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. 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 collaboration 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 (Government School Teacher, Natore, Bangladesh)
5. Ms. Atika Ibnat Amin
6. Ms. Tonami Afroz
7. Most. Zannatul Ferdaus
8. Mr. Md. Asaduzzaman Nur (Chinese Government Master Program Scholar, China)
Current Students:
1. Md. Tipu Sultan (Doctoral 1st year)
Thesis title: Microbe-assisted Phytoremediation of soil salinity to support soil sustainability
2. Md. Abdul Khaleq Sarker Rabbeny (Master 1st year)
Thesis title: Impact of Water Consumption Pattern on Public Health Due to Salinity
3. Md. Al Masud Abir (Master 1st year)
Thesis title: Assessment of Heavy Metals and its Environmental Risks Analysis in Bhairab River, Bangladesh
4. Tasfia Zaman Roshni (Bachelor 3rd year)
5. Gazi Ekramul Haque Rakib (Bachelor 3rd year)
Lab News
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06-08/05/2025: I attended a conference arranged by the Malaysian Soil Science Society in collaboration with International Union of Soil Sciences.
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29/04/2025: We arranged our 4th lab seminar. Abir presented his thesis progression. Good job Mr. Abir!!!
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26/04/2025: We visited the composting farm and arranged a FGD with farmers.
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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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12/03/2025: We had a lab seminar and Lab Iftar. Well done Rabbani and Rakib.
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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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17/01/2025: We had a healthy round table discussion with local farmers of north Bengal, Natore. Students from my laboratory participated in that program.
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15/01/2025: I visited the BCSIR laboratory in Rajshahi and attended a successful collaborative meeting with Mr. Amit Dey, Scientific Officer.
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15/01/2025: I visited North Bengal to observe the soil health of farm-based agriculture.
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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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