The list of ongoing research projects of the department:
[RMW/UGC/MoE (BANBEIS)/KGF/BARC/NATP/MoST/BAS-USDA/Foreign organizations/others]
| Sl. No. | Project title | Contribution | Funding source | Total budget (Tk) | Duration | Year of implementation |
| 01. | Epidemiology and molecular characterization of Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) in Domestic Cats of Gazipur in Bangladesh | PI:
DR. S H M Faruk Siddiki CoPI: Dr. Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud |
GAU-UGC (RMW) | 8,40,000/- | 3 years | 2024-2027 |
| 02. | Molecular survey of cyst-forming protozoa in food animals: potential meat-borne zoonotic concern in Bangladesh | PI:
Dr. Md. Robiul Karim CoPI: DR. S H M Faruk Siddiki |
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) | 3,25,000/- | 1 year | 2025-2026 |
| 03. | Quantifying antimicrobial use and assessing resistance patterns and transmission dynamics in dairy farms | PI:
Dr. Md. Robiul Karim CoPI: Prof. Dr. Md. Morshedur Rahman |
GAU-UGC (RMW) | 8,00,000/- | 3 years | 2025-2028 |
The list of research projects conducted by the department:
| Sl. No. | Project Title | Funded by | Person Involved |
| 01. | Prevalence of parasitic infestation of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in some selected areas of Bangladesh | UGC-RMC, GAU | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 02. | Prevalence of helminth parasites and efficacy of available anthelmintics in dairy cattle | UGC-RMC, GAU | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 03. | Haemoprotozoan Diseases in Cattle Population of Gazipur District in Bangladesh | UGC-RMC, GAU | DR. S. H. M. Faruk Siddiki |
| 04. | Prevalence and antibiogram profile of Staphylococcus aureus and detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from milk samples of lactating cows with subclinical mastitis | UGC-RMC, GAU | DR. S. M. Mostafizur Rahaman Sumon |
| 05. | Molecular characterization and zoonotic risk assessment of diarrheal pathogens, Giardia and Cryptosporidium in calves and children in some selected areas of Bangladesh | UGC-RMC, GAU | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 06. | Molecular survey for bio-control agents, Wolbachia and Phage WO in Aedes mosquitoes in Dhaka city | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 07. | Molecular investigation of natural infection and potential zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Enterocytozoon in captive mammalian wildlife at Bangladesh National Zoo | UGC, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 08. | Molecular exploration of infection status and zoonotic significance of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in calves and children in Bangladesh | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 09. | Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from subclinical mastitic bovine milk samples | UGC-RMC, GAU | DR. S. M. Mostafizur Rahman Sumon |
| 10. | Prevalence and molecular subtyping of Blastocystis in captive wildlife at Bangladesh National Zoo | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 11. | Influencing factors on zoonotic bacteria in dairy wastes and waste water | MoST, Bangladesh | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 12. | Molecular characterization of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) in-search for an avirulent virus for the development of a thermotolerant vaccine | KGF, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 13. | Investigation of infection status and genetic diversity of Blastocystis in cattle in Bangladesh | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 14. | Elucidating the methods for reduced dissemination of bacteria from dairy wastes to the environment | MoST, Bangladesh | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 15. | Epidemiology and molecular characterization of important intestinal zoonotic protozoan parasites in domestic pigs and their handlers in Rangamati Hill District | UGC-RMC, GAU | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 16. | Factors influencing pathogenic bacteria in poultry manure | UGC-RMW, GAU | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 17. | Assessing the zoonotic potential and epidemiological risk factors of Blastocystis infection in smallholder dairy cattle in Bangladesh | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 18. | Identifying the methods for the reduced spread of antibiotic-resistant genes from dairy wastes to the surrounding surface water and groundwater for human consumption | MoST, Bangladesh | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 19. | Antibody detection and molecular characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from domestic cats (Felis catus) in Dhaka city | UGC, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 20. | First molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in domestic cats in Bangladesh: risk factors and zoonotic potential | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |
| 21. | Influence of environmental factors in spreading antibiotic resistant bacteria from dairy wastes to the nearby water resources | MoST, Bangladesh | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 22. | Emerging bacterial pathogens in dairy wastes and their antibiotic resistance patterns | MoST, Bangladesh | Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam |
| 23. | Molecular detection and genetic characterization of zoonotic enteropathogenic protist parasites from dogs in Bangladesh | MoST, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Robiul Karim |