Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladseh

Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensin

Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

February 15, 1998 to May 23, 2004

May 24, 2004 to August 20, 2008

August 21, 2008 to January 08, 2012

August 21, 2008 to Present

International:

81. Rashid, M.H., HF El Taj, M. A. Hossain, I. Jahan, C. Jung. 2024. Life history traits of the yellow mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks (Acari: Tarsonemidae), feeding on five jute cultivars. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 27 (3): 102273. (IF. 1.59).

80. Kundu J. R., Alim, M. A. and Hossain, M. A. 2023. Temperature and density dependent efficacy of Dinarmus basalis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) against Callosobruchus chinensis. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 43: 2115-2121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-01128-x  IF: 1.2

79. Rashedin, M., T. Hasin, M. A. Hossain, M.A. Alim, and H.F.Eltaj. 2023. Efficacy of new and conventional insecticides against aphid and whitefly of country bean. Munis Entomology & Zoology. 18(Supp.): 1887-1894.

78. Raju, R. M., Arifunnahar, Mst., Mostafiz, M. M., Alim, M. A., Hossain, M. A. and Tlamas, E. 2022. Hadronotus pubescens (Motschoulsky) (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae): Redescription, biological attributes, and parasitism on eggs of Riptortus pedestris (Fab.) (Hemiptera, Alydidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 94: 139-161. IF: 1.76

77. Hossain, M. A., Tithi, D. A., Uddin, M. J., Alim, M. A. and El Taj, H. F. 2022.  Laboratory evaluation of novel insecticides against the grub of Epilachna dodecastigma (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology. 17 (Suppl.): 1709-1715.

76.  Arifunnahar, M., El Taj, H. F., Alim, M. A. & Hossain, M. A. 2022. Comparative efficacy of synthetic and botanical pesticides against Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acarina: Tetranychidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology, 17 (2): 1190-1196.

75. Al-Amin, M., Hossain, M. A., El Taj, H. F. and Alim, M. A. 2022. Performance of different designed pheromone traps and their placement heights in capturing Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology.  17 (1): 589-599.

74. Aysha, S. A., Arifunnahar, M., Mostafiz, M. M., Hossain, M. A., Ahmed, M., Alim, M. A. 2021. A bio-rational management strategy using insect growth regulators against Conopomorpha sinensis (Bradley) and quality assessment of litchi fruit. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 94(1): 45-58. IF 0.607

73. Alim, M. A., Song, J., Lim, U. T., Choi, J. J. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Bioassay of plant extracts against Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Florida Entomologist. 100(2): 350-357. IF 0.89

72. Hossain, M.A., Alim, M.A., Ahmed, K.S. and Haque, M.A. 2015. Insecticidal potentials of plant oils against Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in stored chickpea. J. Entomol. Soc. Iran. 34(3): 47-56. IF 0.665

71. Hossain, M.A. and Haque, M. A. 2015. Influence of food supplements on the reproductive potential of the parasitoid, Dinarmusbasalis (Rondani) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). African Entomol. 23(1): 89-94. IF 1.155

70. Hossain, M. A., Alim, M.A., Ahmed, K.S. and Haque, M.A. 2014. Biocontrol potential of the Dinarmus basalis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) Rondani as a parasitoid of Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in stored pulse. African Entomol. 22(2): 285-290. IF 1.155

69. Ahad, M.A., Raja, S.I., Khatun, M.M. and Hossain, M.A. 2012. Aquatic insect biodiversity of northern region of Bangladesh. Int. J. Bio-resource Stress Manage. 3(3): 387-393.

68. Hassan, S.M.E., Hossain, S.M.M., Azad, A.K. Hassan, M.A., El Taj H.F. and Hossain, M. A. 2011. Effect of BAU-Biofungicide and plant extracts against root-knot (Meloidogyne javanica) of okra. Int. J. Bio-resource Stress Manage. 2(4): 432-436.

67. El Taj, H.F., Mahmood, S. Kabir, M.A. Hossain,M. A. and Alim, M. A. 2011. Influence of apple cultivars on the development and fecundity of the two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae (Koch). Int. J. Bio-resource Stress Manage. 2(4): 403-408.

66. Hoque, A.T.M.R., Uddin, M.M., Islam, M. J. and Hossain M.A. 2002. Supply response of mungbeen in Bangladesh. Indian J. Agric. Res. 36(4): 241-247. IF 0.369

65. Hossain, M.A., Islam, K.S., Ahad, M.A. and Hoque, A.T.M.R. 2001. Biology and predation efficiency of the coccinellid beetle, Propylea fallax (Khuzorian) on Mungbean aphid. Pakistan J. Biol. Sci. 4(3): 326-328. IF 1.036

64. Hossain, M. A., Ahad, M.A., El Taj, H.F. Amin, M.R., and Azad, A.K.M. 2001. Prevalence and relative abundance of coccinellied beetle on mustard (Brassica campestris) crop. Pakistan J. Biol. Sci. 4(2): 136-138. IF 1.036

63. Ahad, M.A., Hossain, M.A., EL Taj, H.F., Khan, M.A. and Islam, M. J. 2002. Relative susceptibility of some wheat lines to the pink borer, Sesamia inferens Walker (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on wheat. Asian J. Plant Sci. 1 (4): 405-406. IF 0.87

National:

62. Alam, M. R., M. A. Hossain, H. F. El Taj and M. A. Alim. 2023. Bio-efficacy of insect growth regulators against bean pod borer, Maruca vitrata F. infesting country bean. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research 48(3): 325-333.

61. Sultana, M. H., M. A. Hossain, H. F. El Taj and M. A. Alim. 2023. Functional response of Menochilus sexmaculatus F. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to different densities of Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae). Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research.  48(4): 469-479.

60. Akter, I., M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim and H. F. El Taj. 2023. Ovicidal and larvicidal efficacy of four botanical oils against Spodoptera frugiperda (FAW) infesting maize. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(3): 371-383.

59. Ferdousi, Z., M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim and H. F. El Taj. 2023. Temperature and host density dependent functional response of Dinarmus basalis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(3): 385-395.

58. Mst. Arifunnahar, Mst. Mozzalina Khatun, Md. Alamgir Hossain and Md. Abdul Alim. 2023. Efficacy of four selected plant extracts against bean bug, Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) under laboratory condition. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology. 31(2): 57-72.

57. Dev Protim, H. F. El Taj, M. A. Alim and M. A. Hossain. 2023.  Abundance of insect pollinators in a mustard field at Dinajpur in Bangladesh. Ecol. J. 5 (1): 49-54.

56. Rashedin, M., T. Hasin, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim and H. F. El Taj. 2023. Efficacy of new and conventional insecticides against leaf miners and leaf folders of country bean. Bangladesh j. entomol. 31(1): 99-110.

 55. Ali M.K, M.I. Hassan1, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim, H. F.El Taj. 2022. Application of biopesticides against the Epilachna dodecastigma wied. Infesting pumpkin.  J. Expt. Biosci. 13(2): 17-24.

54. Ali A. H., Ibrahim A. A., Bachchu M. A. and Hossain M. A. 2022. Effects of botanical oils on Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae). Bangladesh j. entomol. 30(1&2): 65-78.

 53. Hassan M. I., Arifunnahar M., Alim M.A., Akteruzzaman M. and Hossain M. A. 2022. Potential of four natural oils against the red pumpkin beetle attacking sweet gourd. Bangladesh j. entomol. 30(1&2): 39-49.

52. Ali, M.K., Pervin, M.M., Hossain, M.A., Alim, M.A. and El Taj, H.F. 2022. Field efficacy of biopesticides against Epilachna dodecastigma (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on pumpkin. Ecol. J. 4 (1): 63-68.

51. Ibrahim, A. A., Bachchu, M. A. A., Ali, A. H. and Hossain, M. A. 2022. Assessment of toxic and repellent effects of natural pesticides against Sitophilus oryzae L. (Curculionidae: Coleoptera) on store wheat. J. Expt. Biosci. 13(1): 1-10.

50. Arifunnahar, Mst., M. M. Khatun, M. A. Hossain and M. Abdul A. 2021. Toxicity Evaluation of Different Chemical Pesticides against Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) Under Laboratory Condition in Bangladesh. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 19(2): 192-97.

49. Fatematuzzjohora, M.A. Ahad, Mst. R. Khatun and Hossain M.A. 2021. Evaluation of toxicity of five medicinal plant extracts on maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Mots.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on stored maize. Int. J. Agr. Sci. Tech. 1(2): 40-50.

48. Uddin M. J., M. A. Alim, M.A. Hossain and M. Asaduzzaman. 2021. Ecological control of Riptortus pedestris F. (Hemiptera: Alydidae) by plant extracts. Journal of Science Foundation. 19(1): Accepted for publication.

47. Tithi, D.A., Alim M.A., H.F. El Taj, Hossain, M.A., and Islam, A.T.M.S. 2021. Potency of natural oils against the grub of epilachna beetle on bitter gourd. Bangladesh J. Ecol. 3 (1): 81-85.

46. Rani, A., Ahad, M. A. and Hossain, M.A. 2021. Life history traits and food consumption of hog plum leaf beetle Podontia 14-punctata (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera). Acta Entomology and Zoology. 2(1): 108-114.

45. Hossain, M.A., M.S. Yasmin, M.A.A. Bachchu and M.A. Alim. 2021. Potency of three botanical oils against the Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aaphididae) nymphs under laboratory conditions. SAARC J. Agric. 19(1): 139-154.

44. Hossain, M. A., Hassan, M. I., Ali, M. K. and Alim, M.A. 2021. Bioactivity of indigenous botanical oils against Aulacophora foveicollis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Experimental Biosciences. 12(1): 75-80.

43. Hossain, M. A., M. I. Hassan and M. A. Alim. 2020. Effectiveness of different botanical oils in controlling Aulacophora foveicollis Lucas (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on sweet gourd. BOU J. Agric. Rural Dev. 12:

42. Mim, R.P., Alim M.A., H.F. El Taj, Asaduzzaman, M., HossainM.A. 2020. Environmentally safe management of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in stored chickpea seeds. Journal of Science Foundation. 18(2): Accepted for publication.

41. Ahmed, S.M.S., Hossain, M. A., Siddique, A.B. and Bachchu, M. A. A. 2020. Bioefficacy of three indigenous plant extracts against Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Bruchidae: Coleoptera). J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh. 46(1): 1-12.

40. Hossain, M. A., Hassan, M.I. and Alim, M.A. 2019. Effectiveness of different botanical oils in controlling Aulacophora foveicollis Lucas (Coleoptera: Chrysomelide) on sweet gourd. BOU J. Agric. Rural Dev. 11(2): 9-17.

39. Afrin S., Bachchu M.A.A., Taj H.F. El and Hossain M. A. 2019. Anti-ovipositional, ovicidal and larvicidal effects of plant oils against Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Bruchidae: Coleoptera). J. Sci. Tech.17: 20-31.

38. Rahman, M. H., Bhuyain, M. M. H. and Hossain, M. A. 2019. Incidence and control of Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on onion using neem leaf extract. BOU J. Agric. Rural Dev. 11(1): 71-82.

37. Arifunnahar M., Ahmed, M. B. U., Hossain, M. A. and Alim, M. A. 2019. Varietal susceptibility of mungbean to pod borer (Maruca vitrata), bean bug (Riptortus pedestris) and epilachna beetle (Epilachna decastigma). Bangladesh j. entomol. 29(2): 49-58.

36. Afrin, S. M., Bachchu, A. A. and Hossain, M. A. 2018. Suppression of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. infesting stored chickpea with some botanical extracts using different solvents. Bangladesh j. entomol. 28(2): 37-50.

35. Rahman, M.S., Arifunnahar, Mst. Alim, M.A. and Hossain, M.A. 2018. Effect of some leaf powders and doses of tobacco leaf powder to protect chickpea seeds in storage against Callosobruchus chinensis. BOU J. Agric. Rural Dev. 10(1): 35-42.

34. Arifunnahar, Mst. Raju, M.R. Hossain, M. A. and Alim, M.A. 2018. Varietal preference of mungbean (Vigna radiata) against sucking pests under field conditions. BOU J. Agric Rural Dev. 10(1): 43-49.

33. Yasmin, M.S., Bachchu, M.A.A. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Toxic and repellent effects of three botanical oils against adult Aphis craccivora Koch. (Homoptera: Aphididae) under laboratory conditions. University Journal of Zoology, Rajshahi University. 36: 39-48.

32. Alam, M.J., Alim, M.A., Bachchu, M.A.A. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Biology and predation efficiency of Menochilus sexmaculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on different three species of aphid. Bangladesh J. Entomol. 27(2): 35-46.

31. Rashid, M.H., El Taj, H. F. Bachchu, M. A. A., Arifunnahar, M. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Efficacy of some synthetic pesticides applied against the mango leaf cutting weevil (Deporaus marginatus Pascoe). Bangladesh J. Entomol. 27(2): 73-85.

30. Hossain, M. A., Bachchu, M. A. A., Ahmed, K. S. and Haque, M. A. 2014. Effectiveness of indigenous plant powders as grain protectant against Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in stored chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(1): 93-103.

29. Arifunnahar, M., Ferdous, Z., Alim, M.A. and Hossain, M. A. 2016. Incidence of spiraling whiteflies Aleurodicus dispersus Russell and its natural enemies on guava orchards. Journal of Bio-Science. 24: 67-74.

28. Alim, M. A. Hossain, M.A. Rahman, F., Arifunnahar, M. A. A. Sabir and Mostafiz, M. 2015. Evaluation of synthetic pesticides against spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Bangladesh j. entomol. 25(2): 1-12.

27. Sarker, A., Alim, M.A., Uddin, M.A. and Hossain, M. A. 2015. Insecticidal potencyof non-edible oils in stored green gram seeds against Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Bangladesh j. entomol. 25(1): 85-98.

26. Rana, M. S., Bachchu, M.A.A., Hossain, M. A., Ara, R. and Rahman, H. 2015. Effect of some indigenous plant extracts against brown plant hopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae). Bangladesh j. entomol. 25(1): 15-32.

25. Rana, M.S., Bachchu, M.A.A., Hossain, M. A. and Ara, R. 2014. Evaluation of different doses of urea and plant spacing as management approach against rice brown plant hopper, Nilaparvata lugens Stal. Bangladesh j. entomol. 24(1): 37-46.

24. Alim, M.A., Hossain, M. A. and Rahman, F. 2014. Population dynamics of spiraling whitefly on ornamental plants and its natural enemies in Bangladesh. Bangladesh j. entomol. 24(1): 47-55.

23. Hossain, K. F., Alim, M. A., El Taj, H. F. and Hossain, M. A. 2014. Biological activity of botanical oils against Callosobruchusmaculatus (F.) in stored blackgram seed. Bangladesh j. entomol. 24(1): 57-74.

22. Ghani, M. O., Bachchu, M.A.A., Hossain, M. A. and Ara, R. 2014. Bio-efficacy of some indigenous plant extracts against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. J. Sci. Tech.12: 26-34.

21. Bachchu, M.A.A., Ghani, M. O., Hossain, M. A. and Ara, R. 2013. Insecticidal and repellant effect of some indigenous plant extracts against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Bangladesh j. entomol. 23(2): 97-114.

20. Hasan, M. M., Khatun, A., Bachchu, M. A. A., Bhuyain M. M. H. and Hossain, M. A. 2011. Efficacy of akanda (Calotropis gigantea) against some phytopathogenic bacteria. J. Agrofor. Env. 5(1): 15-18.

19. Azam, M. G., Uddin, M. N., Bhuyain, M.M.H. Hossain, M. A. and Kabir, K. H. 2010. Efficacy of synthetic and botanical insecticides for the management of stem fly, Ophiomyia phaseoli, (Tryon) of mungbean. Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 18: 145-148.

18. Hossain, M.A. and Haque, M.A. 2010. Efficacy of some indigenous plant extracts as grain protectant against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.). J. Agrofor. Env. 4(1): 197-202.

17. Bhuyain, M.M.H., Uddin, M.N., Faruk, M.O. and Hossain, M. A. 2009. Efficacy of akanda leaf, Calotropis procera Aiton extract as botanical insecticide against bean aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch infesting country bean. Bangladesh J. Crop Sci. 20(2): 187-196.

16. Soren, E., Uddin, M.M., Hossain, M. A. and Hauqe, M.A. 2009. Antiovipositional, ovicidal and larvicidal properties of celaflor against Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in chickpea. Bangladesh J. Seed Sci. Tech. 13(1&2): 97-101.

15. Hosan, S.M.A., Hossain, M. A., Khatun, R. and Haque, M.A. 2009. Efficacy of celaflor as grain protectant against Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in chickpea. Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 17: 150-153.

14. Parvin, R.H., El Taj, H.F., Hossain, M. A. and Bhuyain, M.M.H. 2008. Biology and food consumption of hide beetle, Dermestes maculatus Degeer on rupchanda dried fish. J. Environ. Sci. Nat. Res. 1(2): 135-139.

13. Hossain, M. A. and Haque, M. A. 2008. Effect of different storage containers of chickpea seeds infestation by the pulse beetle Callosobruchus chinensis (L.). J. Seed Sci. Tech. 12(2): 187-191.

12. Hossain, M. A., El Taj, H.F. Haque, M.A. Ara, R. and Uddin M.N. 2008. Biology, food consumption and natural enemies of epilachna beetle, Epilachna dodecastigma (Wied.) Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 4(2): 59-64.

11. El Taj, H.F., Haque, M.A., Hossain, M. A. and Mahmood, S. 2006. Biological weed control using the phytophagous insect, black beetle (Altica foveicollis Jacoby). J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol. 3(1 & 2): 73-76.

10. Islam, M.J., Roy, B., Uddin, M.N., Hakim, M.A. and Hossain, M. A. 2005. Suitability assessment of ground water for drinking and industrial uses in some selected sites of Dhaka city. J. Sci. Tech. 3: 47-90.

9. Ara, R., Das, B. C. Sarkar, Z. I., El Taj, H.F. and Hossain, M. A. 2005. Effects of various plant materials admixture with wheat flour storing in traditional devices on population growth of red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum). Bangladesh J. Sci. Tech. 3: 59-62.

8. Hossain, M.A., El Taj, H.F., Ahad, M.A. and Ara, R. 2004. Biology and food consumption of mango defoliator (Cricula trifenestrata). J. Agric. Educ. Technol. 7(1 & 2): 83-88.

7. Hossian, M.A., El Taj, H.F., Ahad, M.A. and Ara, R. 2004. Biology and food consumption of hogplum leaf beetle, Podontia quatodocimpunctata L. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 2(3): 45-50.

6. Zahan, Z.M.S., Ahad, M.A. Bari, M.S., Hossain M.A. and Islam, M.J. 2001. Estimation of yield and quality of banana fruit affected by banana leaf and fruit beetle, Nodostoma viridipennis (Coleoptera: Eumolpidae) in Bangladesh. Pakistan J. Biol. Sci. 4(9): 118-119.

5. Islam, M.J., Nuruddin, M.M., Bari, S., Hossain, M. A. and Jahan, K.H. 2001. Quality assessment of ground water for irrigation at Dinajpur in Bangladesh. J. Agric. Educ. Technol. 4(1&2): 47-52.

4. Hossain, M. A., Ahad, M.A. and Islam, M.J. 2000. Abundance of coccinellid beetles on wheat crop at Mymensingh. Bangladesh J. Train. Dev. 13 (1 & 2): 81-86.

3. Hossain, M. A., Islam, K.S. and Jahan, M. 2000. Abundance of coccinellid beetle on country bean crop at Mymensingh. Progress. Agric. 11(1&2): 65-68.

2. Amin, M.R., Shahjahan, M., El Taj, H.F., Iqbal, T.M.T. and Hossain, M. A. 2000. Use of akanda, biskatali and neem leaves as botanical insecticides against lesser grain borer. Bangladesh j. entomol. 10(1&2): 1-13.

1. Ahad, M.A., El Taj H.F. and Hossain, M. A. 1999. Screening of sugarcane varieties against early shoot borer. Bangladesh J. Train. Dev. 12(1&2): 49-51.

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