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Soil and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
MD. TAREQ BIN SALAM
Man of Khulna, Bangladesh. Love to explore new things. Ph.D. from the University of Yamanashi, Japan where major focus has been given in soil organic pollution and bioremediation. Completed graduation and post-graduation from Khulna University, Bangladesh in Soil Science Discipline. In 2021, achieved MEXT scholarship under the Japanese government as well as CAS-TWAS (The World Academy of Science)-ANSO young scientist fellowship in the Chinese Academy of Science. Moreover, in 2026, selected as a visiting professor at the SAKURA Science Program, Japan. Very positive-minded and self-dependent personality. Special interest in Soil-Plant microbiome, microbe-assisted bioremediation, Plant growth-promoting microbes, Pesticide extraction, and biodegradation. Always welcome in the field of research and collaborative work.
Lab members
Alumni/Alumnae:
1. Mr. Md. Tipu Sultan (Researcher, UNDP Bangladesh, United Nations)
2. Mr. Shariar Zaman Shishir (Lecturer, Soil, Water and Environment Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh)
3. Mr. S. M. Tanzim Hossen (Lab Technician, Physics Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh)
3. Mrs. Upoma Mahmud (Erasmus Mundus Master Scholar, Europe)
4. Mr. Mehedi Hasan Robin (Senior Officer, Agrani Bank PLC)
5. Ms. Atika Ibnat Amin
6. Ms. Tonami Afroz
7. Most. Zannatul Ferdaus
8. Mr. Md. Asaduzzaman Nur (Chinese Government Master Program Scholar, China)
9. Md. Al Masud Abir (Research Officer, Bindhu NGO)
10. Md. Abdul Khaleq Sarker Rabbeny (Research Assistant, Inspira Advisory and Consulting Ltd.)
Current Students:
1. Md. Tipu Sultan (Doctoral 2nd year)
Thesis title: Microbe-assisted Phytoremediation of soil salinity to support soil sustainability
2. Joy Kumar Ghosh (Master's 1st year)
3. Gazi Ekramul Haque Rakib (Bachelor 4th year)
Title: Exploiting Salt-Resistant Plant Growth Promoting Microbes for Improved Plant Growth in Salinity-Affected Soils.
4. Tasfia Zaman Roshni (Bachelor 4th year)
Title: Role of drought-tolerant plant growth-promoting microbes in improving plant performance and adapting drought stress under changing climatic conditions.
5. Abdullah All Noman (Bachelor 3rd Year)
6. Afia Fahmida (Bachelor 3rd Year)
7. Abeda Bosre (Bachelor 3rd Year)
8. Md. Ashraful Islam (Bachelor 3rd Year)
9. Md. Sojib Mia (BRIDGE Intern at BRAC Microfinance Programme, Research and Insights Unit)
Lab News
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26/02/2026: We arranged our 2nd lab seminar and yearly Iftar Mahfil.
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25/02/2026: I delivered a lecture as invited faculty in a seminar arranged by Jagoo Foundation Trust, and a module has been launched for the watermelon farmers under my consultancy through the funding of the Embassy of New Zealand.
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03/02/2026-09/02/2026: Mr. Joy, Rakib, Sojib, and Ms. Roshni have been participating in the Sakura Science Program and visited the University of Yamanashi, Farmhouse, and the SMART agriculture farm. They also experienced different Japanese cultures and cuisines.
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02/02/2026: I traveled to Japan as a visiting Professor at the University of Yamanashi, Japan
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02/02/2026: Published a new research article.
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02/02/2026: Mr. Joy, Rakib, Sojib and Ms. Roshni will attend the Sakura Science Exchange Program from 02 February to 10 February in Japan at the University of Yamanashi.
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23/01/2026: We arranged our first lab party and get-together. We welcomed our new lab member to our lab.
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19/01/2026: I had a collaborative meeting with Prof. Kataoka regarding the Sakura Science Program.
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19/01/2026: We arranged our first lab seminar of the year. Well done, Mr. Noman.
- 11/01/2026: We will have our first lab meeting for this year.
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01/01/2026: Shared new year greetings with lab members.
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22/12/2025: My project regarding Erasmus plus K171 has been granted. We had a collaborative meeting of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey.
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06/12/2025: I attended the AGM of the Soil Science Society of Bangladesh.
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05/12/2025: We got the proposal to attend the Sakura Science Program at the University of Yamanashi, Japan, for the next winter semester.
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28/12/2025: Mr. Rabbeny defended his master's thesis. Congratulations!!!!!!
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18/10/2025: I have been awarded the Best Oral Presenter award in the International Conference held in SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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11/06/2025: I delivered a Lecture about Research methodology arranged by Khulna University Research Society
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22/05/2025: Mr. Rabbani (Master student) attended a Research Program in Nepal.
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08/05/2025: I visited the Rice Gene Bank of Malaysia and their Agro Museum.
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07/05/2025: Received the "Best Oral Presenter Award" in the International Soil Science Conference (SOILS 2025) arranged by the Malaysian Society of Soil Sciences.
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06-08/05/2025: I attended a conference arranged by the Malaysian Soil Science Society in collaboration with the International Union of Soil Sciences.
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15/02/2025: I took on the responsibility as an Executive Member of the Soil Science Society of Bangladesh.
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11/03/2025: We visited the shrimp farming pond with Japanese professors.
- 10/03/2025: We signed an MoU between Khulna University and the University of Yamanashi. After signing, professors from the University of Yamanashi came to visit us.
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​04/02/2025: I had a collaborative meeting with a Turkish agency.
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02/01/2025: The MoU signing ceremony between Khulna University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey was held successfully. My lab and Prof. Aksu's lab were the hosts of that program. ​​​​​​​​​​​​
Photo Gallery
MoU signing ceremony between Khulna University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University,
Field visit at North Bengal, Natore, Bangladesh
Discussion with local farmers at Natore
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