthening of Radiation Testing & Monitoring Laboratory, Chittagong.
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Replacement of Damage Decay Tank of the Research Reactor at AERE,Savar.
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Expansion and modernization of Research Facilities of Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka etc.
1.4
Works Completed
 Design, drawing, procurement installation, repair and maintenance of air-conditioners of all
institutes / centers / establishments located both in and outside of Dhaka.
 Renovation/routine annual repair and maintenance works of Bangladesh Atomic Energy
Commission Head Office, Dhaka, BAEC Housing Colony Banani, Dhaka & all other institutes /
centers of BAEC in and outside of Dhaka.
 Renovation work of Institute Building & ‘F’ type Residential Quarters of Beach Sand
Exploitation Centre at Cox’s Bazar.
 Repair and maintenance of 65 ton central air conditioning plant of Auditorium at BAEC, HQ.
 Procurement & installation of local and foreign equipments/machineries/ spares for BAEC
Head Office and 14 (fourteen) INMAS of BAEC.
 Maintenance of 4’’ dia 465 feet depth deep tube well at Banani Housing Colony.
 Design, drawing, procurement, installation, repair and maintenance of various scientific and
engineering equipment at various establishment /centers /institute and BAEC, HQ.
 Procurement, installation, testing, running, operation & maintenance of 250 KVA substations
and other relative works at Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre at Cox's Bazar.
 Replacement of VCB (Vacuum Circuit Breaker) at IFRB, AERE, Savar.
 Replacement of AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) of 10.5 KW generators at INMAS,
Rajshahi.
 Installation of foundation stone & related works for inaugural ceremony of "Construction of
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project (1st Phase)".
 Design, drawing, procurement, installation, repair and maintenance of fountain at AECD etc.

According to new design recast the water supply pipe line network system from pump house to
overhead tank and overhead tank to different building and repairing of existing damaged
sewerage pipe line at BAEC housing colony, Banani.
 Renovation /repair and maintenance works of newly allotted and old allotted flat like C-type(old
& new), D-type building, hostel building, annex building, guest house building, pump house,
guard room, security shade, boundary etc at BAEC housing colony, Banani
 Providing painting work outside of the existing C-type, D-type building, hostel building, guest
house building, pump house, guard room, security shade including necessary dismantling and
replastering of damaged cement plaster at BAEC housing colony, Banani.
 Renovation (Acoustical) works of committee room at BAEC head quarter.
 Repair and maintenance of various fire fighting and alarm system at BAEC, HQ.
 Repair and maintenance of fountain at BAEC, HQ.
1.5
Services
 Rendering various services related to repair & maintenance works (civil, electrical, mechanical
& sanitary) of various facilities (Institutes/ Establishments/Centers) of BAEC.
 Planning & designing services (civil, electrical, mechanical and sanitary) contributed to various
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facilities (Institutes/Establishments/Centers) of BAEC.
 Providing technical expert services in various Centers/institutes/different projects of BAEC and
other National Projects outside BAEC like
 National Oceanographic Research Institute (NORI)
 High Tech Park etc.
 Taking necessary steps to find out technical problems in various facilities (civil, electrical,
mechanical & sanitary) of centers / institutes / establishments of BAEC and taking of remedial
measures.
 Providing transport service including routine repair & maintenance of transports of BAEC
transport pool.
 Providing technical services to BAEC establishments / Centers / Institutes regarding civil,
electrical, mechanical & sanitary works regularly in and outside of Dhaka.
 vii) Responsible for implementation of CTBTO seismic auxiliary station-AS007, Bariodala,
Chittagong, Bangladesh.
 viii) Cleaning of existing ground water reservoir & overhead water tank at BAEC housing
colony, Banani.
1.6
Preparing of Development Project Pro-forma (DPP)
This Division is directly contributing in preparation of Development Project Pro-forma (DPP) of
various Development Projects of BAEC under Govt. ADP Program.
2.
CENTRAL ENGINEERING FACILITIES, AERE
2.1
Introduction
The fundamental works of Central Engineering Facilities (CEF) in Atomic Energy Research
Establishment (AERE) are to help all its institutions by providing all kinds of equipment as well as
providing helps in their installation, repair replacement and maintenance needed in carrying out
various R & D works. CEF has been taking care of the engineering facilities to be needed in AERE
Campus. CEF is responsible for formulating all engineering related jobs as for example-designing,
planning, installation, operation and maintenance of all facilities of AERE, the largest research
complex of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC). Power supply system, Gas system,
water supply system, civil and sanitation system of AERE are the main lookouts of CEF. To fulfil
the requirement of the R&D activities, the CEF is providing services for design, development,
construction, technical support, implementation and maintenance of the infrastructures already
developed at AERE. There are five divisions in the CEF and activities of each division during the
reporting period are narrated in the sub-sections. In addition there is an on-going project under the
CEF on solar energy utilization and development of related technology.
2.2 Mechanical Engineering Division
There are two section in the mechanical engineering division. The major activities of each section
are given during the reporting period.
i) Mechanical Maintenance Section
Major activities of the Mechanical Maintenance Section
 Repaired colony side pump 2A.
 Repaired office side pump 2A
 Repaired centrifugal pump 3c( ETA 80- 20) at colony
 Repaired & Maintained of underground Water pipe line AERE
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Painted fan , gates and other equipment in AERE office & residential area
Supply drinking Water Which use in different laboratories to the area of the office and
residential area regularly
 Operated & maintained deep-well turbine pump & other pumps regularly
ii) Air-Condition Section
Major activities of the Air-Condition Section
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Installation work of 2 ton, 2 nos. Split type A/C for HPRWMU, INST at AERE
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Installation Work of 3 ton, 1no. Split type A/C DG office at AERE
 Seal type compressor installation, Repairing, Testing & Commissioning of Water chiller for
Gamma Radiation (Co-60) Plant IRPT at AERE
 General servicing around 60 nos. of window & 40 nos. split type A/c in all institute at AERE
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Around 30 nos. of Refrigerator & Freeze have been repaired in different institute at AERE
Repaired Central air–conditioning plant in INST Auditorium (40ton)
Replaced around 20 nos. Compressor of freeze, window & Split type A/C in all institute at
AERE.
 Replaced around 8 nos. blowers of window & Split type A/C in all institute at AERE.
 Repaired others Refrigeration system (cooling incubator, Dehumidifier etc).
 Weekly operate & maintained central A/C of INST Auditorium.
2.3 Engineering Workshop Division
To carry out research and development activities, the engineering workshop division has been
providing services for design, development and giving technical supports for implementation and
maintenance of infrastructures of AERE.
Service Rendered
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Planned and designed for workshop related work.
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Repaired and maintained regularly of the existing AERE facilities based on demand.
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Taken necessary steps to find out technical problems and to give out appropriate solution.
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Designed and developed items & accessories required for research activities.
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Performed machining, welding, sheet-metal works, carpentry works etc.
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Managed repair and maintenance works related to door, window, furniture etc of AERE Office
& AERA Colony.
Activities Conducted/Implemented
 Drawing designed and fabricated a Rainfall Collector for Isotope Hydrology Division of INST.
 Making contact for Mask using Thermal Evaporator for VLSI research.
 Designed, fabricated and installation of wooden display board for TBBRU, AERE.
 Drawing designed and fabricated a trolley for Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division of INST,
AERE.
 Drawing, designed and fabricated 164 nos of Led-Pot for Isotope carrying in different Centre
for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound from IHD, INST.
 Drawing designed and fabricated Mold for Shielding materials of Reactor and Neutron Physics
Division of INST.
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Drawing designed and fabricated a Rainfall Monitoring for HPRWMU of INST.
During the reporting period, this division has successfully completed job request of 35 nos. of
machining work, 42 nos. of welding, 26 nos. of sheet-metal and 158 nos. of carpentry works
received from different institutes of AERE.
2.4
Electrical Engineering Division
The following works have been completed by this division during the period from January 2013 to
December 2013:
 Supply, Installation and Repair/Maintenance work of IFRB 100 KVA sub-station at AERE,
Savar, Dhaka.
 Earthling device for Energy Institute at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
 Vertical extension (2nd and 3rd floor) of Officer Hostel (Electrical Estimate) at AERE, Savar,
Dhaka.
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Renovation Electrical works of Main Distribution Board (MDB) IFRB at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Electrical wiring of 60 KVA Diesel Generator connection from Generator room to SDB of
TBBRU at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Renovation Electrical work of Hall-room ROMU at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Supply, Installation and Repair/ Maintenance work of IRPT 750 KVA sub-station at AERE,
Savar, Dhaka.
Electrical renovation work in Insect Bio-technology division (Room No-211) at AERE, Savar,
Dhaka.
Supply and Installation of 600 KVAR Power Factor Improvement (PFI) Plant CEF sub-station
at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
2.5
Civil Engineering Division
 Construction of R.C.C Road in office area.
 Construction of R.C.C Road in colony area
 Construction of bituminous road in front of IFRB
 Construction of master Drain in colony area
 Construction of Tin Shed building beside anser Shed
 Construction of Vertical Extension of Boundary wall From School gate to NIB border
 Construction of Generator room of TBBRU
 Repair maintenance of carpeting road in office area
 Repair maintenance and painting work of ROMU, IFRB, CAD (partly)
 Repair maintenance of Various quarters.
 Rapair maintenance and painting works of ROMU
 Bathroom modification work of ROMU
 Screeding work of Reactor building.
Activities Conducted/Implemented
 Designed, fabricated and installed repaired panel box for radio-isotope production division of
INST, AERE.
 Designed and fabricated mold of shielding materials for Reactor and Neutron Physics Division
of INST, AERE.
 Fabricated In-core irradiation safety experiment set-up for Reactor Operation and Maintenance
Unit.
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Repaired, maintained and fitting-fixing of Venetian blind of different laboratories of INST and
IE.
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Designed, fabricated and installed MS Framed laboratory table for NRC Division of INST.
This division has successfully completed job request of Machining work, welding, sheet-metal
and carpentry works received from different institutes of AERE.
2.6
Engineering Design & Documentation Division
There is a Design & Documentation Division under the CEF. The main activities of this division is
to design new buildings, wiring diagram of electrical substation, transmission, Plumbing & pipe
fitting, gas line water supply line, generator installation, design & develop frame structure for
installation of A/C etc.
Training Programme
The facility has so far been used to train up a total of 12 personal from Gopalgonj Polytechnic
Institute, Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute & Alhaz Mokbul Hossain University Collage in different
fields during the reporting period. The field is as follows.
Sl. No.
Name of Institution
Name of Trade
No. of Student Total
3.
1.
Alhaz Mokbul Hossain University Collage
Electrical
5
2.
Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute
Electrical
2
3.
Gopalgonj Polytechnic Institute
Refrigeration &
Air-Conditioning
5
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ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION, AECD
Objective
The objective of the Division is to provide engineering and technical services to research &
development activities of the centre. This division has following sections: Workshop section, Glass
Blowing section, Electrical section, Draughting section, Air-conditioning section, Installation, Utility
and Civil Engineering section to support divisional activities. This Division is also provides all
utility services such as electricity, water supply, ventilation, air-conditioning, civil works etc.
through the respective sections. Technical and expert services are provided to different
Institutes/Division of BAEC and other National Scientific Educational Institutions in the country.
Brief Description of Work
During the reporting period this Division received 367 jobs requisition from different division of
AECD, BAEC HQ, AERE and also other organization of the country. Besides the routine jobs
involving the operation & maintenance of all utility services were done as usual.
3.1 Workshop Section: During the reporting period, this section has received 11 jobs requisition
and completed all the works satisfactorily. Some significant jobs are:
 SS hot plate, steel plate, partex door and desk drawer have been prepared according to the
supplied drawing of Experimental Physics Division.
 Slide cutting machine has been repaired of Chemistry Division.
 24 PCB board has been prepared for Electronics Division.
 Preparation of 5 cork valve for liquid nitrogen cylinder of Chemistry Division.
 One forcep has been prepared for Health Physics Division.
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3.2 Welding Section: During the reporting period, this section has received 7 jobs requisition and
all the jobs were completed satisfactorily. Some significant jobs are:
 Repaired of gate of AECD.
 Made 4-wheeler 2 trollys for Health Physics Division.
 Made one three steps lader for Health Physics Division.
 Repaired cleaning trolly for Administration.
 Repaired door for water pump of shower.
3.3 Glass Blowing Section: This section has received 2 jobs requisition during the period and
completed all the works satisfactorily. Some of them are described below.
 Prepared glass rod for Chemistry Division.
 Prepared pipate for Chemistry Division.
3.4 Draughting Section: During the period, this section completed 2 jobs. Some of them are below:
 Drawn graphs of Library according to the supplied sample.
 Drawn a map according to the supplied sample of Health Physics Division.
3.5 Electrical Section: During the period, this section has received 16 jobs requisition and
completed all the jobs satisfactorily. Some of the major works done during the period are mentioned
below:
 Electric line wiring and connection work have been done for AFD.
 Electric line wiring and connection for XRF Lab have been done for Chemistry Division.
 New Electric line construction & laying work have been done for Library.
 Electric line connection work has been done for Electronics Division.
3.6 Air-Conditioning Section: During the period, the section completed 11 jobs. Installed &
repaired many Air-conditioners of AECD as well as BAEC Head quarter building in addition to
routine maintenance & servicing works. A few are mentioned below:
3.7 Installation works done:
 2 AC has been installed in the Chemistry Division.
 2 AC has been installed in the Health Physics Division.
 1 AC has been installed in the NDT Division.
 2 AC has been installed in the AFD Division.
 1 AC has been installed in the Accounts Section.
3.8 Repairing works done:
 1 AC has been repaired in the AFD.
 1 AC has been repaired in the HPD.
 2 AC has been repaired in the CD.
 2 AC has been repaired in the Accounts Section.
 2 AC has been repaired in the Administration Section.
 1 AC has been repaired in the MSD.
3.9 Installation, Utility and Civil Engineering Section: During the period, the Utility section have
received 7 jobs requisition and completed all the works satisfactorily. Mainly the replacement works
of all defective water lines, basins and toilets of AECD campus have been done.
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IV.
NUCLEAR POWER AND ENERGY DIVISION
A. Activities
Nuclear Power & Energy Division evaluates the necessity of the nuclear power in Bangladesh and
plans to generate electricity economically using nuclear energy. This division is actively involved in
completing necessary activities to implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Project. Under its
continuation, the contract “for Development of the Feasibility Evaluation Environmental Impact
Assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the Performance of the Necessary Engineering Survey and
Environmental Studies (Contract No- 77-258/1110500)” was signed between Bangladesh and
Russian Federation in the last month. In order to coordinate and implement Rooppur Nuclear Power
Project in the national and international level, this division also maintains liaison among Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission, Ministries, International Atomic Energy Agency and vendor country.
B. Activities to implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Project
 In order to create public awareness about nuclear safety, this division along with MOST
arranged a seminar titled “Nuclear Power: A chance of successful economic and socio –
political development” participated both from Bangladesh and Russian Federation.
 In order to have advice about the contract negotiation and financing, an expert from Rosatom
(Overseas), Mr. Milkow Kobachev visited Bangladesh from 9 – 15th May 2013.
 In order to finalize the contract for the development of the feasibility evaluation, environmental
impact assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the performance of the necessary survey and
environmental studies, a five-member Russian delegation team visited Bangladesh in the last 9
– 11th June 2013.
 To establish company for Rooppur NPP, a bilateral meeting was convened by the acting
Chairman and the member (Bio-Science) with the juries council about the Memorandum of
Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) provided by the juries council in 13th
June 2013. In that meeting, some recommendations were given to establish company.
 A four-member expert from IAEA visited Bangladesh from last 10 – 13th March 2013 to
participate in a workshop titled “Development a human resource development strategy and plan
for the establishment of the Rooppur NPP” with an objective to develop human resource
development. In that workshop, the recruitment for the Nuclear Power plant, sorting, training,
eligibility and licensing were discussed.
C. Human Resource Development
In order to develop human resource, there have been provisions to train the core manpower in the
vendor and IAEA arranged countries.
 Train-the-Trainers of the Learning Management Systems (LMS): National and Regional
Approach the LMS Utilization and Hands-on Training, 05-08th March, 2013, Daejeon,
Republic of Korea.
 Inter Regional Training Course on “Nuclear Power Plant Contracting, Pre-Construction,
Construction and Management”, 26-30th November, 2012, Beijing, China.
 Technical Training Programme for Station Operators with GURALP Equipment, 10-14
September, 2012, Vienna, Austria.
 FNCA the 4th Meeting of Study Panel on the Approaches toward Infrastructure Development
for Nuclear Power”, 26-27th July, 2012, Bangkok, Thailand.
 Scientific Visit: Establishing infrastructures for the introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant, 1829th March, 2013, Bulgaria.
 Regional Workshop on Financing Model for Nuclear Power Plant Projects, 28th Jan- 01st Feb,
2013, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.
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Technical Meeting on Information Exchange among experienced and future operators, 16-18th
October, 2012, Vienna, Austria.
Regional Meeting on Financing Model for Nuclear Power Plant Projects, 03-07th September,
2012, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Technical Meeting on Assessment for Embarking Countries, 24-28th June, 2013, IAEA
Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.
Workshop on Integrated Management System (IMS) for Nuclear Power Industry, arranged by
IAEA, 26-29th November, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
IAEA regional meeting on successful launching of Nuclear Power Programs, 29th Oct- 9th
Nov, 2012, Republic of Korea.
FNCA the 4th Meeting of study panel on the approaches toward Infrastructure Development for
Nuclear Power, 26-27th July, 2012, Bangkok, Thailand.
Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Program, 02 years (2012-2015), KAERI, Republic of Korea.
Regional Workshop for Organization Concerned by the Safety of Nuclear Installations on
Communication and consultation with Interested Parties, 05-09th November, 2012, KINS,
Korea.
National Workshop on Integrated Management System, 26-29th November, 2012, BAEC,
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Technical Meeting on the Co-operation for HRD Among Embarking and Experienced
Countries, 04-06th June, 2013, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.
Regional Meeting on Successful Launching of Nuclear Power programmes, 29th Oct- 09th Nov,
2012, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
INPRO Dialogue Forum on Global Nuclear Energy Sustainability: Drivers and Impediments for
Regional Cooperation on the Way to Sustainable Nuclear Energy Systems", 30th July-03rd
August, 2012, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.
National Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture, 18-20th June, 2013, AECD, BAEC.
School of Nuclear Energy Management, 27th May-10th June, 2013, Tokyo/ Tokaimura.
Physical Protection and Security Management of Radioactive Source, 11-14th February, 2013,
AECD, BAEC.
Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring, 13-17th January, 2013, AECD, BAEC.
Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-2012), 04-29th November, 2012.
Fellowship Programme on Funding and Financing of NPP, 14th January-13th February, Vienna,
Austria.
Nuclear Knowledge Management School 2012, 03-07th September, 2012, lCTP, Trieste, Italy.
Inter-regional Training Course on Evaluation of Sustainable Energy Strategies for Addressing
Climate Change Issue Using IAEA’s Model “MESSAGE”, 15-26th April, 2012, Daejeon,
Republic of Korea.
Nuclear & Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course, 09-13th December, 2012, AERE,
Savar.
The Ninth Annual WNU Summer Institute 2013, 29th June-09th August, 2013, UK.
Master's Degree Programme in Nuclear Engineering at KINGS, March 2013-February, 2015,
Ulsan, South Korea.
Orphan Source Search and Security Training, 9-13th September, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh
TM on the Role and Responsibilities of the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing
Organization (NEPIO) during Phase 2 of the IAEA Milestones Approach, 3-5th September,
2012, Amman, Jordan.
Scientific Visit: Nuclear Power Plant Planning and Pre-operational Support, 15-26th April,
2013, Obninsk, Russian Federation.
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Besides, a team of skilled negotiator has been trained to discuss about the funding and financing
of Nuclear Power Project with the vendor country.
D. Research Activities
This division continues research activities with National University and Jahangir Nagar University
on the long term fuel demand, energy security in the long term, the role of energy in the context of
socio – political development and the economic dimensions of nuclear energy. Besides these, this
division conducts a class in the Department of Nuclear Engineering of Dhaka University. Also, this
division supervises a thesis of the student of Physics Department of Dhaka College.
E. Achievements
(i) In the month of last June, the contract titled “Feasibility Evaluation, Engineering Survey and
Environmental Studies msµvšÍ Contract “for Development of the Feasibility Evaluation,
Environmental Impact Assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the Performance of the Necessary
Engineering Survey and Environmental Studies (Contract No-77-258/1110500)” was signed.
(ii) The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Dhaka University was opened in order to
develop skilled manpower for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project.
V. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
1. Introduction
International Affairs Division (IAD), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), has been
maintaining assigned liaisons regularly with the international organizations and foreign countries
since its inception. The liaisons are bordered normally to the nuclear technology transfer, enrichment
of nuclear instrumentation establishing nuclear energy and development of human resources for the
peaceful application of nuclear technologes in the country. Under the supervision of BAEC and
concurrently the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), IAD directly communicates with
international organisation to get international projects and simultaneously monitors the progress of
the implementing projects. In order to strengthen the overall nuclear capability of the country, this
division makes liaison for foreign trainings, fellowships and scientific visits for scientists, engineers,
doctors, geologists, technicians and administrators. IAD also works to arrange expert missions,
international meetings, seminars, trainings, etc. in BAEC as well as in the country. In order to
enhance R&D (Research and Development) works, IAD plays an important role to execute bilateral
and multilateral agreement with foreign countries. In addition, in order to fulfill the international
obligations related to nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, IAD has also
been in constant communication with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), United
Nations Organization (UNO), etc. since the inception of BAEC. A brief description of the activities
of IAD during the period of “July, 12 – June, 13” is presented below.
2. Activities
2. 1 Technology Transfer
BAEC has been receiving technical assistances mainly from IAEA through Technical Cooperation
(TC) Projects, Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) Projects, Non-agreement Regional
Technical Cooperation (RTC) Projects, Coordination Research Projects (CRP) and other special
projects of IAEA secretariat. As the assigned liaison point of IAEA, IAD is liable to monitor the
progresses of these projects, to collect the development reports from the project counterparts and to
submit them to the IAEA, to arrange expert visits, scientific visits, trainings and fellowships for the
scientists involved with these projects. IAD also helps the project counterparts to organize training
courses, seminars, meetings, etc. in the country.
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Technical Cooperation (TC) Projects
In the financial year 2012-2013, IAD worked for eight (8) ongoing TC projects and simultaneously
to obtain new TC projects in different piority fields of development perspective of the country. The
TC projects are covering the areas on Establishing Nuclear Power, Upgrading Nuclear Instruments,
Veterinary Drug Residue Measurement, Development of Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment,
Determination of Radionuclide and Trace Elements in Sediments, Promoting Radiation Processed
Biodegradable Materials, Improving Childhood Nutrition, Research Reactor Safety, General Atomic
Energy Development, Radiopharmaceuticals, Radioactive Waste Management, Soil and Water
Management and Crop Nutrition with Plant Breeding and Genetics, Radiation Technologies and
Tracer Techniques for Industrial Processes and Ground-Water Hydrology. Table 2.1 includes the
description of the ongoing TC projects for which IAD worked in the reported financial year July
2012-June 2013.
Table 2.1.1: IAEA-TC projects for the cycle 2012-2013.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.1.2
Name of the Project approved by IAEA
Implementing an Ageing Management Programme for the
TRIGA Research Reactor ( BGD/1/012)
Production of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals (BGD/6/022)
Strengthening Occupational Radiation Protection
( BGD/9/012)
Strengthening the PET/CT-CYCLOTRON Facility
(BGD/6/023)
Assessing Crop Mutant Varieties in Saline and Drought
Prone Areas Using Nuclear techniques (BGD/5/028)
Strengthening oncology department of Bangaban-dhu Sheikh
Mujib Medical University (BGD/6/024)
Supporting Instrumentation and Control Used in the
Research Reactor and in Laboratories (BGD/0/009)
Establishing Infrastructures for the Introduction of a
nuclear Power Plant (BGD/2/012)
Name of the Counterpart
Engr. Md. Abdus Salam, Director, ROMU,
AERE
Dr.Md. Azizul Haque, CSO, INST,AERE
Dr. Aleya Begum, CSO AEC, Dhaka
Mr. Md. Nurul Islam, CSO, INMU, Dhaka
Dr. Mirza Mufazzal Islam, PSO, BINA
Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroj, Member ( Bio Sc.)
BAEC. Dhaka
Mr. Md. Abu Sayed Haque, PSO, IE,
AERE, Savar
Dr. Md. Shawkat Akber, Director, NPED,
BEAC Dhaka
Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) Projects
RCA is an inter-governmental agreement among IAEA member states of East Asia, south East Asia
and Pacific region. The projects among the seventeen countries of this region are commonly known
as RCA Projects. Such projects are involved in research, development and training activities in the
related fields of nuclear science and technology through sharing of regional resources including
facilities, equipment and expertise as well as pooling of knowledge. In the financial year 2012-2013,
IAD performed liaison for twenty (20) RCA projects covering different vital nuclear fields namelyAgriculture, Food, Health, Industry, Radiation Processing, Environment and Pollution Control,
Radiation Protection and Water Resources. Table 2.1.2 describes the RCA Projects for which IAD
worked in the reported period.
Table 2.1.2: RCA Projects Continued in the Financial Year 2012-2013.
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Project Title
1. Enhancing Capacity for Effective Use and Maintenance of
Nuclear Instrumentation (RCA). RAS/0/060
2. Characterizing and Optimizing Process Dynamics in Complex
Industrial Systems Using Radiotracer and Sealed Source
Techniques (RCA)RAS/1/012
3. Supporting Advanced Non-Destructive Examination for
Enhanced Industrial Safety, Product Quality and Productivity
(RCA) RAS/1/013
4. Supporting Radiation Processing for the Development of
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Ms. Anisa Begum, CE, AEC,
Dhaka
Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam
CSO,SID, BAEC, Dhaka
Year
2012-2013
Mr. Jafar Sadique, CE, AEC,
Dhaka
2012-2013
Dr. Nirmal Chandra Dafader,
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Advanced Grafted Materials for Industrial Applications and
Environmental Preservation (RCA). RAS/1/014
Improving Soil Fertility, Land Productivity and Land
Degradation Mitigation (RCA). RAS/5/055
Supporting Mutation Breeding Approaches to Develop New
Crop Varieties Abaptable to Climate Change. (RCA). RAS/5/056
Implementing Best Practices of Food Irradiation for Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Purposes. (RCA). RAS/5/057
Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training
(RCA). RAS/6/038
Project Counterpart
CSO & Head,INST, Savar
09.
Improvement of Image Based Radiation Therapy for Common
Cancers in the RCA Region (RCA). RAS/6/053
10.
Improving Cancer Management with Hybrid Nuclear Medicine
Imaging (RCA). RAS/6/061
Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Faruque, 2009-2011
Associate Professor, Department
of Radiotherapy, Dhaka Medical
College, Dhaka
Dr. Faridul Alam,CMO &
2012-2013
Director, INMU, BSMMU,Dhaka
11.
Supporting 3D Image Guided Brachytherapy* Services (RCA).
RAS/6/062
12.
Strengthening the Application of Nuclear Medicine in the
Management of Cardiovascular Disease (RCA). RAS/6/063
Building Capacity with Distance-Assisted Training for Nuclear
Medicine Professionals (RCA). RAS/6/064
5.
6.
7.
8.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Strengthening the Application of Stereotactic Body Radiation
Therapy (SBRT) to Improve Cancer Treatment (RCA).
RAS/6/065
Reducing the Shortage of Oncology Professionals through an
Applied Sciences of Oncology Course (ASOC) (RCA).
RAS/6/066
Marine Benchmark Study on the Possible Impact of the
Fukushima Radioactive Releases in Asia-Pacific Region (RCA).
RAS/7/021
Applying Isotope Techniques to Investigate Groundwater
Dynamics and Recharge Rate for Sustainable Groundwater
Resource Management (RCA). RAS/7/022
Supporting Sustainable Air Pollution Monitoring Using Nuclear
Analytical Technology (RCA). RAS/7/023
Supporting Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques to Assess Climate
Change for Sustainable Marine Ecosystem Management (RCA).
RAS/7/024
Radiation Processing of Polymeric Materials for Agricultural
Applications and Environmental Remediation (RCA).
RAS/8/109
Dr. M. A. Sattar, CSO, BINA,
Mymensingh
Dr. A. N. K. Mamun
PSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar
Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam
CSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar
Ms. Kamila Afroj Quadir
CSO,INMU, BSMMU, Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member (Bio-Science), BAEC,
Dhaka
Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman
CMO,CNMU, Barisal.
Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member (Bio-Science), BAEC,
Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Sheikh Golam Mostofa,
Director, NICR & Hospital,
Mohakhali, Dhaka
Dr. B. K. Bose, CMO & Director,
CNMU, Dinajpur,
Year
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2009-2011
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
Mohammad. Zafrul Kabir
2009-2011
SG, NMU, AERE, BAEC, Dhaka
Mr. Nasir Ahmed, CE
INST, AERE, Savar
2012-2013
Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum
2012-2013
CSO, AEC, Dhaka
Mr. Masud Kamal
2012-2013
CSO & Director, RTML,
Chittagong
Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
2009-2011
CSO & Director, NSSD, BAEC,
Dhaka
2.1.3 Non-Agreement Regional Technical Cooperation (RTC) Projects:
These projects are Asia Region Based Supported by IAEA Technical Cooperation (TC). In these
projects, countries from Middle East are also involved with the seventeen RCA countries. In the
reported year, IAD made liaison for twenty Six (26) RTC projects covering- Nuclear power
planning, Sustainability of Nuclear Institute, Nuclear Capacity Enhancement, Strengthening
Radioactive Waste Management and Radioactive Exposure Control, Irradiation, Physical Protection,
Strengthening Health Support, etc. which are enlisted in the Table 2.1.3.
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Name of the Project
1.
Reviewing Country and Regional Program. (NLO)
RAS/0/062
2.
Providing Pre-Project Assistance. (NLO) RAS/0/063
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Supporting Nuclear Education and Training through e-Learning
and Other Means of Advanced Information Communication
Technology (ICT) RAS/0/064
Supporting Sustainability and Networking of National Nuclear
Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region.
RAS/0/065
Contingency Project for Institutional Development. RAS/0/066
Enhancing Safety and Utilization of Research Reactors.
RAS/1/019
Supporting Decision Making for Nuclear Power Planning and
Development- Phase II RAS/2/016
Supporting Early Warning, Response and Control of
Transboundary Animal Diseases. RAS/5/060
Supporting Food Irradiation Technology to Ensure the Safety
and Quality of Meals for Immunocompromised Patients and
Other Target Groups. RAS/5/061
Building Technological Capacity for Food Traceability and Food
Safety Control Systems through the Use of Nuclear Analytical
Techniques. RAS/5/062
Enhancing Productivity of Locally-underused Crops through
Dissemination of Mutated Germplasm and Evaluation of Soil,
Nutrient and Water Management Practices RAS/5/064
Supporting Climate-Proofing Rice Production Systems (CRiPS)
Based on Nuclear Applications RAS/5/065
Strengthening Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Applications in Oncology in the Asia Region. RAS/6/067
Supporting Comprehensive Cancer Control in the Asia and the
Pacific Region. RAS/6/069
Supporting Quality Assurance Team for Radiation Oncology
(QUATRO) Training in South-East Asia RAS/6/070
16.
Strengthening Regional Nuclear Regulatory Authorities and
Safety Culture. RAS/9/061
17.
Promoting and Maintaining Regulatory Infrastructures for the
Control of Radiation Sources. RAS/9/062
18.
Providing Legislative Assistance RAS/9/063
19.
Strengthening the Transfer of Experience Related to
Occupational Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Industry and
Other Applications Involving Ionizing Radiation. RAS/9/064
Strengthening Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical
Exposure. RAS/9/065
Strengthening Education and Training Infrastructure and
Building Competence in Radiation Safety. RAS/9/066
Strengthening and Effective Compliance Assurance Regime for
the Transport of Radioactive Material. RAS/9/067
20.
21.
22.
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Dr. Faisal Kabir
Director, Director, IAD, Dhaka
Dr. Faisal Kabir
Director, IAD, BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Zahedul Hassan
CSO, ICS, AERE, Savar Dhaka
Mr. A.S.M. Firoz, Chairman and RCA
National Representative, BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder
Director, Training Division, Savar,
Dhaka
Mr. Ali Zulquarnain
Member (Planning), BAEC, Dhaka
Engr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member (Engr.), BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury
Professor, BAU, Mymensingh
Dr. Harun-or-Rashid
CSO & Director, IFRB, Savar
Dr. Roksana Huque
PSO, IFEB, Savar
Mr. Muhammad Monowar Karim
Khan, CSO, BINA, Mymensingh
Mr. Mohammad Ekramul Haque
PSO, BINA, Mymensingh
Dr. Faridul Alam
CMO & Director, INMU, Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member (Bio-Science), BAEC, Dhaka
Professor Dr. Sheikh Golam Mostofa
Director, NICR & Hospital
Mohakhali, Dhaka
Ms. Rahman Samina
CSO & Director, NSRCD
BAEC, Dhaka.
Dr. Muhammad Ali
Member (Physical Science)
BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Aleya Begum
CSO, Health Physics Division, AEC,
Dhaka
Md. Selim Reza
PSO, CNM & Ultrasound, Dhaka
Dr. Debasish Paul
CSO, INST, AERE, Savar
Meherun Nahar
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka
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Name of the Project
23.
Strengthening and Harmonizing National Capabilities for
Response to Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies. RAS/9/068
24.
Harmonizing Approaches and Measures for Radiation Protection
of the Public and the Environment in Line with the International
Safety Standards RAS/9/069
25.
Supporting Human Resource Development in Nuclear Security
RAS/9/070
26
Establishing a Radioactive Waste Management Infrastructure
RAS/9/071
Project Counterpart
Mr. Rasheed Ahmed Amiree
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka
Md. Ashraful Hoque
CE, Health Physics Division
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
CSO & Director, NSSD, BAEC, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Idris Ali
PSO, INST, AERE, Savar
2.1.4
Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs)
Bangladesh avails IAEA research supports through the Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) too.
Such research activities are normally conducted by the research institutes of both the developing and
developed countries those are member of IAEA on the same research area of interest. IAEA funds a
portion of the project’s cost IAD liaison for a number of CRP projects covering the research area of
Food and Agriculture, Human Health, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Nuclear Installation Safety,
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology. Besides BAEC, scientific institutes and Universities of
Bangladesh such as ICDDR’B, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Radiation Oncology
Department of the Hospitals Centre for Woman and Child Health, are involved with CRP’s. Table
2.1.4 enclosed the CRPs for which IAD made liaison in the reported period.
Table 2.1.4: Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) of BAEC during the financial year 2012 -2013.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.2
Name of the Project
CRP No. 18888/F 12025: Development of an
Integrated Approach to Routine Automation of
Neutron Activation Analysis.
Study of Stable Isotope in Precipitation and pale
climate Archive in Bangladesh to Improve the
Evaluation of Climatic Impact (18053/RO)
Doctoral Coordinated Research Project on
Advance in Medical Imaging technique E24019
Application of radiation Techniques in
Development of Advanced Packaging Materials for
Food Products
Use of Symbiotic Bacteria to Reduce Mass-rearing
Costs and Increase mating success in selected fruit
Pests in Support of SIT Application.
Name and Address of the
Counterpart
Dr. Syed Mahammed Hossain
CSO, INST, AERE
Remarks
Completed 1st
RCM, 2nd RCM
Mr. Nasir Ahmed
CE, INST, AERE
Completed 1st
RCM
Dr. Kamila Afroj Kadir
CSO, NINMAS & Mr. Nahid
Hossain, SSO, NINMAS
Dr. Nirmal Chandra Dafader
CSO,INST
Completed 1st
RCM
Dr. Mafuza Khan, PSO, IFRB
Completed 1st
RCM
Completed 1st
RCM
Projects of the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA):
IAD is the focal point to implement the FNCA projects. The framework of this forum specified to
various vital nuclear fields such as: utilization of research reactors, utilization of radioisotopes in
agriculture, application of radioisotopes and radiation for medical use, public information of nuclear
energy and radiation safety and radioactive waste management, safety culture of nuclear energy,
human resources development. The present members of this forum are Japan, Mongolia, Kazakistan,
Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and
Viet Nam. In the financial year 2012-2013, IAD made liaison for a number of FNCA projects which
are presented below.
Table 2.2.1 FNCA Projects of BAEC in the financial year 2012-2013.
Sl.
Name of the Project
Name and Address of the Project Leader
1.
Human Resources Development Beginning: 2009
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Name and Address of the Project Leader
2.
3.
Research Reactor Technology Beginning: 2009
Bio-fertilizer Beginning: 2009
4.
Radiation Oncology
5.
Nuclear Safety Management of Research Reactor
Facilities Beginning: 2009
Electron Beam Accelerator Beginning: 2010
Mutation Breeding Beginning: 2009
Neutron Activation Analysis Beginning: 2009
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Nuclear Safety Culture & Waste Management
Beginning: 2009
Nuclear Security and Safeguards
Beginning: 2012
Mr. Md. Jahirul Haque Khan, PSO, INST, Savar, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Saidul Islam, CSO, Chairman Office, BAEC,
Dhaka
Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio-Science) BAEC,
Dhaka
Engr. Md, Abdus Salam, Director, ROMU, Savar,
Dhaka
Dr. Md. Emdadul Hoque, CSO, INST, AERE, Dhaka
Dr. A.N.K. Mamun, PSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar, Dhaka
Dr. Syed Mohammod Hosain, PSO, RNPD, INST,
Savar, Dhaka
Dr. Moinul Islam, PSO, INST, AERE, Savar, Dhaka
Dr. Md. Safiqul Islam, PSO, NSSSD, BAEC
2.3 Exchange of experience and expertise
Exchange Programs under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(MEXT) and Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA) of Japan invite nuclear researchers from
neighboring Asian countries to Japan and dispatches Japanese experts to other countries. As the
focal point of this program, IAD processed the necessities in favor of the selected scientists,
engineers, doctors and technicians of BAEC. The fellowships offer Research Institute Course and
University Course. Both of these courses are enable to gather state-of-the-art technical knowledge
and to perform high grade research activities in Japan for contributing to build up and to strengthen
nuclear base and nuclear safety works in BAEC.
2.4 Follow-up Training Courses (FTCs)
During the reported period, three Follow-up Training Courses (FTCs) are conducted in Dhaka with
the help of Japanese and Bangladeshi experts. Through the FTCs one hundred and eleven (111)
participants are trained in different areas of nuclear science and technology. In addition five (05)
participants for Instructor Training Course (ITC), one (1) participant for Plant safety Course one (1)
participant for administrative course and one (1) participant for Basic Radiation Course have
completed the courses. These courses are successfully conducted in Japan.
2.5 Service Training
In case of the appropriate set up/opperation of procured new nuclear instruments specially, under
ADP (Annual Developed Program) Projects, IAD works to complete the service training processes
in order to avail them in the instrument maker countries. Such service trainings are financed by the
instrument suppliers.
2.6 Data base of Foreign Visitors
From July 2008, IAD has been maintaining a data base for the foreign visits. Generally, high
officials have attended in various vital conferences and meetings time to time such as RCA and
IAEA annual conferences. On the other hand, scientists, engineers, doctors, geologists, technicians
and administrators of BAEC, MOST and other organizations have attended in various meetings,
conferences and workshops and have availed significant number of fellowships and trainings in the
reported period under TC, RCA, RTC, of IAEA projects, FNCA projects. The flowing Table
summarized the Foreign Visit Database chronologically for which IAD worked in the financial year
2011-2013.
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Table 2.6.1: List of the meetings, conferences, seminar, workshop, fellowship, training, etc., availed
under the TC projects, RCA projects, Non-agreement TC projects, FNCA Projects and from other
sources during the financial year 2012-2013.
S.N.
Participant
From
To
18 Jun
2012
06 Jul
2012
19 day(s) South Korea
18 Jun
2012
06 Jul
2012
19 day(s) South Korea
3 Dr. Shankar Kumar Biswas, Scientific Visit to Department of
PMO, CNMU, Dhaka
Nuclear Medicine & PET
18 Jun
2012
15 Jul
2012
28 day(s)
Singapore
4 Dr. Syed M. Salehuddin
CSO, AECD
Swiss Basic Course V
25 Jun
2012
29 Jun
2012
5 day(s)
Switzerland
5 Mr. Md. Aowlad Hossain
Khan, DS, MOST
Training Leadership and Management
for Introducing and Expanding
Nuclear Power Programmes
25 Jun
2012
06 Jul
2012
12 day(s)
France
Do
25 Jun
2012
06 Jul
2012
12 day(s)
France
7 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman, IAEA/RCA Project Coordination
Director CNMU, Barisal
Meeting
02 Jul
2012
06 Jul
2012
5 day(s)
Philippines
8 Ms. Meherun Nahar
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
Nuclear and Radiological Emergency
Preparedness Course
02 Jul
2012
10 Aug
2012
40 day(s)
Japan
9 Ms. Jannatul Ferdous SSO
AECD
Environmental Radioactivity
Monitoring Course
02 Jul
2012
10 Aug
2012
40 day(s)
Japan
10 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman 4th International Meeting on Next
03 Jul
Director, P&D BAEC
Generation Safegurds: Implementating 2012
Comprehensive Safegurds
Agreements and Additional Protocols
05 Jul
2012
3 day(s)
Vietnam
11 Mr. Mahmud Hossain PE,
NPED, BAEC
06 Jul
2012
27 Jul
2012
22 day(s)
Thailand
06 Jul
2012
27 Jul
2012
22 day(s)
Thailand
1 Dr. Shankar Kumar Dey,
Director, CNMU Faridpur
2 Dr. Tamiz Uddin Ahmed,
Director, CNMU Chittagong
6 Dr. Muhammad Ali Member,
BAEC, HQ
12 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman
PSO, NPED BAEC
Event Title
Training Course on Promoting and
Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET
Imaging Technologies
Do
FNCA The 4th Meeting of Study
panel on the Approaches toward
Infrastructure Development for
Nuclear Power
Do
Duration
Country
13 Mr. Md. Altaf Hossen, SO,
INST, AERE
Traning Course on World Nuclear
University eight annual summer
Institute
07 Jul
2012
18 Aug
2012
43 day(s)
UK
14 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum
CSO, AECD
IAEA/RCA Project Planing and
Coordination Meeting
09 Jul
2012
13 Jul
2012
5 day(s)
Malaysia
15 Mr. Jafar Sadique
CE, AECD
Regional Workshop on Systematic
Approach to Training in Nuclear
Safety for the Trainers
09 Jul
2012
13 Jul
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
16 Mr. Mohammad Sayem
Mahmood, PSO, INST
AERE
Annual Meeting and Regional
Workshop on The Practice and
Experience of Safety Analysis
Licensing Review and Practice Using
Computer Codes
09 Jul
2012
13 Jul
2012
5 day(s)
Thailand
17 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid,
Regional Workshop on Providing
09 Jul
20 Jul
12 day(s)
Japan
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2012
18 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman, Workshop on Enhancing Strategic
BAEC, HQ
Goals of RCARO
10 Jul
2012
12 Jul
2012
3 day(s)
South Korea
19 Dr. Md. Moinul Islam PSO, The FNCA Workshop on Radiation
INST, AERE
Safety and Radioactive Waste
Management
10 Jul
2012
13 Jul
2012
4 day(s)
Philippines
20 Mr. Md. Altaf Hossen SO,
INST, AERE
Training Course on World Nuclear
Universitys eight annual summer
Institute-2012
21 Jul
2012
28 Jul
2012
8 day(s)
Sweden
Dr. Md. Faridul Alam
21 Director, INMU, Dhaka
Initial Project Coordination Meeting
23 Jul
2012
27 Jul
2012
5 day(s)
Mongolia
22 Dr. Md. Azizul Haque CSO, Expert mission on Acceptance tests of
INST, AERE
the Tc-99m generator Facility at PNRI
23 Jul
2012
03 Aug
2012
12 day(s)
Philippines
23 Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain SSO, Training Course on INT/2/017
NPED, BAEC
Dialogue Forum on global Nuclear
Energy Sustainability: Drivers and
Impediments for Regional
Cooperating on The way to
sustainable Nuclear Energy systems
30 Jul
2012
03 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
24 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque,
Ambassador, BD Embassy,
Russia
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
Director, PSD BAEC
Event Title
Decision Support for Nuclear Power
Planning and Development
Bangladesh Delegation to hold
consultation with Russain Federation
on the Russain State Credit for
financing Construction of Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant from
25 Mr. Mohammad Shahidul
Haque Secretary, L&PAD
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
26 Mr. A.K.M Mashiur
Rahman, EAA to PM Office
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
27 Mr. Ranjit Kumar
Chakraborty, Secretary
Minitry of Finance
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
28 Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad
Secretary, Minitry of Finance
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
29 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman BAEC, HQ
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
30 Mr. Masud Ahmed
Member, Planning
Commission
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
31 Mr. Rabindranath Roy
Chowdhury, Joint Secretary
MOST
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
32 Mr. Iqbal Mahmood Senior
Secretary, Minitry of Finance
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
33 Mr. Riaz Hamidullah DG
MOFA
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
34 Mr. Architect Yeafesh
Do
04 Aug
09 Aug
6 day(s)
Russia
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Osman, Minister, MOST
From
To
2012
2012
Duration
Country
35 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
36 Mr. Syed Abdus Samad
Executive Chair, Board of
Investment
Do
04 Aug
2012
09 Aug
2012
6 day(s)
Russia
37 Mr. Mohammad Zafrul
Kabir, SG, NMU, AERE
IAEA/RCA Annual Project Review
meeting
06 Aug
2012
10 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Vietnam
38 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
Conference on Application and
Infrastructure Sectors.
07 Aug
2012
07 Aug
2012
1 day(s)
India
39 Dr. Md. Quamrul Huda
Director, EI, AERE
Workshop on Feasibility Studies for
the Introduction of a Nuclear Power
Project
08 Aug
2012
10 Aug
2012
3 day(s)
China
40 Mr. Md. Monirojjaman
Monshi, SO, NPED BAEC
Ph.D On Electrical Engineering
10 Aug
2012
Contd.
-
UK
41 Ms. Murshida Khatun
Engineer, NPED, BAEC
INT/2/017 Group Fellowship Training 20 Aug
for Developing national Long-Range
2012
Nuclear Energy Strategies
30 Aug
2012
11 day(s)
USA
42 Mr. Mahabubur Rahman
SSO, ROMU, AERE
Reactor Engineering I- Reactor
Physics
20 Aug
2012
12 Oct
2012
54 day(s)
Japan
43 Mr. Ashraful Haque
SE ROMU, AERE
Reactor Engineering II- Thermal
Hydraulics Fuel/Materials
Engineering
20 Aug
2012
12 Oct
2012
54 day(s)
Japan
44 Mr. Masud Kamal
IAEA/RCA Project Planning and
Director, RTML Chittagong Coordination Meeting
21 Aug
2012
24 Aug
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
45 Mr. Md. Mofazzal Haider
PSO, NSRCD BAEC
22 Aug
2012
26 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
USA
22 Aug
2012
26 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
USA
46 Dr. Md. Idris Ali
PSO, INST, AERE
Training Course on First Response to
Radiation Emergencies: Procedures
for Ports and Customs Office
Do
47 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
IAEA/RCA Project Planning and
Coordination Meeting
27 Aug
2012
30 Aug
2012
4 day(s)
Japan
48 Dr. Md. Khairul Islam
PSO, IAD, BAEC
IAEA National Liaison
Officers/National Liaison Assistants
Induction Workshop
27 Aug
2012
31 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
27 Aug
2012
31 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
50 Dr. Syed Mohammod
1st Research coordinated Meeting of
Hossain, CSO, INST AERE CRP-1888/12025 Development of an
Integrated Approach to Ruting
Automation of Neutron Activation
Analysis
27 Aug
2012
31 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Netherlands
51 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
27 Aug
2012
31 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
49 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Director, P&D BAEC
Do
INPRO Dialogue Forum on Global
Nuclear Energy Sustainability: Longterm Prospects for Nuclear Energy in
the Post Fukushima Era
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52 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
Event Title
From
IAEA/RCA Regional Executive
27 Aug
Management Meeting for Policy
2012
makers and end users on Green
Radiation Processing for Agricultural,
Environmental and Industrial
Applications Project Review meeting
To
Duration
Country
31 Aug
2012
5 day(s)
Vietnam
53 Mr. A.K.M. Asaduzzaman Sanction of Bangladesh Delegation to
Additional Secretary, MOST participate Technical Meeting on the
Role Responsibilities of Nuclear
Energy Programme Implementing
Organization Phase-2
03 Sep
2012
05 Sep
2012
3 day(s)
Jordan
54 Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
Do
03 Sep
2012
05 Sep
2012
3 day(s)
Jordan
55 Mr. Muhammad Mufazzal
Hossen, SO NSRCD, BAEC
Do
03 Sep
2012
05 Sep
2012
3 day(s)
Jordan
56 Dr. Faisal Kabir
Director, IAD, BAEC
Regional Workshop on Occupational
Health and Psychological Test and
Evaluation of NPPs Staff
03 Sep
2012
06 Sep
2012
4 day(s)
China
57 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Director, ED BAEC
Workshop on Occupational Health
and Psychological test and Evaluation
on NPPs staf
03 Sep
2012
07 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
China
58 Mr. Uddipan Das, SO NPED, Joint ICTP-IAEA School of Nuclear
BAEC
Knowledge Management
03 Sep
2012
07 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Italy
59 Mr. Md. Shahzamal
SO, IE, AERE
International Training Course on the
Physical Protection of Nuclear
Material and Facilities
03 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
12 day(s)
China
60 Mr. Sagar Alam
Engineer, NPED, BAEC
IAEA/ANSN Regional Workshop on
Nuclear Safety Tailored for
Regulators
03 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
12 day(s) South Korea
61 Mr. Alok Chakraborty
SAO, BAEC, HQ
Second Session of the Nuclear law
Institute
03 Sep
2012
05 Oct
2012
33 day(s)
Austria
62 Mr. Md. Emdad Hossan
Engineer, ED, BAEC
IR C-2 Assembling adjustment and
optimization of neutron/X-ray
radiation Detector and the Signal
processing electronics
03 Sep
2012
22 Feb
2013
173 day(s)
Japan
63 Dr. Nasima Akhter
SMO, INMU, Dhaka
Foundations of PET-CT Program and
Clinical Placement under Endeavour
Execuitive Awards
09 Sep
2012
03
Nov201
2
56 day(s)
Australia
64 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman
PSO, NPED, BAEC
Technical Training Program on
Guralp Equipment for Station
Operators.
10 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
10 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
10 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
10 Sep
2012
01 Mar
2013
173 day(s)
Japan
65 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
66 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan CSO,
Do
ICS, AERE
67 Dr. Md. Shuza Uddin
IR C-8 Fundamental Investigation of
neutron imaging techniques with
SSO, INST, AERE
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68 Dr. Md. Khairul Islam
PSO, IAD, BAEC
FNCA Workshop on Human
Resources Development
12 Sep
2012
14 Sep
2012
3 day(s)
China
69 Mr. Md. Firoz Ahmed
Assistant Secretary MOST
Bangladesh Delegation to Attend the
41General Conference on Regional
Cooperation Agreement (RCA) and
56th IAEA General Conference
14 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
8 day(s)
Austria
70 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar
Director, NPED, BAEC
Do
14 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
8 day(s)
Austria
71 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Director, P&D BAEC
Do
14 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
8 day(s)
Austria
72 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman
BAEC, HQ
Do
14 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
8 day(s)
Austria
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
73 Mr. Architect Yeafesh
Osman, Minister, MOST
Bangladesh Delegation to Attend the
56th IAEA General Conference
74 Mr. Mohammed Jafar Ullah
PS to Minister MOST
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
75 Dr. Rafiqual Islam
Secretary, MOST
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
76 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman
CSO, IAD BAEC
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
77 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque
Ambassador, BD Embassy,
Russia
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
78 Mr. Nazrul Islam
Head, UN Office Geneva
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
79 Mr. Abdul Hannan
Amb, UN Off, Geneva
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
80 Mr. Dilip Kumar Basak
Additional Secretary MOST
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
81 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
17 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
82 Ms. Rahman Samina
Director, NSRCD BAEC
Meeting on Plenary of the Regulatory
Cooperation Forum
21 Sep
2012
21 Sep
2012
1 day(s)
Austria
83 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum
CSO, AECD
Conference on Visibility and Air
Polluting
24 Sep
2012
29 Sep
2012
6 day(s)
USA
84 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
Asian Regional Symposium for
Global Natural Fiber Forum
25 Sep
2012
27 Sep
2012
3 day(s)
India
85 Ms. Rafia Akhtar Khan
SO, IFRB, AERE
Masters of Science in
BiotechnologyFall-2012
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
UK
86 Mr. Md. Ziaur Rahman
SO, IFRB, AERE
Doctoral Course on Science for
Bioresources
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
Japan
87 Mr. Md. Mamunur Rashid
SSO, NSRCD BAEC
Doctoral Course on the Investigation
on Nuclear Reactor Cross Sections
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
Japan
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Duration
Country
88 Mr. Shahadat Hossain
SSO, INST, AERE
Doctoral Course International Join
Education Programme
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
Japan
89 Mr. Md. Zahid Hasan
SO, TBBRU, AERE
Functional Pathology, Ph.D
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
Japan
90 Mr. A.K.M. Mizanur
Rahman, SSO, CNMU
Dhaka
Ph.D in Faculty of Engineering
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
Malaysia
91 Ms. Mahfuza Begum
SSO, INST, AERE
Ph. D. Faculty of Engineering Institute 30 Sep
for Postgraduat Studies
2012
Contd.
-
Malaysia
92 Mr. Golam Qutube Rabban
Majumder, SSO, NSRCD,
BAEC
Ph.D. in Nuclear Reactor Technology
30 Sep
2012
Contd.
-
UK
93 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD \BAEC
FNCA Workshop of the Project on
Radiation Processing of Natural
Polymers in 2012
02 Oct
2012
05 Oct
2012
4 day(s)
Kazakhstan
94 Mr. Mahmudul Hasan
DG, AERE, Savar
INT/2/013 International Training
08 Oct
Course on Safeguards and Security for 2012
Newcomers
12 Oct
2012
5 day(s)
Finland
95 Dr. A.K.M. Zakaria
CSO, INST, AERE
RCARO/KAERI Regional Workshop
on Radiation Application Technology
08 Oct
2012
19 Oct
2012
12 day(s) South Korea
96 Dr. Md. Didarul Alam
Chowdhury, Director, SID,
BAEC
Technical Meeting on Stakeholder
09 Oct
involvement in Nuclear Power2012
Developing Sustainable Relationships,
Expending Resources, And Creating
Value
11 Oct
2012
3 day(s)
97 Dr. Mohammad Mizanur
Rahman
PSO, EI, AERE
RD-4 Modeling and Application of
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD)
Codes to Nuclear Energy System
Safety Problems
09 Oct
2012
22 Mar 165 day(s)
2013
Japan
09 Oct
2012
22 Mar 165 day(s)
2013
Japan
98 Dr. Abdullah-Al Mahin SSO, IR B-11(4): Evaluation of Cs-137
IFRB, AERE
uptake to plants and their fruits
Accumulated by root Microbe
networks developing to take plant
nutrients from soils
Austria
99 Dr. Muhammad Ali Member, Regional Training Course on Effictive 15 Oct
BAEC, HQ
and Sustainable Regulatory Control of 2012
Radiation Sources
19 Oct
2012
5 day(s)
Indonesia
100 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Group Scientific Visit on Establishing
Nuclear Power (BGD/4/024)
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
101 Ms. Iti Rani Poddar
Joint Secretary, MOST
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
102 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Director, P&D BAEC
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
103 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman
BAEC, HQ
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
104 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Do
15 Oct
23 Oct
9 day(s)
China
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Director, ED BAEC
From
To
2012
2012
Duration
Country
105 Mr. Md. Humayun Kabir
Lasker, DS, MOST
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
106 Mr. Mohammed Jafar Ullah
PS to Minister MOST
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
107 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
15 Oct
2012
23 Oct
2012
9 day(s)
China
15 Oct
2012
26 Oct
2012
12 day(s)
Japan
15 Oct
2012
26 Oct
2012
12 day(s)
Japan
108 Mr. Md. Aliuzzaman
SO, INST, AERE
109 Ms. Selina Yeasmin
PSO, AECD
Regional Training Course on the
Physical Protection of Nuclear
Material and Facilities (RTC)
Do
110 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa
Rezaur Rahman
PE, NPED, BAEC
TM on Information Exchange among
Experienced and Future Operators
16 Oct
2012
18 Oct
2012
3 day(s)
Austria
111 Mr. Md. Nur Nazmul Alam
SE, AECD
IAEA/RCA Training Course on
Application of Digital Radiography
and Computed Tomography to Metal,
Automotive, Aviation, Oil and
Chemical Industries
22 Oct
2012
26 Oct
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
Do
22 Oct
2012
26 Oct
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
22 Oct
2012
26 Oct
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
22 Oct
2012
16 Nov
2012
26 day(s)
Japan
Regional Workshop on the
29 Oct
Implementation of the Nuclear
2012
Security Recommendation on Physical
Protection of Nuclear Material and
Nuclear Facilities
30 Oct
2012
2 day(s)
Japan
112 Mr. Faruque Hossain
Chowdhury, PSO, AECD
113 Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan
CSO, IFRB, AERE
IAEA/RCA Workshop on Best
Practice for Phytosanitary
Applications of Food Irradiation
114 Mr. Md. Abdul Malek Soner Reactor Plant Safety Course Under
SSO, ROMU AERE
Nuclear Safety Seminar
115 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid
Director, PSD BAEC
116 Mr. Shahid Hasan
DS, MOST
117 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
118 Dr. Rafiqual Islam Secretary,
MOST
Do
29 Oct
2012
30 Oct
2012
2 day(s)
Japan
Workshop on Regulatory Supervision
of Research Reactors
29 Oct
2012
02 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
Do
29 Oct
2012
02 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
South Korea
119 Mr. Md. Abdus Salam
Director, ROMU, AERE
FNCA SMS Project 2012,
Workshop/Peer-review
29 Oct
2012
02 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
120 Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain
SSO, NPED, BAEC
Regional Meeting on Successful
Launching of Nuclear Power
Programmes
29 Oct
2012
09 Nov
2012
12 day(s) South Korea
29 Oct
2012
09 Nov
2012
12 day(s) South Korea
121 Mr. Mahmud Hossain
PE, NPED, BAEC
Do
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122 Mr. Md. Karam Newaz CSO, ANSN National Centre Websites
ICS, AERE
Coordinators Meeting
01 Nov
2012
02 Nov
2012
2 day(s)
Japan
123 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
Pre Shipment Inspection & Training
Program on Gamma Chamber-5000
Unit with Cobalt-60 Source at Board
of Radiation and Isotope Technology
(BRIT)
05 Nov
2012
05 Nov
2012
1 day(s)
India
124 Dr. Muhammad Ali Member, To Participate in the Annual Review
BAEC, HQ
Meeting on the RCA-UNDP Project
on "Regional Workshop on the
Implementation Physical Protection
Advisory Service (IPPAS)"
05 Nov
2012
07 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Australia
125 Dr. A.N.K. Mamun
PSO, IFRB, AERE
IAEA/RCA Training Course on
Application of molecular markers to
mutation breeding programme with
focus on traits contributing to better
adaptation (biotic and adiotic stress
resistance
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Australia
126 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
IAEA TC Project: Enhancing Nuclear
Power Infrastructures for Countries
Considering, Developing or
Expanding Nuclear Power
Programmes (RER/2/007)
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
France
Do
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
France
127 Dr. Rafiqual Islam Secretary,
MOST
Event Title
128 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD BAEC
IAEA/RCA Final Progress Review
Meeting of RAS/8/109 Combining
with Project Planning Meeting of
RAS/1/014
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Indonesia
129 Dr. Debashis Datta
PE, NSRCD, BAEC
Regional Workshop on Leadership
05 Nov
and Management for Safety (LMS) for 2012
Regulatory Bodies and 1st Annual
Meeting of the LMS Topical Group
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Japan
130 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman
CSO, IAD BAEC
Meeting on Communication Topical
Group (CTG) of the Asian Nuclear
Safety Network (ANSN)
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
131 Dr. Mohammad
Khalaquzzaman
SE, NPED, BAEC
Regional Workshop for Organization
Concerned by the Safety of Nuclear
Installations on Communication and
Consultation with Interested Parties
and Annual Meeting of the Topical
Group on Communication and
Consultation with Interested Parties
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
132 Mr. Md. Abdur Rob Sheikh
SO, NSRCD BAEC
Regional Workshop on Clearance of
Decommissioning Waste-part-1 and
Annual Meeting of the Radioactive
Waste Management Topical Group
05 Nov
2012
09 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Thailand
133 Dr. Raihan Hussain
CMO, INMU, Dhaka
Annual Review Meeting on the RCAUNDP Project on "Promoting and
Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET
Imaging Technologies in the Region
07 Nov
2012
08 Nov
2012
2 day(s)
Philippines
99
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S.N.
Participant
Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
134 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Technical Meeting on Hands-on
12 Nov
Experience in Developing and
2012
Managing Nuclear Power Programmes
16 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
135 Mr. Md. Golam Rasul
PG, INST, AERE
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 12 Nov
on Assessment of Radiological Risks
2012
at Basic Level
23 Nov
2012
12 day(s)
Thailand
136 Ms. Farah Deeba
SG, NMU, AERE
Do
12 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
12 day(s)
Thailand
137 Dr. Mohammad
Khalaquzzaman
SE, NPED, BAEC
Do
12 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
12 day(s)
Thailand
13 Nov
2012
15 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Japan
Do
13 Nov
2012
15 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Japan
140 Mr. Md. Ashraful Hoque
CE, AECD
Technical Meeting on Leadership
Human Performance and Internal
Communication in Nuclear Accidents
13 Nov
2012
16 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
141 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Director, ED, BAEC
16th Asian Nuclear Safety Network
13 Nov
(ANSN) Steering Committee Meeting 2012
16 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Philippines
142 Mr. Md. Shohel Rana SO,
AECD
Analytical Skills Development Course 16 Nov
2012
30 Nov
2012
15 day(s)
Finland
138 Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam
PSO, NS&SD, BAEC
139 Ms. Shirin Delhur
DS, MOST
Regional Workshop on Nuclear
Security Culture
143 Mr. Md. Jahirul Haque Khan, 2nd FNCA Workshop on Research
PSO, INST,AERE
Reactor Network Project
19 Nov
2012
22 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Indonesia
144 Dr. Pabitra Kumar
Bhattacharjee
PMO, CNMU Chittagong
IAEA/RCA Training Course on
Quality Reporting of Hybrid Imaging
Procedures (SPECT/CT and PET/CT)
in Oncology
19 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Australia
Do
19 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Australia
145 Dr. Rokeya Begum
CMO, INMU, Dhaka
146 Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam
PSO, NS&SD, BAEC
Technical Meeting on Discuss the
Lessons Learned and to Enhance the
International Physical Protection
Advisory Service(IPPAS)
19 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Austria
147 Dr. Syed Mohammad
Salehuddin, CSO, AECD
Swiss Laboratory Course-IV
19 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Swaziland
148 Mr. Rumy Parvez
SSO, BSD, BAEC
Regional Workshop on Nuclear
Material Accounting and Control at
Facilities
19 Nov
2012
30 Nov
2012
12 day(s)
Indonesia
149 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman International Conference on Nuclear
20 Nov
Director, P&D BAEC
human Resource Development in Asia 2012
and Pacific-Development of Human
Resources for Nuclear Safety and
Public Resources
22 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Malaysia
150 Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
22 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Russia
Workshop on Nuclear Security
Culture
100
20 Nov
2012
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S.N.
Participant
151 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman
CSO, IAD BAEC
Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
Do
20 Nov
2012
22 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Russia
152 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Consultancy Meeting on Optimizing
Assistance for Embarking Countries
Through Coordination With their
Partners Countries
20 Nov
2012
23 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
153 Mr. A.K.M. Saiful Islam
Bhuian, SSO, RTML
Chittagong
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 21 Nov
on Application of Stable Isotopes
2012
(Carbon-13, Nitrogen-15 and Oxygen18) and trace elements as tracers of
Biogeochemical change in the marine
environment
30 Nov
2012
10 day(s)
Sri Lanka
21 Nov
2012
Contd.
-
Japan
155 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz, Chairman 13th FNCA Ministerial Level Meeting 23 Nov
BAEC, HQ
and Senior Official Meeting
2012
24 Nov
2012
2 day(s)
Indonesia
156 Mr. Architect Yeafesh
Osman, Minister, MOST
23 Nov
2012
24 Nov
2012
2 day(s)
Indonesia
26 Nov
2012
29 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
26 Nov
2012
29 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
159 Dr. Shaikh Md. Yunus
Director, INST, AERE
IAEA Technical Meeting on Research 26 Nov
Reactor Users Networks (RRUNs)
2012
29 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Indonesia
160 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum
CSO, AECD
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 26 Nov
on Quality Assurance of Fingerprint
2012
and Source Apportionment Data
30 Nov
2012
5 day(s)
Indonesia
161 Mr. Md. Amzad Hossain SO, International Training Course on State 26 Nov
BAEC, HQ
Systems of Accounting for and
2012
Control of Nuclear Material
07 Dec
2012
12 day(s)
Japan
162 Mr. K.B.M. Ruhul Kuddus
AO, NPED, BAEC
Nuclear Energy Administration
26 Nov
Course Under Nuclear Safety Seminar 2012
14 Dec
2012
19 day(s)
Japan
163 Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
Regional Meeting on Self-Assessment 27 Nov
against Specific Safety Guide No. 16
2012
Establishing the Safety Infrastructure
for a Nuclear Power Programme
29 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Austria
27 Nov
2012
29 Nov
2012
3 day(s)
Austria
165 Dr. Syed Mohammod
FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron
Hossain, CSO, INST AERE Activation Analysis Project
27 Nov
2012
30 Nov
2012
4 day(s)
Vietnam
167 Ms. Nusrat Jahan, SSO
INST, AERE
Postdoctoral Fellowship
29 Nov
2012
Contd.
-
South Korea
168 Dr. Ashoke Kumar Paul
Director, CNMU, Khulna
X-ray based Bone Densitometer
(BMD) under Upgrading of Research
and Service Facilities of Nuclear
Medicine Centre and Production of
01 Dec
2012
05 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
154 Dr. Abdullah-Al Mahin SSO, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Kyushu
IFRB, AERE
University
157 Ms. Murshida Khatun,
Engineer, NPED, BAEC
158 Mr. Md. Mofazzal Haider
PSO, NSRCD BAEC
164 Ms. Rahman Samina
Director, NSRCD BAEC
Do
Technical Meeting on Security and
Safeguards: Interfaces and Synergies
in the development of a Nuclear
Power Programme
Do
Do
101
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Participant
Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
TC-99 Kit Project
169 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman
Director, CNMU, Barisal
Do
01 Dec
2012
05 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
170 Dr. S.M. Moinul Islam
Director, CNMU,
Mymensing
Do
01 Dec
2012
05 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
171 Mr. Mohammod Abu Sayid
Haque, PSO, IE AERE
Operation and Service Training on X- 01 Dec
ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD)
2012
under Upgrading of Research and
Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine
Centre, Bogra, Barisal, Khulna,
Mymensing, Rangpur and Production
of Tc-99 Kit Project
05 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
172 Dr. Md. Murshed Ali
Director, CNMU, Rangpur
X-ray based Bone Densitometer
(BMD) under Upgrading of Research
and Service Facilities of Nuclear
Medicine Centre and Production of
TC-99 Kit Project
01 Dec
2012
05 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
173 Mr. Harinarayan Das
SO, AECD
Workshop on Nanophotonics
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Italy
174 Mr. Md. Moniruzzaman
Geologist, INST, AERE
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 03 Dec
on Environmental Isotope Techniques 2012
Applicable to Ground Water Studies
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Philippines
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Philippines
175 Mr. Md. Ferdous Alam
SO AECD
Do
176 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
International Workshop on Training
Experts for Evaluation the Nuclear
Infrastructure in Embarking States
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Russia
177 Mr. Md. Selim Reza
PSO, CNMU, Dhaka
IAEA/RCA Training Course on
Stereo-tactic Body Radiotherapy:
Basic Concepts and Early
Implementation
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Singapore
178 Mr. Abu Rayhan Mohammad IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 03 Dec
Tareq
on Monte Carlo Simulations for CT,
2012
RPT, SPECT and design of radiotracer
SO, AECD
experiments
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
179 Ms. Shirin Akhter
Engineer, AECD
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
South Korea
Do
180 Mr. Mohammad Mezbah
Uddin, SE, ROMU, AERE
Training Course on Preparation,
Review and Assessment of Safety
Documents for Research Reactors
03 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
USA
181 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Technical Meeting on the Role of
Research Reactors and Related
Infrastructure in the Development of
Nuclear Energy Programmes
04 Dec
2012
07 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
182 Mr. Md. Dulal Hossain
Workshop on Supporting Nuclear
10 Dec
13 Dec
4 day(s)
Austria
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SE, ICS, AERE
Event Title
Education and Training Though eLearning
From
To
2012
2012
Duration
Country
183 Dr. Ananda Kumar Das PSO, Workshop on Innovation Approaches 10 Dec
INST, AERE
to a Model for Sustainable Human
2012
Resources Development and Outreach
with Emphasis on Nuclear Power
(RAS/0/065)
13 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
184 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan
CSO, ICS, AERE
10 Dec
2012
13 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Austria
10 Dec
2012
14 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Hungary
186 Dr. Md. Nadiruzzaman SMO, IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 10 Dec
CNMU, Barisal
on Imaging in Ischemic Heart Disease 2012
and Cardiac Failure
14 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Myanmar
187 Mr. Ashraful Haque
SE, ROMU, AERE
Regional Workshop on Use of a
Graded Approach for the Application
of Safety Requirements of Research
Reactors
10 Dec
2012
14 Dec
2012
5 day(s)
Vietnam
188 Mr. Rajib Roy
Engineer, ED, BAEC
Regional Workshop on National
Position
11 Dec
2012
14 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Thailand
Do
11 Dec
2012
14 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Thailand
190 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
Fukushima Ministerial Conference on
Nuclear Safety
15 Dec
2012
17 Dec
2012
3 day(s)
Japan
191 Mr. Mohammod Abu Sayid
Haque, PSO, IE AERE
Bangladesh Delegation to participate
in the Fukushima Ministerial
Conference on Nuclear Safety
15 Dec
2012
17 Dec
2012
3 day(s)
Japan
15 Dec
2012
17 Dec
2012
3 day(s)
Japan
Workshop on Supporting Nuclear
Education and Training Though eLearning
185 Dr. Syed Mohammod
Technical Meeting on Use of Neutron
Hossain, CSO, INST AERE Beams for High Precision Nuclear
Data Measurements
189 Dr. Mohammad Abid Imtiaz
PSO, BAEC, HQ
192 Dr. Rafiqual Islam
Secretary, MOST
Do
193 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Consultants Meeting on the INPRO
Dialogue Forum on Licensing and
Safety Issues for Small and Medium
Sized Rectors
17 Dec
2012
19 Dec
2012
3 day(s)
Austria
194 Mr. Architect Yeafesh
Osman, Minister, MOST
Bangladesh Delegation to participate
in bilateral discussion with the
Russian Federation
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
195 Mr. A.R.M. Nazmus Sakib
Additional Secretary, Minitry
of Finance
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
196 Mr. Syed Abdus Samad
Executive Chair, Board of
Investment
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
197 Mr. Md. Firoz Ahmed
Assistant Secretary MOST
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
198 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque
Ambassador, BD Embassy,
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
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Event Title
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To
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Country
199 Mr. Md. Masum Patwary
Other, PM Office
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
200 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
201 Mr. Monowar Islam
Secretary, Ministry of Power
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
202 Mr. Riaz Hamidullah
DG, MOFA
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
203 Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad
Secretary, Minitry of Finance
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
204 Ms. Mahmuda Begum
Joint Secretary, Minitry of
Finance
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
205 Mr. Masud Ahmed
Member, Planning
Commission
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
206 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
Do
17 Dec
2012
24 Dec
2012
8 day(s)
Russia
207 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD BAEC
FNCA Workshop on Nuclear Security 18 Dec
and Safeguards
2012
21 Dec
2012
4 day(s)
Vietnam
208 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Director, ED, BAEC
Scientific visit on Implementation an
Aging Management Programme for
the TRIGA Research Reactors
(BGD/1/012)
14 Jan
2013
18 Jan
2013
5 day(s)
Indonesia
209 Mr. Abul Kalam
SE, ROMU, AERE
Fellowship Programme on
Implementing an Aging Management
Programme for the TRIGA Research
Reactors (BGD/1/012)
14 Jan
2013
08 Feb
2013
26 day(s)
Indonesia
210 Mr. Sagar Alam, Engineer
NPED, BAEC
Fellowship Programme on
Establishing Infrastructures for the
Introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant
(BGD/2/012)
14 Jan
2013
13 Feb
2013
31 day(s)
Austria
211 Mr. Uddipan Das
SO, NPED, BAEC
Do
14 Jan
2013
13 Feb
2013
31 day(s)
Austria
212 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan
CSO, ICS, AERE
Do
14 Jan
2013
13 Feb
2013
31 day(s)
Austria
213 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
4th Annual Nuclear Power Asia-2013
15 Jan
2013
16 Jan
2013
2 day(s)
Malaysia
214 Dr. Muhammed Sohel Rana Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
SE, INST, AERE
Program
15 Jan
2013
Contd.
-
Japan
215 Mr. Md. Golam Rasul
PG, INST, AERE
Site Location of Reactor Facility
Course in Nuclear Safety Seminar2012
21 Jan
2013
25 Jan
2013
5 day(s)
Japan
216 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa
Rezaur Rahman
Regional Workshop on Financing
Model for Nuclear Power Plant
28 Jan
2013
01 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
Russia
104
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PE, NPED, BAEC
217 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
Do
28 Jan
2013
01 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
Projects
218 Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman
Munshi, SSO, IFRB AERE
Regional Training Course on
Application of Stable Isotope and
Element Analysis for Food
Traceability
28 Jan
2013
08 Feb
2013
12 day(s)
Malaysia
219 Mr. Md. Abdus Salam
Director, ROMU, AERE
Scientific Visit on Implementing an
Aging Management Programme for
the TRIGA Research Reactors
(BGD/1/012)
28 Jan
2013
08 Feb
2013
12 day(s)
USA
220 Mr. Md. Golam Rasul
PG, INST, AERE
Ph.D on Pollution Status and Trends
in Water Quality of Industrial Area
28 Jan
2013
Contd.
-
Malaysia
221 Ms. Siddha Moutoshi Shome Practical Training Course in NORM
Geologist, INST AERE
Waste Management
02 Feb
2013
06 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Oman
222 Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain
Bhuiyan, SSO INST, AERE
02 Feb
2013
06 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Oman
Do
223 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
The 5th Fajr International Inventions
& Innovation Exhibition
04 Feb
2013
07 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Iran
224 Ms. Shampa Paul
Engineer, INST, AERE
IAEA Consultancy on Building and
04 Feb
Updating Submissions in the Net2013
Enabled Waste Management Database
(NEWMDB)
08 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
225 Dr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman 1st Coordination Meeting VIC of
INT/1056: Supporting Non-Highly
PSO, INST, AERE
Enriched Uranium (HEU)
Molybdenum-99 production Capacity
for Nuclear Medicine Applications
05 Feb
2013
08 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
226 Ms. Mahbuba Begum
SO, AECD
05 Feb
2013
08 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Sri Lanka
05 Feb
2013
08 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Sri Lanka
228 Mr. A.K.M. Asaduzzaman Technical Meeting on Topical issues
Additional Secretary MOST of Infrastructure Development:
Nuclear Power Project Development
in Emerging Nuclear Power States
11 Feb
2013
14 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
229 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
11 Feb
2013
14 Feb
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
227 Dr. Aleya Begum
CSO, AECD
Regional Workshop on Occupational
Radiation Protection in the Mining
and Precessing of Ores
Do
Do
230 Dr. Nasima Akhter
SMO, INMU, Dhaka
Annual Meeting and the Elsevier
Foundation Award for Early Career
Woman Scientist 2013
14 Feb
2013
18 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
231 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman
CSO, IAD, BAEC
Regional Meeting on Project Design
of RCA Proposed Concepts for TCP
2014-15
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
232 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Director, P&D BAEC
Do
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233 Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
Consultancy Meeting to Review
Questionnaires used to perform
Integrated Reviews of Infrastructure
for Safety (IRIS) against SSG 16
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
234 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
Regional Meeting on Project Design
of RCA Proposed Concepts for TCP
2014-15
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
235 Mr. Md. Abu Hayder
SO, INST, AERE
Regional Training Course on the
18 Feb
Cradle-to-Management of Radioactive 2013
Sources
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Malaysia
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
Malaysia
Operation & Service Training on X18 Feb
ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD)
2013
under "Upgrading of Research and
Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine
Center, Bogra, Mymensingh, Borisal,
Khulna, Rangpur, and Production of
TC-99 Kit Project
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
236 Ms. Shampa Paul
Engineer, INST, AERE
237 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman
Director, CNMU, Barisal
Do
238 Dr. S.M. Moinul Islam
Director, CNMU Mymensing
Do
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
239 Mr. Mohammod Abu Sayid
Haque, PSO, IE AERE
Do
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
240 Dr. Md. Murshed Ali
Director, CNMU Rangpur
Do
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
241 Dr. Ashoke Kumar Paul
Director, CNMU, Khulna
Do
18 Feb
2013
22 Feb
2013
5 day(s)
USA
242 Mr. Muhammad Mufazzal
Masters Degree Program in KINGS
Hossen, SO, NSRCD, BAEC
24 Feb
2013
Contd.
-
South Korea
243 Ms. Rahman Samina,
Director, NSRCD, BAEC
The First Meeting on the Project
Coordinators of TC Project
RAS/9/061 Strengthening Regional
Nuclear Regulatory Authorities and
Safety Culture
26 Feb
2013
28 Feb
2013
3 day(s)
Austria
244 Dr. A.N.K. Mamun
PSO, IFRB, AERE
FNCA FY2012 Workshop on
Mutation Breeding Project
26 Feb
2013
01 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Malaysia
245 Mr. Mohammad Abdul
Masters Degree Program in KAIST
Motalab, SSO, INST, AERE
26 Feb
2013
Contd.
-
South Korea
246 Mr. Khandoker
Asaduzzaman, SSO, IE
AERE
PhD on Trance elements in Human
Teeth, a Biomarker of Environmental
Burden of Toxic Metals
01 Mar
2013
Contd.
-
Malaysia
247 Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan
CSO, IFRB, AERE
Final Technical Meeting on Biology
of the male mosquitoes in relation to
genetic control programmes
04 Mar
2013
08 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Brazil
248 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan
CSO, ICS, AERE
Regional Meeting for "Train-the05 Mar
Trainers of the Learning Management
2013
System (LMS): National and Regional
Approach the LMS Utilization and
08 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
South Korea
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To
Duration
Country
05 Mar
2013
08 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
South Korea
06 Mar
2013
09 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Singapore
Hands-on Training
249 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman
PSO, NPED, BAEC
250 Dr. Nasima Akhter
SMO, INMU, Dhaka
Do
Singapore 22nd Annual Scientific
Meeting (SRS & CRS 22nd ASM)
Incorporating Singapore Nuclear
Medicine Update-2013
251 Dr. Sharmin Reza
MO, INMU, Dhaka
Do
06 Mar
2013
09 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Singapore
252 Dr. Mohammad Sazzad
Hossain, SMO, CNMU
Chittagong
Do
06 Mar
2013
09 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Singapore
253 Dr. Shankar Kumar Biswas
PMO, CNMU Dhaka
Do
06 Mar
2013
09 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Singapore
254 Dr. Rahima Parveen
MO, INMU, Dhaka
Do
06 Mar
2013
09 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Singapore
11 Mar
2013
12 Mar
2013
2 day(s)
Japan
11 Mar
2013
12 Mar
2013
2 day(s)
Japan
11 Mar
2013
13 Mar
2013
3 day(s)
Japan
258 Dr. Syed Mohammod
ANSN Regional Workshop on
11 Mar
Hossain, CSO, INST AERE Establishment of a Regional Advisory 2013
Safety Committee for Research
Reactor Operating Organizations
(EBP-ASEA)
15 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
259 Dr. Md. Shakilur Rahman
PSO, INST, AERE
Interregional Workshop on
Environmental Remediation
11 Mar
2013
15 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Brazil
260 Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam
CSO, AECD
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 11 Mar
on Industrial Process Single Photon
2013
Emission Computed Tomography
15 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Vietnam
261 Mr. Rajib Roy, Engineer
ED, BAEC
India International Engineering
Sourcing Show
14 Mar
2013
16 Mar
2013
3 day(s)
India
262 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Technical Meeting on the Country
Nuclear Power Profiles(CNPP)
18 Mar
2013
21 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
18 Mar
2013
21 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
264 Mr. Md. Abdul Malek Soner Workshop on Operational Radiation
SSO, ROMU AERE
Protection Programmes for Research
Reactors
18 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
265 Mr. Md. Aowlad Hossain
Khan, DS, MOST
18 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
255 Dr. Md. Khairul Islam
PSO, IAD, BAEC
256 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
257 Dr. Sharmin Reza
MO, INMU, Dhaka
363 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
14th FNCA Coordinator Meeting
Do
The NIRS Workshop on medical
responses to radiation accident in
Asia-2013
Do
Regional Project Coordination
Meeting on Supporting Decision
Making for Nuclear Power Planning
and Development
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266 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
267 Mr. Md. Ohedul Islam
Engineer, ED, BAEC
268 Mr. Debabrata Das
SE, QSC, BAEC
Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
Do
18 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
Regional Workshop on Special On-the 18 Mar
Training (OJT) for NPP Newcomers
2013
22 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
South Korea
Do
18 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
5 day(s)
South Korea
Scientific Visit under the project of
"Establishing infrastructures for the
introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant
(BGD/2/012)
18 Mar
2013
29 Mar
2013
12 day(s)
Bulgaria
270 Ms. Nazma Begum
DS, MOST
Do
18 Mar
2013
29 Mar
2013
12 day(s)
Bulgaria
271 Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain
SSO, NPED, BAEC
Do
18 Mar
2013
29 Mar
2013
12 day(s)
Bulgaria
272 Mr. Mahmud Hossain
PE, NPED, BAEC
Do
18 Mar
2013
29 Mar
2013
12 day(s)
Bulgaria
273 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa
Rezaur Rahman, PE, NPED,
BAEC
Do
18 Mar
2013
29 Mar
2013
12 day(s)
Bulgaria
269 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman
PSO, NPED, BAEC
274 Dr. Mohammad
Khalaquzzaman
SE, NPED, BAEC
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Programme
18 Mar
2013
17 Mar 730 day(s) South Korea
2015
275 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Director, ED, BAEC
35th Regional Meeting of the RCA
Representatives
19 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Myanmar
276 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
35th Regional Meeting of the RCA
Representatives
19 Mar
2013
22 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Myanmar
277 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Regional Project Coordination
Meeting on Supporting Decision
Making for Nuclear Power Planning
and Development
25 Mar
2013
28 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
25 Mar
2013
28 Mar
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
278 Mr. Md. Aowlad Hossain
Khan, DS, MOST
Do
279 Dr. Shahana Afroz
Member, BAEC, HQ
Regional Meeting & Workshop on
Prioritizing Cancer Control
Interventions based on the Country
Context and Resources
26 Mar
2013
28 Mar
2013
3 day(s)
Malaysia
280 Dr. Md. Didarul Alam
Chowdhury
Director, SID, BAEC
Regional Workshop on Facilitating
01 Apr
Adherence to and Implementation of
2013
the 2005 Amendment to the
Convention on the Physical Protection
on nuclear Material(CPPNM)
03 Apr
2013
3 day(s)
China
01 Apr
2013
03 Apr
2013
3 day(s)
China
281 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD, BAEC
Do
282 Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam
PSO, NS&SD, BAEC
Technical Meeting on SelfAssessment Methodologies for
Nuclear Security Culture at Facilities
08 Apr
2013
12 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
283 Dr. Nafisa Jahan
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 08 Apr
12 Apr
5 day(s)
Japan
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Event Title
From
To
on Multi-Modality Approaches in the
Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases
2013
2013
Duration
Country
Italy
284 Mr. H.M. Borhanul Alam
SO, BAEC, HQ
ICTP-IAEA School on Nuclear
Security
08 Apr
2013
19 Apr
2013
12 day(s)
285 Mr. Md. Abdur Rob Sheikh
SO, NSRCD, BAEC
Regional Workshop on the Basic
Professional Training on Nuclear
Safety
08 Apr
2013
19 Apr
2013
12 day(s) South Korea
08 Apr
2013
19 Apr
2013
12 day(s) South Korea
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
286 Dr. Mohammad Abid Imtiaz
PSO, BAEC, HQ
287 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
Bangladesh Delegation to participate
in the Bilateral discussion with the
Russian Federation on the "Site
Criteria" of Ruppur Nuclear Power
Plant
288 Mr. Bishwanath Banik
Joint Secretary, Missing
Do
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
289 Ms. Rahman Samina
Director, NSRCD, BAEC
Do
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
290 Mr. A.K.M. Asaduzzaman
Additional Secretary, MOST
Do
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
291 Mr. Md. Mustafijur Rahman
PE, NSRCD BAEC
Do
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
292 Mr. Khan Md. Nurul Amin
Director, PM Office
Do
11 Apr
2013
15 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Russia
293 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman Technical Meeting for the National
15 Apr
Director, P&D BAEC
Coordinators of the Incident Reporting 2013
System for Research Reactors
(IRSRR)
19 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
294 Dr. Md. Khairul Islam
PSO IAD, BAEC
INT/9/174 Inter-regional Workshop
on Capture of High Quality Video
Materials with Core Users Part-A:
Lecture Capture
15 Apr
2013
19 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
295 Ms. Salma Sultana
SSO, AECD
IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 15 Apr
on basic Radiation Processing of
2013
Polymer Focusing on Radiation
Grafting
19 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Philippines
296 Mr. Mohammad Zafrul Kabir IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 15 Apr
SG, NMU, AERE
on the analysis of marine radioactivity 2013
with application of radio-analytical
procedures on environmental marine
samples
25 Apr
2013
11 day(s)
China
297 Mr. K.M. Jalal Uddin Rumi Scientific Visit under "Establishing
Geologist, NPED BAEC
Infrastructures for the introduction of
a Nuclear Power Plant (BDG/2/012)
15 Apr
2013
26 Apr
2013
12 day(s)
Russia
298 Ms. Asma Begum
SO, NPED, BAEC
15 Apr
2013
26 Apr
2013
12 day(s) South Korea
Interregional Training Course on
Evaluation of Sustainable Energy
Strategies for Addressing Climate
Change Issue Using IAEAs Model
"Message" (INT/2016-001)
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Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
299 Dr. Debashis Datta
PE, NSRCD, BAEC
Scientific Visit under "Establishing
Nuclear Power (BGD/4/024)"
15 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
16 day(s)
Russia
300 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Inter-regional Workshop on Cost
Estimation for Decommissioning
(INT/9/175)
22 Apr
2013
26 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
301 Dr. Nirmal Chandra Dafader CRP-No 17639 1st RCM on
CSO, INST AERE
Application of radiation techniques in
development of advanced packaging
materials for food products
22 Apr
2013
26 Apr
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
302 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Second Consultancy on Construction
Review Mission Guidelines (CORR
Guidelines): Preparing and
Conducting Review Missions of
Construction Project Readiness for
Nuclear Power Plants
23 Apr
2013
25 Apr
2013
3 day(s)
Austria
303 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque
Director, ED, BAEC
17th Asian Nuclear Safety Network
(ANSN) Steering Committee Meeting
24 Apr
2013
26 Apr
2013
3 day(s)
Austria
304 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Bangladesh Delegation to participate
in bilateral discussion with the
Russian Federation
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
305 Mr. Rabindranath Roy
Chowdhury, Joint Secretary
MOST
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
306 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
307 Mr. Md. Firoz Ahmed
Assistant Secretary MOST
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
308 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque
Ambassador, BD Embassy,
Russia
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
309 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
310 Dr. Rafiqual Islam
Secretary, MOST
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
311 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
25 Apr
2013
30 Apr
2013
6 day(s)
Russia
312 Mr. Md. Kamruzzaman
IAEA/RCA Workshop on Best
Pramanik, SSO, IFRB AERE Practice for Sanitary Applications of
Food Irradiation (RAS/5/057-900301)
06 May 10 May
2013
2013
5 day(s)
China
313 Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam
CSO, IFRB, AERE
06 May 10 May
2013
2013
5 day(s)
China
314 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
Technical Working Group on Nuclear 07 May 10 May
Power Infrastructure (TWG-NPI)
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
315 Mr. Md. Dulal Hossain
Regional Training Course on Trainthe-Trainers e-Learning Courses on
5 day(s)
Indonesia
Do
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Participant
SE, ICS, AERE
Event Title
Energy Planning for Asia and the
Pacific
From
To
2013
2013
Duration
Country
316 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD, BAEC
Sub-Regional Meeting on Nuclear
Security Information Exchanged and
Coordination
14 May 16 May
2013
2013
3 day(s)
Sri Lanka
317 Dr. Md. Asad Shariff
PSO, INST, AERE
Regional Workshop on Leadership
and Management for Safety and
Safety Culture
20 May 23 May
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Thailand
20 May 23 May
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Thailand
319 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Technical Meeting on Instrumentation 21 May 24 May
and Control in Advanced Small and
2013
2013
Medium Sized Reactors (SMRs)
4 day(s)
Austria
320 Dr. Kamrun Nahar
PSO, INST, AERE
Training Course on Emergency
Consequence management
21 May 24 May
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Austria
321 Mr. Subhasis Sardar
SSO, NPED, BAEC
Interregional Training Course on
Nuclear Energy Management
27 May
2013
10 Jun
2013
15 day(s)
Japan
322 Dr. Satyajit Ghose
PSO, NSRCD, BAEC
Regional Workshop on
communication plan, strategies and
tools
28 May 31 May
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Philippines
28 May 31 May
2013
2013
4 day(s)
Philippines
318 Dr. Md. Asad Shariff
PSO, INST, AERE
Do
323 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman
CSO, IAD, BAEC
Do
324 Dr. Kamila Afroj Quadir
CSO, INMU, Dhaka
3rd Research Coordinated Meeting on
Development of Quantitative Nuclear
Medicine Imaging for Patient Specific
Dosimetry
03 Jun
2013
07 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
325 Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain
SSO, NPED, BAEC
Technical Meeting on the Cooperation 04 Jun
for Human Resource Development
2013
Among Embarking and Experienced
Countries
06 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Austria
326 Mr. Himangshu Kumar
Ghosh, CSO, IE, AERE
Scientific Visit to be held in Delft
University of Technology
10 Jun
2013
14 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Netherlands
Do
10 Jun
2013
14 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Netherlands
Workshop to Sensitize Member States
to the Integrated Nuclear Security
Support Plan(INSSP)
11 Jun
2013
13 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Malaysia
Do
11 Jun
2013
13 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Malaysia
330 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum
CSO, AECD
Workshop on Atmospheric
13 Jun
Composition and the Asian Monsoon,
2013
09-12 June, 2013 and ICIMODs First
Annual Regional Atmospheric Science
Workshop
14 Jun
2013
2 day(s)
Nepal
331 Dr. Md. Moinul Islam
PSO, INST, AERE
Regional Workshop in Sharing
Experience and Progress Made in
Establishing a National Strategy for
Education and Training in Radiation,
20 Jun
2013
4 day(s)
Malaysia
327 Mr. Mahbubul Hoq
Director, IE, AERE
328 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque
Director, NS&SD, BAEC
329 Dr. Muhammad Ali
Member, BAEC, HQ
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Event Title
From
To
Duration
Country
Transport and Waste Safety
332 Mr. Md. Abdus Salam
Director, ROMU, AERE
IAEA Workshop on Implementation
of Integrated Management Systems
for Research Reactors (T3-TR-45496)
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
333 Dr. Aleya Begum
CSO, AECD
Scientific Visit on Strengthening
Occupational Radiation Production
(BGD/9/012)
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Japan
334 Mr. Bidhan Chandra
Sutradhar, Other, INST
AERE
Regional Workshop on the
Demonstration of Safety Radioactive
Waste Disposal Facilities
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Malaysia
335 Mr. A.K.M. Raushan Kabir
Zoardar, PSO,NSRCD,
BAEC
Regional Workshop on Safety
Tailored for Regulators
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
South Korea
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
South Korea
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Vietnam
Do
17 Jun
2013
21 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Vietnam
339 Mr. Ashraful Haque
SE, ROMU, AERE
Scientific Visit on "Implementing an
Aging Management Programme for
TRIGA Research Reacto(BGD/1/012)
17 Jun
2013
28 Jun
2013
12 day(s)
USA
340 Dr. Zeenat Jabin
SSO, INMU, Dhaka
RCA/UNDP Project Regional
Training Course on Promoting and
Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET
Imaging Technologies
17 Jun
2013
05 Jul
2013
19 day(s) South Korea
17 Jun
2013
05 Jul
2013
19 day(s) South Korea
336 Mr. Rajib Roy
Engineer, ED, BAEC
337 Mr. Mahmudul Hasan
DG, AERE, Savar
338 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid
Director, PSD, BAEC
341 Ms. Ferdoushi Begum
PSO, INMU, Dhaka
Do
Annual Meeting and Regional
Workshop on Optimization of
Radiation Emergency Preparedness
and Response (EPR)
Do
342 Dr. Md. Asad Shariff
PSO, INST, AERE
The 21st International Conference on
Ion Beam Analysis (IBA 2013)
23 Jun
2013
28 Jun
2013
6 day(s)
USA
343 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain
Member, BAEC, HQ
Regional Workshop on the
Development of an Information
System for Experience Sharing and
Feedback during Construction and
Commissioning of a new NPP and
Annual Meeting of the OSTG
24 Jun
2013
27 Jun
2013
4 day(s)
China
Do
24 Jun
2013
27 Jun
2013
4 day(s)
China
Regional Meeting on Stakeholder
Involvement for Countries Embarking
on Nuclear Power Programmes
24 Jun
2013
27 Jun
2013
4 day(s)
Jordan
346 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam
Member, BAEC, HQ
Do
24 Jun
2013
27 Jun
2013
4 day(s)
Jordan
347 Mr. Mahmud Hossain
PE, NPED, BAEC
Technical Meeting on Assessment for
Embarking Countries
24 Jun
2013
28 Jun
2013
5 day(s)
Austria
344 Mr. Md. Aliuzzaman Sardar
PE, ROMU AERE
345 Mr. Enayet Hossain
PRO, MOST
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To
Duration
Country
348 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan
Director, IRPT AERE
Commonwealth Natural Fiber
Partnership Meeting
25 Jun
2013
27 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
UK
349 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat
Akbar, Director, NPED
BAEC
International High Level Conference
on the "Nuclear Power in 21st
Century"
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
350 Ms. Shahnaz Begum
Other, Other
The International Industrial Forum
ATOMEXPO 2013 will be take place
in the run-up to the International
Ministerial Conference on Nuclear
Power in the 21st century
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
Do
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
351 Ms. Saima Shahin Sultana
DS, Minitry of Finance
352 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz
Chairman, BAEC, HQ
International High Level Conference
on the "Nuclear Power in 21st
Century"
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
353 Mr. Abul Kalam Azad
Other, Other
The International Industrial Forum
ATOMEXPO 2013 (the International
Ministerial Conference on NP in the
21st century)
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
Do
27 Jun
2013
29 Jun
2013
3 day(s)
Russia
Training Course on The Ninth Annual
WNU Summer Institute 2013
29 Jun
2013
Contd.
-
UK
354 Mr. Md. Aowlad Hossain
Khan, DS, MOST
Do
355 Mr. Architect Yeafesh
Osman, Minister, MOST
International High Level Conference
on the "Nuclear Power in 21st
Century"
356 Mr. Mohammed Jafar Ullah
PS to Minister MOST
357 Mr. Md. Aliuzzaman
SO, INST, AERE
From the Table, it can be seen that in the financial year 2012-2013, in total 357 High officials BAEC
authorities, Scientists, Engineers, Doctors, Geologists, Technicians and Administrators had availd
different meetings, conferences, seminars, scientific visits, workshops, fellowships, and trainings
through various projects, MEXT, private companies and other sources.
VI.
1.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Planning and Development Division
As a premier research organization of the country, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
has been engaged in research and development activities in different disciplines of nuclear science &
technology for peaceful application of atomic energy. Keeping the national interest on science and
technology policy and objectives in view, BAEC identified the necessity of research & its particular
field of area and launched vigorous & active efforts for solving those smoothly. There are 7(Seven)
development projects of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) which have been
included in the Annual Development Programme (RADP) of 2012-2013. The total ADP allocation
for the year 2012-2013 for Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission was Tk. 7372.00 Lakh, An
amount of Tk. 7372.00 Lakh. Out of this granted allocation, Tk. 7372.00 Lakh has been spent up to
30 June 2013 making an implementation rate of 100% under the reporting period. 6(Six) new
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projects, in total, have been proposed for the FY 2013-2014 from BAEC to the concerned Ministry.
The entire picture on the advancement of all the development projects are shown in Table-1.
Table 1: Status of advancement of all the development projects of BAEC under ADP (Taka in lakh).
Sl. No. Name of the Project,
Approval Status and
Imple-mentation Period
A)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Approved On-Going Projects:
Establishment of Atomic Energy
CentreChittagong (1st Revision)
(July 2006-December 2013)
Accomplishment of Essential Activities to Imple-ment 600 MW(e)
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
(July 2008-December 2013)
Infrastructure Development and
Capacity Enhancement of Institute of
Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB)
(July 2010-December 2014)
Establishment of Nuclear Medicine
Centre & Sterile Insect Technique Unit
at Cox’s Bazar. (July 2011-June 2014)
Establishment of PositronEmission
TomographyCom-putedTomography
(PET-CT) with Cyclotronfacilities)
(October 2011-September 2015)
Establishment of Radioactivity Testing
and Moni-toring Laboratory at Mongla
(July 2012-June 2016
Construction of Rooppur Nuclear
Power Plant (First Phase) (March
2013- June 2017)
Sub-Totaol (A):
Estimated
Cost
Total
(FE)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto June
2012 (FE)
Revised
Allocation
2012-2013
(FE)
Amount Expenditure Percenof Fund 2012-2013 tage of
Released (FE)
expen(FE)
diture
2435.00
(212.25)
1284.81
(140.00)
650.00
(65.00)
650.00
(65.00)
650.00
(65.00)
100%
2210.00
(0)
946.81
(0)
450.00
(0)
450.00
(0)
450.00
(0)
100%
1796.00
(670.00)
594.85
(217.00)
450.00
(180.00)
450.00
(131.00)
450.00
(131.00)
100%
1415.00
(740.00)
129.68
(0)
500.00
(250.00)
500.00
(250.00)
500.00
(250.00)
100%
12000.00
(9655.00)
40.00
(0)
987.00
(800.00)
987.00
(800.00)
987.00
(800.00)
100%
1559.00
(265.00)
0
(0)
50.00
(0)
50.00
(0)
50.00
(0)
100%
508708.81 0
(442577.00) (0)
4240.00
(3672.00)
4240.00 4240.00
(3672.00) (3672.00)
100%
530123.81 2996.15
(454119.25) (357.00)
7327.00
(4967.00)
7327.00 7327.00
(4967.00) (4967.00)
100%
Implementation rate with allocation :
100%;
Sl. No. Name of the Project,Approval Status Estimated
andImple-mentation Period
Cost
Total
(FE)
B) Proposed New-project
1. Development of Industrial Production 2025.00
Technique of Jutin Reinforced Polymer (993.00)
Composite Corrugated Sheet (Jutin)
(July 2012-June 2015)
2. Establishment of Centers of
9560.00
NuclearMedicine & Ultrasound at Sadar (3170.00)
Hospital Campuses of Kushtia &Jessore.
(July 2012-June 2016)
3. Development of National Nuclear
1211.587
Information Centre for fast and
(0)
effective communication among BAEC
establishments and related international
bodies. (July 2012-June 2015)
4. Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority
(July 2012-June 2016)
Implementation with fund release :
100%
Cumulative Revised
Amount Expenditure PercenExpenditure Allocation of Fund 2012-2013 tage of
upto June
2012-2013 Released (FE)
expen2012 (FE) (FE)
(FE)
diture
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Sl. No. Name of the Project,Approval Status
andImple-mentation Period
5.
6.
2.
Establishment of Institute of Nuclear
Medical Physics (INMP) at
AtomicEnergy Centre Dhaka
(July 2013-June 2017)
Establishment of Advance Institute of
Nuclear Education and Training
(July 2013-June 2016)
Sub Total (B) :
Grand Total (A+B) :
Estimated
Cost
Total
(FE)
6025.00
(3450.00)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto June
2012 (FE)
Revised
Allocation
2012-2013
(FE)
Amount Expenditure Percenof Fund 2012-2013 tage of
Released (FE)
expen(FE)
diture
2394.62
(1459.99)
0
0
0
(0)
2996.15
(357.00)
(0)
7327.00
(4967.00)
(0)
(0)
7327.00 7327.00
(4967.00) (4967.00)
0
0
0.0
Quality Management Division
2.1
Introduction
Every organization including those engaged in R & D needs a certain level of Quality Management
for optimal use of its resources, improvements of its performance and above all to maintain adequate
quality at stages of all work. Since its inception Quality Management Division (QMD) has been
working with right earnest to develop, implement, maintain, and manage Quality Management
System (QMS) within the BAEC. Main objectives of QMD are to:
 advice the Commission on all issues related to overall ‘Quality Policy’ and ‘Health, Safety &
Environment Policy’;

develop BAEC central Quality Manual and Procedures;

facilitate the development of QA Manual and Procedures for each Institution/Department in
consultation with relevant personnel;

keep liaison with the Institution/Department for proper implementation and maintenance of
QMS;

conduct periodic audit to ascertain implementation of QM program;

record results of audit along with nonconformities (if any) and submit a report to Commission
together with the recommendations on general acceptability of the work and suggestion on
rectification, if applicable;

evaluate the effectiveness of QM program and make suggestion from time to time on necessary
modification/improvement;

arrange necessary training on QM for developing in-house capability with the assistance of
external consultants, if necessary;

keep records of important quality issues and monitor progress in resolving them;
 help promote ‘Quality Culture’ within BAEC.
The purpose of the QMS is to formalize an organization-wide integrated management system for
improving the quality of R&D, training, services, constructions, installations and other supporting
activities in BAEC. An effective QMS absolutely requires management commitment, adequate
resources and formal program and the responsibility for enforcement of QMS always lies with top
management.
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2.2
QMS Implementation Activities
2.2.1 Appointment of Director for Quality Management Division
As per the proposal of QMD the Commission issued an Office Order (Office Order No. - 62/2013,
dated: 30 Jan. 2013) through which a Director was appointed for the Division first time with clearly
pointing out the Terms of Reference (TOR) of QMD.
2.2.2 Review of quality and progress of R&D and service activities of different Institutions
under Physical Sciences Division
The Committee formed to implement QMS in different Institutions under Physical Sciences Division
carried out following two meetings.
 Meeting with AECD (01-08-2012) where 27 scientists were present;
 Meeting with INST (06-12-2012) where 22 scientists were present.
Both the meetings were presided over by the Member (Physical Sciences), Dr. Mohammad Ali.
Director, Physical Sciences Division and Head, QMD were present in the meetings. The minutes of
the meetings were issued. Issues highlighted in the meetings are summarized as follows:
 QMS related meetings should be arranged on a regularly basis and QMS procedures should be
followed to achieve desired goals;
 QMS should be implemented so that young scientists can use its effectiveness to make new
milestones in R&D/Service activities;
 More quality scientific papers, technical reports should be published and services rendered by
the Institutions to different stakeholder should maintain adequate quality level. Number/quantity
of these kind of service should also be increased;
 Scientific & Technical Review (STR) Committee meeting should be held at regular intervals
and General Procedure for Programme Approval & Periodic Evaluation (BAEC/SOP-001) shall
be implemented properly in all Institutions;
 R&D/Service program should be planned as per the available resources and quality should be
maintained. Resource should be utilized optimally;
 Job Descriptions for all position should be prepared and adequate training should be arrange for
young scientists;
 Transparency and accountability in all activity should be maintained and quality culture should
be established in all Institutions
2.2.3 Approval of Procedure for Submitting Title & Abstract of Published
Scientific/Technical Paper for Publishing on the BAEC Website (BAEC/SOP-004)
The document mentioned above was drafted to describe procedure of submitting title and abstract of
published scientific/technical paper for publishing on BAEC website. Creating a web based database
of all published scientific/technical papers of BAEC researcher in national and international journal
is significantly important for dissemination of information to the new comers and for improvement
of quality of research activities. This web based database will be helpful in:
 providing information regarding research work within BAEC and in selecting new research
programme
 communicating among the researchers regarding research activities and in avoiding duplication
in research work
 providing ready reference of R&D activities for new comers and in improving the overall
quality of research activities
Necessary actions were taken for the review of the document. The procedure was approved by the
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Chairman of BAEC on 06-06-2013. Copy of the procedure was distributed to the director of
different Institutions of BAEC on 18-06-2013 by the authority.
2.2.4 Organogram
An updated organogram is essential prerequisite for proper implementation of QMS. Hence, QMD
took necessary initiatives and was involved actively to prepare a draft of updated BAEC
organogram.
2.2.5 Drafting BAEC Quality Policy
As an essential part of implementing QMS an organization must have Quality Policy. So, necessary
activities were executed to draft BAEC Quality Policy.
2.2.6 RNPP Contract Draft Documents Review
QMD played an active role in reviewing the draft of Contract documents for 1st phase activities
2.3
Others
Some essential facilities were developed in QMD for its being a new Division.
VII.
NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS AND SEQUIRITY DIVISION
1.
Introduction
Nuclear Safeguards and Security Division plays a leading role in planning, implementing and
evaluating the security measures in different nuclear and radiological facilities in Bangladesh. This
Division is also designated to maintain records of all nuclear material in the country. The major
objectives of this Division include: (1) to fulfill the obligations under international treaties,
agreements, protocols and conventions related to nuclear safety and radiological emergencies
including safeguards and physical protection of nuclear and radioactive materials and illicit
trafficking; (2) to maintain safeguards procedures of the State Systems of Accounting for and
Control of Nuclear Material (SSAC) and (3) to ensure physical protection of nuclear material and
radioactive sources and associated installations in the country. In addition to these, this Division is
responsible for taking necessary steps for being party to international legal instruments required for
the implementation of the proposed Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) of Bangladesh. On
behalf of BAEC, this Division is acting as focal point to work with different strategic partner such as
IAEA, U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Forum for
Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA), Asia-Pacific Safeguards Network (APSN) etc. for the issues
of nuclear safeguards and security and physical protection of radioactive materials and associated
facilities.
The major activities accomplished by the Division during the reporting period are stated below:
2.
Routine Activities
2.1
Nuclear safeguards related activities
i) Preparation and submission of safeguards reports (MBR, PIL, Yearly Updated Declaration) of
2012 to IAEA for Location Outside Facility (LOF), BDZ- under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement
and the Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.
ii) Submission of safeguards reports prepared by Reactor Operation and Maintenance Unit
(ROMU) of 2012 to IAEA for AERE facility under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and the
Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.
2.2
Nuclear security related activities
i) NSSD in cooperation with US DOE organized two training programs and one seminar at
national level during the reporting period. First one was ‘Search and Secure Training Course’ held in
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September 2012 focused on hands-on training with relevant radiation detection and identification
equipment in locating, identifying, packaging and transporting radioactive sources especially that are
orphaned or out of regulatory control. This training is the first of its kind in Bangladesh and
contributed to develop skilled manpower to search, locate and identify radioactive sources and bring
the orphaned sources (if any) under regulatory control. A seminar on Radiological Security
Awareness was held on 10 March 2013 and another training course on Physical Protection and
Security Management of Radioactive Sources was held on 11-14 March 2013. All these programs
were participated by representatives from the NBR, DGFI, NSI, BGB, CID, DB, RAB, BAERA,
radiotherapy departments of different government and private hospitals, BINA and BAEC.
ii) This Division is acting as focal point in developing Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan
(INSSP) for Bangladesh. In response to IAEA’s request, NSSD hosted a meeting in Dhaka during
28-30 May 2013 to discuss and finalize the draft INSSP template for Bangladesh. Two experts of
IAEA as well as representatives from different organizations relevant to the implementation of
nuclear security activities in the country such as Ministry of Science and Technology, BAERA,
BGB, Customs Agency, Airport Authority, etc. were present in this meeting.
iii) NSSD in cooperation with IAEA organized a National Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture
in Dhaka on 18-20 June 2013. Decision makers and administrative high officials with
responsibilities for security of nuclear material from the Ministry of Science and Technology,
Ministry of Defense, National Board of Revenue, BGB, a variety of law enforcement and
intelligence agencies such as CID, SB and RAB, BAERA, various radioactive source-user
organizations such as BINA, various Institutes and Divisions of BAEC, radiotherapy departments of
different government and private hospitals and Security vendors participated in this important
workshop.
iv) Under the Basic Ordering Contract (BOC) No. 11968-AD8, Rev. 1 between BAEC and Battelle
Memorial Institute (BMI) of US DOE., this Division is working to enhance the security activities at
AERE and other government and private radioactive source-user installations. NSSD with US DOE
team has conducted several assessment visits at different sites during the reporting period and
installation of various physical protection measures such as biometric access control system, more
sensitive CCTV and sensors, etc. At the aforesaid sites are under process.
v) Undertaken necessary initiative to become a Party to the Amendment to the Convention on the
Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.
2.3
Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) related activities
(1) Involved in the activities of coordination committee and different working technical group as
formed by the Commission in connection with the implementation of the RNPP and put contribution
to develop several documents such as (i) Policy for State Systems of Accounting for and Control of
Nuclear Materials (SSAC) in Bangladesh, (ii) Policy for Nuclear Security on Physical Protection of
Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities in Bangladesh, (iii) Design & Development of Design Basis
Threat (DBT) Program for Implementation of Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, (iv) Nuclear Fuel
Cycle Policy, (v) Regulation on Design Principles for Safety of Nuclear Power Plants, (vi)
Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management Policy and Strategy in the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh, etc.
2.4
Additional responsibilities
Scientists of this division worked in various committees of BAEC such as Editorial committee and
Sub-committee of Editorial Board of Nuclear Science and Applications, ACR modification
committee, Bio-data evaluation committee, documentary film editing committee and many other
document preparation committees.
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VIII. TRAINING INSTITUTE, AERE, SAVAR
Five training courses were accomplished at the Training Institute (TI) under basic professional and
basic foundation training programmes of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
including i. Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012 ii. Nuclear and Radiological
Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)-2012 iii. Environmental Radioactivity
Monitoring Course at BAEC-1 (ERMCB-1)/2013 iv. Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1
(RECB-1)/2013 and v. Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013 (BNOC-2013) during the tenure of
the report. Of those, BRCL-1 and BNOC-2013 were arranged by the own resources of BAEC and
the rest three courses viz. NREPCB-1, ERMCB-1 and RECB-1 were jointly sponsored by BAEC
and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) under Follow-up Training Course (FTC) programme. TI
has also furnished training formalities of 16 officers and staffs of BAEC in other local institutes of
Bangladesh outside BAEC.
A.
Training Courses Arranged at the Training Institute:
1.1
Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012
The training programme of the Training Institute (TI) of the fiscal year 2012-2013 was formally
started with Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012. This course was held during 04-112012 to 29-11-2012 with allocation of necessary budget by the commission. Arrangement of a
Russian Language Course was necessary following recent agreements of co-operation between the
Governments of Bangladesh and Russian Federation for establishment of Rooppur Nuclear Power
Plant (RNPP) where BAEC will have to take major responsibility in this regard. The course was
inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio Science), BAEC on 4th November, 2012 at
the seminar hall of TI as the chief guest. Member (Planning and Development), BAEC, Engr. Md.
Ali Zulquarnain and Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, DG, AERE was present at the ceremony as special
guests. The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director,
TI. Dr. Md. Joynul Abedin, Ex-Director, INST and CSO BAEC took the responsibility of the 1 st
Basic Russian Language Course as trainer of the course. The attendance percentage of the trainees
has ranged from 70-100 where 50% trainees have attended the scheduled classes. A total of 26
trainees from regulatory and operating bodies of RNPP serving in various Institutes, Units, Divisions
and Centers of BAEC have attended the course.
All the 26 trainees of the Russian language course came out successful on the basis of the average
scores of written/viva examinations, attendance, and overall behaviour of the trainees during the
course period. The successful trainees have received certificates and crests as the case may be from
the chief guest Mr. A. S. M. Firoz, Chairman, BAEC at the certificate award and closing ceremony
of the course in the afternoon of 29th November, 2012.
1.2
Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)2012
The 1st Follow-up Training Course (FTC-1) of 2012-2013 fiscal year entitled “Nuclear and
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)-2012 was held at the TI
during 09-13 December, 2012. It was possible to conduct the said course satisfactory in time amidst
various political disturbances with establishment of the residential Training Institute dormitory
facilities for both trainees and trainers as well. The course was organized primarily for development
Nuclear Human Resource Development in Bangladesh deploying the ITC trained scientists of BAEC
at JAEA as instructors under the guidance of two Japanese experts. The course could be
accomplished from the full hearted support and assistance of the commission, ITC trained scientists
of BAEC and JAEA experts. Mrs. Maherun Nahar, PSO, NSRCD, BAEC; Shampa Paul, Engineer,
INST and Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director, TI responsible as Course Co-coordinator,
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Assistant Course Co-coordinator and General Course Co-coordinator of the said training course
respectively. Mr. Makoto Sawada, Principal Engineer, International Nuclear HRD Group, JAEA,
Japan and Dr. Makoto Akashi, Executive Director, National Institute of Radiological Sciences,
JAEA, Japan were two overseas instructors of this course. Four local scientists viz. Engineer
Mahbubur Rahman, Director, IAD, BAEC, Dhaka; Mrs. Rahman Samia, Director, NSRCD, Dhaka;
Mrs. Maherun Nahar, PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka and Mrs. Shompa Paul, Engineer, HPRWMU,
INST, AERE, Savar, were local instructors of the course. A total of 36 trainees out of 39 participants
from various Institutes, Units, Centers and Divisions of BAEC came out successful in this course.
The local and Japanese experts showed keen interest in improving their respective lecture materials
with recent information. JAEA, Japan has donated various essential instruments and nuclear and
radiological protective materials of the practical demonstration classes. The participants wore the
protective suites against an imaginary nuclear and radiological emergency situation and became
acquainted with decontamination procedures in practical demonstration classes. In addition, group
discussions on an imaginary nuclear and radiological emergency situation elaborating
responsibilities of various agencies of handing national and radiological emergency situations were
also held. Each group have demonstrated their individual responsibilities through group discussion
and answering the pertaining quarries of the audience.
Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, DG, AERE has inaugurated the training course as the chief guest. JAEA
expert from Japan, Mr. Makoto Sawada was present in the inaugural ceremony as the special guest.
On the other hand, Engr. Md. Ali Zulqurnain, Member, Planning and Development, BAEC have
attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. The range of pre-test score has varied from 40 to
93 percent where only 5 students have got less then 50% marks and only 3 students obtained more
than 80% marks. On the other hand, the scores of 36 participants in post-test varied from 50 to 90
percent where 18 participants have got > 80% marks. All of the 36 trainees of NREPCB-1/2012
came out successful and received certificates from the chief/special/guest of honour and
Chairperson.
1.3
Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-1 (ERMCB-1)/2013
The Follow-up Training Course (FTC) “Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-1
(ERMCB-1)/2013” was held at Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka during 13-17 January, 2013. The
course was held at AECD as per directives of the commission where TI was directly involved at all
the stages of the course. Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director, TI and Mrs. Jannatul
Ferdouse, SSO, HPD, AECD, Dhaka were respectively the General Course Coordinator and Course
Co-coordinator of the said course. Engr. Md. Monirul Islam, Member (Engineering), BAEC, Dhaka
has attended the inaugural session of the opening ceremony as chief guest. Dr. Mohammad Ali,
Member, Physical Science, BAEC and Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, Director General, AERE were also
present at the inaugural ceremony of the course as special guests. Both of the JAEA experts Mr.
Noboushi Arai, Consultant, and Mr. Takamitsu, Hatturi, Instructor have rendered effective expert
services during the said course.
Out of 22 trainees of the course 20 were from various Institutes/Units/Centers/Divisions of BAEC
and 2 officers were from the Department of Environment, Dhaka. In addition to Japanese experts
eight relevant scientists of BAEC have contributed as resource persons of the course. The initial
level of understanding of the trainees on the subject of training was determined through a pre-test
examination before start of the course. However, a post-test was arranged for the trainees after
completion of all of the theoretical and practical demonstration classes to assess improvement in
understanding of the trainees on the subject of training. The results of pre-test and post-test implied
around 63% improvements in understanding of the trainees on the concerned subject. Each of the
successful candidates received a completion certificate from the chief guest Mr. A.S.M. Firoz,
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Chairman, BAEC at the closing and certificate award ceremony. This Follow-up Training Course
(FTC) needs to be continued for a couple of consecutive years specifically for successful
establishment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh.
1.4
Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1 (RECB-1)/2013
The 3rd course of the FTC-1 entitled “Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1 (RECB-1)/2013”
under joint sponsorship of BAEC and JAEA was successfully accomplished at the Training Institute
(TI) during 10 - 20 February, 2013. The nuclear experts of JAEA, Japan viz. Dr. Nobou Sasamoto
and Dr. Takeshi Sakurai were two overseas instructors of this course. Professor Dr. Shahana Afroz,
Member, (Bio-Science), BAEC, Dhaka have kindly inaugurated the course as the chief guest on 10th
February at 10.00 am. Director General of AERE, Mr. Mahmudul Hasan was present in the
ceremony as the special guest and was presided over by Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder,
Director, TI.
Gradual improvement of understanding of the participants on the training subject was apparent from
scores of pre and post test. Regular arrangements of some more FTC courses are very necessary for
development of trained manpower in nuclear field in a situation when Bangladesh is embarking as a
nation having nuclear power plants (RNPP) in near future. 23 Scientists, Engineers working in
various Institutes, Units, Centers and Divisions of BAEC have participated the RECB-1 course. In
addition to two Japanese nuclear experts we had 7 ITC trained scientists as instructors of the
concerned course. Apart from various types of theoretical lectures on reactor engineering the
participants have got a unique opportunity of knowing various aspects of the lone 3MW TRIGA
MARK-II research reactor including basic operational practice of the reactor (Fig. 1). On the other
hand, the trainees have also visited the Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit
(HPRWMU) at INST for being familiar with various aspects of radioactive waste management
facilities and Secondary Standard Dosemetry Laboratory (SSDL) of HPRWMU. Senior Scientists of
ROMU and HPRWMU of INST were also involved in demonstration classes.
Out of 23 participants 17 have attended all the theory and practical demonstration classes while the
rest 6 participants were absent for 1 to 6 classes of the course. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Member
(Physical Science), BAEC, was present in the certificate award and closing ceremony as the Chief
Guest, Mr. Mahmudul Hasan D.G., AERE has also attended the closing ceremony as special guest.
Dr. Nobou Sasamoto has highly appreciated for effective arrangement and successful
accomplishment of the course. Cent percent candidates were successful in RECB-1 course.
1.5
Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013 (BNOC-2013)
A three months long foundation training course entitled “Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013
(BNOC-2013)” of the newly recruited Scientists/Equivalents of BAEC was accomplished at the
Training Institute during 31 March 2013 to 27 June 2013. All scientists/equivalents are supposed to
complete the BNOC course after their appointment in BAEC. The participants of the BNOC course
have stayed at the dormitories of the TI. The main objective of BNOC course is to familiarize the
major R&D activities of the commission. The participants have received sufficient number of
theoretical classes from the senior most scientists/officials of the commission including the
Chairman, 4 members, Secretary, Financial Adviser, Directors and senior scientists of various
Institutes/Units/Centers/Divisions of the Commission. Some Important and basic classes on
administrative and financial management related matters were delivered by the secretary and
financial adviser of the commission. Dr. Amin Hasan Kazi, a former Director of Training Division
of BAEC has offered three theoretical classes on “Elements of Modern Physics”. This course was
inaugurated in a beautiful morning of 31st March, 2013 by Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio
Science), BAEC as the chief guest.
Among 35 Trainees of BNOC-2013 there were mostly newly recruited scientists of Physical and
Biological Sciences including 6 doctors, 3 Engineers and 2 Geologists. The participants have made
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power point presentations on prefixed assignments at the end of the BNOC-2013. The topics were
though proposed by the trainees on their field of interest, most of the presentations were very
meaningful, informative and as good as professionals. The post presentation debate was also very
lively and interesting.
Study tour to Sylhet: A successful study tour was arranged for the trainees of BNOC-2013 to the
greater Sylhet areas. Two days long study tour for Jaflong and Moulovibazar was started from the
premises of the TI on 06-06-2013 at 7.00 pm. Out of 35 participants of BNOC-2013, 27 have
participated the study tour. Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director TI, Dr. Ananda Kumar
Das, PSO, INST and Course Co-coordinator and Mr. Mofakharul Islam Chowdhury, Librarian, TI
has joined the study tour for overall supervision and guidance of the tour. The study tour of BNOC2013 to the greater Sylhet region was very meaningful, enjoyable and memorable.
The BNOC-2013 was a successful foundation course with the full hearted co-operation of all the
concerned parties where all 35 participants came out successful by securing notable marks ranging
from 75.29 percent to 89.71 percent.
B. Training course accomplished at other Institute outside Training Institute:
Apart from the above in house training courses, the administrative formalities for various local
trainings were also accomplished at TI concerning technical, administrative and financial
management courses of 07 officers and 09 staffs of BAEC held at various institutes like, Bangladesh
Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Regional Public Administration Training Center
(RPATC), Network of Instrument Technical personnel and User scientists of Bangladesh (NITUB),
Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI)
ranging from 06 days to 10 weeks.
IX.
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION DIVISION
1.
Introduction
Scientific Information Division (SID) constitutes an important function of BAEC and acts as the
liaison between BAEC in one hand and government, public and press on the other hand. The main
objective of this division is the collection, selection, processing and dissemination of information of
R&D activities of BAEC in the field of nuclear science and technology through publications, reports,
press releases etc. It publishes Annual Report of BAEC, Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and
Applications”, Quarterly Newsletter “Paramanu Parikrama”, various brochures etc. This division
provides support to organize and manage different national and international seminars, symposia,
conferences, meetings, etc. Besides these it provides active support to highlight the BAEC activity
and progress to the national and international bodies such as various presentations to parliamentary
committee, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) etc. This division is also responsible for
compilation and submission of monthly report, annual report, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to
the Ministry of Science and Technolgy as well as also inputs to various international agreements,
national policies, action plan on science and technology. The responsibilities of SID are given as
follows:

Compilation, Editing and Publication of Scientific Journals, Periodicals, Annual Reports,
Popular scientific articles, Newsletter, Brochure, Proceedings, Souvenir etc. related to R&D
works of BAEC.

Collection, selection, processing for storage and dissemination of information in the field of
scientific research and technological development of all branches of sciences with particular
emphasis to the nuclear technology research and development.

Maintaining liaison with the News media, TV, Radio etc. to highlight scientific programs,
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symposia, conference, seminar, workshop, training etc. under R&D activities of BAEC.
Maintenance and updating of information/documents.
Selection, acquisition and distribution of Books, Journals, Magazines and other scientific
documents for R&D purposes.
Provide assistance to scientists in establishing contact with the relevant authorities to exchange
views & ideas regarding implementation of R&D projects.
Processing nomination of BAEC Scientists to attend various Seminar, Symposium, Conference
etc. arranged locally.
Processing nomination of BAEC Scientists for award at home and abroad.
Preparation of reports and providing information for the National Assembly/Ministry of
Science and Technology and other relevant government authorities relating to BACE activities.
Publishing tender/notification/press release of BAEC in the newspapers.
Taking and display of photographs in different occasions of BAEC and documentation of
printed photographs for further use etc.
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
Compilation, Editing and Publication of diary/Telephone index/Guide books, Booklets etc.
During reporting period the following major works have been done by the Division.
Table 1. Description of work done of the Division.
Sl. No.
Description of Work
No. of
Copies
300
Remarks
Published and distributed
1.
BAEC Annual Report July 2010-June 2011
2.
3.
BAEC Annual Report July 2011-June 2012
Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and Applications”
Vol.21 No.1,2 June-December 2012
300
300
In Press
Published and distributed
4.
Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and
Vol. 22
Applications”
300
Under Process
5.
“Paramanu Parikrama” (BAEC Newsletter) No. 102-106,
October 2011 – December 2012
1500
Published and distributed
6.
“Paramanu Parikrama” (BAEC Newsletter) No. 107-111,
January 2013 – April 2014
BAEC Diary 2013
Tender/Advertisement etc. sent to the newspaper
1500
Under Process
850
60
Published and distributed
Published in the 120 daily
newspapers
Bill paid Tk. 15,20,000.00
Published in the daily
newspapers
Distributed to the relevant
places.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Processing of bills (tender/advertisement etc.)
Press release on training, workshop etc. conducted by
BAEC
Photographic service (processed, printed and supplied)
Prepared news coverage of national/ international
seminar, symposium, conference, workshop etc. arranged
by BAEC and other relevant scientific organizations/
professionals etc. and collected necessary information for
Paramanu Parikrama.
Processed nominations of BAEC scientists to attend
various scientific/ technical/ workshop/ seminar etc.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
arranged locally by different academic/ professional
institutes.
Processed applications of BAEC scientists for national
and international awards.
Processed applications of various Scientific Societies
/Professionals seeking financial support/donation etc.
from BAEC
National Parliamentary Questions and Answers
Parliamentary Committee Report
Prepare and establish to KPI reports of BAEC
Professionals/Technical support from BAEC to other
scientific organization
Provide input for different bilateral contract or MoU or
international conference/ meeting
X.
05
10
Tk.2,50,000/-
3
05
12
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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION UNIT
1.
Introduction
The main responsibilities of the Scientific Information Unit (SIU) are to accumulate documentation
of the scientific achievements of different Institutes/ Units of AERE. This Unit also conducts
collection and dissemination of scientific documents of both national and international level and thus
to ensure the working scientists quick access to the documented materials. Another important
involvement of the Unit is to extend required co-operation and co-ordination in documenting (both
electronic and traditional) the functional aspects of seminars/ symposiums/ workshops held in
AERE. In the domain of public relation the Unit gets involved in attending to the official delegates
from both home and abroad, visitors and guests of AERE. The activities/involvements of SIU
during the period under report are as follows:
A) Publication of AERE Technical Report, vol. 18: The major documentation activity of SIU
within the concerned period involves publication of AERE Technical Report, vol.18. The report,
with a large volume of nearing five hundred pages, covers the activities and achievements of AERE
in 2012 respectively. This unit also has published of internal reports of different institutes/units of
AERE.
B) Acquisition of Books and Journals: In the reported year, 456 books and 12 international
journals (title) were collected by the Unit.
C) Subscription of E-journal: This Unit has subscribed e-journal through INASP/PERI network
where a large number of e-journals and its full text are available to download.
D) Co-operation and Coordination in Seminars/ Symposiums/ Workshops held in AERE:
Within the period concerned, nineteen seminars/ symposiums/workshops were held in AERE. The
Unit is contented to extend required co-operation and coordination in documenting (both electronic
and photographic) those seminars/ symposiums/ workshops.
E) Attendance to Visitors and Public Relation Work: During the period under report AERE had
to host as many as twenty groups of delegates and visitors from both home and abroad. Besides these
we cover all the important functions and activities within AERE and prepare the press release to
publish in the news media.
F) Fax Service: In the reported year, almost 560 documents has been received and sent both from
home & abroad.
G) News Clippings Service: As a routine work this unit collects a number of news clippings from
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the national dailies on BAEC affairs. The collected news clippings are distributed and preserved
accordingly.
H) Current Awareness Service: In the reported year, 4 different CAS bulletin has been published
and distributed those through e-mail & hardcopy.
I) Publication of Internal Report: In the reported year, this unit published 920 copies of 25
different reports of different Institutes/units of AERE.
J) Routine Service: The routine service rendered during the period under report includes (i)
Photography and documentation service in different national day ceremonies/programmes (ii)
Photographic service to the officials/ employees of AERE for official purpose, (iii) Photocopy
service for official purposes, etc.
Indeed, the SIU has always been trying to carry out all the responsibilities accordingly although
there are some many-fold constraints and limitations. The SIU is always engaged to achieve the
target with full satisfaction of the authority.
XI.
1.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DIVISION
Financial Report for the year 2012-2013
During the year Revenue Budget Allocation, Fund Release, Source of Fund there of is given below:
(Figure in lac Taka)
Source of Fund 2012-2013
Sl. No. Head of Accounts
Allocation
Received from
from Govt.
BAEC
own
Total Received
income
1.
General grant
9609.08
1470.00
11079.08
2.
Capital grant
146.00
--146.00
Total =
9755.08
1470.00
11225.08
3.
Service Charge Distribution
--980.00
980.00
Grand Total =
9755.08
2450.00
12205.08
2.
Center/Institute wise Revenue Budget Allocation is given below:
Sl.No.
Name of the Centre/Institute
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
BAEC Head Quarter, Dhaka
Works Branch, BAEC, Dhaka
B.A.E.C.A. Dhaka
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka
AERE, Savar
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal
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(Figure in lac Taka)
Revenue Budget
Allocation
1536.41
402.86
200.76
968.30
3594.50
393.00
128.00
133.00
99.50
97.00
195.00
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14.
15.
16
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mymensing
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bogra
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Comilla
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Midford
RTML, Chittagong
BMSEC, Cox’s bazaar
RNPP, Pabna
Pension & retirment benefit
Foreign Exchange Branch, Dhaka
Total=
Service Charge Distribution
Grand-total=
126
113.00
111.00
142.50
91.00
79.50
90.00
134.50
91.00
116.50
41.50
1333.25
1040.00
11225.08
980.00
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XII. PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
I.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Accelerator Facilities Division
National
1. M. M. Ahasan, S. R. Dey, M. N. Khanam, M. A. R. Sheikh, A. S. Alaamer, R. Khatun, T. R.
Choudhury and S. Akter, “Study of Moving object images using gated-PET Technique”,
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 11-15.
2. M. M. Ahasan, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter, A. K. M. Atique Ullah,
“Image Noise Analysis of a 0.2m Field of view PET Camera”, Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol.
16(1), 2013, pp. 32-35.
3. M. M. Ahasan, M. N. Khanam, A. S. Alaamer, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S. Akter,“Nuclear PET
Sensitivity Study using a 68-Ge Line Source”, J. Bangladesh Electron. Vol. 12(1-2), 2012, pp.
57-61.
4. M. M. Ahasan, “2D PET Sensitivity Evaluation using a 20cm Diameter Phantom”, Bangladesh
Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 25-28.
5. M. M. Ahasan, K. K. Akter, M. N. Khanam, M. A. R. Sheikh, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S.
Akter and M. K. A. Khan, “Sensitivity Analysis of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
system”, Proc. of the Bangladesh Electronics Society, 2012, pp. 198-201.
6. M. M. Ahasan, S. Afroz, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, S. M. K. Hasan, “Image Analysis of a
Newly Designed PET Camera using Filter Function”, Journal of Nuclear Science and
Applications, Vol. 20(1 & 2), 2011, pp. 32-34.
7. M. M. Ahasan, A. Mahmud, M. N. Khanam, R. Khatun, S. Akter, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, M. M.
Rahman, “Study of Noise Equivalent Count Rate (NECR) of a PET Camera with a FOV of
0.2m”, Journal of Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol. 20(1 & 2), 2011, pp. 35-37.
8. R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, “Study of Human Milk in Terms of
Sampling Time and Age of the Lactating Mothers”, SUST Journal of Science and Technology,
Vol. 19(6), 2012, pp. 80-83.
9. S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, “Various Aspects of Cyclotron Physics and
Instrumentation”, Proc. of the Bangladesh Electronics Society, 2012, pp. 224-226.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop
1. “ Elemental Analysis of Powder Milk using IBA technique”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan and S.
Akter, the 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Organized by Bangladesh Association for the
Advancement of Science (BAAS), BCSIR Auditorium, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp.8.
2. “Estimation of Powder Milk by Ion Beam Analysis Technique”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, A.
H. M. Saadat, J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. N. Hossain, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh
Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 112.
3. “Role of Cyclotron in Radioisotope Production”, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R.
Khatun, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference,
Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 92.
4. “Various Aspects of PET Physics and Instrumentation”, S. Kumar, M. M. Ahasan, M. K. A.
Khan, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter & M. N. Khanam, 7th SAARC Federation of
Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 93.
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“Measurement of NECR characteristic of a small ring PET camera”, M. M. Ahasan, A.
Mahmud, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter & M. M. Rahman, 7th SAARC
Federation of Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden
Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 46.
6. “Effect of Sampling Time and Educational Status of the Lactating Mothers on Hunam Milk
Compositions”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, National Conference on
Physics for Technology Development, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp.35.
7. “Elemental Study of Human Milk by Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Technique”, R.
Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, Seminar on Organic Pollutants in Food,
Agricultural Products and Environment, Organized by Organic Pollutant Research Group
(BAN: 04), Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, January 17-18, 2012, pp.23.
8. “Evaluation of Spatial Resolution of a Nuclear PET camera”, M. M. Ahasan, S. Kumar, M. N.
Khanam, M. K. A. Khan, S. Yasmin, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S. Akter, National Conference
on Physics for Technology Development, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 88.
9. “Estimation of Myalr Absorber by means of the variation of its thickness”, R. Khatun, M. M.
Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, A. Shariff, S. Akter, M. N. Hossain, International Conference on
Advance in physics 2013, Organized by Dept. of Physics, SUST, Sylhet, January 03-05, 2013,
pp. 36-37.
10. “Standarization of New IBA Scattering Chamber of the Van de Graaff Accelerator”, R. Khatun,
M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter , International Bose Conference 2013, Organized by
Bose Centre for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences, DU, February 4, 2013, pp.
21.
5.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Sensitivity Study of a Prototype Small Ring Positron Emission
Tomography (PET) System”, M.Sc. Thesis (K. K. Akter), Department of Physics, Jagannath
University, September, 2012.
2. Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Study of moving object images using gated-PET technique”,
M.Sc. Thesis (S. R. Dey), Department of Physics, Jagannath University, September, 2012.
3. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Study of Noise Equivalent Count Rate (NECR) of a PET
camera with a FOV of 0.2 m” M.Sc. Thesis (A. Mahmud), Department of Physics,
Jahangirnagar University, July, 2012.
4. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Elemental Analysis of Soil Samples Surrounding CNMU,
Rajshahi Area by Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) Technique”, M.Sc. Thesis (M. Z. Rahman),
Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, June, 2013.
5. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. J. Abedin, “Study of Elemental Profile of Some Fishes of Islampur
Area, Savar, Dhaka” M.Sc. Thesis (M. A. A. Rony), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University, June 2013.
6. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. J. Abedin, “Study of Elemental Profile of Some Medicinal Plants of
Bangladesh” M.Sc. Thesis (S. M. Fahad), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University,
June 2013.
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International
1. B. A. Begum, P. K. Hopke, and A. Markwitz, “Air pollution by fine particulate matter in
Bangladesh”, Atmospheric Pollution Research 4, 2013, pp. 75-86.
2. B. A. Begum, and P. K. Hopke, “Identification of haze-creating sources from fine particulate
matter in Dhaka aerosol using carbon fractions”, J. Air and Waste Association DOI:
10.1080/10962247.2013.784716.
3. M. S. Akbar and Y. N. Jolly. “An Approach of Manpower Development for New Nuclear
Power Programmes: A case Study of Bangladesh”, International Journal of Nuclear
Governance, Economy and Ecology, Vol. 4(1), 2013, pp.19-40.
4. Y. N. Jolly, A. Islam, and A. I. Mustafa. “Impact of Dyeing Industry Effluent on Soil and
Crop”, Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology, Vol. 2(6), 2013, pp. 560568.
5. S. K. G. Magunmder, M. Ali, T. R. Choudhury and S. A. Rahin, “Effect of variety and
transplanting date on the incidence of insect pests and their natural enemies”, World Journal of
Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1(5), 2013, pp.158-167.
6. M. N. Islam, A. R. M. Tareq and M. S. Ahmed, “National. Primary nutrient status and some
related physical properties of the soils of Karnaphuli tea estate, Chittagong”, ACAIJ, Vol.
13(5), 2013, pp. 191-196.
7. T. R. Choudhury, K. M. Pathan, M. N. Amin, M. Ali, S. B. Quraishi, A. I. Mustafa, “Adsorption
of Cr (III) from aqueous solution by groundnut shell”, Journal of Environmental Science and
Water Resources Vol. 1(6), 2012, pp. 144 – 150.
National
1. M. Sultana, N. Jahan, N. Sultana, F. Mahejabin, T. R. Choudhury, “Correlation between Zinc
and Copper level of Pregnant Mother with birth weight of Neonate”, Journal of Dhaka National
Med. Coll. Hos., Vol. 19(1), 2013, pp.11.
2. B. A. Begum, A. K. M. E. Haque, M. K. Mahmud and A. Salam, “Particulate matter Pollution
near the industrial area at Modonpur, Narayangonj”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12,
2012, pp. 27-38.
3. B. A. Begum, K. Roy, F. Islam, A. Salam and P. K. Hopke, “Source identification of
carbonaceous aerosols during winter months in the Dhaka city”, J. Bangladesh Academy of
Sciences, Vol. 36, 2012, pp. 241-250.
4. Y. N. Jolly, A. Hossain, A. Sattar and A. Islam. “Impact of Heavy Metals on the Water and
Soil Environment of a Paint Industry”, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Vol. 25(2),
2012, pp.159-165.
5. Y. N. Jolly. “Use of Industrial Effluents for Irrigation- A Solution to Environmental Pollution”,
Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process
Efficiency (IWMPE 2012), 2012, pp.213-218.
6. A. K. M A. Morshed, S. Islam, T. R. Choudhury, S. R. Khan, S. B. Quraishi, A. Islam, “Zinc
Status in Patients with Haemoglobin –E-ß Thalassemia”, Journal on Business and Technology,
Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 113-120.
7. A. T. A. Ahmed, S. Mandal, D. A. Chowdhury, A. R. M. Tareq and M. M. Rahman,
“Bioaccumulation of some heavy metals in Ayre fish, sediment and water of Dhaleshwari river
in dry season”, Bangladesh J. Zool. Vol. 40(1), 2012, pp. 147-153.
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8.
B. A. Begum, and S. K. Biswas, “Inter-Laboratory Comparison of Test Results”, Nuclear
Science and Applications Vol. 19, 2010, pp. 6-9.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Identification of haze creating sources from fine particulate matter in Dhaka aerosol using
carbon fractions” B. A. Begum, Male Declaration on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution
and its likely Transboundary Effects for South Asia, A Co-ordination meeting, Hotel
Sonargaon, Dhaka, May 18-19, 2013.
2. “Identification of sources from Fine particulate matter using Carbon Fraction Data” B. A.
Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 2728, 2012, pp. 36.
3. “Assessment of Inorganic Contaminants of Buriganga River Sediments Using PXRF, EDXRF
& INAA Techniques”,U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Nahar,, M. A. Islam,
S. M. Hossain, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in
DU and BCSIR, Dec.07-09, 2012, pp. 88.
4. “A Study on the Level of Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of the River Padma”, S. Paul,
Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam and M.S. Choudhury, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh
Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in DU and BCSIR, Dec. 07-09, 2012, pp. 98.
5. “Characterization and Assessment of Surface and Groundwater of Rooppur Nuclear Power
Project Site as Coolant with Respect to Corrosions for the Upcoming Nuclear Power Plant of
Bangladesh”, M. Hasan, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam and M. S. Choudhury, “35th Annual
Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in DU and BCSIR, Dec. 07-09,
2012, pp. 155.
6. “Determination of Arsenic Concentration in Scalp Hair by Epsilon-5 EDXRF and the Present
Status of Arsenicosis Patient in Bangladesh”, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter and J. Kabir, “National
Conference on Physics for Technology Development, organized by Bangladesh Physical
Society, held in Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka (AECD), Dec. 27-28, 2012, pp. 35.
7. “Removal of Arsenic in Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption onto Duckweed”, T. R. Choudhury,
22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of scientists and technologists to achieve the
MDG, organized by BAAS and BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp.13.
8. “Treatment of Textile Effluent by Gamma Irradiation and Potential Application of treated
Effluent for Irrigation”, Z. Ferdous, T. R. Choudhury, S. M. Tareq, F. Parvin, J. M. M. Islam, B.
Nessa, M. A. Khan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 0709, 2012, pp. 27.
9. “Physico-chemical properties of soils of Karnaphuli tea estate of Bangladesh”, A. R. M Tareq,
M. S. Ahmed and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society,
organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), held in Dhaka University, Dhaka, December
07-09, 2012, pp. 38.
10. “Phenol and a few phenolic derivatives: A study of organic pollutants in Burigonga river”, A. R.
M Tareq, M. S. Rana, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual Conference of
Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), held in
Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 83.
11. “Comparison of extraction of normal chain hydrocarbons by solid-phase extraction (SPE) and
traditional method”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual
Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society
(BCS), held in Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 21.
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12. “Analysis of phenols in water from the river Padma”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir
and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by
Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 128.
13. “Recovery study of some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using different
solvents from fish samples”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin,
National Conference on Physics for Technology development, organized by Bangladesh
Physical Society, held in Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 33.
14. “Assessment of Trace Elements in Soils and Sediments in the Proposed Area of Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant Site of Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, R. Afroz, S. Rahman, M. Rahman,
M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09,
2012, pp.38.
15. “Studies on Toxic Metal Accumulation in Shrimps of Satkhira District by AAS”, K. Fatema, K.
Nahar, R.C. Tasrina, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 0709, 2012, pp. 91.
16. “Impact of Textile Sludge on Growth of Red Amaranth”, B. Nessa, T. R. Choudhury, M. A.
Khan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012,
pp.91.
17. “Heavy Metals Accumulation in Valuable Marine Fishes at Ship Breaking and Industrial Area
of Bay of Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam, A.
Maksud, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09,
2012, pp 108.
18. “Arsenic Removal from Real-life Ground water by Adsorption on Neembark”, T. R.
Choudhury, M. N. Amin, S. B Quraishi, A. I. Mustafa, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012,
Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 145.
19. “Distribution of Trace Metals in Sediment at Ship breaking and Industrial Area of the Bay of
Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam, S. Rahman,
M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
December 07-09, 2012, pp.146.
20. “Study of Trace Elements in Surface and Ground Water of Pabna Region in Bangladesh”, T. R.
Choudhury, R. Afroz, S. Rahman, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical
Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012, pp.147.
21. “An Assessment of Heavy Metals Pollution in Seawater at Ship breaking and Industrial Area of
the Bay of Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam,
M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
December 07-09, 2012, pp.148.
22. “Trace Metal Accumulation in Vegetables Grown in Contaminated Soil around Dhaka Export
Processing Zone, Bangladesh”, Z. Ferdaus, T. R. Choudhury, M. A. Khan, National Conference
on Physics for technology development, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 36.
23. “Estimation of Heavy Metals in Fishes and Vegetables in the Proposed Area of Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant Site of Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, R. Afroz, A. Maksud, M. Rahman,
M. Ali, R. Islam, National Conference on Physics for technology development, 2012, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp.37.
24. “Mobilization of Heavy Metals around the Sanitary Landfill Site at Matuail, Dhaka,
Bangladesh”, Z. Ferdaus, T. R. Choudhury, B. Nessa, National Conference on Physics for
technology development, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp.95.
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25. “Use of Industrial Effluents for Irrigation- A Solution to Environmental Pollution”, Y. N. Jolly,
A. Islam and A. Akter, International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process
Efficiency (IWMPE-2012), held in DUET Gazipur, Nov.12-14 , 2012, pp. 213.
26. “Transfer of Trace Elements from Soil to Plants in the Keraniganj Industrial Area”, S. Satter,
Y.N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam And M. S. Sultana, the 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on
the Role of Scientists and Technologists to Achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh
Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29,
2012, pp. 1-22.
27. “Geochemical Behavior of the Trace Elements in the Aquatic Environment of Buriganga
River”, Q. I. Z. Dolon, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A, Islam and M. S. Sultana, The 22nd Bangladesh
Science Conference on The Role of Scientists and Technologists to Achieve the MDG,
organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in BCSIR,
Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp. 3-23.
28. “A comprehensive study of organic pollutants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and normal
chain hydrocarbons in Padma river”, A. R. M Tareq, M. S. Rana and S. M. Salehuddin, The
22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of scientist and technologists to achieve the
MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in
BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, OP 14, pp 14.
29. “Analysis of PAHs in Burigonga river water using solid-phase extraction (SPE)”, M. S. Rana,
A. R. M Tareq and S. M. Salehuddin, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of
scientist and technologists to achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the
Advancement of Science, held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, OP15, pp 15.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Carbonaceous particles in the air of Dhaka, Bangladesh”,
Ph.D Thesis (M. A. Hossain), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, June 2013.
2. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Monitoring of particulate matter and black carbon
concentration at Rajshahi and Satkhira”, M.Sc. Thesis (K. S. Ahmed), Department of
Chemistry, Jagannath University, November 2013.
3. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Particulate matter and black carbon concentration of an
urban-traffic influenced site at Farm Gate, Dhaka”, M.Sc. Thesis (J. B. Islam), Department of
Chemistry, Jagannath University, November 2013.
4. Co-Supervisor: Dr B. A. Begum, “Identification of PM sources between day and night during
monsoon and wintertime in Dhaka”, M.Sc. Thesis (R. Islam), Department of Chemistry, Eden
Mohila College, December 2013.
5. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Characterization and assessment of surface and ground water
in Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) site as coolant with respect to corrosion for the
upcoming nuclear power plant of Bangladesh”, M.Sc. Thesis (M. M. Hasan), Department of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.
6. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Analysis of the Soil and Vegetable Sample Collected from
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Area”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. Paul), Department of Applied Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.
7. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “A study on the Level of Pollution in the Aquatic Environment
of River Padma In Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Area”, M.Sc. Thesis (S. Paul), Department of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.
8. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Geochemical Behavior of the Trace Element in the Aquatic
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Environment of the Buriganga River,” M.Sc. Thesis (Q. I. Z. Dolon), Department of
Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, September 2012.
9. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Transfer of Trace Elements from Soil to Plants in Industrial
Area of Dhaka and its Health Risk”, M.Sc. Thesis (S. Satter), Department of Environmental
Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, September 2012.
10. Joint-Supervisor T. R. Choudhury, “The determination of Chromium content in tannery solid
wastes, tannery solid waste based poultry feed raw materials and poultry feed”, M.Sc. Thesis
(M. R. Kabir), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, January, 2013.
11. Joint-Supervisor T. R. Choudhury, “Investigation on heavy metals concentration in soil, water,
vegetables samples collected from Brahmaputra River and its surrounding area at Chilmari,
Kurigram”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. L. M. E. Ziku), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar
University, January 2013.
Electronics Division
Supervision of Thesis
1. One student, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Dhaka University, June, 2013 completed her thesis work on “Microcontroller Based Solar
Tracking System” design.
Experimental Physics Division
International
1. K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, “Synthesis of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis
deposition system”, Indian Journal of Physics, Vol. 87(2), 2013, pp. 141-146.
National
1. C. Das, J. Begum, T. Begum and S. Choudhury, “Effect of thickness on the optical properties of
GaAs thin films”, J. Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 37(1), 2013. pp. 83-91.
2. A. Khan, M. A. Bhuiyan, G. D. AL-Quaderi, K. H. Maria, S. Choudhury, K. M. A. Hussain, S.
Akther and D. K. Saha, “Dielectric and transport properties of Zn-substituted cobalt ferrites”, J.
Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 37(1), 2013. Pp. 73-82.
3. J. Begum, S. M. F. Hasan, “Influence of annealing time on the optical properties of Ag(In 0.8
Ga0.2) Se2 thin film prepared by vacuum evaporation technique”, Nuclear Science and
Application, Vol. 18(2), 2009 (Published in 2013), pp. 1-4.
4. K. M. A. Hussain, H.N. Das, S.Yeasmin and M. Ali Asgar, “Effect of Mn substitution on the
structural, electrical and magnetic properties in Fe3O4”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11,
2012, pp. 81-87.
5.
M. R. A. Bhuiyan, M. A. H. Miah and J. Begum, “Substrate temperature effect on the structural
and optical properties of ZnSe thin films”, J. Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 233-240.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop
1. “Study on the effect of doping on the optical property and temperature on electrical property for
Ga doped ZnO (GZO) thin films prepared by vacuum thermal evaporation technique”, J.
Begum and T. Begum, International Conference on Advances in Physics, 2013 (ICAP 2013),
Sylhet.
2. “Effect of Zn Substitution on the magnetic properties of cobalt ferrites”, A. Khan, G. D. AlQuaderi, S. Choudhury, M. A. Bhuiyan, K. M. A. Hussain, A. A. Begum and S. Akhter,
International Bose Conference, February 04, 2013, pp. 18.
3. “Synthesis and characterization of barium-hexaferrites ” Al- Quaderi, R. C. Gosh, K. H. Maria,
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M. A. Bhuiyan, S. Choudhury, A. Khan, K. M. A. Hussain, H. N. Das and S. Akhter,
International Bose Conference, February 04, 2013, Pos-P-1.
4. “Graphene oxide thin film- A transparent conducting electrode processed by cost effective
route”, F. Chowdhury, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Organized by Bangladesh
Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), section 3, September 27-29, 2012, pp.10.
5. “Fabrication of highly ordered TiO2 nanotubes and electrical characterization”, F. Chowdhury,
National Seminar on Electronics and ICT for National Development, Bangladesh Electronic
Society Conference, October 3-4, 2012, pp. 262.
6. “Optical properties of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis deposition system”, K. M. A.
Hussain, J. Begum, F. A. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das, Bangladesh Physical Society
Conference, December, 2012.
7. “Influence of thickness on the optical properties of cadmium telluride thin films prepared by
thermal evaporation technique”, M. Mandal, J. Begum, T. Begum and S. K. Choudhury,
Bangladesh Physical Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.53
8. “Effect of annealing on the substrate temperature dependent structural and electrical properties
of ZnSe thin films”, A. Islam, T. Begum, J. Begum and S. K. Choudhury, Bangladesh Physical
Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.52
9. “The Reproducibility of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis deposition system”, K. M. A.
Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, Bang. Physical Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.30
Supervision of Thesis
1. T. Begum, “Optical, Structural and Electrical properties of vacuum evaporate ZnSe thin films”,
M.Sc Thesis (A. Islam), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.
2. Dr. F. Chowdhury, “Chemically Converted Graphene Thin Film- A transparent Conducting
Electrode for Optoelectronic Applications”, M.Sc. Thesis (N. Jahan), Department of Physics,
University of Dhaka, 2012.
3. J. Begum, “Influence of thickness on the optical properties of vacuum evaporated CdSe thin
film”, M.Sc. Thesis (Md. M. Hossain), Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science
and Technology, June, 2012.
Health Physics Division
International
1. A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin, and M. S. Sultana, “Radioactivity Level in Soil of
PalaeoBeach in South-Eastern part of Bangladesh and Evaluation of Radiation Hazard”, Oxford
Journal of Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Doi:10.1093# RPD # nct 135, (May 27, 2013), pp.
1-10.
2. M. J. Ferdous, M. M. Rahman and A. Begum, “Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Activities of Tap
Water Samples from Different Locations of Dhaka City”, Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, Vol.
13(1), 2012, pp. 01-08.
National
1. R. K. Khan, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, “Radiation Dose to Patients during Coronary
Angiography and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty”, SUST Journal of Science
and Technology, Vol. 20(6), 2012, pp. 57-62.
2. K. A. Quadir, N. Khatun, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, “Improvement of Hot Laboratory
Facilities in Nuclear Medicine”, Bang. Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 37-40.
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M. J. Ferdous, Z. Alam, R. K. Khan, S. M. Iqubal, A. Islam, M. A. Rahman and A. Begum,
“Internal Radiation Monitoring of Occupational Staff in Nuclear Medicine Facility”,
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 63-70.
4. S, Yeasmin, A. Hoque, S. F. Mahal, J. Ferdous, M. Begum and A. Begum, “Distribution of
Natural and Artificial Radioactivity Levels of Environmental Samples from Different Districts
of Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 17-22.
5. S. Yeasmin, A. Begum, A. F. M. M. Rahman, S. M. Hossain and M. M. Akramuzzaman,
“Distribution of 137Cs and Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Soil at Site of the Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 137-140.
6. R. K. Khan, A. Hoque and A. Begum, “External Radiation Exposure of Personnel in Nuclear
Medicine Centre in Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012,
pp. 33-35.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop
1. “Radiation Monitoring Status and Norm in Bangladesh” A. Begum, Regional workshop on
occupational radiation protection in the mining and processing of ores, Sri Lanka,
Wellampitiya, February 5-8, 2013.
2. “Progress of Radiation Protection and Health Physics in Bangladesh”, A. Begum, National
Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 64.
3. “Concentration of 226Ra, 238U, 232Th and 40K for some Plants Samples in Teknaf, Bangladesh”,
S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. S. Sultana and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 65.
4. “Monitoring of Radioactivity in Air Sample” R. K. Khan, A. Begum, M. J. Ferdous, A. Islam,
R. Saha and M. A. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development,
AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 68.
5. “Distribution of 137Cs and Natural Radioactivity Levels for Soil Samples a Collected from
Different Locations in Teknaf of Bangladesh”, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. S. Sultana and A.
Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 2728, 2012, pp. 99.
6. “Radiation Protection Services Rendered by Health Physics Division, AECD” M. S. Rahman,
A. Begum, A. Hoque, S. F.Mahal, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. J. Ferdous, R. K. Khan, M. Begum,
and M. Siraz, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December
27-28, 2012, pp. 102.
7. “Radioacticity Monitoring of Imported and Exportable Food Samples During the Period 2007 to
2011” M. Begum, A. Hoque, S. F. Mahal, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. J. Ferdous and A. Begum,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012,
pp. 103.
8. “Transfer Factor of Radionuclides from Soil to Food Crops in Tulatoli Vilage of Teknaf,
Bangladesh”, A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin and M. S. Sultana, National Conference on
Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 103.
9. “Internal Radiation Monitoring of Occupational Workers in Institute of Nuclear Medicine and
Ultrasound, Dhaka” M. J. Ferdous, A. Begum, S. Rana and M. A. Rahman, National
Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 103.
10. “Effective Dose to Patient During Interventional Cardiology” M. Siraz, R. K. Khan, A. Hoque
and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD,
December, 27-28, 2012, pp. 104.
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Supervision of Thesis
1. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Radioactivity Measurement in Air Sample at INMU, Dhaka”,
M.S. Thesis (N. Sharmin), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.
2. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Study of Patient Doses in Interventional Cardiology
Procedures”, M.S. Thesis (R. Anwar), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.
3. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Analysis of Radioactivity in Urine Samples from INMU and
CNMU, Dhaka”, M.S. Thesis (S. Rana), Dept. of Physics, University of Dhaka, November,
2012.
4. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Radioactivity Measurement in Air Sample at AECD Campus,
Dhaka”, M.S. Thesis (R. Saha), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.
5. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Effects of Soil Properties on Transfer of Radionuclides into
Plant”, M.S. Thesis (A. Islam), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, January, 2013.
6. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Study of Radiation Exposure in and Around PET-CT and
Cyclotron”, M.S. Thesis (M. Hasan), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, January,
2013.
7. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “A study of Determination of Natural Radionuclides in Soil
Samples Collected from Different Locations of Barendra Region of Rajshahi and Mining
Region of Dinajpur”, M.S. Thesis (M. M. Rahman), Department of Physics, University of
Rajshahi, February, 2013.
Materials Science Division
International
1. Z. H. Khan, M. M. Rahman, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Complex
Permeability of Fe-Dwficient Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Journal of alloys and compounds, Vol. 548,
2013, pp. 208-215.
2. K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha “Synthesis of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray
Pyrolysis Deposition System”, Indian J. Phys., Vol. 87(2), 2013, pp. 141-146.
3. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P. S. A. Kumar and K. Chattopadhaya, “Super
Paramagnetic Behaviour and T1, T2 Relaxivity of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles for Magnetic
Resonance Imaging”, Philosophical Magagine, 2013, (online).
4. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P. S. A. Kumar and K. Chattopadhaya, “Synthesis
and Characterization of Fe- and Co-Based Ferritenanoparticles and Study of the T1 and T2
Relaxivity of Chitosan-Coated Particles”, J. Mater Sci. Vol. 48, 2013, pp. 812-818.
5. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, V. Kumar, N. Venkatesha, H. N. Das, D. K. Saha and K.
Chattopadhaya, “Exchange-Spring Mechanism of Soft and Hard Ferrite Nanoparticles”,
Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 48, 2013, pp. 2871-2877.
6. Z. H. Khan, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha and S. Noor, “Structural and Magnetic
Properties of Cu Substituted Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, J. of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 2, 2011, pp.
81-85 (Published in August 2012).
7. S. M. Hoque, S. S. Kader, D. P. Paul, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das, M. S. Rana K. Chattopadhyay and
M. A. Hakim, “Effect of Grain Size on Structural and Magnetic Properties of CuFe2O4
Nanograins Synthesized by Chemical Co-Precipitation”, IEEE Trans. Magnetics, Vol. 48(5),
2012, pp. 1839-1843.
8. Shahida Akhter, D. P. Paul, M. A. Hakim, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, B. Anjuman and F. Islam,
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“Microstructure and Complex Permeability Spectra of Polycrystalline Cu-Zn Ferrites”, J. of
Scientific Research, Vol. 4(3), 2012, pp. 551-560.
9. M. Kamruzzaman, M. A. S. Karal, D. K. Saha and F. A. Khan, “Crystallization, Transport and
Magnetic Properties of the Amorphous (Fe1-xMnx)75P15C10 Alloy”, J. of Crystallization Process
and Technology, Vol. 2, 2012, pp. 105-110.
10. F. Nesa, A. K. M. Zakaria, M. A. S. Khan, S. M. Yunus, A. K. Das, S. G. Eriksson, M. N. I.
Khan, D. K. Saha and M. A. Hakim, “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Cr3+ Doped Mg
Ferrites”, World J. of Condensed Matter Physics, Vol. 2, 2012, pp. 27-35.
11. S. K. Nath, K. H. Maria, S. Noor, S. S. Sikder, S. M. Hoque and M. A. Hakim, “Magnetic
Ordering in Ni-Cd Ferrite”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 324, 2012, pp.
2116-2120.
National
1. A. Khanom, S. M. Rahaman and D. K. Saha, “Mineralogical Investigation of Ancient Morter in
Bangladesh”, Journal of the Dept. of Archaeology, JU, Vol. 18, 2013, pp. 103-109.
2. A. Khan, M. A. Bhuiyan, G. D. Al-Quaderi, K. H. Maria, S. Choudhury, K. A. Hossain, S.
Akhter and D. K. Saha, “Dielectric and Transport Properties of Zn-Substituted Cobalt Ferrites”,
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 37(1), 2013, pp. 73-82.
3. P. Bala, R. Karim. M. N. Hossan and D. K. Saha, “Crystallite Thickness Distributions on
Thernal Transformation of Octadecylalkylammonium Intercalated Na- Montmorillonite”,
Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 13, 2013, pp. 7-14.
4. S. Shahanur, M. Hasan, Q. Ahsan and D. K Saha, “Effect of Fire Retardant Treatnebt on
Thermal Properities of Jute Fiber”, Bangladesh Journal of Phys., Vol. 13, 2013, pp. 45-50.
5. S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, Shireen Akhter, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das,
“Investigations on the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48x/2O4 Ferrites with the Variation of Cd Concentration”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 13,
2013, pp. 99-106.
6. P. Bala, M. N. Hossan, R. Karim, M. Nurnabi and D. K. Saha, “Isothermal Transformation of
Organically Modified Na-Montmorillonite”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp.
23-31.
7. K. M. A. Hussain, H. N. Das, S. Yeasmin and M. A. Asgar, “Effect of Mn Substitution on the
Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties in Fe3O4”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol.
11, 2012, pp. 81-87.
8. G. Mustafa, M. R. I. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha, S. Hussain and O. Islam, “Annealing Effects on
the Properties of Chemically Deposited CdS Thin Films at Ambient Condition”, Dhaka Univ. J.
Sci., Vol. 60(2), 2012, pp. 283-288.
9. M. M. Rahman, M. S. Sheak, S. Parvin, Nasiruddin, F. Ahmed, M. A. Hossain, M. Rahman, M.
S. Bashar, T. Hossain and S. Akhter, “Composition, Temperature and Frequency Dependent
Magnetic, Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Magnesium-Zinc Ferrites”, Journal of
Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 199-212.
10. S. Akhter, M. A. Choudhury and J. Rahman, “Influence of In2O3 Addition on the Magnetic and
Electrical Properties of Iron-Deficient Ni-Zn Ferrite”, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of
Sciences, Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 153-158.
11. S. Alam, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Magnetic and Structural
Properties Study of Cobalt Doped Cadmium Nickel Perminvar Ferrite with and without
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Cromium Addition”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 93-101.
12. A. Khanom and D. K. Saha, “Study of Major Constituents of Mortar used in the Ancient
Architecture in Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 47-56.
13. S. Talukder, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Study of the Structural and
Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Doped Nickel-Zinc Perminvar Ferrite”, Bangladesh Journal of
Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 39-46.
14. A. Khanom, D. K. Saha, S. M. Rahaman and Al. Mamun, “Elemental Analysis of Old Morter
used in Various Archaeological Sites of Bangladesh by SEM and EDAX”, J. Asist. Soc.
Bangladesgh, Sci. Vol. 38(2), 2012, pp. 145-153.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Workshop/Conferences
1. “Thermal Hysteresis of Permeability and Transport Properties of Cu Substituted
Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4 Ferrites”, S. S. Sikder, Z. H. Khan, M. A. Hakim, S. Akhter and H.
N. Das, Int. Conf. on Advances in Physics, SUST, No. CMP-O-31, January 3-5, 2013, pp. 18.
2. “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48-x/2O4 Ferrites” S. Karimunnesa, D.
P. Paul, Shahida Akhter, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and Al Mamun, Int. Conf. on
Advances in Physics, SUST, Sylhet, January 3-5, 2013, CMP-0-37, pp. 19.
3. “Study of the Effect of Bi2O3 Additive on Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of
Ni0.35Cu0.15Zn0.50 Ferrite”, M. F. Huq, D. K. Saha and Z. H. Mahmood, International Bose
Conference 2013, February 4, 2013, University of Dhaka, pp. 23.
4. “Effect of Zn Substitution on the Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrites”, A. Khan, G. D. AlQuaderi, S. Choudhury, M. A. Bhuiyan, K. M. A. Hussain, A. A. Begum and S. Akhter, Int.
Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No.P-18, February 4, 2013, pp. 21.
5. “Magnetic, Dielectric and High frequency Complex Permeability Studies of Zn-Li Ferrites”,
M. H. M. Ahmed, S. Choudhury , A. K. M. Akhter Hossain, H. N. Das, A. A. Begum and S.
Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, P-19, February 4, 2013, pp. 22.
6. “Synthesis and Characterization of Barium-Hexaferrites”, G. D. Al-Quaderi, R. C. Ghosh, K. H.
Maria, M. A. Bhuiyan, S. Choudhury, A. Khan, K. M. A. Hussain, H. N. Das and S. Akhter, Int.
Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No.Pos-P-1, February 4, 2013, pp. 40.
7. “Effect of V2O5 and Li2O on the Magnetic Properties of Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Z. H. Khan, S. S.
Sikder, M. A. Hakim, S. M. Hoque and S. Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No.
PP-8, February 4, 2013, pp. 42.
8. “Enhancement in Magnetic Properties of Mg Substituted Cu-Mg Ferrites”, S. Akhter, D. P.
Paul, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, A. Parveen, B. Anjuman, M. A. Hakim and F. Islam, National
Conference on Progress in Physics, Dept. of Physics, Chittagong University, March 30, 2013,
No. II-B-MSME-03, Chittagong, pp. 47.
9. “Investigations of the Structural Magnetic and Electrical Properties of LiCdBiFe2O4 Ferrites”,
S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, S. Ahkter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and M. A. Mamun,
National Conference on Progress in Physics, Dept. of Physics, Chittagong University, 30
March, 2013, Chittagong, pp. 79.
10. “T2 relaxivity and Potential Applications of Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles in Cancer Research
using Hyperthermia Protocol”, S. M. Hoque, March 18, 2013, MRRC conference room, Dept.
of Diagnotic Radiology, Yale University, U.S.A.
11. “Characterization of Fe-Co Ferrite Nanoparticles for Contrast Generation and Heat Therapy in
Cancer”, S. M. Hoque, Y. Huang, S. Maritim, D. Coman and F. Hyder, ISMRM 21st Annual
Meeting, April 20-26, 2013, Salt Lake City, Uttah, U.S.A. (online).
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12. “Molecular Imaging Beyond Contrast Generation: Utility of BIRDS”, S. Maritim, D. Coman, Y.
Huang, S. M. Hoque, and F. Hyder, ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting, April 20-26, 2013, Salt Lake
City, Uttah, U.S.A. (online).
13. “Study of Temperature Dependent Nanoparticles Developed on Amorphous Ribbon”, H. N.
Das, M. Al-Mamun, K. M. A. Hussain and D. K. Saha, No. A-11, International Workshop on
Nanotechnology, Dhaka, September 21-23, 2012, Dhaka, pp. 108.
14. “Synthesis, Structural and Physicsl Properties of Ferrite Nanoparticles”, M. Al-Mamun, H. N.
Das, K. M. A. Hussain and D. K. Saha, No. A-12, International Workshop on Nanotechnology,
Dhaka, September 21-23, 2012, Dhaka, pp. 109.
15. “Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Nanocomposite Chitosan”, A.
Sharmin, F. Parvin, J. M. M. Islam, S. M. M. Khan, S. Akhter, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M.
A. Khan, International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-03, September 21-23,
2012, pp. 103.
16. “Development of Electrically Conductive Nanocrystalline Thin Film for Optoelectrical
Application”, S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, F. Rahman, S. M. M. Khan, A. Sharmin, S. Akhter, E.
Hoque and M. A. Khan, Int. Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-04, September 2123, 2012, pp. 103.
17. “Development of Electrochemical Characterization of Photoactive Polymeric Film Based on
Sodium Alginate and Titanium Dioxide” J. Uddin, J. M. M. Islam, M. Asif, S. M. M. Khan, S.
Akhter and M. A. Khan, Int. Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-06, September 2123, 2012, pp. 105.
18. “Materials Science and Nanotechnology”, D. K. Saha, Annual Conference and Seminar on
Electronics and ICT for National Development, BES, October 03-04, 2012, AECD, Dhaka.
19. “Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of ZnO Based Diluted Magnetic
Semiconductor”, R. Ahmed, Z. H. Mahmood, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Akther Hossain,
National
Conference on Phys. for Tech. Development, No. MS-I-A 01, December 27-28,
2012, AECD, pp. 29.
20. “Structural, Optical and Electrical Properties of CdO Thin Films Obtained by Spray Pyrolysis
Method”, M. A. Rahman, D. K. Saha and M. K. R. Khan, National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, No. TF-III-A 03, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 50.
21. “Optical Properties of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System”, K. M. A.
Hussain, J. Podder, J. Begum, F. A. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das, National Conf. on
Physics for Technology Development, No. TF-III-A 04, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 50.
22. “Investigations on Structural Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Li 0.5-x/2CdxBio.o2Fe2.48x/2O4 Ferrites”, S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul , Shahida Akhter, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das
and Al Mamun, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A
01, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 59.
23. “Structural, Electrical, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties Study of Ni Substituted Li-Mg
Ferrites”, B. M. Sonia, F. Ahmed, M. M. Rahman, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, H. N. Das and D. K.
Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 02,
December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 59.
24. “Structural, Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties Study of Co Doped Cd-Ni Perminvar
Ferrite with and without Cr Addition”, S. Alam, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen, H. N.
Das, A. K. Deb and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development,
No. MM-IV-A 03, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 60.
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25. “Study of the Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Ca Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites”,
A. Al Hadi, F. Ahmed, M. M. Rahman, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen and D. K. Saha,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 04, December
27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 60.
26. “Magnetic Hysteresis and Microstructure Evolution of Al Substituted NiCuZn Ferrites”, M. B.
Hossen, H. N. Das, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Akther Hossain, National Conference on Physics
for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 61.
27. “Frequency Dispersion of Permeability in Cu-Substitution on Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Z. H. Khan,
S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and B. Anjuman, National Conference on
Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 08, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp.
62.
28. “Influence of Sintering Temperature on Magnetic Properties of Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Shahida
Akhter, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das, Al Mamun and M. A. Hakim, National
Conf. on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 09, December 27-28, 2012,
AECD, pp. 62.
29. “Investigation on the Various Magnetic Properties of Cd Substituted Mg Ferrite”, H. N. Das, S.
Akhter, D. K. Saha, K. M. A. Hussain and Al Mamun, National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 10, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 63.
30. 18.“The Influence of Annealing Treatment on the Exothermic Behavior and Structural
Properties of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 Ribbon”, R. K. Howlader, S. S. Sikder, D. K.
Saha, N. Begum, M. A. Gafur and H. N. Das, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, No. NM-V-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 72.
31. “Effect of Ac Magnetic Field on Self Heating Temperature and Magnetization of NiFe2O4
Synthesized by Applying Ultrasonic Vibration”, F. Salehin, S. M. Hoque, Z. H. Mahmood, D.
K. Saha and S. S. Kader, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No.
NM-V-A 09, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 74.
32. “Investigations on Crystallite Thickness Distributions during Isothermal Transformation of
Octadecylalkylammonium Intercalated Na-Montmorillonite”, M. M. H. Shuvo, M.
Asaduzzaman, D. K. Saha and P. Bala, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, No. PP 09, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.
33. “Study of Structural, Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Co Doped Ni-Zn
Perminvar Ferrite with and without Cr Addition”, S. Talukder, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A.
Parveen, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, No. PP 10, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.
34. “Effect of BiO3 Addition on Electrical and Magnetic Properties and Sintering Temperature of
Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrite”, S. Ghose, Z. H. Mahmood and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics
for Technology Development, No. PP 11, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.
35. “Effect of Copper Additives on the Magnetic Hysteresis of Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4
Ferrites”, S. S. Sikder, Z. H. Khan, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and Al Mamun,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 12, December 27-28,
2012, AECD, pp. 99.
36. “Magnetic and Electrical Properties of High Temperature Sintered Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrite”, S.
Bahadur, S. S. Sikder, S. Akhter, Z. H. Khan and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics
for Technology Development, No. PP 14, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 100.
37. “The Reproducibility of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System”, K. M. A.
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Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, No. PP 30, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 106.
38. “Preparation and Structural Properties of Zinc Doped Cobalt Ferrite”, A. Khan, S. K.
Choudhury, K. M. A. Hossain and S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, AECD, No. NM-V-A 07, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 62.
39. “Electrical and Optical Behavior of Polymer Electrolyte for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
Application”, M. J. Uddin, A. Sharmin, J. M. M. Islam, S. M. M , M. A. Mohammed, S. Akhter,
M. A. Rahman and M. A. Khan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development,
AECD, No. PM-VI-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 80.
40. “Fabrication and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Doped Sodium Alginate Nanocomposite
for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell”, M. J. Uddin, A. Sharmin, J. M. M. Islam, F. Parvin, S. Akhter,
M. A. Rahman and M. A. Khan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development,
AECD, No. PM-VI-A 08, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 81.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of
ZnO Based Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor”, M.S. Thesis (R. Ahmed), Department of
Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.
2. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Study of the Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Calcium
Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. A. Hadi), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University, Savar, Dhaka, July, 2012.
3. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Study of Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of
Nickel Substituted Li-Mg Ferrites”, M.Sc. Thesis (B. M. Sonia), Department of Physics,
Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, July, 2012.
4. Co-Supervisor S. Akhter, “Study of the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Pure
and Zn Doped Cobalt Ferrites”, M.S. Thesis (A. Khan), Department of Physics, University of
Dhaka, November, 2012.
5. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Effect of Annealing Condition on the Structural and Magnetic
Properties of Nanocrystalline FINEMET Alloy with Composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10”, M.S.
Thesis (E. Hossain), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, June, 2013.
6. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Annealing Time and Temperature Dependent Structural and
Magnetic Properties Study of Nanocrystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 Alloy”, M.S. Thesis (S. K.
Saha), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, June, 2013.
Non-Destructive Testing Division
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Recent Development on NDT”, M. S. Alam, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on
Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013.
2. “Heat Exchanger Tube Inspection Using Multi-Frequency Eddy Current Testing”, J. Sadique,
AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring,
January 25-26, 2013
3. “Digital Industrial Radiography- An Effective Tool for Defect Investigation”, M. F. H.
Chowdhury, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT and Plant Condition
Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013.
4. “Infrared Thermographic Inspection”, M. A. Habib, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on
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Supervision of Thesis
1. Co-Supervisor: J. Sadique, “Non Destructive Testing of Spot Weld in Stainless Steel Using
Ultrasound and Radiography”, B.Sc. thesis (A. M. Safi), Department of Mechanical
Engineering, BUET, February 2013.
2. Co-Supervisor: J. Sadique, “Characterization of Material Properties by Eddy Current
Technique”, B.Sc. thesis (S. Karim & M. A. Tiash), Department of Mechanical Engineering,
BUET, February 2013.
Energy Institute
Book
1. M. A. Malek and M. M. Rahman, Dose assessment of radioiodine from TRIGA research
reactor, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013.
International
1. M .M. Rahman, N. Tanaka, S. Yokobori and S. Hirai, Three dimensional numerical analysis of
two phase flow separation using swirling fluidics, Energy and power Engineering, Vol. 5, 2013,
pp 301-306.
2. M. M. Rahman, M. S. Hussain, M. A. Imtiaz and M. Q. Huda. “Computational analysis of
thermo-hydraulic behavior of TRIGA research reactor.” Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 49,
2012, pp 48-56.
3. M. A. Malek, K. J. A. Chisty and M. M. Rahman, Dose distribution of 131I,132I,133I, 134I, and
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I due to a hypothetical accident of TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, International Journal of
Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1(3), 2012, pp 244-259.
4. M. A. Malek, K .J. A. Chisty and M. M. Rahman, Radiological concentration distribution of
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I, I, I, I, and 135I due to a hypothetical accident of TRIGA Mark-II research reactor,
Journal of Modern Physics, Vol. 3, 2012, pp 1572-1585.
5. M. A. H. Mondal, M. Denich and T. Mezher; Deployment of renewable energy technologies in
Bangladesh: Long-term policy implications in power sector: Article in press, Energy Strategy
Reviews, DOI: 10.1016/j.esr.2012.11.006.
6. A. K. M. Sadrul Islam, M. M. Rahman, M. A. H. Mondal and F. Alam, “Hybrid energy system
for St. Martin Island, Bangladesh: An optimized model”, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 49, 2012,
pp 179–188.
7. M. A. H. Mondal and A.K.M. Sadrul Islam; Impacts of CO2 emission constraints on
penetration of solar PV in the Bangladesh power sector: Renewable Energy, Vol. 43, 2012, pp
418-422.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. M. S. Islam, M. R. Hasan, F. Mohammadi, A. Majumder and A. Ahmed, “Study of Costeffective Crystalling Type Solar Panels and Solar Cells Manufacturing Practices in
Bangladesh”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering Conference and 14thAnnual Paper
Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012, MED, IEB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. M. S. Islam and M. R. Hasan “Study of Economical and Environmental Impact of 1.68 kWp
DC Operated Solar Pump with Auto Tracker”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering
Conference and 14th Annual Paper Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012,
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M. S. Islam and M. R. Hasan “Study of Economical and Environmental Impact of 1.68 kWp
DC Operated Solar Pump with Auto Tracker”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering
Conference and 14thAnnual Paper Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012,
MED, IEB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
M. A. R. Sheikh, M. A. Al Asad, M. M. Islam, M. R Hasan and M. A. I. Nahid, “Theoretical
Investigation of the GMR Layer and Spacer Layer Thickness Dependency of Magnetoresistance
of Multilayer Thin Films” National conference on physics for technology development, 27-28th
December 2012, AECD, BAEC, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Institute of Electronics
National
1. M. S. Alam, M. A. Sayid Haque, M. A. U. Zaman, M. N. Haque Mia, M. N. Islan and H. K.
Ghosh, “Design and Development technique of a Microcontroller Based Low Cost Digital Panel
Mater”, Proceedings of the Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October
2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 167 – 171.
2. M. S. Hossen, M. N. Haque Mia, M. A. U. Zaman, M. S. Alam, K. Asaduzzaman, M. N. Islan,
M. A. Sayid Haque, M. Hoq and S. A. Quarishi, “Design and Development of Reference
Password Lock Opener Device (RPLOD)”, Proceedings of the Bangladesh Electronics Society
Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 159 - 161.
3. M. N. Islan, K. Asaduzzaman, M. Hasan, M. S. Alam, M. Shahzamal, M. N. Haque Mia and M.
Hoq, “Design and Analysis of a Band Pass Filter on a Silicon Substrate”, Proceedings of the
Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp.
227 – 229.
4. M. A. U. Zaman, M. Aliuzzaman, M. A. Hossion, M. N. Haque Mia, M. S. Alam and H. K.
Ghosh, “Calibration of Spectroscopic Reflectometer for Thin Film Characterization”,
Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication
Engineering, 01 - 02 December 2012 (ICECTE 2012), RUET, Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh, pp.
289 – 291.
5. F. Akter, Design and Development of hand and foot radiation monitor, Proc. National Seminar
on Electronics and ICT for National Development 2012, Bangladesh Electronics Society,
October 3-4, 2012 Seminar proceedings, Contributory paper no. ICS-17, pp 193-197.
Internal Report
1. M. A. Sayid Haque, F. Hafiz, F. Akter, M. Hoq, M. Hasan and A. S. M. Firoz, Design and
Development of a Low Cost 350kCi Co-60 Gamma Irradiator Storage Pool Chiller Pump
Controller, IE Internal Report, IE-40/GE-17, August 2012.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Design and Development of hand and foot radiation monitor”, F. Akter, F. Hafiz, M. A. Sayid
Haque, M. S. Islam and M. Hoq. Seminar Proceedings, Bangladesh Electronics Society
Conference, October 3-4, 2012.
2. “Design and Development of Low Cost Four Channels Microcontroller Based Digital Area
Radiation Monitor”, M. S. M. S. Hossain, National Conference On Physics for Technology
development, 27-28 December, 2012, Bangladesh physical society, Conference programme and
abstracts Contributory paper no. TD-II-B 02, Abstract pp 45.
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“Study of Detection Efficiency for Locally Developed Beta Contamination Monitor”, F. Akter,
27-28 December, 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology development,
Bangladesh physical society, Poster presentation no PP 51, Abstract pp 114.
4. “A VHDL Based DAC Implementation on FPGA”, H. A. Bustam and M. Shahzamal,
International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), 11-13
January, 2013,SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
5. “Development of Nanostructure Formation and Soft Magnetic Properties from Amorphous
Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 Magnetic Ribbon on Heat Treatment”, M. K. Hossain, M. M. Haque and
A. K. M. Abdul Hakim, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27 - 28
December, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp 72.
6. “Characterization of Al thin film deposited on glass substrate using four probe station and stylus
surface profiler”, M. A. U. Zaman and M. A. Hossain, The 22nd Bangladesh Science
Conference, 27-29 September 2012: Section-3, pp 11.
7. “Calibration of Spectroscopic Reflectometer for thin film characterization”, M. A. U. Zaman,
M. Aliuzzaman, M. A. Hossain, M. N. Haque Mia, M. S. Alam and H. K. Ghosh, ICECTE
2012: PI-0081, 01-02 December 2012, pp 53.
8. Deliver a lectures in the training on “Introduction to LabVIEW – Virtual Instrument and PC
based Control System”, M. Shahzamal, 30 June – 04 July 2012. Venue: Electronics Division,
AECD, Dhaka.
9. Deliver a Demonstration on technical visit of Institute of Electronics requested by Islamic
University of Technology, M. Shahzamal, Gazipur, 12 November, 2012, held in the Institute of
Electronics (IE), AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of PC Based On-line Four
Channel Area Radiation Measurement and Detection with Temperature Monitoring System
around the 3MW Research Reactor”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University.
2. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, Design and Development of Microcontroller based Room
Environment Control System”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University.
3. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of Beta-gamma Radiation
Contamination Monitor”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
4. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of PC based Area Radiation
Monitoring System”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
5. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of Microcontroller Based
Thermohygro Meter”, B.Sc. Engg. Thesis, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
World University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
6. Supervisor Md. Shahzamal ,“Microcontroller Based Insect Repealer Using High Frequency
Ultra Sound”, B.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering, Hajee
Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.
7. Supervisor Md. Shahzamal,“Evaluation of the performance of Single Chanel Analyzer (SCA)
system using nuclear instrument module BIN”, B.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering, Prime University, Dhaka-1216.
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8. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Multijunction Solar cell”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Applied
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9. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Study on the semiconductor device fabrication and characterization
in the clean room”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.
10. Supervisor Md. Anzan-Uz-Zaman,“Study on the variation of carrier density of 2DEG and
2DEG of GaAs-InAs-GaAs Heterostructure using a self-consistent Schrodinger-Poisson solver
developer with Matlab 6.1”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.
11. Supervisor Md. Nasrul Haque Mia, “Characterization of Cu thin film on glass substrate”, M. Sc.
Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.
12. Supervisor Sardar Masud Rana, “A brief study research work on clean room in VLSI
Technology”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.
Institute of Computer Science
National
1. M. D. Hossain, J. Moon, Y. Jae-woong and Y. Choe, Impact of Psychological Traits on User
Performance in Information Systems Delivering Customer Services: IS Management
Perspective, Decision Support Systems (SCI), Vol. 54(1), December 2012, pp. 270-281.
2. M. D. Hossain, J. Y. Lee, J. K. Kim and K. J. Kim, Impacts of Cognitive Media Attributes and
Motivation on IPTV Adoption: Exploring the Moderating Effects of Agricultural Information,
Information Development (SSCI), Vol. 28, No. 4, November 2012, pp. 300-315.
Supervision of Thesis
Two students of Information Technology Discipline completed their M.Sc. dissertation under the
supervision of Dr. M. S. Ahmed. Three M.Sc. dissertations were also assessed by Dr. M. S. Ahmed.
Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology
Books
1. M. A. Khan, S. M. A. Habib, F. Parvin and Jahid M. M. Islam (2013), Urea as additive:
Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Bio-materials by Irradiation, In Urea: Synthesis,
Properties and Uses, Editors: Carla Maria Muñoz and Andrés Manuel Fernández Nova Science
Publishers, Inc. pp 169-182.
2. J. M. M. Islam, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib and M. A. Khan, (2013), Modification of
Gelatin Blends by Graft Co-polymerization using Radiation Technique, In Gelatin: Production,
Applications, and Health Implications, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 169-184.
International
1. S. Nahar, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan, E. C. B. Abdullah, R. Islam, F. Karim, M. Rahman, A.
Rahman, A. K. Deb and U. H. B. Nahar, An Approach to Utilize Crust Leather Scrapes,
Dumped into the Land, for the Production of Environmental Friendly Leather Composite,
Engineering Journal, Vol. 17 (3), 2013, pp 17-24.
2. M. Afzal Hossain, M. M. Hoque, M. A. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and S. Naher, Foliar Application
of Radiation Processed Chitosan as Plant Growth Promoter and Anti-fungal Agent on Tea
Plants,International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4(8), 2013, pp 1693145
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M. F. Rahman, J. M. M. Islam, M. M. Hassan, S. M. A. Habib, M. S. Pervez and M. A. Khan,
Development of Urea Crosslinked Thin Film for Biomedical Application, International Journal
of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 62(13), 2013, pp 695-699.
M. F. Mina, M. H. Shohrawardy, M. A. Khan, A. K. M. Alam and M. Beg, Improved
mechanical performances of triple super phosphate treated jute-fabric reinforced
polypropylene composites irradiated by gamma rays, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. Published on line
March, 2013, DOI:10.1002/app.39120.
H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Modification and characterization of photo-cured
sodium alginate film with ethylene glycol: effect of additives, Polymer Bulletin, Vol. 70 (1),
2013, pp 181-194.
J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Mechanical, thermal and degradation properties of jute
fabric–reinforced polypropylene composites: Effect of potassium permanganate as oxidizing
agent, Polymer Composites, Vol. 34(5), 2013, pp 671-680.
H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Banana fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites:
A study of the physico-mechanical properties, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 14(1), 2013, pp 121126.
J. M. M. Islam, S. M. Ahsan Habib, F. Parvin, F. Rahman, A. H. M. Saadat and M. A. Khan,
Removal of Industrial Dye Effluent (Drimarene Yellow) by Renewable Natural Resources,
American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(2), 2013.
S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan,
Development of Electrically Conductive Nanocrystalline Thin Film for Optoelectronic
Applications, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 10(1), 2013, pp
90-101.
S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan,
Thermal Properties og carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Composites, International Letter of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 12, 2013, pp 5966.
K. Begam, M. A. Kabir, M. M. Rahman, M. A. Hossain and M. A. Khan, Properties of Proton
Exchange Membranes Poly-ethylene Terephthalate (PET) Films Developed by Gamma
Radiation Induced Grafting and Sulfonation Technique, Physics and Materials Chemistry, Vol.
1(2), 2013, pp 13-20.
M. K. Khan, M. M. Rahman, B. Nesa, R. Nasrin, S. Molla, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, P.
Haque, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Poly (ethylene
glycol) Grafted Ca-Alginate Fibers by -Irradiation for Biomedical Applications. J. Adhesion
Sci. and Technol., Vol. 27(2), 2013, pp 216-226.
M. M. Bashar and M. A. Khan, An Overview on Surface Modification of Cotton Fiber for
Apparel Use, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 21(1), 2013, pp 181-192.
J. M. M Islam, H. Tareq, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib, N. A. Rahman, E. Molla and M. A.
Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Low Cost Asymmetric Thin Film as Accelerating
Wound Healing Material,American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(4), 2013.
J. Chakrabarty, M. M. Hassan and and M. A. Khan, Effect of Surface Treatment on Betel Nut
(Areca catechu) Fiber in Polypropylene Composite. J. Polym Environ, Vol. 20, 2012, pp 501–
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16. S. Nahar, R. A. Khan, K. Dey, B. Sarker, M. A. Khan, A. K. Das and S. Ghosha, Comparative
Studies of Mechanical and Interfacial Properties between Jute and Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced
Polypropylene-Based Composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1),
2012, pp 15-32.
17. M. M. Rahman, R. Karim, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of
Bio-blends from Gelatin and Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) by Extrusion Method.
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 26, 2012, pp 1281-1294.
18. Q. M. I. Hoque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. O. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. A. Zaman, A. I. Mustafa, M.
M. Rahman and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene
Composites by Extrusion Techniques. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51,
2012, pp 116-121.
19. M. M. Hassan, A. Karim, T. Shabnam, A. H. Bhuiyan and M. A. Khan, Effect of Gamma
Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Urea-Treated Rice Straw Polypropylene Composites,
Polym-PlastTechnol Eng., Vol. 51, 2012, pp 977–982.
20. J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, R. Islam and A. Gafur, Mechanical, Thermal and Interfacial Properties
of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Potassium Dichromate
Materials Sciences and Applications, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 350-357.
21. M. N. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and M. A. Khan, Fabrication and characterization of gelatin-based
biocompatible porous composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering; Online first, J Biomed
Mater Res Part A, Vol. 100(11), 2012, pp 3020-3028.
22. J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Mercerization on Mechanical, Thermal and
Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-reinforced Polypropylene Composites, Fibers and
Polymers, Vol. 13(10), 2012, pp 1300-1309.
23. J. A Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Potassium Permanganate on Mechanical,
Thermal and Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite,
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 31, 2012, pp 1725-1736.
24. M. Ahmed, M. A. Khan, N. Rahman and M. A. H. Khan, UV radiation induced graft
copolymerization of allyl acetate onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films for fuel cell.
Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, Vol. 2012(2), 2012, pp 227-234.
25. Q. M. I. Huque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. Asaduzzaman, A. I. Mustafa,
M. M. Rahma and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene
Composites by Extrusion Techniques” Journal of Polymer-Plastics Technology and
Engineering, Vol. 51, 2012, pp 116–121.
26. R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman and F. Parvin, Fabrication and Characterization of Jute
Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol.
25, 2012, pp 145–58.
27. H. U Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and M. Noor-A-Alam, Studies of the PhysicoMechanical, Interfacial, and Degradation Properties of Jute Fabrics/Melamine Composites,
International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(10), 2012, pp 748-758.
28. M. Naznin, M. Abedin, M. A. Khan and M. Gafur, Influence of Acacia catechu Extracts and
Urea and Gamma Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Starch/PVA-Based Material.
ISRN Polymer Science, Vol. 1(8), 2012, Article ID 348685.
29. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental measurements of jute
fiber/polypropylene and coir fiber/polypropylene composites as ionizing radiation. Polymer
Composites, Vol. 33(7), 2012, pp 1077-1084.
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30. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies of phosphate
glass fiber/polypropylene and phosphate glass fiber/natural rubber composites. Journal of
Elastomers and Plastics, Vol. 44(6), 2012, pp 499-514.
31. M. Z. I. Mollah and M. A. Khan, Mechanical propertice development of sodium alginate films
with additives by UV-radation processing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1),
2012, pp 275-281.
32. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Studies on the Thermo-Mechanical Properties of
Gelatin Based Films Using 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate by Gamma Radiation. Open Journal
of Composite Materials, Vol. 2(1), 2012, pp 15-21.
33. H. U. Zaman, A. H. Khan, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Physico-Mechanical,
Interfacial, Degradation, and Dielectric Properties of Jute/PP Composites: Effect of Dye and
Gamma Radiation. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 596-610.
34. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparison of mechanical and degradation
properties of EG and EGDMA grafted gelatin films, Journal of Adhesion Science and
Technology, Vol. 27(4), 2012, pp 413-422.
35. H. U. Zaman, R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and M. D. H. Beg, Jute-Reinforced Polymer Composite
with HDDA Monomer by UV Radiation in the Presence of Additives. Journal of Thermoplastic
Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 59-73.
36. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and S. Ghoshal, Effect of ionizing and non-ionizing
preirradiations on physico-mechanical properties of coir fiber grafting with methylacrylate.
Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 13(5), 2012, pp 593-599.
37. J. K. Roy, R. A. Khan, K. M. Z. Hossain, M. A. Khan and S Mistry, Effect of Sodium
Bicarbonate on the Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Short Jute Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composite by Extrusion Technique. International Journal of Polymeric
Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 571-586.
38. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Improvement of physicomechanical properties of
grafted coir fiber with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate: effect of UV radiation. Journal of
Polymer Engineering, Vol. 32(2), 2012, pp 135-141.
39. R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman, F. Parvin and T. Isla, Fabrication and Characterization
of Jute Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite
Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 45-58.
40. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies on the
mechanical and degradation properties of natural fibers reinforced polypropylene composites.
Composite Interfaces, Vol. 19(1), 2012, pp 59-70.
41. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of gamma radiation and bulk monomer on
jute fabrics polyethylene/polyvinyl chloride composites. Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol.
32(4-5), 2012, pp 301-309.
42. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of nonionizing radiation on the
physicomechanical properties of banana fiber/pp composites with HEMA. Polymer Composites,
Vol. 33(8), 2012, pp 1424-1431.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposite for Biomedical Application, M.Sc thesis,
Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.
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Preparation of Conductive nanocomposite for Solar Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.
Invitro & Invivo Application of Polyelectrolyte Complex Membrane Based on Collagane:
Effect of Gamma Radiation, M.Sc thesis, Dept. Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University.
Preparation and Characterization of Tin Oxide Based Transparent Conducting Coating for Solar
Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali
Science and Technology University.
Study of the Possibility of Textile Sludge Utilization for Low cost Eco-Brick Manufacturing.
M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.
Isotope Hydrology Division
International
1.
M. K. Roy, S. S. Ahmed, T. K. Bhattacharjee, S. Mahmud, M. Moniruzzaman, M. M. Haque, S.
Saha, M. I. Molla and P. Chandra, Paleoenvironment of deposition of the Dupi Tila Formation,
Lalmai Hills, Comilla, Bangladesh, Journal of the Geological Society of India. Vol. 80, 2012,
pp 409-419.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Co-supervisor: Nasir Ahmed, “Activation of the platinum electrode for the electrocatalytic
reduction of nitrate (NO3-) and nitrite (NO2-) ion.”., M.Sc. Thesis (S. M. Nizamuddin), Dept. of
Chemistry, Shajahalal University of Science and Technology.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Using Environmental Isotope and Chemical Techniques in the Assessment of Fresh Water
Quality in the Groundwater of Sylhet Area, North Eastern of Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 22nd
Annual Science Conference of Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science
(BAAS), 27-29 September 2012, BCSIR, Dhaka.
2. “Dissemination Conference on Arsenic Mitigation Research in Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 9-10
December 2012, LGED-RDEC conference room, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Organised by
eawag, aquatic research, Switzerland, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and Dept. of
Geology, Dhaka University.
Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit
International
1. M. A. Samad, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman Bhuiyan and S. M. Azharul
Islam, A study on the radioactivity level in raw materials, final products and wastes of the
phosphate fertilizer industries in Bangladesh, Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3(10),
2012, pp 1393-1402.
2. K. M. Nazrul Islam, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman Bhuiyan, A. Akter, B. Neher and S. M. Azharul
Islam, Study of Environmental Radiation on Sand and Soil Samples from Kuakata Sea Beach
of Patuakhali, Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3, 2012, pp 1078-1084.
3. M. M. Hasan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. A. Haydar and S. M. A. Islam, Measurement of natural
radioactivity in coal, soil and water samples collected from Barapukuria coal mine in Dinajpur
district of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(4), 2013, pp 63 – 71.
4. M. A. Hashem Bhuiyan and J. S. Park, Review of Safety Criteria for Nuclear Steam Supply
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System in Pressurized Water Reactor, Transactions of the Korean Nuclear Society Spring
Meeting, Gyeongju, Korea, October 25-26, 2012.
National
1. M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Assessment of Radioactivity in the Wastes
Generated from the Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer Factory, Chittagong, Bangladesh,
Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 15-24.
2. A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, M. S. Rahman and G. Kim, Thermal Total Cross-Section of
Naturally Occurring Tantalum, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp 39-43.
3. M. A. Samad, S. M. A. Islam, M. I. Ali and D. Paul, Investigation on the Radioactivity and
Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Urea Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh,
Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, Vol. 35(1), 2012, pp 88-100.
4. M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Radioactivity and Radiological
Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh, SUST Journal of
Science and Technology, Vol. 20(6), 2012, pp 64-71.
5. A. F. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, M. A. H. Bhuiyan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman,
and S. R. Chakraraborty, Radiological Dose Assessment in and around the Central Radioactive
Waste Processing and Storage Facility at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission, The Chittagong Univ. J. Sci., Vol. 30, 2012, pp 14-38.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Transfer of natural radionuclide from soil to plant in fertilized and non-fertilized soil”, M. A.
Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Bangladesh
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by
Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science, 27-29 September 2012, pp 13.
2. “Assessment of occupational exposure due to intake of radionuclides by direct measurement”,
M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, M. S. Rahman and A. K. M. M. Meaze, 7th
SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU
Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists
(SFO), 14 – 15 December 2012.
3. “Dosimetric quality assurance of high energy photon beam for the treatment of cancer patients
in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman and S. Paul, 7th SAARC Federation of
Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel,
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 – 15
December 2012, p. 50.
4. “Measurement of absorbed dose to water of Co-60 teletherapy units in Bangladesh”, M. S.
Rahman, M. H. A. Bhuiyan, D. Paul, S. Paul, S. Pervin, M. K. A. Patwary and M. M. Rana, 7th
SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU
Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists
(SFO), 14 –15 December 2012, p. 89.
5. “Investigation of Natural and Probable Artificial Radioactivity in Marine Fish Samples after
Nuclear Power Plant Accident in Japan and Comparison of the Results with Fresh Water
Fishes”, M. L. Miah, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M .A. Islam, National Conference
on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 65.
6. “Radioactivity Concentration and Radiological Risk Assessment of the Wastes Generated from
Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory, Fenchugang”, Sylhet,M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M.
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A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December
2012, p. 66.
“The Whole Body Counting System: Energy and Efficiency Calibrations”, M. K. A. Patwary,
A. K. M. Moinum Haque Meaze and M. S. Rahman National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by
Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.
“Estimation of Hospital Stay Time for Ca-Thyroid Patients Treated with Radioiodine-131”, S.
Saha, A. K. Paul, J. Das, J. Ferdous and M. S. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by
Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.
“Dose Estimation of Spent-ion Exchange Resins Produced in the TRIGA Mark-II Research
Reactor”, K. Islam, A. Mondal, M. M. Rahman, S. Ghose and M. Islam, National Conference
on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.77.
“Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dosimetry Used for the Treatment of Cancer Patients in
Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, A. F. M. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, S. Paul, M. M. H.
Bhuyian and S. Pervin, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28
December 2012, p.89.
“Gamma Radioactivity Concentrations in Surface and Sub-surface Water of Bhawal Gahr Area,
Gazipur, Bangladesh”, S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 100.
“Function and Significance of Potassium for the Human Body – Possible Relationship of
Enhanced Intake of Radioactive Potassium-40 with Body Height, Weight and Age”, M. K.
Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, M .S. Rahman, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul
Haque Meaze, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December
2012, p. 100-101.
“Assessment of the Internal Contamination of I-131 for the Occupational Radiation Workers
following the Whole Body Counting Experience”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M.
Shome, S. Paul, M. S. Rahman, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National
Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 113.
“Reference Dosimetry and Quality Assurance of High Energy Photon Beam with IAEA TRS277, TRS-398, AAPM TG-51, and DIN 6800-2 Protocols used for the Treatment of Cancer
Patients”, M. S. Rahman, M. M. Hossain Bhuyian, D. Paul, S. Pervin and A. K. M. Moinul
Haque Meaze, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong,
Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong,30
March 2013, p. 43-45.
“Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from Jamuna Urea Fertilizer
Factory at Tarakandi in Jamalpur”, M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M.
Azharul Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong,
Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30
March 2013, p. 39-40.
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16. “Background Gamma Radiation Mapping in Bangladesh: Radioactivity in the Surface Soil of
‘Bhawal Gahr’ area of Gazipur”, S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A.
Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong,
Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p.
37-38.
17. “Measurement of Internal Dose by Whole Body Counting (WBC) System and Associated
Radiological Risk for Cancer Incidence”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. S. Rahman, M. A. Haydar, S.
M. Shome, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman and A.K.M. Moinul Haque Meaze,
National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh,
Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p. 80.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Investigation on radioactivity concentrations of the wastes generated from the fertilizer factories
and study of the radiological impact of fertilizers on the soil in Bangladesh has been completed.
Based on this work a Ph.D. Degree was awarded.
2. Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in the Vegetables Sample Collected from 10 km
Radial Distance from the TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor, AERE, Savar, Dhaka has been
completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
3. Assessment of Internal Radiation Dose by Whole Body Counting System and Associated
Radiological Risk for Cancer Incidence has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis
was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
4. Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in Sand and Adjacent Soil Samples Collected
from the Patenga Sea Beach, Chitrtagong has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc.
Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of
Science.
5. Measurement of Natural Radioactivity in Coal, Soil and Water Samples Collected from
Barapuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur District of Bangladesh has been done. Based on this work a
M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master
of Science.
Nuclear Minerals Unit
National
1. R. K. Majumder, J. Shimada and M. Taniguchi, Groundwater flow systems in the Bengal Delta,
Bangladesh, inferred from subsurface temperature readings, Songklanakarin Journal of Science
and Technology, Vol. 35(1), 2013, pp 99-106.
2. M. A. Halim, R. K. Majumder, M. N. Zaman, S. Hossain, M. G. Rasul and K. Sasaki, Mobility
and impact of trace metals in Barapukuria coal mining area, Northwest Bangladesh, Arabian
Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-012-0769-1, 2012.
3. R. K. Majumder, M. A. Halim, J. Shimada, B. B. Saha, A. Zahid, M. Q. Hasan and M. S. Islam,
Hydrochemistry and isotopic studies to identify Ganges River and riverbank groundwater
interaction, southern Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-0120767-3, 2012.
4. M. A. T. M. Tanvir Rahman, S. H. Rahman and R. K. Majumder, Groundwater Quality for
Irrigation of Deep Aquifer in Southwestern Zone of Bangladesh, Songklanakarin Journal of
Science and Technology, Vol. 34(3), 2012, pp 345-352.
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M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib and S. M. Rana, Effect of base treatment in identifying heavy
minerals: Implications for backdune subsurface environment, Bangladesh Journal of NOAMI,
Vol. 28(2), 2012, pp 23-32.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF & INNA
techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher and M. A. Islam,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012.
2. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF &
INNA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam
and S. M. Hossain, 35th annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 07-09 December 2012.
3. “Difference in Grain Size Distribution Among Heavy Minerals of Cox's Bazar, Barchara,
Patuartek and Teknaf Fore dune Deposit” M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib, M. M. Zaman and
S. M. Rana, 2012.
4. “Physical upgradation and characterization of river silica of Bangladesh to be used as glass
sand”, M. Rajib, M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. M Zaman, S. M. Rana, 2012.
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry Division
International
1. N. C. Dafader, N. T. Duoc, P. T. T. Hong and D. Binh, Synthesis and characterization of
superwater absorbent hydrogel from cassava starch and acrylic acid blends by the application of
γ-radiation, Caspian Journal of Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 2(1), 2013, pp 1-10.
2. N. C. Dafader, Tahmina Akter, M. E. Haque, S. P. Swapna, Sadia Islam and D. Huq, Effect of
acrylic acid on the properties of polyvinylpyrrolidone hydrogel prepared by the application of
gamma radiation, African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 11(66), 2012, pp 13049-13057.
3. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of
mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under
irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.
4. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, Ruhul A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M. Nurnabi
and W. Tonny, Modification of Mechanical and Thermal Property of Chitosan-Starch Blend
Films, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.
5. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogel of carboxymethyl cellulose cross-linked
with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences,
Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.
6. M. F. Hossain, M. A. I. Molla, S. M. Masum, A. A. Rana, A. F. M. Saiful Amin, R. S.
Chowdhury, S. Sultana and M. M. Karim, Chemical and sedimentological characterization of
moulvibazar silica deposit of Bangladesh as standard sand, International Journal of Basic and
Applied Science, Vol. 12(6), 2012, pp 170-176.
7. M. Z. I Mollah and M. A Khan, Mechanical Properties Development of Sodium Alginate films
with Additives by UV-radiation Processing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1),
2012, pp 275-281.
National
1. S. Sultana, M. R. Istam, N. C. Dafader and M. E. Haque, Preparation of carboxymethyl
cellulose/acrylamide copolymer hydrogel using gamma radiation and investigation of its
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swelling behavior, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Vol. 25(2), 2012, pp 132-138.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Study on the swelling behavior of gamma radiation induced acrylamide/ carboxymethyl
cellulose blend hydrogel in urea solutions”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E.
Haque, A. F. M. Mustafizur Rahman and K. Habib, National Conference on Physics for
Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Dhaka, p.79.
2. “Study of CaCl2 and GDL: Formation the gelling of alginate with the effect of radiation”, M. Z.
I. Mollah, S. Al-Assaf, M. Hasan, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader and S.
Sultana, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012,
Dhaka, p.82.
3. “Swelling behavior of carboxymethyl cellulose/acrylamide superabsorbent hydrogel in various
types of salt medium”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. Z. I. Mollah, M. F. Alam and
M. E. Haque, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012,
Dhaka, p.115.
4. “Effect of radiation on rheological parameters and hydrogel on alginate”, M. Z. I. Mollah, S.
Al-Assaf, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, S. Sultana, F. Alam and S.
Manir, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012,
Dhaka, p.116.
5. “Studies of excess molar volume and viscosities of some binary liquid mixtures”, M. F. Alam,
S. Sultana, M. Z. I. Mollah and N. C. Dafader, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh
Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.116.
6. “Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Groundwater of Rajshahi City Area For
Sustainable Drinking Water Source”, S. Manir, M. R. Zaman, R. K. Biswa, 35th Annual
Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society - 2012, p. 93-94.
Radioisotope Production Division
National
1. M. M. Rahman, R. Akhter, S. Razia, M. A. Hossain, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, M. Razzak, M.
A. Haque and M. Z. Abedin, Production of Some Freeze Dried Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly
Established Clean Room at RIPD, Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 80.
2. M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, S.
Razia, M. Razzak, M. Z. Abedin, S. B. Amin, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, Evaluation of PZC as a
Column Matrix for Cromatographic Tc-99m Generator Using Low Specific Activity Mo-99,
Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 81.
Technical Reports
1. M. Mahfujur Rahman, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. R.
Ali, M. Razzak, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin,
Production of Tc-99m Generator at Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) During 2012,
AERE Technical Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.
2. Sultana Razia, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. R. Ali, Md.
Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, M.S. Reza, F.T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Z.
Abedin, Quality Control of 99Mo/99m Tc Generator at RIPD During 2012,AERE Technical
Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.
3. M. Razzak, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. Ramjan Ali, M.
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Mahfujur Rahman, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin,
Production of I-131 at RIPD during 2012, AERE Technical Report, 2012.
Sultana Razia, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, Rabeya Akhter,
M. R. Ali, Md. Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, S. B. Amin and M. Z. Abedin, Test
Preparation of Three Common Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly Established Clean Room at RIPD,
AERE Technical Report, 2012.
Reactor and Neutron Physics Division
International
1. S. Morito, T. Ohba, A. K. Das, T. Hayashi and M. Yoshida, Effect of Solution Carbon and
Retained Austenite Film on Development of Deformation Structure of Low Carbon Lath
Martensite, Journal of ISIJ International, Vol. 53(12), 2013, pp 2226-2232.
2. A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, S. R. Chakroborty, P. K. Roy, S. M. Hossain, H. M. Rahat, K. Nahar
and A. K. Dev, Metallic concentration in karnaphuly estuary sediment using neutron activation
analysis technique, Journal Sains Nuklear Malaysia, Vol. 25(1), 2013, pp 61-72.
3. S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section
measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons from an Am/Be source:
integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101,
2013, pp 205-209.
4. M. S. Rahman, S. M. Hossain and M. Jamal Uddin, Investigation of Vertical Distribution of Soil
Elements at Central Part of Bangladesh Using Neutron Activation Analysis, International
Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 5-13.
National
1. A. K. Das and I. Kamal, Morphology and Metallurgical Studies on a Few Archeological Samples
Found in Old Forges in Japan, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Science, Vol. 37(1), 2013, pp
43-50.
2. M. A. Rakib, M. E. Huda, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, Rahat Khan, M. S. Sultana, M. S. Akter,
Mohammad A.H. Bhuiyan and Masum A Patwary, Arsenic content in inactive tissue: human
hair and nail, Journal of Scientific Research & reports, Vol. 2(2), 2013, pp 522-535.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop
1. “Study of homogeneity and water absorption behavior of Miller auto brick sample
manufactured by Hoffman Kiln method using film neutron radiography technique”, M. K.
Alam, M. N. Islam, S. Saha and Rabiul Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology
Development, 27-28 December 2012, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, pp.110,
Article no. PP41.
2. “Crystallographic Features of a Recent Japanese Sword Prepared by Tatara Method”, A. K.
Das, First National Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 05 December,
2013. p. 24
3. “Determination of trace elements in local reactor shielding materials by INAA technique”, M.
A. Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher and M. H. Ahsan, Bangladesh Chemical
Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p 99.
4. “Studies on toxic metal accumulation in shrimps of Satkhira district by AAS”, K. Fatema, K.
Naher, T.R. Chowdhury, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical
Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 91.
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“Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF and
INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam,
S. M. Hossain, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012,
Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 88.
6. “Improvement of analytical capabilities of prompt gamma-ray analysis by coincidence
technique for elemental analysis of geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam,
M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09
December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 35.
7. “Elemental analysis of raw materials of concrete to develop low activation nuclear reactor
shielding”, M. Amirul Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. H. Ahsan, National
Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 77.
8. “Characterization of multiple prompt gamma-ray analysis system for elemental analysis of
geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam, M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, page 39.
9. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF and INAA
techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher, M. A. Islam,
National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 37.
10. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using INAA techniques”,
U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, International Conference on
Advance Physics , 3-5 January 2013, Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science &
Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
11. “NAA: overview and applications”, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, National
Conference on Progress in Physics, 30 March 2013, Department of Physics, University of
Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, page 55.
Supervision of Thesis
During the reporting period, one student from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology
(SUST) has completed his M. S thesis under the supervision of NS group scientists using the NS
laboratory facilities. Four students from different University have completed their M.S. thesis under
the supervision of NAA group scientists. One student has completed M.Phil. thesis from NAA
laboratory. Two M.S. students from different universities have completed their M.S. thesis under the
supervision of neutron radiography group scientists.
5.
Reactor Operation and Maintenance Unit
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Status of Nuclear Power Development of Bangladesh”, M. A. Malek Soner, Country Report on
Training on Reactor Plant Safety Course, 22 October-18 November, 2012, Tsuruga, Japan.
2. “Safety Management System of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor of BAEC”, M. A.
Salam, Country Report on, 29 Oct-02 Nov, 2012, Daejeon, Korea.
3. “Application of the Graded Approach for the safety of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor
of Bangladesh”, A. Haque, 10 – 14 December, 2012, Hanoi, Vietnam.
4. “Strengthening Operational Safety of the BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor using
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Seismic Instrument”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin,
M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference
on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. p. 76.
“Control Rod Drop Time Measurement of BAEC 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”,
M. Bodhroddoza Shohag, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M.
Rahman, A. Rahman and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics
for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
p. 76.
“Modification and Update the auxiliary system of the Instrumentation and Control System at
BAEC 3MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor ”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner,
A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam 27-28 December
2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized ByBangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 105.
“Operational Radiation Protection Programs for BAEC Research Reactors”, M. A. Malek
Soner, Workshop on Operational Radiation Protection Programs for Research Reactors, 18-22
March, 2013, Vienna, Austria.
Reactor Physics and Engineering Division
International
1. N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf, M. J. H. Khan, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and Z. I. Lyric,
Thermal hydraulic transient study of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II research reactor of Bangladesh
using the EUREKA-2/RR code, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 41, 2012, pp 40-47.
2. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood and M. A. Motalab, A study on TRIGA core reconfiguration with
new irradiation channels, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 43, 2012, pp 183-186.
3. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and J. H. Khan, Optimum burnup of BAEC TRIGA
research reactor, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 55, 2013, pp 225-229, May.
National
1. M .S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab, M. T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun,
M. S. Rana and M. H. Altaf, Operation History Effect on Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA
Research Reactor, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp 103-113.
Technical Reports
1. M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, M. A. Motalab, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Rana and M.
H. Altaf, “Fuel requirement for 1000 MWD core life extension of BAEC TRIGA research
reactor”, Technical Report as per requirement of ROMU, AERE, 26th July, 2012.
2. M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S. Rana, M. A. Motalab, M. H. Altaf and Z.
I. Lyric, “Shield Design Aspects of Disused Radioactive Source 60CoHead at Mymensingh
Medical College Hospital (MMCH)”, Technical report as per service to Mymensingh Medical
College Hospital, 24th July, 2012.
3. M. J. H. Khan, Z. I. Lyric, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood and M. H. Altaf, “Verification of
Shield Design of 75 kCi 60Co Source Room at Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB)”,
Technical report as per requirement of IFRB, AERE, 25th April, 2013.
4. M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. A. Motalab, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun and M. H. Altaf, “On
Fuel Loading Strategy of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor”, Internal Report, INST-134/RPED157
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5. M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and
M.S. Rana, “Benchmark of Static Experiments for Characterization of the SPERT-IV D-12/25
Core with Monte Carlo Code MVP”, Internal Report, INST-135/RPED-37, June 2013.
6. M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and
M.S. Rana, “SPERT-IV D-12/25 Criticality Benchmark Calcualtion with Monte Carlo Code
MVP”, Internal Report, INST-133/RPED-35, November 2012.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of the Disused Industrial Waste 60Co Head at
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital”, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S.
Rana, M. A. Motalab, Z. I. Lyric, M. H. Altaf, and K. M. Rana, Proceeding of International
Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, IWMPE 2012, DUET
Gazipur, December 2012.
2. “Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, M. S. Mahmood, M. A.
Motalab, M.T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, and M. H. Altaf,
Proceeding of Abstract, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development,
Bangladesh Physical Society, 27-28 Dec, 2012.
Supervision of Thesis
1. “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of Teletheraphy Facility at Sher-E-Bangla Medical
College Hospital of Barisal”, October-2012, Department of Physics, Govt. B. M College,
Barisal.
2. “Validation Study of JEF-2.2 and JENDL-3.2 Evaluated Nuclear Data Files for TRIGA
Calculation by Benchmarking TRX and BAPL Critical Lattices of Thermal Reactors” , June2013, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
3. “A Comparative Analysis of Shielding Properties of Ilmenite Magnetite Concrete (IMC)
between Monte Carlo Code MCNP5 and Secondary Standard Dosimetry System” June-2013,
Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division
International
1. A. Hermanne, R. A. Rebeles, F. Tárkányi, S. Takács, M. P. Takács, A. Ignatyuk and M. S.
Uddin, Excitation functions of deuteron induced reactions on natOs up to 50 MeV experiments
and comparison with theoretical codes, Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B, Vol. 297, 2013, pp 7585.
2. S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section
measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons of an Am/Be source:
integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101,
2013, pp 205-209.
3. M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I.
Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of physiochemical parameters and determination of
the level of radiological threat to the population associated with the Karnaphuli river sediment
containing municipal and industrial wastes of Chittagongn city Bangladesh, Radiat Prot
Dosimetry, Vol. 153(3), 2013, pp 316-327.
4. M. A. Shariff, B. S. Borua, M. S. Uddin, M. M. Hasan, A. K. M. Shafiq Ullah, M. A. Huq, M.
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6.
A. Shameem and M. A. Rashid, Heavy elemental contamination of soil in ship breaking area,
Proc. Int. Conf. on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, 2012, pp 541-545.
M. M. Hasan, M. A. Shariff, M. S. Uddin, A. K. M. Shafiq Ullah, M. A., Shameem and M. A.
Huq, Determination of Lead in blood using particle Induced X-ray emission analysis technique,
Proc. Int. Conf. on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, 2012, pp 26-30.
J. Hassan, S. Khandaker, G. C. Saha, S. M. A. Islam, M. A. Shariff and M. M. Hasan,
Nutritional and quantitative assessment of heavy metals in stem amaranth and Indian spinach
irrigated with textile effluents, Int. Conf. on Industrial waste management and process
efficiency, 2012, pp 243-256.
Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre
Technical Report
A Technical Report titled as “Beneficiation of Monazite Based on Density Contrast from IRMS
Middling of Pilot Plant at BSMEC, Cox’s Bazar: With Especial Emphasis on Its Rare Earth
Geochemistry” has published during the reporting year.
Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory
International
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5.
Q. M. R. Nizam, S. C. Nath, S. I. Bhuian, S. M. Shauddin, M. Kamal, R. A. Khan and H. Ali,
Radiological Risk Analysis of Soil inside the Ship Breaking Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh,
Journal of Nuclear And Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 40-44.
M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I.
Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of Physiochemical Parameters and Determination
of the level of Radiological threat to the Population Associated with the Karnaphuli River
Sediment Containing Municipal and Industrial wastes of Chittagong city in Bangladesh,
Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. **, 2013, pp 1-12.
A. Miah, M. M. H. Miah, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. Rahmatullah, Natural
Radioactivity and Associated Dose Rates in Soil Samples of Malnichera Tea Garden in Sylhet
District of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 2(6), 2012, pp 147-152.
Q. M. R. Nizam, G. M. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, N. M. Eman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury,
Distribution and Comparison of Natural and Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Sediment Below
and at Surface Level in Charfassion Islam, Bhola, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Applied
Sciences, Vol. 1(1), 2013.
Q. M. R. Nizam, M. A. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury, Assessment
of Activity Concentrations of Radionuclides from Upper Level Sediment In Charfassion Islam,
Bhola, Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 36-39.
Nuclear Safeguards and Security Division
International
1. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose cross-linked
with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences,
Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.
2. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of
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mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under
irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.
3. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, R. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M Nurnabi and
W. Tonny, Modification of mechanical and thermal property of chitosan-starch blend films,
Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.
Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop
1. “Status of Nuclear Security in Bangladesh”, Country Report, Technical Meeting on the Draft
Implementing Guide on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Transport, Vienna, Austria, 2327 July, 2012.
2. “Overview of Nuclear Security and Safeguards in Bangladesh”, Country Report, FNCA
Workshop on Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Hanoi, Vietnam, 18-21 December, 2012.
3. “Current Status of the Ratification Process of the CPPNM Amendment, issues to be overcome,
and the way forward”, Country Report, Regional Workshop on Facilitating Adherence to and
Implementation of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of
Nuclerar Material (CPPNM), Beijing, China, 1-3 April 2013.
4. “National Experience of Bangladesh with Nuclear Security”, Country Report, Sub-Regional
Meeting on Nuclear Security Information Exchange and Coordination, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1416 May, 2013.
II. BIO-SCIENCES
Agrochemical and Environmental Research Division
International
1. M. A. Rahman, A. Z. Chowdhury, M. Moniruzzaman, M. N. Islam, Z. and, M. K. Alam,
Pesticide residues in tobacco leaves from the Kushtia district in Bangladesh, Bull Environ
Contam Toxicol, Vol. 89, 2013, pp 658-663.
2. M. Aktaruzzaman, M. S. Hossain, A. N. M. Fakhruddin, M. Jamal Uddin, S. H. Rahman, M. A.
Zaman Chowdhury, M. K. Alam, Z. Fardous and M. A. Hossain, Water and bottom sediments
quality of brackish water shrimp farms in Kaliganj Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh, Soil Science
Society of Pakistan, Soil Environ., Vol. 32(1), 2013, pp 29-35.
3. A. Tareq, M. Alam, S. Raza, T. Sarwar, Z. Fardous, A. Z. Chowdhury and S. Hossain,
Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Chitin and Chemically Treated Chitosan
Prepared from Shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Shell Waste, Journal of Virology &
Microbiology, Article ID 369217, 2013.
National
1. M. A. Uddin, M. Saha, M. A. Z. Chowdhury and M. A. Rahman, Pesticide Residues in some
selected pond water samples of Meherpur region of Bangladesh, Journal of Asiatic Society of
Bangladesh, Vol. 39(1), 2013, pp 77-82.
Supervision of Thesis
Students from different public universities were given training on the use of HPLC, GC-MS and
AAS techniques. Besides, two M. Sc. students have completed their thesis work and three M. Sc.
and two Ph.D. students are doing their research work in this laboratory.
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Food Technology Division
International
1. M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam, M. A. Hossain and
M. I. Khalil, Effect of gamma-ray induced mutant strains of Aspergillus niger on citric acid
fermentation using molasses and jackfruit based medium, Academic Journal of Nutrition, Vol.
1(3), 2012, pp 23-28.
2. A. Khatun, A. Hossain, M. Islam, A. Hossain, M. K. Munshi and R. Huque, Effect of gamma
radiation on antioxidant marker and microbial safety of fresh bitter gourd (Momordica
charantia L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 2(11), 2012, pp 43-49.
3. J. B. Golding, R. Huque, P. Pristijono and R. B. H. Wills, Efficacy of NO treatment to inhibit
browning on fresh cut lettuce types, Proc. 7th International Postharvest Symposium, Acta Hort.
1012, ISHS, 2013, pp 933-938.
4. R. Huque, R. B. H. Wills, P. Pristijono and J. B. Golding, Effect of nitric oxide (NO) and
associated control treatments on the metabolism of fresh-cut apple slices in relation to
development of surface browning, Postharvest Biology and Technology, Vol. 78, 2013, pp 16–
23.
5. M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam and M. I. Khalil,
Effect of biomass and sugar in citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using molasses and
jackfruit as substrates, American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1(1), 2013, pp 1-6.
6. R. Huque, M. A. Hossain, M. K. Pramanik, M. Z. Hasan, M. Islam, A. Khatun and M. K.
Munshi, Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma radiation and assessment
of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect, International Research
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 1-5.
7. F. Akhter, M. Islam, A. Khatun, M. K. Munshi, M. A. Hossain, M. Hoque and R. Huque,
Biochemical composition and effects of radiation on sensory, biochemical and physiological
quality of fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 3(5),
2013, pp 25-34.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Phil. Thesis (Md. Fuad Hossain), Department of
Microbiology, Jahagirnagar University.
2. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Sc. Thesis (Ms. Tasnuva Fairuz Sheuty), Department of
Zoology, Jahagirnagar University.
Insect Biotechnology Division
International
1. M. Khan, Potential of liquid larval diets for mass rearing of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera
tryoni (Froggatt) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Australian Journal of Entomology, Vol. 52, 2013, pp
268-277.
2. P. Halder, M. Khan, A. A. Mahin and A. J. Howlader. Influence of antibiotics on the mortality
and bacteria supplemented diets on the ovariole number of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker)
(Diptera:Tephritidae), Academic Journal of Entomology, Vol. 6(1), 2013, pp 27-32.
3. M. A. Alim, M. A. Hossain, M. Khan, S. A. Khan, M. S. Islam and M. Khalequzzaman,
Seasonal variations of melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera:Tephritidae) in
different agricultural habitats of Bangladesh, ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological
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Sciences, Vol. 7(11), 2012, pp 905-911.
National
1. M. Hossain, M. A. Hossain, A. J. Howlader and M. Khan, Evaluation of adult chill treatments
on recovery, longevity and flight ability of oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)
(Diptera:Tephritidae), Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 1-11.
2. M. Z. Islam, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim, M. Khan and S. A. Khan, Determination of Male
sterility dose and optimization of male ratio of pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:
Tephritidae) for application in Sterile Insect Technique application, Bangladesh Journal of
Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 93-101.
3. A. I. Bhuiyan and M. Momen, Studies on the Protozoan Parasites of Hilsa Shad, Tenualosa
Ilisha in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, Vol. 40(1), 2012.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “Global Advances in Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Pest Management”, S. A. Khan,
Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management, Organized by the Zoological
Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium, Dhaka, 20th April, 2013.
2. “Laboratory Research and Field-cage Trials of Fruit Fly SIT in Bangladesh-Problems and
Prospects”, M. Khan, Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management,
Organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium,
Dhaka, 20th April, 2013.
3. “Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to suppress fruit fly pest and Mating Success of Melon Fly,
Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) and the Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in Support
of SIT Application in Bangladesh”, M. Khan, Basic Nuclear Orientation Course, Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission, June, 2013.
Supervision of Thesis
Insect Biotechnology Division (IBD) has academic programmes with different universities of
Bangladesh. During reporting period 1 M.Sc. students of Zoology Department (Jahangirnagar
University) and 1 M.Sc. students of Entomology Department (Sher-E-Bangla Agricutural
University) have completed their thesis works under supervision of scientists of the division.
Microbiology and Industrial Irradiation Division
International
1. Z. Mahal, T. Ahmed, M. S. Hossain, A. A. Mahin, H. O. Rashid and T. Mumtaz, Use of
Pleurotus sajor-caju in upgrading green jute plants and jute sticks as ruminant feed, Journal of
bioscience and biotechnology, Vol. 2(2), 2013, pp 101-107.
2. R. Huque, M. A. Hossain, M. K. Pramanik, M. Z. Hasan, M. Islam, A. Khatun and M. K.
Munshi, Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma irradiation and
assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect, International
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 1-5.
3. A. N. M. Mamun-Or-Rashid, B. K. Dash, M. N. Abedin Chowdhury, M. Fatima Waheed and
M. K. Pramanik, Exploration of potential baker’s yeast from sugarcane juice: optimization and
evaluation, Pakistan Journal of Biological Science, Vol. 16(13), 2013, pp 617-623.
4. M. A. Arif Kabir, M. O. Faruk, T. Mumtaz, M. K. Pramanik and H. O. Rashid,
Radiosterilization of cotton based product for the improvement of microbiological quality,
Research & Reviews in BioSciences, Vol. 7(1), 2013, pp 36-40.
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L. Yee, T. Mumtaz, M. Mohammadi, L. Y. Phang, Y. Ando, A. R. Raha, K. Sudesh, H. Ariffin
and M. A. Hassan, Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthesis by recombinant Escherichia coli JM109
expressing PHA biosynthesis genes from Comamonas sp. EB172, J. Microbial & Biochemical
Tech., Vol. 4, 2013, pp 103-110.
Z. Rasdi, T. Mumtaz, N. A. Abdul Rahman and M. A. Hassan, Kinetic analysis of biohydrogen
production from anaerobically treated POME in 2L bioreactor under optimized condition, Int. J.
Hyd. Energy, Vol. 37, 2012, pp 17724-17730.
S. N. Jolly, S. Mubassara, M. K. Pramanik and M. A. Akond, Current status on bacteriological
quality of drinking water of the Jahangirnagar University Campus, Dhaka, Bangladesh. IOSR
Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 3(6), 2013, pp 1419.
S. Nahar, M. H. Afrad, N. Begum, F. A. Mamun, A. K. Sarker, S. K. Das, A. S. Golam Faruque,
M. R. Pourkarim, M. S. Kabir Choudhuri, T. Azim and M. Rahman, High prevalence of
noroviruses among hospitalized diarrheal patients in Bangladesh, 2011, J. Infect. Dev. Ctries.,
Vol. 7(11), 2013, pp 892-896.
Supervision of Thesis
Three M.Sc. students carried out research work for the completion of their thesis under the
supervision of Dr. Kamruzzaman Pramanik and Dr. Tabassum Mumtaz of the Division from
Shahjalal University and Jahangirnagar University.
Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Division
National
1. M. A. K. Azad, M. N. N. Mazumder, A. K. Chaki, M. Ali, M. L. Hakim, A. N. K. Mamun, Y.
Hase, S. Nozwa, A. Tanaka, A. Koike, H. Ishikawa and M. A. Azam, Photoperiod- insensitive
mutants with short plant height identified in the M1 Generation of rice irradiated with carbon
ion beam, SARBO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, Vol. 42(2), 2013, pp 179-186.
2. P. K. Roy, A. N. K. Mamun, M. H. Kabir, M. R. Islam, M. T. Jahan and M. Z. Rahman,
Development of an efficient in vitro regeneration protocol on an Orchid, Phalaenopsis amabilis,
Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol. 20(1&2), 2011, pp 38-42, Published in June 2013.
3. M. T. Jahan, M .R. Islam, A. N. K. Mamun, P. K. Roy and M. H. Kabir, Organogenesis in
gladiolus (Gladiolus imbricatus L.cv. violet) using corm and cormel explants, Jahangirnagar
University Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 2(1), 2013, pp 105-111.
4. M. R. Islam, M. T. Jahan, A. N. K. Mamun, P. K. Roy, M. H. Kabir and M. Z. Rahman, In
vitro clonal propagation of Musa sp. Cv. Agnishwar – a rare banana plant variety of
Bnagladesh, Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(1), 2012, pp 63-71.
Radiation Entomology and Acarology Division
International
1. A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam, A. S. M. Saifullah and A. Yamanaka, A preliminary report of
moth’s fauna in the campus of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies, Vol. 1(1), 2013, pp 56-62.
2. K. Shefa, M. M. Hossain, M. H. Islam, A. T. M. F. Islam and A. S. M. Saifullah, An artificial
larval diet for blowfly, Lucilia cuprina (Diptera Calliphoridae), Journal of Entomology and
Zoology Studies, Vol. 1(5), 2013, pp 99-102.
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1. M. A. Razzak, A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam and A. S. M. Saifullah, The Effects of
Photoperiod on some aspects of biology of Alphitobius diaperinus (Panz.) (Coleoptera:
Tenebrionidae), Jahangirnagar University. J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(2), 2012, pp 1-7.
2. A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam, M. A. Razzak, A. S. M. Saifullah and A. Yamanaka, Seasonal
patterns of butterfly abundance and species richness in four different habitats at Savar, Dhaka,
Jahangirnagar University. J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(2), 2012, pp 77-88.
Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit
National
1. N. Akhtar, F. B. Atique, M. M. Miah and S. M. Asaduzzaman, Radiation response of bacteria
associated with human cancellous bone, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences,
Vol. 6(2), 20132, pp 79-84.
2. M. Z. Hasan, F. T. Zohra, S. S. Bari, M. Miah, K. Chakma, A. Nessa, M. A. K. Parvez and M.
H. Rahman, Bacterial contamination of the human amniotic membrane and bone tissue
allograft, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Vol. 18(1), 2012, pp 34-38.
Supervision of Thesis
During this period, two M.S. students have successfully completed their thesis works from this unit
for the fulfilment of their M.S. degree.
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
International
1. S. Sajjan, K. A. Nabhani, Z. Saad, E. Panagiotidis, S. Salam, R. Syed and J. Bomanji, Patient
of multicultural society attending Nuclear Medicine department: Breaking the communication
barrier, Nuclear Medicine Communications, Vol. 34(4), 2013, pp 390.
2. F. Begum, C. M. Ahmed, S. Afroz, E. Kabir, F. Alam, S. Banerjee and N. Zaman, Lean body
mass based levothyroxine (LT4) replacement in young athyrotic patients with differentiated
carcinoma of thyroid, Indian J. of Endocr. Metab., Vol. 17, 2013, pp 254-259.
3. K. A. Quadir, IAEA-TCS-50 and education of nuclear medicine physics in Bangladesh,
Proceedings of the 105th Scientific Meeting of JSMP Japanese Journal of Medical Physics., Vol.
33(1), April 2013.
National
1. S. Salam, N. F. Ali and S. Afroz, Role of various radiopharmaceuticals in metastatic bone pain
palliation, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 54.
2. N. Sultana, T. K. Majumder, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, B. U. Ahmed and F. A. Hussain, Color
Doppler Sonographic findings in idiopathic portal vein cavernous transformation, Comilla
BMA Med. J., Vol. 28, 2013, pp 12-14.
3. N. Sultana, R. Parvin, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari and T. K. Majumder, DTPA renogram and color
Doppler ultrasound in assessment of complication of transplant kidney –A hospital based study,
Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol. 14(1), 2013, pp 36-40.
4. F. Begum, N. Nahar, S. Sultana, F. Alam, S. Afroz and N. Zaman, Whole Body Composition
Measurement by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in Young Patients with
Differentiated Carcinoma of Thyroid (DCT), Bang. J, Nucl, Med, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 12-16.
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M. N. Hossain, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman and F. Begum, Quantification of
Thyroid Activity Using Conjugate View Method with Gamma Camera Images, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.16(1), 2013, pp 41-44.
6. M. R. Bhuiyan, N. F. Ali, A. Sultana, S. Salam and A. K. Mahmud, A primary hypertrophic
osteoarthopathy or pachydermoperiostosis, Mymensingh Medical Journal, Vol. 21(3), 2012, pp
557-561.
7. S. Salam, N. F. Ali and S. Afroz, Application of radio- immunotherapy in haematological and
solid malignancy- brief review, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(E), 2012, pp
113.
8. M. I. Hossain Ansari, M. Hasan, F. Alam, M. F. Kabir, L. Nisa, M. A. U. Azim and M. N. Islam
Sarkar, Effectiveness of Time Resolved Fluoroimmunoassay for the determination of Neonatal
TSH, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 104-108.
9. F. Begum, C. M. Ahmed, S. Afroz, E. Kabir, N. Nahar, S. Sultana, Z. Jabin, F. Alam, F. Kabir,
S. Banerjee and N. Zaman, Effect of levothyroxine (LT4) replacement on exercise capacity of
young athyrotic patient treated by radioiodine therapy, Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol. 14(1),
2012, pp 12-16.
10. N. Sultana, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, T. K. Majumder, M. R. Islam, F. A. Hussain and F. Alam,
Duplex Study of carotid artery in patients with ischemic strok, .Bangladesh Journal of
Neuroscience, Vol. 28(2), 2012. pp 67-73.
11. F. Nasreen and S. Yasmeen, Predictive accuracy of parathyroid scans in case of primary
hyperparathyroidism and its relation with pre surgical parathormone, Bangladesh Journal of
Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 100-103.
12. K. A. Quadir, N. Khatun, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, Improvement of Hot Laboratory
Facilities in Nuclear Medicine, Bang. Journal of Medical Physics, Vol.5(1), 2012, pp 37-40.
13. M. N. Islam, K. A. Quadir, F. Alam and M. M. Akramuzzaman, Bio-distribution and Dosimetry
of Normal Bangladeshi Population for Commonly used Radiopharmaceuticals, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.15(2), 2012, pp 89-95.
14. M. N. Hossain, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum, M. A. U. Azim and N.
Nahar, Quantitative study of Hyperthyroid Patient by Employing Different Protocols at the
Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine,
Vol.15(1), 2012, pp 22-25.
15. Z. Jabin, Neck dermoid cyst mimicking thyroid nodule : A case report, BJNM, Vol. 15(2),
2012, pp 119-121.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. “IAEA-TCS-50 and education of nuclear medicine physics in Bangladesh”, K. A. Quadir,
International Symposium and 105th Annual General Meeting of Japanese Society of Medical
Physics (JSMP), Yokohama, Japan, 12-14 April, 2013.
2. “PET/CT and SPECT/CT in prostate cancer: tracer, advantages and limitations”, S. Salam, S.
Lewitschnig, C. Sit, G. Gnanasegaran and S. Osmany, World Journal of nuclear medicine
Volume 11 Issue 3, September 2012. P. 195 Levi, Finland.
3. “SPECT/CT and PET/CT in the nuroendocrine tumour – pearls and patterns”, S. Salam, C. Sit,
F. Hassan, S. Navalkissoor and G. Gnanasegaran, World journal of nuclear medicine Volume
11 Issue 3, September 2012. P. 180 Levi, Finland.
4. “Detection and treatment of lung metastases in differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Z. Jabin,
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World Journal Nuclear Medicine, 2012;11(3):165 and presented in the WARMTH’s 7th
International Conference on Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (ICRT 2012), Levi, Finland, Nov,
2012.
“Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in
assessment of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus”, T. Mandal, N. Sultana,
L. Nisa and F. Nasreen, RCARO/ARCCNM Nuclear medicine education & training course,
2013, Annual general meeting of ARCCNM Page 51, Nehru Centre, Mumbai India Dec 12,
2013.
“Role of myocardial perfusion scan in the evaluation of coronary artery disease in Diabetic
patients”, S. Quddus, L. Nisa and N. Sultana, RCARO/ARCCNM Nuclear medicine education
& training course, 2013, Annual general meeting of ARCCNM Page 49 Nehru Centre, Mumbai
India, Dec 12,2013.
“Quantification of Thyroid Uptake by using conjugate view method with Gamma Camera
Images”, M. N. Hossain, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum and M. S.
Islam, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologists International Cancer Conference, 14-15 December
2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
“Plasma therapy: A new era of therapeutic techniques”, T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N.
Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad, 7th SAARC Federation of
Oncologists International Cancer Conference, 14-15 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
“Clinical Training program for Medical Physicists specializing in Nuclear Medicine in
Bangladesh”, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, F. Begum, M. N. Hossain, T. A. Biman, M. S. Reza
and A. S. M. H. U. Khan, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologists International Cancer
Conference, 14-15 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
“Quantification of Thyroid Uptake with Gamma Camera Images”, M. N. Hossain, K. Afroj
Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum and K. K. Nath, Journal of the Korean Society of
Nuclear Medicine Vol-46, Sup-2, October 2012 Page:228, ARCCNM/KSNM International
Symposium, 24-27 October 2012, Seoul, Korea.
“Study of correlation of two types of radiation into step-index optical fiber and its phenomena”,
T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad,
Journal of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine Vol-46, Sup-2, October 2012,
ARCCNM/KSNM International Symposium, 24-27 October 2012, Seoul, Korea.
“Correlation of Wall Motion Score and Left Vntricular Ejection Fraction by Gated SPECT
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging”, R. Hussain, A. Z. Sarker and S. M. F. Begum, World Journal
of Nuclear Medicine Sep 2012;11 (3): 195.
“A study on Strontium-90 irradiation for treatment of postoperative Conjunctival Squamous
Cell Carcinoma”, R. Hussain, K. K. Nath, S. Sultana, F. Alam and S. Afroz, World Journal of
Nuclear Medicine Sep 2012;11 (3): 174-175.
“Agreement of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction measured by Planar Radionuclide
Ventriculography and Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients with known or
suspected Coronary Artery Disease”, A. Z. Sarker, R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz and L.
Nisa, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Oct. 2012;46 (Suppl 2): 217-218.
“188Re-HDD/Lipiodol for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma”, M. I. H. Ansari, S. Quddus,
F. Alam, M. Hasan, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2013; 16(1):77.
“Unusual presentation of choriocarcinoma-trapped in a diagnostic dilemma”, F. Begum, T.
Mandal, 25th National Conf. of Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography, 26 April, 2013, Dhaka.
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17. “Measurement of activity in small organ from Gamma Camera Images”, M. N. Hossain, K.
Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:86, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear
Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
18. ”Initiation of Residency Program for Nuclear Medcine Physicists in Bangladesh”, K. A. Quadir,
M. N. Islam and F. Begum, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January
2013, Page:73-74, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26
January 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
19. “Design of a Special L-Bench Shield facility for Dispensing of Radiopharmaceuticals at
INMU”, N. Khatun, K. K. Nath, K. M. Kabir, M. N. Islam and K. A. Quadir, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:82-82, 18th National
Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka.
20. “Role of color Doppler study in living Donor liver transplants: Experience of two successful
liver transplants in Bangladesh”, N. Sultana, M. Alam and H. A. Khan, Bangladesh Society of
Ultrasonography souvenir 2012.
21. “Differentiation of Benign from Malignant thyroid lesions role of high resolution real time
Elastoscan”, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, N. Sultana and M. Alam, Bangladesh Society of
Ultrasonography souvenir 2012.
22. “Study of correlation of two types of radiation into step-index optical fiber and its phenomena”,
T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad,
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:87-88, 18th
National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
23. “Detection and treatment of lung metastases in differentiated thyroid carcinoma”, Z. Jabin,
18th Diabetes & Endocrine Conference, 12th December, 2012 in Bangladesh Institute of health
sciences, Dhaka.
24. “Thyrotoxicosis”, Z. Jabin, Thyroid symposium, 18th National Conference of SNMB, INMU
auditorium, 26th January, 2013.
25. “Psycho-social aspects of thyroid cancer patients- (OP-II-1)”, Z. Jabin, 18th National
Conference of SNMB, INMU auditorium, 26th January, 2013.
26. “A study on Strontium-90 for treatment of post-operative Conjunctival Squamous Cell
Carcinoma”, R. Hussain, S. Sultana, K. K. Nath, F. Alam and S. Afroz, 18th National
Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 84.
27. “Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) in patients with conduction abnormalities”, A. Z. Sarker,
R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz, K. K. Nath and L. Nisa, 18th National Conference of
Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 78.
28. “Correlation of Wall Motion Score and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by Gated SPECT
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging”, R. Hussain, A. Z. Sarker and S. M. F. Begum, 18th National
Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 85.
29. “Agreement of left ventricular ejection fraction measured by planar radionuclide
ventriculography and gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) in patients with
known or suspected coronary artery disease”, A. Z. Sarker, R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz
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and L. Nisa, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan,
2013, Dhaka Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 85.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mitford
National
1. M. F. Haque, M. M. Iqbal, Z. Ahmad, T. Sultan, M. Rahman, S. Quddus, M. U. Rahman and M.
M. Ahamed, A comparison of GFR by modified Gates method with measured cretinine
clearence rate (CCR) & MDRD Formula based estimation in Type 2 Diabetes Subject with
Nephropathy, Mymensingh Medical Journal, Vol. 22(4), 2013.
2. H. A. Rahamen, M. Hossain and J. A. Haque, Effect of long term thyroxin suppressive therapy
on bone mineral status- a comparative study on pre and post menopausal women, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 48-50.
3. H. A. Rahamen, J. A. Haque and M. Hossain, Role of SPECT/CT Tc 99m MDP Scan for the
Evaluation of TMJ disorder our initial experience, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine,
Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 109-111.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi
International
1. N. Begum, B. Wang, M. Mori and Vares, Dose ionizing radiation influence Alzheimen’s
disease risk.
2. M. M. Rahman, M. K. R. Khan, M. R. Islam, M. A. Halim, M. Shahjahan, M. A. Hakim, D. K.
Saha and J. U. Khan, Effect of Al doping on structural, electrical, optical & photoluminescence
properties of nano-structural ZnO thin films, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, Vol.
28(4), 2012, pp 329-335.
3. M. A. Samad, M. M. Haque, M. K. Shah, M. R. Islam and M. C. Mia, Evaluation of TSH, T3
and T3 in human serum: standardization on normal individuals, American Journal of Modern
Physics, Vol. 2(4), 2013, pp 202-207.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Dr. Md. Kabiruzzaman Shah, Director, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Chief investigator of one
thesis student of MD internal Medicine S. Testeosterve lever in MI Patients.
2. Dr. Md. Kabiruzzaman Shah, Director, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Co-supervisor of one thesis
student of M.Sc. level of Department of Physics of Rajshahi University, studied on “Evaluation
of thyroid hormone status of clinically thyrotoxic hyperthyroidism”.
3. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Scientific Officer, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Co-supervisor of a thesis
student of M.Sc. level of Department of Physics of Rajshahi University, titled of “To study the
physiology of Thyroid Gland using Radio-iodine 131 Uptake Calculation”.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet
National
1. K. Nahar and M. H. Khan, Incidence of thyroid dysgenesis at INMAS, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 69.
2 K. Nahar and M. H. Khan, Comparison between high dose verses radio iodine therapy in the
treatment of thyrotoxic patients at INMAS Sylhet, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine,
Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 69.
3. M. H. Khan, Salt & Oli in Hypertension, Health Magazine IBN SINA Trust, Vol. 3(10), 2013.
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Paper presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. SPECT/CT of torso should be part of Bone scan protocol in evaluation of breast carcinoma
patients to identify metastatic focuses not detected in scintigraphy, Presented in ARCCNM,
South Korea.
2. Specialized Ultrasound–Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Clinical Seminar in Mymensingh Medical
College Hospital.
3. Expanding Use of SPECT-CT : What we can do & what we are ready to do,-Clinical Seminar in
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
4. BMD & Osteoporosis,- Mymensingh Medical College teachers association.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur
National
1. W. Ahmed, K. R. Rimi, M. H. Rahman and B. K. Bose, Morphological Variations in Paranasel
air sinus region studied by CT Scan, Dinajpur Medical College Journal, Vol. 6(1), 2013.
2. S. A. Sarker, S. F. Ahmed, M. N. Rahman, S. S. Ali, Z. Rehana, S. Ahmed, F. Farzana, B. K.
Bose and J. Begum, Neonatal Seizures: Etiolosy and Hospital outcome, Dinajpur Med College .,
Vol. 7(1), 2014.
Paper presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
1. Paper entitled Management of acute exacerbation of COPD’ in master class of COPD.
Organized by lung foundation Bangladesh at Rangpur Medical college on December 05, 2012.
2. Paper entitled “Mangement of Thyroid Cancer” presented in a Seminar organized by BMA,
Dinajpur at Dinajpur Medical College.
3. Seminar entitled “Diagnosis of Osteoporosis by BMD” organized by INMAS, Dinajpur
Auditorium.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna
National
1. S. Saha, A. K. Paul, M. S. Rahman, J. Das and J. Ferdous, Estimation of hospital stay time for
Ca_thyroid patients treated with radioiodine-131, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012,
pp 77-82.
2. J. Das, A. K. Paul, F. A. Hussain, S. Sultana, F. Begum, J. Ferdous, S. Saha and K. B.
Shamsuddin, Effect of hyperthyroidism in bone mineral density in adult people, Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 50-53.
Supervision of Thesis
1. Post-graduate students and Internee doctors of Medicine Department, Khulna Medical College
received training on Thyroid disease management from Thyroid Clinic.
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Clinical students of Khulna Medical College and Khulna Polytechnique Institute were placed
for theoretical and practical classes.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur
National
1. S. K. Dey, Focal FDG uptake in brown fat: A potential pitfall on PET scan, Bangladeh J Nucl
Medicine, Vol. 15(2), July 2012.
2. T. Biswas, M. Rahman, L. S. Banu, H. Rahman and S. K. Dey, Renogram in the diagnosis of an
unusual case of crossed renal ectopia: a case report, Bangladesh J. Nucl Medicine, Vol. 15(2),
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July 2012.
H. Rahman at el, The Role of SPECT- Guided CT for Evaluating Foci of Increased Bone
metabolism classified as indeterminate on SPECT in cancer patients, Faridpur Medical College
Journal, Vol. 8(1), Jan 2013.
Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop
Dr. Shankar Kumar Dey, INMAS, Faridpur presented following scientific papers at NINMAS,
Dhaka 1 Oct. 2012 on (i) PET-CT imaging in oncology, (ii) SPECT-PET myocardial perfusion
imaging, (iii) F-18 Bone PET and (iv) Thyroid cancer stem cell.
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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Comilla
International
1. M. S. R. Miah, M. R. Islam and S. Sardar, Bone Mineral Density of Female thyroidal and nonthyroidal patient, ARCCNM/KSNM International Symposium, The 51st Annual Autumn
Meeting of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 46(2), 2012.
National
1. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and M. S. Haque, Ectopic thyroid at the Centre for Nuclear
Medicine & Ultrasound (CNMU), Comilla, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.
1(15), 2012, pp 26-28.
2. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and S. Haque, Post Ablative Follow up in Thyroid cancer,
Comilla BMA Medical Journal, Vol. 1(26), 2012, pp 20-23.
3. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and S. Alam, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma –A case report,
Comilla BMA Medical Journal, Vol. 1(26), 2012, pp 48-50.
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