ANNUAL REPORT

July 2014 June 2015

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

ANNUAL REPORT
July 2014 June 2015

EDITORIAL BOARD
Chief Editor : Himangshu Kumar Ghosh
Members

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Dr. Md. Khurshed Alam

Nazneen Ara Afsary
Ruseli Khan
Maruf Hossen

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

Dhaka

Contents
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I.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
1.

Accelerator Facilities Division ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....

2.

Chemistry Division

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Electronics Division ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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Experimental Physics Division ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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5.

Health Physics Division

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6.

Materials Science Division ... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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7.

Non-Destructive Testing Division

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8.

Medical Physics Division ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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11.

Centre for Research Reactor ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
Energy Institute
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Institute of Computer Science ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

12.

Institute of Electronics

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13.

Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology .. ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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14.

Nuclear Minerals Unit

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51

15.

Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit ... ..... ..... .....

52

16.

Isotope Hydrology Division

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17.

Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry Division

18.

Radioisotope Production Division

19.

Reactor and Neutron Physics Division .....

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20.

Reactor Physics and Engineering Division

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60

21.

Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division .....

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22.

Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre

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61

23.

Atomic Energy Centre, Chittagong ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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10.

II.

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BIO-SCIENCES
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Agrochemical and Environmental Research Division ... ..... ..... ..... .....

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2.

Food Technology Division

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3.

Gamma Source Division

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Insect Biotechnology Division .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..

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5.

Microbiology and Industrial Irradiation Division ..... ..... ..... .. ..

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6.

Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Division ..... ..... .. ..

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7.

Radiation Entomology and Acarology Division

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8.

Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis Division

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9.

Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit

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10.

Nuclear Medicine

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10.1

National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences .. ..... ..... .....

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10.2

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka

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10.3

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mitford

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10.4

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong ..... ..... .....

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10.5

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi

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10.6

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet ..... ..... .....

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10.7

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mymensingh ... ..... .....

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bogra

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Comilla

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Coxs Bazar .... ..... .....

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ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES

1. Engineering Division, HQ. ... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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2.

Central Engineering Facilities, AERE

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3.

Engineering and General Services Division, AECD ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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IV.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

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NUCLEAR POWER AND ENERGY DIVISION .... ..... ..... ...... ..... .....

105

VI.

NUCLEAR SAFETY, SECURITY AND SAFEGUADS DIVISION

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106

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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VIII.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION DIVISION ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION UNIT ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....

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XI.

TRAINING INSTITUTE, AERE

XII.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DIVISION

XIII

SUPERVISION OF THESIS

XIV.

PUBLICATIONS

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PAPER PRESENTED IN SYMPOSIUM/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP .....

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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 socio-economic 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 goal-oriented 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 BAECs 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 INMASs 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: 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 countrys
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 and Development 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 2014 to June 2015 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.
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. 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). Besides this, this division has taken an
initiative to establish an institute under the ADP project entitled as Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics
(INMP).
1.3

Research and Development Work

1.3.1

Operation and Maintenance of the 3 MV Van de Graaff Accelerator

The main objective is to keep the accelerator operational, to produce and accelerate the proton beam for
research and service purpose. Routine maintenance of the accelerator is also included in this program.
Quantitative measurements of both the essential and toxic elements of soil of Aila affected area, medicinal
plants, Industrial soils and vegetables have been done. The researchers from different universities are doing
their research works for MS, MPhil and PhD thesis using PIGE and PIXE techniques with the collaboration
of Van de Graaff Accelerator laboratory.
1.3.2

Analysis of environmental changes and related health aspects aftermath of natural disasters

The objective of this research work is to study the environmental changes aftermath of natural disasters. Fifty
soil samples from different selected areas have been irradiated by 2.2 MeV proton beam of current range 10
to 15 nA. IBA techniques PIXE and PIGE both are used for sample irradiation. Software MAESTRO-32 is
used for data acquisition. The spectrum data have been analyzed using software GUPIX/DAN-32. Seminar
has been presented on this research works at Jahangirnagar University. PhD thesis will be submitted within
November 2015.
1.3.3

Elemental analysis and pollution assessment of some soil samples of Chittagong and Coxs
Bazar Sea Beach Area

Forty Nine soil samples are collected, dried, made fine powder and the pellets have been made for irradiation
by 2.2 MeV proton beams of current ranges 10 to 15 nA. Elemental concentration of one of the sample are:
K(188708 g/gm), Ca(100831 g/gm), Ti(36250 g/gm), Mn(6275g/gm), Fe(380612 g/gm), Zn(13420
g/gm), Nb(34469 g/gm), Ru(186474 g/gm) and Rh(55125 g/gm). PhD thesis will be submitted under
this program.
1.3.4

Analysis of elemental concentration of Medicinal Plant using Ion Beam Analytical Technique
PIXE to establish a data base

Thirty six different medicinal plant samples have been collected, dried, made fine powder and the pellets have
been made. The samples will be irradiated by proton beam of 2.5 MeV. PhD thesis will be submitted under
this program to the department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
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1.3.5

Quantitative analysis of trace element in fishes and sediments of polluted lakes in Dhaka city
using IBA techniques and radioactivity measurement of lake sediment

Ten different fish and four lake sediment samples have been collected, dried, made fine powder and the
pellets have been made, the samples will be irradiated by proton beam of 2.5 MeV. PhD thesis will be
submitted under this program to the department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
1.3.6

Study of elemental profile of soil of EPZ area, savar using PIXE technique

Ten different soil samples from EPZ area, Savar have been irradiated by proton beam of 2.2 MeV and in the
current ranges of 10 15 nA and the IBA technique PIXE has been used for all of the experiments. Data
acquisition has been done using MAESTRO-32 software and the data files are analyzed using GUPIX/DAN32. MS thesis has been submitted to the Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
1.3.7

Analysis of transfer factor of different elements from soil to tea leaves using PIXE technique

The objective of this study is to identify the transfer factor of different elements from soil to tea leaves and
determination of Cr, As, Cd and Pb concentration in soil of tea garden. The thesis of MS student Md
Headayet Ullah, ID: 08201138, Session: 2011-2012, Physics Department, Chittagong University has been
submitted. Result has been published and the student is awarded with CGPA: 3.74 out of 4.
1.3.8

Elemental Analysis of vegetables of Singair area, Manikganj using PIXE technique

Ten different vegetables samples from Manikganj have been irradiated by proton beam of 2.2 MeV and in the
current ranges of 10 15 nA and the IBA technique PIXE has been used for all of the experiments. Data
acquisition has been done using MAESTRO-32 software and the data files are analyzed using GUPIX/DAN32. MS thesis has been submitted to the Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
1.3.9
Elemental profile study of some Industrial soil of Narayanganj District using PIXE technique
Twenty soil samples were collected from different industrial location of Narayanganj District. Then the
samples were pelletized using Hydraulic Pellet Maker and irradiated by 2.2 proton beam of 10 nA current
range. The spectrum data have been analyzed using software GUPIX/DAN-32. Elemental concentration of
one of the sample are: K(4770 g/gm), Ca(653 g/gm), Ti(2617g/gm), Cr(162 g/gm), Mn(2489 g/gm),
Fe(244106 g/gm), Cu(5641g/gm), Zn(5183g/gm), and Pb(2203 g/gm).
1.3.10 Analysis of some spices available in Local Market in Bangladesh using Ion Beam Analysis
Technique
Samples of Turmeric and Chilly spices of different renowned brand were collected from local market in
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Software MAESTRO-32 is used for data acquisition. The spectrum data have been
analyzed using software GUPIX/DAN-32. Future works is in progress.
1.3.11 The History of Positron Emission Tomogrphy Technology
In the detection of 511 keV annihilation photons, NaI(TI) scintillator has some disadvantages due to its low
stopping power. To overcome these problems bismuth germanate (BGO), which has high stopping power and
hence high detection efficiency for 511 keV photons, was first introduced as a scintillator of choice for PET.
The evolution of BGO for use in PET was reported in the late 1970s and commercial BGO block based PET
scanners have been manufactured since 1981.
1.3.12

Establishment of the Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics

Quality cancer detection and treatment services will be given by providing Medical Physics Experts and
Nuclear Medicine Technologists.The budget allocation of the last financial year (2014-15) for the project
entitled as Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics was One Hundred Thirty lac and the
implementation rate was 100%. The construction of Building with Bunker is in progress.

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2.

CHEMISTRY DIVISION, AECD

2.1 Objective
The objective of this Division is to make significant contribution towards socio-economic development of
Bangladesh through different R&D programmes of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and
analytical services to potential end users of the country.
2.2 Programme
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. Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry
c. Clinical/Medical Chemistry
d. Electrochemistry and Electrical Energy Conversion Technology
e. Academic Training and Analytical Services
2.3

Research and Development Work

(a)

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

2.3.1

Achievement of accreditation certificate for analytical services in Analytical Chemistry

Laboratory

Accreditation is a procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is
competent to carry out specific tasks. Accreditation at the national level is required to increase the acceptance
of nationally manufactured products, to promote product safety and efficiency and to ensure service quality.
Therefore, BAEC has decided to establish an accreditation laboratory at chemistry Division, AECD to
execute this objective. The Laboratory is being working with UNIDO for the accreditation of Analytical
Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Division by the project of Better Quality Infrastructure Component of the
Better Work and Standards Programme (BEST). With the help of UNIDO, the ISO Expert Mr. Richard
Merritt, visited Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and gave necessary suggestions. Lots of works such as
quality manual revision, method validation, documentation, sample measurement techniques, calibration of
the instruments, management review meeting, technical audits, procedures written, preparing master lists, etc
have been done during this period for establishing of an accreditation laboratory. The pre-assessment and
assessment of the lab has been completed and the findings of the pre-assessment and assessment have been
fulfilled and the Quality manager sent the reports to BAB, the accreditation body. Finally the laboratory
achieved the accreditation certificate according to ISO/IEC 17025 for the three years.
2.3.2

Studies of heavy metal contents of some marketed oral liquid products used in paediatric
population

This study was designed to investigate heavy metal contents of some pediatric oral liquid preparations
available in Bangladesh. Among the tested of eleven heavy metals, Cr, Co, Cu, Mn, Fe, Ni and Zn have the
value of higher than the detection limits. All the pharmaceutical and CAM products have value below
detection level of Pb, Cd, As and Hg.
2.3.3

Development of adsorbent from the natural source for the removal of heavy metal from
aqueous solution

The objectives of the study were to prepare and characterize of cellulose-based sorbent and studies on
adsorption properties as well as adsorption kinetics of heavy metal adsorbed on the prepared adsorbent.
SEDSD was prepared by the modification of sawdust (SD) with Sodium methoxide, epichlorohydrin and
dodecylamine successively. In addition, SEDSD was characterized by FTIR , SEM. Maximum adsorption
capacity was obtained at equilibrium pH 5.95. Time required to reach equilibrium was 180-240 min. The
adsorption of Pb2+ on SEDSD followed Langmuir adsorption isotherm and maximum adsorption capacity was
found from Langmuir isotherm at 25oC.

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2.3.4.

Preparation and characterization of chitosan-graft-poly acrylic acid adsorbent for removal of

heavy metals and methylene blue

The objectives of the study are to prepare and characterize of chitosan-graft-poly acrylic acid adsorbent for
removal of heavy metals. The major disadvantage of chitosan as adsorbent is its solubility in acidic media
especially in tannery wastes. In order to overcome such disadvantages grafted poly acrylic acid monomer
have been used. The composites thus prepared was characterized by FT-IR, thermo gravimetry (TGA),
differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning election microscope (SEM) analysis. The details
characterization results revealed that increasing acrylic acid in the gelatinous composite was obtained
however no such gels are formed when acrylic acid was used lower than chitosan. Due to the variation of
chitosan concentration, adsorption capacity of the composites for different effluent varies.
2.3.5

Preparation and characterization of Bijoypur clay-crystalline cellulose composite for industrial

effluent treatment

A novel composite was fabricated from local crop jute fiber and locally found Bijoypur clay with the
intention of using it as an adsorbent. Crystalline cellulose was first extracted from jute fiber, alongside this,
Bijoypur clay was organically modified with a surfactant. The crystalline cellulose and modified clay was
then combined to fabricate the composite. The percentage of crystalline cellulose and modified clay was
varied to different proportion to find out which composition works best as adsorbent. The best adsorbent from
the various compositions showed chromium, lead and methylene blue adsorption capacity of 2.37 mg/g, 4.99
mg/g & 3.24 mg/g respectively.
2.3.6

Development of a method to determine SO2 and NO2 in ambient air

The objective of the study is to develop a method for determining SO2 and NO2 in air. For measurement of
SO2 concentration in air, the samples were collected for 24 hours on impinge using Gent sampler. The
mixture of mercuric chloride and sodium chloride are used as absorbing reagent during sampling. Various
chemicals such as sulphamic acid, formaldehyde solution, pararosaniline solution are used for the analysis of
sample at 540 nm by using UV Visible Spectrophotometer. In case of NO2, Sodium hydroxide and sodium
arsenite are used as absorbing reagent for the sampling of air. Different chemicals such as sulfanilamide,
hydrogen peroxide, NEAD solution are used for the analysis of sample at 410 nm by using UV Visible
Spectrophotometer.
2.3.7

Creating database with user friendly interface for Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry
Division, AECD

Electronic database is very important to manage data. In a laboratory, there are thousands of data. User
friendly interface make easy to handle the data. ACL Management and ACL Reporting are such type of
interfaces to manage the data for the incoming samples for analysis as well as reporting in Analytical
Chemistry Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025 certified). Microsoft Office Access 2007 is used to create these
databases. Using these interfaces there are 1928 samples data handle for 2067 parameters received from 20
organizations and thousands of patients during the period of Jul 2014 to Jun 2015. Facilities including data
search, monthly or yearly reports, urine and serum analysis reports, income reports are available in these
interfaces.
2.3.8

Purity test of Copper (II) Sulfate Pentahydrate using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer

The objective of this study is to check the purity of Copper (II) Sulfate Pentahydrate of DAEJUNG
Chemicals (Made in Korea) was tested for purity determining of 1ppm (1000 g/L) Cu2+ solution by Atomic
Absorption Spectrometer (Varian-AA240FS). In order to prepare 1ppm Cu2+ solution, about 0.39269 gm of
Copper (II) Sulfate Pentahydrate required. It has found that 0.39269 gm of Copper salt produce on average
685 20 g/L instead of 1000 g/L solution which is very low from actual desired concentration. From back
calculation, total weight of salt was increased from0.39269 to 0.588 gm to prepare 100 ml solution which
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65 g/L that is very close to desired concentration 1ppm. So, it is clearly revealed that Copper (II) Sulfate
Pentahydrate salt of DAEJUNG is approximately 67% pure.
2.3.9

Formulations of different types of sinking & floating feeds formulations and their effect on
growth of Mono-sex Tilapia

The objective of the study is to establish sixteen formulae (Sinking and floating) and manufacture of eight
grades of feeds for Monosex Tilapia culture. Twenty raw materials have been collected from different
factories/ suppliers for supplemental feed & proximate analysis. Feed have been formulated & manufactured
based upon the nutrient values & standard nutrient requirements of the species. Sinking & Floating feeds
were manufactured in a modern feed mill. Pond preparation, stocking, feeding, feed management, water
quality management, diseases control, sampling etc. i.e. total culture system have been maintained
scientifically. The heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co etc have been analyzed. The work is in
progress.
2.3.10 Reduction of heavy metals in the tannery and textile waste water using high voltage discharge
The objective of the study was to design and implement a new rectangular shaped type Ozonizer based on
silent discharge and surface discharge operation following a streamer breakdown to produce an ozonized gas.
The produced ozone gas from both methods has been used for the reduction of heavy metals in the tannery
and textile wastewater. In our proposed method, the produced ozone gas was mixed with the wastewater to be
treated and analysis was done for the heavy metals lead (Pb), chromium (Cr) and copper (Cu). Using Flame
Atomic Absorption Spectrometric technique, the amounts of heavy metals in Tannery and Textile wastewater
were also measured.
2.3.11

Method validation for the measurement of elemental carbon and organic carbon in air sample

The carbonaceous particles were collected on quartz filters using Air Metrics MiniVol samplers starting from
February 2010 to February 2011. The samplings were done from Continuous Air Monitoring Station,
Farmgate, Dhaka. The elemental carbon was measured using reflectometer. The same filter was analyzed for
elemental carbon and organic carbon using carbon analyzer. Alternatively, the organic carbon was measured
using Ion Beam (PESA) analysis in GNS, New Zealand.The data analysis was going on. The work is in
progress.
2.3.12

Assessment of water quality in TRIGA MARK II research reactor with the special emphasis
on secondary and primary cooling circuits

This study has been designed to analyze the water quality in both stages of reactor cooling systems for safe
operation and maintenance of functional integrity of various reactor components by analysing water quality of
the TRIGA MARK II research reactor following the IAEA protocol (IAEA, 2011) in the water samples
collected from the primary and secondary cooling circuits which involved the measurement of important
parameters: (1) physical parameters (color, odour, pH, EC, TDS, salinity), (2) major cations (i.e., Na+, K+,
Ca2+, Mg2+), (3) major anions (i.e., Cl-, NO3-, NO2-, SO42-, PO43-, HCO3-, F-, Br-), (4) trace/heavy metals (Fe2+
and Fe3+, Al+, Pb2+, Zn2+, Cu2+, Cr total , Ni2+, Mn2+, Co, As total), (5) organics (i.e., phenol, DOC).
2.3.13

Isolation and analysis of chemical composition of the essential oils of Citrus macroptera peel.

In quest to finding the essential oil components in the current progress, three samples were collected from
Sylhet region and subjected to analyze subsequently.The analytical results shared that 18 compounds
comprised the total hydrocarbons in the lime volatile accounted for 95% of which the major identified
compounds was limonene (90.21%) and most of the others were oxygenated hydrocarbons ,Viz; gamma
element , alpha-pinene, caryophyllene ,alpha-caryophyllene etc.
2.3.14

Studies on isolation and characterization of essential oils in Citrus assamensis.

Essential oil compounds were investigated in the natural product, Citrus assamensis. Three samples were
collected from the Sylhet region and subjected to analyze using GC-MS.Washed 100g of each sample was
blended well and subjected to hydrodistrillation for four hours. The distillate was collected nearly 2ml and
further treated with Na2SO4 before analyzing using GC-MS. The analytical results showed that the 23
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compounds constituted the major compounds were found namely limonene (27.06%), Iongifolene12(11.30%), caryophyllene (4.60%), copaene (2.53%) and alpha bisabolol(1.11%).
b. Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry
2.3.15 Status of ambient particulate matter and black carbon concentrations in Rajshahi air,
Bangladesh
Air borne particulate matter (PM) samples (both PM10 and PM2.5) were collected simultaneously from
continuous air quality monitoring station (CAMS) at Rajshahi city from December 2012 to February 2013
using two Air Metrics MiniVol samplers. The samples were analyzed for mass and black carbon (BC)
concentrations. The present results were compared with the data set during December 2001 to February 2002.
The present data has showed that about 78% of PM10 is PM2.5 whereas in 2001-2002, PM2.5 was only 38% of
PM10. The high PM2.5 at Rajshahi city might be due to both local effect and long-range transport.
2.3.16

Comparison of particulate matter emission between tradition cook stove and improve cook
stove

To order to reduce the indoor air pollution from the combustion of traditional cook stove where biomass fuel
(wood, cow dung, and crop wastes) is used, an improve cook stove is being trying to adopt. In order to do the
emission testing, a field study was conducted from December 13 to December 27, 2013 at Village Education
Research Centre (VERC), Savar, Dhaka. PM10, PM2.5 and black carbon (BC) were measured using Air Matrix
samplers in different stage of water boiling test (WBT).From the research findings it has been revealed that
our local improve cook stoves are much better than traditional cook stove and even Indian improve cook
stoves that are available in Bangladesh.
2.3.17 Status of suspended particulate matter (SPM)/dust particle, PM10, PM2.5, NO2 and CO
concentrations at the plant area of Dhaka Southern Power Generation Ltd., Nababganj
The PM10, PM2.5, NO2 and CO concentrations were measured in every month starting from February 2015 at
the plant area of Dhaka Southern Power Generation Ltd, Nabaganj. The PM samples were collected using
three Air Metrics MiniVol samplers and NO2 and CO were monitored using GasPro monitor. The work is in
progress. The aim of this study is to record the background concentrations of PM, NO2 and CO. The work is
in progress
2.3.18

Status of noise level at the Dhaka Southern Power Generation Ltd., Nababganj, Dhaka

The noise level is monitored from the four corners of Dhaka Southern Power Generation Ltd, Nababganj,
Dhaka using noise monitor. The noise level is monitored in every month starting from December 2014. It has
observed that noise level of the plant area always exceeds the National Noise Standards (ECR 1997) because
the power plant is in construction phase. The aim of this study is to record the background noise level data
before operational phase of the power plant.
2.3.19

Characteristics of carbonaceous particles in Dhaka air

The carbonaceous particles (Organic carbon and Elemental carbon) were collected on quartz filters using Air
Metrics MiniVol sampler from December 2012 to February 2013 from Continuous Air Monitoring Station,
Farmgate, Dhaka. The samples were analyzed using carbon analyzer. The work is in progress.
2.3.20

Anions in water: A study perspective to Meghna River

The present work is to study accumulation and seasonal variations of anions in water Meghna River. The
water samples were collected from upstream Daudkandi, Meghna upazila to downstream Gazaria thana were
mainly carried out for some physico-chemical parameters and some common inorganic anion such as
Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Sulfate, bromide, Nitrate and Phosphate.
2.3.21 Determination of surface and ground water quality of Shibpur and Sonargoan area in
Bangladesh
Reconnaissance hydro chemical survey was conducted in Shibpur and Sonargaon area in eastern side of
Dhaka city to assess the quality of water. The ground water as well as surface water were collected from the
different points at the Shibpur and Sonargaon area from March, 2013 to May, 2014 with randomly choosing
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of tube well tube well, deep tube well, pond, cannel and river water for the investigation of important water
quality parameters such as temperature, pH, TDS, COD, DO, EC and Salinity etc.
2.3.22 Determination of Sitalakhya River water quality and its impact on human health.
The study consists of the determination of physic-chemical properties such as pH, TDS, BOD, DO, EC and
Salinity, and some common inorganic anion such as Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Sulfate, Bromide, Nitrate and
Phosphate of Sitalakhya river water to assess the risks of pollution and to find out its impact on human
health. Sixteen water samples were collected near Kachpur Bridge at Dhaka-Chittagong highway. Sampling
area was latitude2341'46.4'' to 2340'36.2'', longitude 9031'26.7'' to 9031'49.3'' and the parameters were
measured.
2.3.23 Determination of common inorganic anions in municipal drinking water in Dhaka city and its
impact on health.
The objective of work is to determination of common inorganic anions in supplied water in Dhaka city.
Supplied water was collected in dry season from 11 sites around Dhaka city in order to analysis the anions
using Ion Chromatography anion self- regenerating suppressor with conductivity detector. The measured
anions Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Sulfate, Bromide, Nitrate and Phosphate R-Square (%R2) values are
93.35% ,99.89%, 98.62%, 99.82%,99.86%, 99.88%, 99.55%, 98.71%, respectively.
2.3.24 Development of methodology for determination of Li+, Na+,NH4 +,K+, Mg
water by Ion Chromatography technique.

2+

,Ca2+

cations in

The determination of ionic species in various water samples is growing rapidly along with increasing
environmental problems, and it is obviously important to develop an appropriate analytical method for their
determination. Li+, Na+, NH4 +, K+, Mg+,Ca2+ are one of the most important parameter of water. Generally
these cations are measured by AAS technique. The objective of the study was to develop a methodology for
analysis of Li+, Na+,NH4 +,K+, Mg+,Ca2+ in water Ion Chromatography technique.For development of
methodology supplied water were collected 11 sites around Dhaka city. The method was calibrated by six
multi anion standards.
2.3.25 Determination of Li+, Na+, NH4 +, K+, Mg 2+and Ca2+ in commercial portable drinking water
introduced Ion Chromatography technique.
Commercial portable drinking water has now become popular and alternate drinking water. Present study was
conducted to determine Li+, Na+, NH4 +, K+, Mg 2+and Ca2+ in commercial portable drinking water by Ion
Chromatography technique.Twelve samples collected in dry season from different places of Dhaka city were
analyzed for Li+, Na+, NH4 +, K+, Mg 2+and Ca2+ using Ion Chromatography technique. Sample was spiked for
recovery determination. The concentration of Li+, Na+, NH4 +, K+, Mg2+and Ca2+ were found less compared to
WHO standards.
2.3.26 GNIP rain water: A collaborative study.
Present study was conducted to determine Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Sulfate, Bromide, Nitrate and
Phosphate in GNIP rain water.Forty five samples were analyzed for Fluoride, Chloride, Nitrite, Sulfate,
Bromide, Nitrate and Phosphate given by Isotope Hydrology Division, AERE, SAVAR. Four samples were
analyzed for comparative testing.
2.3.27 Possible health risk assessment associated by toxic elements present in rice of Bangladesh
The objective of the study was to assess the heavy metals (Cr, Co, Ni, Cd, Pb, As, Cu, Zn, and Mn)
concentration in soil of rice fields, irrigated water and rice grown in different region Bangladesh. Transfer of
heavy metal from soil to rice and assessment of potential health risk of those metals to human by
consumption of rice was also calculated accordingly. In soil samples concentration of all the elements except
Cr and As were within the standard value suggested by European Union Standard (2006). On the other hand
in rice sample, concentrations of Cd in all the samples were found above the FAO/WHO suggested value and
other elements were within the range. The analysed result for water samples showed a value within the
permissible limit of irrigation water suggested by department of environment Dhaka (DoE), Bangladesh.
Transfer factor (TF) was lower and metal pollution index followed the sequence of
Joypurhat>Noagaon>Khagrachori>Savar>Rangamati>Shatkhira>Bandorban>Jessore.
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HRI was found to be maximum for cadmium, arsenic and manganese in the rice sample collected from almost
all the districts. The Hazard Index (HI) followed the sequence like
Savar>K hagrachori>Bandorban>Rangamati>Noagaon>Jessore>Joypurhat>Shatkhira.
2.3.28 Assessment of pollution load of toxic properties in the aquatic environment of Shitalakhya
River.
To assess the pollution levels of toxic metals in the aquatic environment of Shitalakhya River by comparing
with different standard and to provide quantitative measure of the degree of metal pollution in aquatic
sediments by calculating various pollution indices for river water management. The study reveals that the
concentration of toxic metal in Shitalakhya River water and sediment is distributed in the sequence of Ca>K
>Al >Fe >Mn>Sr>Zn >Hg >Cu >Ni >Cr >Pb>As >Mo >Cd and Ca>Fe >Al >Mg >K >Ti >Sr>Cu >Zn >V
>Cr >Rb>As >Co respectively.
2.3.29 Assessment of water and sediment quality of Bangshi
techniques and GIS tools

River using multivariate statistical

To assess different physicochemical parameters and element content of Bangshi River by performing
different multivariate analysis as well as applying appropriate interpolation method on the data to obtain
spatial distribution of metal content in different parts of the river and their possible sources identification.The
result revealed that the physicochemical parameters (pH, DO, BOD) was above the standard limit. Both PCA
and cluster analysis shows satisfactory reduction of complex water and sediment datasets. The correlation
matrix showed significant relation among measured parameter. The geo-accumulation index ensured the
sediments are polluted in a very small extent.
2.3.30 Study on the heavy metal contamination in fresh
prawn by analyzing some toxic elements.

water prawn feeds and its consequences in

To study the concentration of Pb, Cd, Co, Hg, As and Cr was estimated in the prawn feeds and prawn samples
collected from the Southeast region (Khulna) of Bangladesh. To calculate health risk attributes of human
being through dietary intake of prawns based on average consumption.The mean concentrations of heavy
metals (of Pb, Cd, Co, Hg, As and Cr) found in feeds were compared with the FAO/WHO safe limit.
2.3.31 Heavy metals determination in Cows milk (liquid and powder) from different region in
Bangladesh
To determine the concentrations of various toxic elements (Cr, Ni, As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Mn, Cu, Zn, &Fe) in
different milk samples and assessment of pollution load as well as health risk associated by consuming the
milk samples.The results showed that powder milk contain significantly higher heavy metal than liquid milk.
A value of intake of heavy metals in human diet was calculated to estimate the risk to human health.
2.3.32

Geochemical analysis of reservoir rock of Surma basin.

To determine the geochemical composition of core samples of the reservoir rock of the three gas field
(Kailashtila, Rashidpur, Fenchugonj) of Surma basin and determine the rock type. The tectonic environment
of the deposition and distinctive provenance characteristics of the samples were also determined as well.
Geochemical analysis of three major gas fields (Kailastila (Well 2), Rashidpur (Well 4) and Fenchuganj (Well
2)) of the Surma Basin has been performed in this study to characterize source rocks and to understand the
composition, rock types, and environment of accumulation of sediment of the basin.
2.3.33

Heavy metal pollution at River Meghna and its impact on the aquatic life

To study the status of environmental pollution in the light of the chemical composition of concerned
environment.The physic- chemical properties like pH, DO, BOD, TDS and TSS were 6.47, 6.83, 3.51, 288,
and 0.557 ppm respectively. the elements Fe, As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, were found in river water
samples. On the other Fe, Co, Zn, Mn, Ni, Cu, Pb and Hg have been detected in Fish samples analyzed. In
light of over all study the chemical constituent level of the environmental component of the Meghna river
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2.3.34 Study of trace elements in raw and pasteurized cows milk and evaluation of its microbiological
and nutritional status.
The objective of the study was to assess heavy metals in raw and pasteurized cow's milk and calculate daily
intake of metals, as well as assessment of potential health risk of those metals to human by consumption. The
chemical composition and the presence of microbial population in both raw and pasteurized cow's milk are
also studied to evaluate the nutritional status of the studied milk samples.
22.3.35 Investigation of heavy metal contamination in marine sediment and water of proposed deep
seaport area in Sonadia Island, Moheshkhali, Coxs Bazar.
To determine the concentration of heavy metals (Al, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, As, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, V, Zn, Se, Hg,
Pb, Cd, and Sr) in marine water and marine sediment and calculate the pollution load of the study area.The
analysed data revealed that in marine water, trace element concentrations were decreased in the order of
K>Ca>Al>Cr>Hg>Sr>Cu>Ni>As>Pb
and
in
marine
sediment
the
order
was
Fe>Al>Ca>Mg>K.K>Sr>Rb>As.The Igeo value of the metal indicated that marine sediment was particularly
uncontaminated by As, Ti, Rb< Fe, K, Ca. The enrichment Factor (EFm) of the metal suggested the possible
anthropogenic contamination and natural sediment of the coast. Igeo value for all the metals analyzed in
sediment suggesting unpolluted and moderately polluted.
2.3.36 Assessment of heavy metals contamination of roadside farmland soils in Southwest Bangladesh
The objective of the study is to assess heavy metals contamination of roadside soils in Khulna city. In this
study, roadside distance, and tree protection were considered to analyze their influences on Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb
and Ni concentrations in farmland soils along the major highway of Khulna city. Soil samples were collected
for the analysis of traffic-related heavy metal using AAS.
2.3.37 Assessment of heavy metals in portable drinking water of different companies in Bangladesh
The present study has been performed to assess portable drinking water quality supplied by different
companies and potential health risk in Bangladesh. For this purpose portable drinking water of twelve
companies were collected from local available sources and analyzed for heavy metals using Flame, HydrideGeneration and Cold-Vapour AAS. The mean levels of all the elements such as Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, As,
Hg, Fe, Mn, Ca, Mg, Na, K etc have been measured. A comparison of the elemental concentrations with
WHO guidelines showed that the levels of most of the elements were below the allowable concentrations.
2.3.38 Impact of heavy metals on biological system and their removal from aqueous medium
The objective of the study is to find out impact of heavy metals in biological system and their removal using
low cost adsorbents.To observe the impact of heavy metals on living species , a 60-day experiment was
conducted to compare the accumulation and toxicological effects of arsenic in muscle, intestine and liver of
shingi fish, H. fossilis (Bloch) after exposure to two concentrations (7.0 and 20.0 ppm) of arsenic trioxide.
The highest/maximum level of accumulation of arsenic was observed in the liver whereas the lowest level of
arsenic was found to accumulate in the muscle tissues at the end of exposure period. For further study,
duckweed and neembark were used as adsorbent material for arsenic removal from groundwater. Desorption
studies were carried out. The present work meets the arsenic concentration required for drinking water
recommended by Bangladesh and the WHO water quality criteria for drinking water.
2.3.39 Development of a method to determine SO2 and NO2 in water
The objective of the study is to develop a method for determining SO2 and NO2 in water samples. Various
chemicals such as sulphamic acid, formaldehyde solution, pararosaniline solution are used for the analysis of
sample at 540 nm by using UV Visible Spectrophotometer. In case of NO2, Sodium hydroxide and sodium
arsenite are used as absorbing reagent for the sampling of air. Different chemicals such as sulfanilamide,
hydrogen peroxide, NEAD solution are used for the analysis of sample at 410 nm by using UV Visible
Spectrophotometer.
2.3.40 Study on the effect of ecology by the oil spill in Sundorbon
The Sundarbans oil spill was an oil spill that occurred on 9 December 2014 at the Shela River in Sundarbans,
Bangladesh, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The spill threatened trees, plankton, and vast populations of
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small fish and dolphins. The objective of the study is to monitor the impact of of the oil spill on ecological
"catastrophe".Samples have been collected from Shela river channel and main Channel. Different physico
chemical parameters such as temperature, DO, pH, EC etc have been measured in the sampling sites. The
levels of trace and heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, As, Hg, Fe, Mn, Ca, Mg, Na, K etc have been
analyzed.
2.3.41 Impact of heavy metals in water and different organs of fish in the Buriganga-Turag River,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The objective of the work is to study histo-cytopathological alteration by polluted water in various organs of
target fish species in the Buriganga-Turag rivers and to observe its seasonal variation.Samples were collected
from Buriganga Babu bazaar bridge to Ashulia landing station of the Turag river. Heavy metals such as
Cd,Cu,As,Ni,Zn,K and also SO2 ,NO2 have been measured. The work is in progress.
2.3.42

Physico-Chemical study of ground and surface water in Madunaghat area, Chittagong

One of the most important environmental issues today is ground and surface water contamination as well as
between the wide diversity of contaminants affecting water resources, heavy metals receive particular concern
considering their strong toxicity even at low concentrations. The objective of the study is physic-chemical
study of ground and surface water in Madunaghat area, Chittagong.Ground and surface water samples were
randomly collected from 46 sampling sites. Well depth, pH, EC etc were measured in the sampling sites and
heavy metals were analyzed using AAS and ICP-MS. The work is in progress.
2.3.43

Study of seasonal variation of ground water in Dhaka region

The availability of good quality groundwater is a serious problem not only for drinking purpose but also for
agriculture production. Human health problems due to waterborne diseases are commonly reported in Dhaka.
In this context, a study was conducted to find out the existence of heavy metals as well as trace elements in
groundwater of different places in Dhaka, which were affected by seasonal variability. Physico-chemical
parameters have been measured and heavy metals were analyzed using AAS and ICP-MS. The work is in
progress.
2.3.44 An assessment of heavy metal contamination in marine sediment, water and fishes at Saint
Martin, Bangladesh
Saint Martin is a small island (area only 8 km2) in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km
south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula, and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. The
objective of the study is to identify sea temperature and ocean acidification condition and to assess heavy
metal contamination in water, sediment and fish in that area. The physico-chemical parameters in the studied
samples have been recorded in the sampling area. The work is in progress.
2.3.45 An assessment of heavy metal contamination in marine sediment, water and fishes at Matarbari
in Maheskhali, Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh
To establish correlation between heavy metals and their presence in sediment, river water and selective
fishes.Find out the principal component for the heavy metals contamination and its impact on ecology and
human being.Ecological risk assessment of the heavy metals in the studied area. Health risk assessment of the
heavy metals via sediment, aquatic water and fishes. Different types of samples i.e. river bottom sediment,
river water and river fish have been collected in February, 2015. Readings for physico-chemical parameters in
the studied samples have been recorded in the sampling area and sample pellets have been prepared in our
laboratory following the standard methods for analysis of heavy metal using EDXRF technique.
2.3.46 Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in marine fishes collected from coastal areas of
Bangladesh.
To evaluate the concentrations of heavy metals in edible muscle tissues of costal (Karnafully River) fishes
and Ecological risk assessment of the heavy metals in the studied area. Health risk assessment of the heavy
metals from the commonly consuming fishes. Fish have been reported to accumulate large amounts of some
metals and are often at the top of the aquatic food chain. Several methods have been proposed for estimation
of the potential risks to human health of heavy metals in fishes. The risks may be divided into carcinogenic
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and non-carcinogenic effects considering the selective heavy metals and their concentration. Therefore, the
theoretical model/s for the ongoing research has been developed on health risk assessment for consumption of
fish originating from the coastal area of Bangladesh. However, theoretical works for this project have been
done, and fish sampling procedure from the coastal area of Bangladesh has been completed.
2.3.47 Health risk assessment of toxic heavy metals in fine particles of road dust in high traffic sites
and industrial areas in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
To measure the concentration of heavy metals in dust samples collected from the preselected road sites and
industrial areas of Dhaka city. Characterize the pollution assessment and determine the possible source/s.
Assessment of health risk, whether is it carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic based on heavy metal concentration
in street dust. Ecological risk assessment in the studied area of Dhaka city.Theoretical works on ecological
and health assessment have been completed to represent the experimental data. However, as a part of
preliminary work, six environmental samples were collected and passed though the 140 sieve to obtain
specific size of road dust. Then the sample were dried in an oven at 60~70 C to get constant weight. Finally
all the dried samples were taken to the pellet machine for formation of pellet using 10 tons pressure. The
samples are ready for the analysis of heavy metal using EDXRF technique.
2.3.48 Shitalakshya River Water: An approach of identifying water borne carcinogenic hazards.
The presented study approaches an investigation of finding carcinogenic agents, phenols in the river water.
Having this view, nine water samples (surface and 60cm depth) from five different sampling sites namely
Horipur Power house region, Horipur power house direct, Siddirgonj Power house region, Salurghat middle
and Salurghat region of the Shitalakshya river
were collected and analyzed using GC-MS
subsequently.100 ml of each water sample was extracted with 15 ml DCM maintaining pH at 2.0.Then the
organic layer was evaporated in K-D evaporator then dried and finally the pre-concentrated samples were
analyzed by GC-MS technique.
2.3.49 A comparative study of carcinogenic phenol and a few phenolic derivatives in the river water
and in the tap water supplied by Dhaka WASA.
Sixteen water samples of which nine from five sampling sites (Horipur Power house region, Horipur power
house direct, Siddirgonj Power house region, Salurghat middle and Salurghat region) of the Shitalakshya
river and seven samples from seven different regions (Baldha garden, Bijoynagar, Kaptanbazar direct,
Fakirapool, Kaptanbazar, segunbagicha and Wari) of Dhaka City Corporation were collected. The objective
of this study is to compare the presence of phenol and phenolic derivatives in the river water and the tap water
supplied by Dhaka WASA. 100 ml of each water sample was extracted with 15 ml DCM maintaining pH at
2.0.Then the organic layer was evaporated in K-D evaporator then dried and finally the pre-concentrated
samples were analyzed by GC-MS technique.
2.3.50 Searching of Uranium deposits and determination of uranium concentrations in the uncovered
collections
It is known that Uranium (U) is a naturally occurring radioactive element. Known to all that Bangladesh is
going to establish its first Nuclear Power Plant where U will be utilized as fuel and obviously it will be
procured from outside. An attempt has taken to search U deposits in the hilly areas of Sylhet and
Moluvibazar Districts and in parallel to determining U concentrations in collections utilizing well-adopted
electrochemical techniques.In view to searching U deposits in the hilly areas of Sylhet and Moluvibazar
Districts, a field study and survey was carried out. Electrochemical Cyclic Voltammetric runs confirmed the
appearance of different redox peaks of U in the processed samples.
2.3.51 Mn5O8 nanomaterials: an efficient oxidant for dye contaminated water treatment
The objective of this study is to evaluate the possible applications of mixed-valent Mn5O8 nanoparticles as
oxidant for dye contaminated water treatment. Mn5O8 nanomaterials were obtained from the control oxidation
of Mn3O4 which was synthesized from the reduction of KMnO4 with glycerol. The structural and
morphological characterizations were performed by the X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray
(EDX), Infra-red (IR) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) techniques. The

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efficiency of dye contaminated water treatment was investigated with Ultraviolet visible (UV-vis.)
spectrophotometric technique trough the dye degradation reaction.
(c) Clinical/Medical Chemistry
2.3.52

Nutritional assessment and serum zinc level in leukaemic children

The present study was done to identify the relationship of height, weight and serum zinc with acute
lymphocytic leukemia in pediatric patients. This case-control study in children ranging from 1 10 years with
newly diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukaemia were enrolled as case. The diagnosis was made by means of
bone marrow smears. An equal number of healthy children of similar age and sex were also included as
control. The outcome measures were weight-for-height (wasting) and height-for-age (stunting) in children 5
or below 5 years of age and BMI in children > 5 years of age. The serum zinc level was also studied as a
measure of micronutrient status.
2.3.53

Urinary copper/zinc ratio: as an adjunct tool for diagnosis of Wilson's disease in childr

This cross-sectional study will be carried out with an aim to observe the efficacy of Urinary copper/zinc ratio
as a newer tool for diagnosis of Wilson disease.Samples have been collected purposively and cases who fulfil
the inclusion criteria were enrolled in this study. Proper clinical history, examination and initial investigation
report have been recorded in standard data sheet. Statistical analysis of the results will be obtained by using
window based software devised with Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS). Morning and 24 hr
urinary samples have been collected from patients with liver disease under the age of 18 year to estimate the
correlation between morning urinary copper/zinc ratios and 24 hour urinary copper excretion. The diagnostic
value of morning urinary copper/zinc ratio have been studied in children with Wilson's disease and children
with other liver diseases .
2.3.54 Heavy metals levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
There is accumulating evidence that the metabolism of several trace metals are altered in diabetes mellitus
and these micronutrients might have specific roles in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease. The
aim of this study was to investigate the level of heavy metals: Chromium, Zinc, Manganese levels in serum of
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Fifty diabetic patients and 30 apparently healthy non-diabetic
individuals were recruited into this study. After an overnight fasting, blood was collected from each subject
and serum concentrations of these elements were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The
work is in progress.
2.3.55 Serum lead level in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children but it also affects adults. The
objective of the study is to identify the relation of lead in serum with acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient.
Samples of fifty case and control have been collected and Pb level measured by using AAS. The work is in
progress.
2.4

Collaboration Work

This Division has collaboration work with the member state across Asia-Pacific region under IAEA/RCA
framework. The collaboration area is given below:
RAS/7/023 Project: Supporting sustainable air pollution monitoring using Nuclear Analytical
Technology.
RAS/1/012 Project: Characterizing and optimizing process dynamics in complex industrial system using
radiotracer and sealed source techniques.
2.5

Service Rendered (Analytical Services)

The Chemistry Division regularly provides analytical services to different organizations (Govt, Private,
NGOs, Hospitals, and Universities etc). The services mainly include quality control and quality certification
of raw materials and products, clinical assay, academic pursuit, chemical analysis of different laboratory
samples and products. The analytical services for heavy elements, both essential and toxic, are being carried
in different fields such as food, agriculture, fish products, coin, gold, silver, alloy, soil, rock, sediment, paint,
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salt, tea, dinks, oil, hair, nail, blood, urine, skin, air, and water etc. The analytical services for some organic
compounds also have been provided. During the reporting period, some of the analytical services rendered to
various organizations are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. List of analytical services provided to different organizations and users during July 2014
June 2015.

Sl.
No.

Name of Organizations

Anraj Fish Products Industries Ltd

No. of
Samples

Total
Parameters

Water

Ark Sea Foods Limited

Water

15

BD Seafood Limited

Fish/Shrimp
Water

1
1

5
5

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Water

10

District Fisheries Office, Gazipur

Fish Feed

District
Fisheries
Manikgonj

Office, Fish Feed

District
Jhalakathi

Office, Fish Feed

FIQC, Dhaka

Fish/Shrimp

10

Fish Importers Association of Fish/Shrimp

Bangladesh

16

10

Fisheries Office, Savar

Fish Feed

11

Fresh Foods Ltd.

Fish/Shrimp
Water

2
2

10
10

12

Gemini Sea Food Limited

Fish/Shrimp
Water

2
2

10
10

13

Kuliarchar
Bazar) Ltd

(Cox's Water

14

Mashud Fish Processing & Ice Water

Complex

10

15

Meenhar Sea Foods Limited

Fish/Shrimp
Water

1
1

3
5

16

Navana Batteries Limited

Serum
Water

1
3

1
15

17

Nirala Sea Foods Ltd.

Fish/Shrimp

18

Patient

Serum
Urine

36
1885

36
1885

19

Saidowla (Pvt) Enterprise Ltd

Water

10

20

Sea Fresh Ltd

Fish/Shrimp
Water

2
2

10
10

21

Rahim Afrooz Battery Factories

Air

55

116

Fisheries

Sea

Foods

Type of
Samples

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Sl.
No.

Name of Organizations

Type of
Samples

No. of
Samples

Total
Parameters

22

Panna Battery Ltd.

Air

23

Euro Battery Ltd.

Air

24

Navana Battery Ltd.

Air

25

Power Plants

Air

28

28

26

Patients

Hair(As)

99

99

27

Ministry/Government organization

Gold

159

159

28

Ministry/Government organization

silver

21

21

29

Chemistry Department,
Islami University, Kustia.

Oil

06

06

30

Chemistry Department,
Dhaka University

Soil and Water

02

10

2356

2565

Total
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 Microcontroller based 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
3.2.1

Design and development work

The Research 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:

Designed and Development of PC Based Wireless Monitoring and Control of Fire Detection and
Extinguishing System
Design and Development of Lab VIEW Based DC Motor Speed and Direction Control System
Designed and Development of a Wireless Based Temperature, Humidity & Light Intensity Monitoring
System
Design and Implementation of Wireless Automated Irrigation System
Designed and Development of Automatic Car Parking and Controlling System Using Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC).
Design of Automatic Controlling for Tap-Water System Using Float less Level Sensor
Design and Development of Multi-point Online Monitoring System for Temperature & Relative
Humidity around the TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor, ROMU, AERE, Savar
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Design and development of a low cost PC Based Employee Management and Access Control System
Design and development of a Multi-point Wireless Solar Storage Power Monitoring System with Low
Cost Solar Tracker
Design and development of FPGA based Nuclear Radiation Counting System
Study of the plateau curve for optimizing of setting high voltage to GM Tube
Design and development of a Low cost High Voltage Power Supply for Nuclear Radiation Detectors
Hardware configurable Single Channel Analyzer
Design and Development of a Nuclear Counting System using ATMEL C
Front-end Electronics for Nuclear Detectors: Preamplifier-Amplifier-Shaper-Discriminator
Study and Development of PIC Microcontroller-to-PC Communication via USB
Study and Development of Microcontroller Based High Voltage Power Supply
Study of FPGA Based Multi-channel Analyzer (MCA) for Gamma-ray and X-ray Spectrometry
Design and Development of an Obstacle Detector Robot for Radiation Survey
Design and development of 5 volt regulated power supply
Design and development of Water level detector (over flow detector)
Design and development of Tone generator
Design and development of Flashing message with chasing lights
Design and development of Digital logic probe
Design and development of Digital score board
Design and development of Traffic light controller

3.2.2

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.
Table: Type and number of instruments are repaired
Sl. No.
Type of the instruments
Name of the user
Qty.
01.

Scientific, Nuclear and Analytical

AECD

15

02.

Computer (System Unit, with software installation),

AECD

35

03.

Monitor

AECD

04.

Printer

AECD

05.

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply )

AECD

06.

Telephone and Intercom System

AECD

40

07.

Intercom Line

RNPP

48

3.2.3 Training Course Organized

The National Training Course on Introduction to LabVIEW Virtual Instrument and PC based Control
System from 14 18 September, 2014, AEC, Dhaka. Total 16 participants have attended in this training
course.
3.2.4 Collaboration Work
This division is involved with the collaboration research work with different National universities.
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 study to grow, characterize and
develop some technologically important photovoltaic thin film materials as these are utilized as base blocks
for the photovoltaic solar cells and optoelectronic devices. EPD is efficiently able to develop device-quality
thin films of various light absorber and transparent materials. The characterization includes optical, electrical,
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morphological, compositional, structural and so on. Thereby, EPD mainly concentrates on thin film
technology to develop device quality thin film and bring down material cost considerably.
4.2 Programme

Development and characterization of fundamental properties of elemental, binary, ternary and quaternary
semiconducting materials in thin film form.
Development and characterization of graphene oxide based solar cell materials.
Development and characterization of diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS) thin films.
Studies on SnO2, In doped SnO2, Al doped ZnO, In doped GaAs, CdS, CdTe and coating on glass
substrate of CdTe thin film solar cell.
Development of optoelectronic materials of GaAs, ZnSe thin film deposition and characterization.

4.3

Research and Development Work

4.3.1

Study of CdS thin film semiconductor for CdTe thin film solar cell.

The CdS thin films showed cubic structure with lattice constant 5.7899 nm. The band gap from 2.59 eV to
2.67 eV for thickness varied from 100 nm to 50 nm showed its suitability for preparation of CdTe thin film
solar cell using thermal vacuum evaporation technique.
4.2.3

Deposition and characterization of CdS thin film solar cell materials

The CdS thin films were deposited by thermal evaporation, chemical bathe deposition and electro deposition
method successfully. The films are analyzed using XRD and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer. The all films
showed cubic structure. The optimum condition for deposition in electro deposition (ED) has been found at a
temperature of 900C, duration of 40 minutes, ph value of 3 and a voltage-600 mV.
4.3.3

Synthesis of nuclear detector materials using thermal evaporation technique

The aim of this study is to deposit and analyze for nuclear detector application. The CdTe thin film detector
material is successfully deposited using thermal evaporation method. The thickness of the film was measured
by digital thickness monitor. The structural and optical properties of vacuum evaporated CdTe thin films with
varying film thickness (500-700 nm) were investigated.
4.3.4

Optical and electrical characterization of In doped GaAs thin film deposited by thermal
evaporation method

The objective is to study the GaAs films with variation of thickness and composition. According to the
objective the transmittance was found in the range 52% to 91% for various samples. Surface morphology was
observed by SEM image and composition was confirmed by EDAX analysis. From XRD analysis planes
[111], [220], [311] and [400] were found and the structure conformed that the thin film is polycrystalline.
4.3.5

Synthesis of SnO2 thin film deposited by thermal evaporation technique

Study of SnO2 thin film deposition and characterize structural, optical and electrical properties. From
structural analysis it was observed that the film was good crystalline structure with [110] plane. Optical
characteristics were studied by UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer and observed that the maximum
transparency is 88.59% near the infrared region. The optical band gap was found 2.75 eV and the resistively
was found 1.4 Mcm.
4.3.6

Study of Al doped ZnO thin film deposited by thermal evaporation method

The objective is to study the Al doped ZnO thin films with variation of thickness and composition. The SEM
micrographs of the undoped ZnO thin film has a smooth surface with small grain size. The SEM micrographs
of Al-doped ZnO thin films has a rough surface with three dimensional island growth. The band gap varied
from 3.06 eV to 3.49 eV for the variation of Al concentration in ZnO.
4.3.7

Diamond like carbon (DLC) thin film semiconductor for magnetic and optical storage devices

The goal of this work is to study the different characteristics of hydrogenated amorphous carbon using SEM,
XRD and FTIR analysis with varying the RF Power. The XRD result shows that DLC is an amorphous
carbon. FTIR spectrum confirms about Sp3 and Sp2 bonding in DLC.
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4.3.8

Study of Deposition and Characterization of CdS/CdTe thin films for solar cell

The objective is to study the structural, optical, compositional properties of CdS/CdTe thin films for thin film
solar cell. Grain size of CdS/CdTe thin films was about 331 nm. Transmittance spectra of CdS indicated that
it could be suitable to be used as window layer for solar cell structure. The optimum condition for deposition
of CdS thin film using CBD has been found at temperature of 750C, duration of 60 minutes and pH value of
10.
4.3.9

Study of In doped SnO2 thin film for CdTe thin film solar cell application

The objective is to study the structural, optical, electrical properties of In doped SnO2 thin films for solar cell
application. SnO2 thin films of different thickness (200 nm, 300 nm, 400 nm, 600 nm) with doping 2% In at
1000C Substrate temperature and 2000C annealing temperature for 1 hour have prepared and their optical
measurement is completed. Study of structural and electrical properties is going on.
5.

HEALTH PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD

5.1

Objective

The main objective of this Division is to ensure protection against ionizing radiation through
Control of population exposure by environmental radiation monitoring and measurement of radioactivity
in environmental samples, food stuffs, imported and exportable samples.
Control of occupational workers exposure 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 publication 103, 2007 and to fulfill the requirement of NSRC Rule 1997.
Monitoring and control of radioactive sources of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka as required by the NSRC
Rule 1997.
Training and education on radiation protection.
Providing radiation protection services on demand basis.
5.2

Programme

To fulfill the objective of Health Physics Division of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka various programmes has
been taken on R & D activities, rendering service, human resource development, national and international
collaboration as well as on academic programme. The progrmmes are as follows:
Environmental Radiation & Radioactivity Monitoring

Measurement of background radiation levels throughout Bangladesh and assessment of population

radiation exposure.
Analysis of different radionuclides in environmental samples such as, soil, water, air, rain water,
vegetation, fish, grass, drinking water, food stuff etc. and other biological samples both qualitatively and
quantitatively.
Development and standardization of analytical methods for low level measurement of radioactivity in
environmental samples
Effects of soil properties on transfer of radionuclide are into food chain.
Measurement of environmental doses by thermo-luminescent dosimeter.
Measurement of Radioactivity Concentration in NORM Samples of different Gas Fields.
Measurement of environmental gamma radiation doses at AECD campus by In-Situ method.
Measurement of the radon gas concentration in air at different location in Dhaka city in Bangladesh.

Occupational Exposure Control

Measurement of extremity doses of workers in Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Cardiology

Department

Medical Exposure Control

Measurement of patient surface dose during CT examination
Study on ionizing radiation dose of cardiac patient
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Quality Assurance Programme for Radioactivity Measurement

Performance test of detecting system

Participation in the intercomparison program (International)

Quality Assurance Programme of Individual Monitoring System

Performance test of TLD system.
Routine testing and calibration.
Participation in the intercomparison program of individual radiation monitoring (regional and
international).
5.3

Research and Development Work

5.3.1 Survey of Background Radiation Levels in Bangladesh

To determine the background radiation level in and around the AECD campus. During this reporting period,
background radiation level has been carried out in and around Dhaka city regularly on monthly basis by using
calibrated beta-gamma survey meter. The observed average background radiation dose rate was found from
0.13 Sv.h-1 to 0.21 Sv.h-1, which is comparable with the previous data. It is observed that there is no change
in background radiation level from previous data.
5.3.2

Radioactivity in rain water

To determine the radionuclides and its concentration in rain water of AECD campus. During the reporting
period, twenty seven rain water samples were collected at the AECD campus, Savar and Tongi area during
the reporting period. The activity concentration of radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th and 40K were determined by
Gamma Spectrometry consists of High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Co-axial detector coupled with
multichannel analyzer. The observed activity concentrations of 226Ra found in rain water samples varied from
8.75 BqL-1 to 82.59 BqL-1 with mean concentrations 42.35 BqL-1. The activity of 232Th was found in the rain
water samples varied from 1.14 BqL-1 to 16.83 BqL-1 with mean concentration 11.21 BqL-1. The 40K activity
in these rain water samples ranged from 39.18 BqL-1 to 720 BqL-1 with average 405 BqL-1. No artificial
radionuclide was detected at any of the sample. The rain water samples were processed for the measurement
of gross alpha & beta activity.
5.3.3

Study of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivities in Environmental Samples

To determine the Gross alpha and gross beta radioactivity in environmental sample. Thirty samples of soil,
water and vegetable were randomly collected from the different locations of Bheramara and Ishwardi near the
proposed Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant area, Kushtia and Pabna, Bangladesh. The Gross Alpha activity
under investigation ranges from 1.13 to 5.66 Bq kg-1 with an average of 2.780.16 Bq kg-1 for soil sample,
0.45 to 1.36 mBq L-1 with an average of 0.91 0.18 mBq L-1 for water sample, and 0.23 to 1.81 Bq kg-1 with
an average of 1.0 0.11 Bq kg-1 for vegetable sample. The Gross Beta activity under investigation ranges
from 30.74 to 132 Bq kg-1 with an average of 71.851.99 Bq kg-1 for soil sample, 61.49 to 279 mBq L-1 with
an average of 175 4.02 mBq L-1 for water sample and 305 to 1676 Bq kg-1 with an average of 930 3.27 Bq
kg-1 for vegetable sample. This study will help to prepare baseline data for gross alpha and gross beta
radioactivity in environmental sample which will be used as finger print for the comparison of radioactivity
level.
5.3.4 Determination of radioactivity in the water from a district of elevated radiation Background in
the Northern region of Bangladesh
To determine the radioactivity in the water from a district of elevated radiation Background in the northern
part of Bangladesh. Forty five water samples collected from tube-wells, shallow pumps, ponds and the river
from different places of a district in the northern region of Bangladesh. The instrumentations of ZnS
scintillation detector and HPGe coaxial detector used to count the gross alpha, gross beta activities and
gamma activity. The gross alpha activities were found to be 9.33.5 mBq/L for tube-wells, 124.2 mBq/L for
shallow pumps, 163.8 mBq/L for ponds and 224.5 mBq/L for the river. The gross beta activities were
found to be 8324 mBq/L for tube-wells, 8024 mBq/L for shallow pumps, 25226 mBq/L for ponds and
24835 mBq/L for the river. The observed gamma activity of 238U ranges from BDL to 416 Bq/L with the
mean 8.93.6 Bq/L for tube-wells, 5.82.6 Bq/L for shallow pumps, 6.22.8 Bq/L for ponds and 103 Bq/L
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for the river, 232Th ranges from BDL to 194 Bq/L with the mean 3.62.4 Bq/L for tube-wells, 1.30.5 Bq/L
for shallow pumps, 1.80.67 Bq/L for ponds and BDL for the river. The activity of 40K ranges from BDL to
10423 Bq/L with the mean 522.20 Bq/L for tube-wells, 442 Bq/L for shallow pumps, 411.98 Bq/L for
ponds and 622.30 Bq/L for the river. Artificial radionuclide137Cs was not found in the water samples
studied.
5.3.5 A study of natural radionuclides concentration in the soil samples of a district in the northern
region of Bangladesh
To determine the radioactivity in soil samples of northern part of Bangladesh. The level of natural
radioactivity in 51 soil samples collected from different upazilas of Kurigram was measured and the
radiological hazard parameters were estimated. The activity concentrations of naturally occurring radioactive
materials in the 238U and 232Th decay chains and in 40K were determined by means of a gamma-ray
spectrometry system using HPGe detector in a low background configuration at Atomic Energy Centre,
Dhaka. The activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th and 40K found in the present study are compared with the
reported values of other districts of Bangladesh and those of other countries of the world. Radiological hazard
parameters of Kurigram were estimated and compared with the world averages. The natural radioactivity in
Kurigram poses no threat to general public there. Artificial radionuclide 137Cs was not found in the soil
samples studied.
5.3.6 Measurement of Radioactivity in imported Food-Stuffs
To determine the Gamma, Gross alpha and gross beta radioactivity in imported food stuff for internal
exposure. Fifteen samples of food grain were collected from the different market of Dhaka City, six samples
were domestic (Bangladesh), and nine samples were imported from different country. The food grain samples
were prepared and analyzed by High Purity Germanium (HPGe) for measurement of gamma activity and dual
phosphor Zinc Sulphide Scintillation Detector, ZnS(Ag) for the measurement of gross alpha and gross beta
activity. Gamma activity under investigation ranges from 7.53 to 35.17 Bq.kg-1 with an average of 22.120.14
Bq.kg-1 for Uranium (238U), 4.53 to 30.38 Bq.kg-1 with an average of 14.50.09 Bq.kg-1 for Thorium (232Th)
and 17 to 232 Bq.kg-1 with an average of 146 0.57 Bq.kg-1 for Potassium (40K). The Gross Alpha activity
under investigation ranges from 2.72 to 262 Bq.kg-1 with an average of 71.071.7 Bq.kg-1 and the Gross Beta
activity under investigation ranges from 36.81 to 352 Bq.kg-1 with an average of 16411.28 Bq.kg-1.
5.3.7 Measurement of radioactivity concentrations in food grain and vegetable samples in Kurigram
district of Bangladesh
To measure the radioactivity levels of the naturally occurring radionuclides in food-grain and vegetable
samples of a district in the northern region of Bangladesh. The radioactivity of 238U, 232Th and 40K in 35
samples of 15 kinds of food grains and vegetables commonly consumed by the population of northern region
in Bangladesh was determined.The activity concentrations of natural radionuclides in collected samples from
different locations of Kurigram were measured by using Gamma Spectrometry System consisting of a HPGe
coaxial detector (EG & G ORTEC) coupled with a Silena Emcaplus Multichannel Analyzer (MCA) and
associate microprocessors at AEC, Dhaka. The measuring time of all samples was 5000 seconds. It was found
that the observed activity concentrations of radionuclides in food grain and vegetable samples ranged from
BDL to 19133 Bq/Kg with average 359 Bq/Kg for 238U; from BDL to 32544 Bq/Kg with average 347
Bq/Kg for 232Th, from BDL to 2186232 Bq/Kg with average 906133 Bq/Kg for 40K. The natural
radioactivity in the collected samples poses no threat to general public there. Artificial radionuclide 137Cs was
not found in the food-grain and vegetable samples of Kurigram district in Bangladesh.
5.3.8 Natural Radioactivity and Dose Assessment in Sand and Sediment Samples from Kuakata
Beach, Bangladesh
To determine the radioactivity in sand and sediment samples of Kuakta Beach, Bangladesh. The activity
concentrations of radionuclides and their respective annual effective dose rates, produced by 226Ra, 232Th and
40
K, were measured by using high purity germanium (HPGe) detector of relative efficiency 20%. The activity
concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in the sand samples were found to be varied from 22.83 4.11Bqkg-1 to
100 2.39 Bqkg-1, 68.76 2.86 Bqkg-1 to 297 4.32 Bqkg-1 and 75.87 15.75 Bqkg-1 to 162 19.90 BqKg-1,
respectively. For sediment samples the corresponding radionuclides ranged between 12.11 1.99 BqKg-1 to
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31.64 1.64 Bqkg-1, 18.94 1.89 BqKg-1 to 71.11 2.88 BqKg-1 and 183 19.81 BqKg-1 to 346 21.07
BqKg-1, with a mean value 19.67 Bqkg-1, 32.13 Bqkg-1 and 255 Bqkg-1, respectively. The absorbed dose rate
was estimated to range from 30.50 nGyh-1 to 243 nGyh-1 with an average of 74.87 nGyh-1. The estimated
outdoor annual effective dose varied between 0.22 mSv/year to 1.79 mSv/year with a mean of 0.55 mSv/year,
which is higher than the world average for outdoor annual effective dose, 0.07 mSv/year. The external hazard
indices for the samples varied from 0.17 to 1.43 with the average value of 0.44, these values are less than the
unity. The average value of radium equivalent activity was estimated and found to be 161 BqKg-1 which is
less than the acceptable limit of world average value of 370 BqKg-1.
5.3.9 Measurement of Radioactivity Concentrations and Radiological Hazard Assessment of
Powdered Milk of Different Brands Consumed in Bangladesh
To determine the radioactivity concentrations and radiological hazard assessment of powdered milk of
different brands consumed in Bangladesh. The radionuclide contents and their activity concentrations in
powdered milk samples collected from local market in Bangladesh were determined by using a high
resolution germanium detector (HPGe) of 20% relative efficiency. A total of twelve samples of three
categories were collected and analyzed. The activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in the milk
samples were found to be varied from 2.401.02 to 24.995.06 Bqkg-1, 1.941.59 to 22.913.35 Bqkg-1 and
10544.03 to 264 43.77 Bqkg-1 respectively. The calculated absorbed dose rates due to these radionuclides
in powdered milk samples were found to be 10.71 to 27.47nGyh-1 and average value was 19.77 nGyh-1.
These values are lower than the world average value of 55 nGyh-1. The estimated outdoor annual effective
dose ranged from 0.02 to 0.04 mSvy-1, with the mean value of 0.03 mSvy-1, these values are also lower than
the worldwide average value of 0.07 mSvy-1. The values of radium equivalent activity in almost all the
samples were less than 370 Bqkg-1. On the other hand, the values of external hazard indices for milk samples
varied between 0.06 to 0.15 with the average value of 0.11. The values are less than unity in all the samples
that indicate the non-hazardous for human being.
5.3.10 Concentration of radioactivity in different food samples imported from SAARC and other
Countries
To monitor the level of radioactivity in different food samples imported from SAARC and other countries as
a part of radioactivity monitoring surveillance program. 76 imported food samples were collected from local
market viz. Kasam bazar, Hasan Ali Store, Rikabi bazar (Munshiganj), Babu bazar, 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 samples
were processed following the standard procedure and analyzed for gamma emitting radionuclides. The
radioactivity range of 232Th series are found to be (1.87- 36.66) Bqkg-1 and and that of 238U series are found to
(1.02 35.07) Bqkg-1. The radioactivity range of 40K is found to be (36.16-484) Bqkg-1. No artificial
radionuclide was observed.
5.3.11 Measurement of Radionuclides in Soil and water Samples Collected from Different Locations
TRIGA MARK Research Reactor
To determine the radionuclides qualitatively and quantitatively in Soil and water Samples Collected from
Different Locations of TRIGA MARK II Research Reactor. The activity concentrations of soil and water
samples collected from four different locations of TRIGA MARK Research Reactor. These Samples were
processed and taken in plastic pots (dia 7.5 cm height 6.5 cm) for measurement of gamma emitting
radionuclides. The plastic pots were sealed for air tight and kept for 28 days to attain the secular equilibrium
with the daughter products of 232Th & 238U. The samples were determined by using HPGe detector based on
high-resolution gamma spectrometry system. The radioactivity level of 238U, 232Th and 40K in soil water
samples ranged from 35.380.46 Bq/kg to 48.890.95 Bq/kg, 45.850.60 Bq/kg to 63.710.68 Bq/kg and
3641.69 Bq/kg to 4571.72 Bqkg-1and the average radioactivity level in water samples are 13.52 3.45 Bq/l,
16.85.28Bq/l & 43.36 7.38 Bq/l respectively. No artificial radionuclide was observed at any of the
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5.3.12 Measurement of Radioactivity Concentration in NORM Samples of different Gas Fields
To measure the radioactivity concentration in Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) of
different gas field samples for radiation protection of occupational worker and the environment. Oil and gas
production and processing operations sometimes accumulate naturally occurring radioactive materials
(NORM) at elevated concentration in by-product waste streams. Five different type water samples and two
soil samples were collected from two different gas fields namely Srikyl Gas Field, Comilla and Sundalpur
Gas Field, Noakhali. The samples will be counted by HPGe detector to determine the radioactivity level of
238
U, 232Th and 40K.The samples are being processed according to standard procedures for the measurement of
those radio-nuclides.
5.3.13 Measurement of Radon for Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
To measure the indoor radon concentration for radiation protection of the public and the environment. The
most important sources of ionizing radiation are radon and its decay products because they contribute about
50% of the annual dose received by the population. Two isotope of radon are more of an inhalation hazard.
So for public expsure control radon measurement is essential. Under the IAEA project work
RAS/9/069(NEW) Harmonizing Approaches and Measures for Radiation Protection of the Public and the
Environment in Line with the International Safety Standards IAEA sent 50 solid state track detectors for
radon measurement in two selected locations in Bangladesh namely Atomic Energy Centre Campus, Dhaka
and Coxs Bazar beach area. The average indoor radon concentration in AECD Campus was found (54.40
38.40) Bq.m-3 by using LANDAUER NORDIC CR-39 plastic film with time duration four months. Our
results are within the recommended value set by IAEA. The indoor radon concentration in all locations of
BSMEC Campus, Coxs Bazar were found below detection limit (20 Bq.m-3) by using same CR-39 plastic
film with same time duration.
5.3.14 Measurement of environmental gamma radiation doses at AECD campus by In-Situ method
To identify natural and artificial radionuclides in the environment and to measure environmental gamma
radiation doses from natural and artficial radionuclides quickly. In-Situ Environmental gamma-ray dose rate
was measured at 25 locations of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) using portable HPGe detector
(Model No. GEM25P4-83). The dose rate was varied from 0.06Gy.h-1 to 0.12 Gy.h-1 with an average of
0.09 0.02 Gy.h-1. The population dose was also calculated from the measured dose rate. It was observed
that the annual population dose due to outdoor terrestrial gamma radioactivity is comparable to other
countries in the region.
5.3.15 Study on seasonal variation of outdoor environmental terrestrial gamma dose rate by In-Situ
method
To identify natural and artificial radionuclides in the environment and to measure environmental gamma
radiation doses from natural and artficial radionuclides and to observe doses due to seasonal variations such
as temperature, rainfall, etc. In-Situ Environmental gamma-ray dose rate was measured at 03 locations of
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) using portable HPGe detector (Model No. GEM25P4-83) from
January-June 2015. During the period 20 measurements was performed at 3 locations. The measurement time
was 10,000 sec at each location. The outdoor terrestrial gamma radiation dose rate was found to be 0.0809,
0.106, 0.0794, 0.0957, 0.108 and 0.106 Gy.h-1 for January, February, March, April, May and June 2015
respectively. The population dose was also calculated from the measured dose rate. It was observed that the
annual population dose due to outdoor terrestrial gamma radioactivity is comparable to other countries in the
region.
5.3.16 Measurement of the radon gas concentration in air at different location in Dhaka city in
Bangladesh
To measure the concentration of radioactivity of radon in indoor and out door environment for baseline study.
Radon gas inhalation is the second largest cause of lung cancer. Radon in house mainly form, from the soil
and rocks around the house that gets accumulated indoors due to poor ventilation. To reduce radon exposure,
there is a need to measure the concentration of the gas inside human dwellings and then to devise measures to
improve air circulation and ventilation. In this study the concentration of radon gas level is measured in
different location in Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka. These measurements have been made
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using RAD7 radon monitoring system of Durridge Company USA.The highest amount of concentration was
found 58 Bq/
and the lowest amount was 2 Bq/m3. The radon gass concentrations measured at different
points were lower, averaging 11Bq/m3 which is well below the action level recommended by ICRP. The work
is in progress.
5.3.17 Study on lens of the eyes dose of Cath Lab workers in interventional Cardiology Department
Recently, International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) reduced dose limit for lens of the eyes
from 150 mSv.y-1 to 20 mSv.y-1. But no study was conducted to evaluate the dose level of eyes of critical
workers especially cardiologist. Therefore, it is required to measure eyes dose of Cath Lab workers in
interventional cardiology department at big hospitals in Dhaka city. Radiation dose to lens of the eyes of
cardiologist are the highest among occupational workers in medicine due to prolonged fluoroscopy time. Eye
dose was measured using head bands at two hospitals in Dhaka city for 1 and 3 months period. Eight TL
chips were positioned (4 TL chips near to left eye and 4 TL chips near to right eye) in each head band. Six
cardiologists eye doses were evaluated using head band for the monitoring period of 1 month. The measured
dose varied from 0.44 to 2.70 mSv for one month period.
5.3.18 Measurement of extremity doses of workers in Nuclear Medicine Department
Nuclear medicine workers usually handle radioactive sources during preparation and administering. So, there
is a possibility to receive higher doses at extremity (especially fingers of the hands) compare to other parts of
the body. Therefore, it is required to measure extremity dose of workers in nuclear medicine departments. Six
workers of INMAS, Rajshahi is being monitored using 12 ring dosimeters and three workers of INMAS,
Bogra is being monitored using 6 ring dosimeters. The monitoring period was varied from 1 to 3 months.
Each worker was given two TLD chip embedded rings for wearing middle in the fingers of their both hands.
The evaluation of extremity doses of the workers working in the two nuclear medicine departments are in
progress.
5.3.19 Measurement of patient surface dose during CT examination
To assess surface dose of patient during CT examination. Computerized Tomography (CT) imaging is a
valuable diagnostic technique. In CT scans several X-ray beams are sent simultaneously from different angles
in the human body instead of a single X-ray beam. So the dose from CT scan is higher that than from an
ordinary X-ray beam. CT can produce a much better quality organ images than that produced by an ordinary
X-ray. As a result of CT imaging use has been increased rapidly, particularly in the last 10 years. Although
the immediate benefit to the individual patient can be substantial, the relatively high radiation dose associated
with CT compared with conventional radiography has raised health concerns. Therefore, it is of utmost
important to estimate the effect of CT technology on public health in terms of its medical benefits. The aim
of this work is to do so, in context of Bangladesh and it has been performing in a renowned hospital in capital
city Dhaka. Surface does of 60 patients have been measured during the abdomen, chest and brain CT
examination. Thermoluminecence dosimeter (TLD) have been using for dose measurement of the patient.
Fifty pieces TLD-100 chips arranged in an array of 10 rows and 5 columns between two polythelene sheets of
the sheet is 34cm45cm has been used during a CT scan. The sheet is placed under the patients body, before
an imaging procedure. After a CT procedure individual TLD chip will read out by computerized the Harshaw
TLD Reader. The work is in progress.
5.3.20 Study on ionizing radiation dose of cardiac patient
To assess radiation doses of cardiac patients during various cardiac procedures. Ionizing radiation presents an
invisible form of health hazard during interventional cardiology. Concerns about ionizing radiation during
interventional cardiology such as Coronary angiography (CAG) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary
Angioplasty (PTCA) has largely increased in recent years and is now changing to a matter of routine in many
hospitals in Bangladesh and worldwide. The primary objective of this study was to determine the patient dose
during cardiac catheterization procedures in a renowned Cardiac Hospital in Dhaka. Thermo luminescent
dosimeters (TLD -100,LiF:Mg,Ti), suitably calibrated 50 chips were used in a packed of polythene sheet in
10 rows & 5 columns covering the whole back of a patient from shoulder to waist line for the measurement of
the dose received at patients skin. Then the dose absorbed by chips is read in the TLD reader (HARSHAW
3500 Manual TLD reader).Nitrogen Gas Cylinder with pressure Regulators and hoses to feed nitrogen gas in
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to the 3500 Reader unit. The mean values of average effective doses 29.97 mSv,44.07 mSv, 65.95mSv and
the fluoroscopy time 7.37 min,5.5 min,13.75min were estimated for CAG, PTCA, CAG + PTCA
respectively. It is noticed that the CAG patient are getting low dose than the PTCA and CAG+PTCA patients.
Although the patient has no dose limit but they are not out of the risk of cancer in skin. This ionization
radiation dose is harmful for the physician and the occupational worker. They should be trained up about
ALARA program for the protection from ionizing radiation.
5.3.21 Radiation dose of patient during CT scan
To study radiation dose of different organs of human body during CT scan. CT (Computed tomography), also
known as "computerized tomography" or "computed axial tomography" (CAT), is a noninvasive medical
procedure that uses specialized X-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images of the body. Concern
about CT scans includes the risks from exposure to ionizing radiation. Organ doses from CT scanning are
considerably larger than those from corresponding conventional radiography. The purpose of this study was
to measure the ionizing radiation dose during CT scan of different organs of human body. To measure
radiation dose, 50 calibrated chips keeping in a polythene sheet in 10 rows and 5 columns were used for the
measurement of patient dose in a famous hospital in Bangladesh. The radiation exposures were read out by
using TLD reader (HARSHAW 3500 Manual TLD reader) with hot nitrogen gas flow. Total 19 male and
female patients were monitored during head, neck, chest, abdomen and ureter scans. The dose range was from
0 to 233 mSv and the average dose was found 42.80 mSv. The highest maximum dose, 233 mSv, was
received by a female patient during whole abdomen CT scan with 100ml contrast agent. The widespread use
of CT represents probably the single most important advance in diagnostic radiology. However, as compared
with plain-film radiography, CT involves higher doses of radiation. Since there is no dose limit which can be
considered to be safe, so strict measures should be taken to avoid any unnecessary radiation exposure not only
to patients but also to occupational workers.
5.3.22 Determination of Thorium in Soil sample by Alpha Spectrometry Method
To determine Th-230 in soil sample as a part of the environmental monitoring programme. Thorium-230 is
determined from soil samples of Rangpur zila school using alpha spectrometry system. In this period thorium
is separated from soil by ion exchange method and electrodeposition procedure. For the measurement of
thorium, alpha spectrometry system is calibrated by 232Th and 239Pu eletrodeposited standard source. The
work is in progress.
5.3.23 A study of the naturally occurring radioactive materials in Barapukuria Coal Mine
To measurement of radioactivity of the naturally occurring radioactive materials in Barapukuria Coal Mine.
All minerals and raw materials contain radionuclides of natural origin, of which the most important for the
purposes of radiation protection are the radionuclides in the 238U and 232Th decay series and 40K. Materials
contain radionuclides of natural origin and has the potential to enhance exposures has become known as
naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). Historically, most regulatory attention has been focused on
the mining and processing of uranium ore, because such activities are a direct consequence of the
radioactivity in the ore and form part of the nuclear fuel cycle. Over the past decade or two, however, more
and more countries have introduced measures to regulate exposures arising from a wider range of natural
sources, in particular minerals and raw materials other than those associated with the extraction of uranium.
To study NORM in Barapukuria Coal Mine, 13 samples such as coal product, mine water, scale, herb, grass,
soil etc were collected. During collection of those samples gamma dose rate were measured by using NaI(Tl)
2X2 detector and to pin point the positions GPS was used. The dose rates were 0.12 to 0.26 Sv/h, within
the background range, 0.10 to 0.30 Sv/h, of Bangladesh.The measured highest dose rate, 0.26 Sv/h, was at
2532.801 N & 8857.724 E and the lowest dose rate, 0.12 Sv/h, was at 2532.842 N and 8857.507 E.
The collected samples have been processing to take counts using HPGe to qualifiy and quantify
radionuclides.
5.3.24 Determination of radioactivity concentration in Fruits
To determine the radioactivity in fruits samples all over the country. As a part of the environmental
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Rajshahi district. In this period, the samples are processed for the measurement of gamma emitting
radionuclide. Further work is in progress.
5.3.25 Measurement of Extremity Dose of Workers in Nuclear Medicine Departments
Workers handling unsealed radioactive sources in nuclear medicine practices are exposed to more radiation in
some parts of the body especially in extremities i.e fingers which demands to be monitored for workers
safety and its being ignored. The aim of this study was to assess extremity dose of occupational worker in
nuclear medicine practices. In this study, data have been collected from 36 radiation workers from three
major nuclear medicine institutes in Dhaka using ring dosimeters embedded with TL chips. The maximum
left and right hand finger dose of occupational workers were found to be 47.14 mSv/yr and 43.28 mSv/yr
respectively for 50 days use of TL ring dosimetrs. While mean value of the workers dose of left and right
hand finger were found to be 10.71 mSv/yr and 10.12 mSv/yr respectively. It was observed that the workers
working in the gamma and thyroid laboratory were found to be exposed to more dose than others. However,
all the doses recorded were well below the prescribed limit of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control
Rules-1997 of Bangladesh. Monitoring of these doses would help in maintaining a record of safe work
procedures while handling radioisotopes and also help in compiling the feedback regarding the work practices
followed in institutions handling radioisotopes in the country.
5.3.26 Continuous Monitoring of Environmental Radiation using Gamma scout digital servey meter
Continuous radioactivity monitoring at Atomic Energy Centre Campus. Now a days world has become very
concerned regarding radioactive pollution. Radiation is very harmful its intensity must be continuously
monitored using monitoring systems. In normal conditions people are exposed to radiation from three types of
sources: cosmic, terrestrial, and internal. Natural background radiation is the main source of radiation for
most people. According to UNSCEAR the worldwide average background dose for a human being is about
2.42 mSv/year which may vary depending on the geology and altitude of a region. The work is in progress.
5.4

Service Rendered

5.4.1

Services rendered to Imported and Exportable Food Samples

During the reporting period, 2456 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.
Table 1. List of number of the sample per month for radioactivity testing of imported and exportable food
items from this division during the reporting period.
Name of the month
July14
Aug14
Sep14
Oct14
Nov14
Dec14
Jan15
Feb15
Mar15
April15
May,15
June15
Grand Total = 2456
5.4.2

Milk & Milk

product (A)
23
25
44
17
20
38
54
68
99
54
59
48

Others (B)
133
142
116
145
87
151
173
156
207
196
213
177

Imported
C = A+B
156
167
169
162
107
189
227
224
306
250
272
225

Gross alpha and gross beta service provided

During the reporting period, gross alpha and gross beta activity were tested in this division.
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Table 2. List of gross alpha and gross beta service provided during July 2014-June 2015
Name of Organization
Type of sample
Karnofuli Fertilizer company Ltd. Drinking water
Chittagong
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhaka Bore hole water
unit)
Beximco
Pharmaceuticals
Ltd. Potable water
(Dhaka unit)
Total =

No. of sample

Total Parameters

5.4.3 Service provided to new organizations

During the reporting period (July 2014-June 2015), 273 new TLD badges have been issued to radiation
workers of 138 new organizations which are shown in Table-3.
Table-3. Number of new TLD badges issued to different new organizations during the period July 2013 June 2014
Name of the month
July2014
August2014
September2014
October2014
November2014
December2014
January2015
February2015
March2015
April2015
May2015

No. of new Organizations

6
11
16
10
5
15
10
7
13
12

No. of new workers

20
22
23
23
12
30
22
29
14
19

15

34

16
138

25
273

June2015
Total

5.4.4 Service of dose measurement and reporting

During the reporting period, doses of 7635 TLD badges of 2519 organizations were measured quarterly.
Evaluated values of effective doses were recorded in the database system and reported to the relevant
organizations. Table-4 shows the month wise number of dose measured TLD badges of radiation workers
working in different organizations.
Table- 4. Evaluated number of TLD badges with number of organization from July2014 to June 2015
Name of the month

Number of organizations

Number of measured TLD badges

July2014
August2014

133
195

483
660

September2014

240

616

October2014

156

5226

November2014

193

658

December2014
January2015
February2015
March2015

296
160
171
224

708
599
471
656
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April2015
May2015
June2015
Total
5.4.5

216
253
282
2519

860
732
666
7635

Individual Monitoring Service (IMS)

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 the different radiation
fields such as medicine, industry, agriculture, education and research. Till June 2015, the total number of
organizations and radiation workers came under this service was 3192 and 7035 respectively. Table-5 shows
the practice wise organization and workers.
Table- 5. List of individual radiation monitoring service provided to the occupational workers of different
radiation practices
Practices
Radiotherapy
Nuclear Medicine
Industrial Radiography
Diagnostic Radiology
Research
Others (Quality Control, Level Gauge etc)
Total

Number of
Organizations
10
18
26
3073
14
51
3192

Number of radiation workers

220
449
200
5586
346
234
7035

5.4.6 Workplace Monitoring Services to AECD

The following table represents the data of radiation level monitoring services, which are given to different
divisions of AECD.
Table 6. Radiation level monitoring services data of AECD
Division/Area
Health Physics Division
Health Physics Division
Non-Destructive Testing Division
Non-Destructive Testing Division
Accelerator Facilities Division
Materials Science Division
Chemistry Division
5.5

Training and Education

5.5.1

Organizing of training course

Area of monitoring
Corridor of Isotope Store Room
Corridor of Source Room
Source attach Room
Door of Source room
Control panel
XRD room
EDXRF room

Measured Radiation level

0.45 - 2.1 Sv.h-1
0.28 0.6 Sv.h-1
0.26 0.34 Sv.h-1
0.52 1.4 Sv.h-1
Background level
Background level
Background level

Training Course Organized and Seminar Arranged

3rd Follow up Training Course: Successfully Course coordinate (3rd) Follow-up Training course entitled
Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course from 11 to 23 January , 2015 at Savar Training Institute,
AERE, INST, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Under Basic Professional Training Course Jointly
Organized by Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Japan Atomic Energy Agency.
5.6

Collaboration Work

To Implement radiation protection program , HPD has been working in collaboration with IAEA, JAEA
(Japan) as well as government of Bangladesh in different projects such as IAEA/RCA, IAEA/Non-RCA, ITC
followed by FTC, ADP etc.
Collaboration Project with IAEA:
IAEA/TC project BGD/9/012- Strengthening Occupational Radiation Protection
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RAS/9/064 Strengthening the Transfer of experience related to occupational Radiation Protection in the
Nuclear Industry and other Applications Involving Ionizing Radiation
RAS/9/069 Harmonizing Approaches and Measures for Radiation Protection of the public and the
Environment in line with the International safety standards
To enhance knowledge on radiological science the senior scientists of HPD have been delivering theoretical
lectures, preparing and editing question papers in the field of Medical Physics, Health physics & Radiation
Protection in the following areas:
M.Phil in Nuclear Medicine, Part-I students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
FCPS Part-I, MD in Radiotherapy and Radiology course
Question preparation, moderation of the question setting and evaluation of the Exam paper on Basic
Physics part-I, paper-III of M.Phil (Nuclear Medicine) examination.

6.

MATERIALS SCIENCE DIVISION, AECD

6.1

Objective

Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka carries out research in bulk and nano structural
applications oriented materials, which have potential use in the different branches of nanotechnology,
telecommunication, information technology and biotechnology. The division is involved with both synthesis
and characterization different kind of materials. MSD accomplished exhaustive research in the nano
composite magnetic alloy systems which have potential applications in the miniaturization of electrical and
electronic components. Crystallographic characterization and quantitative phase study of inorganic, organic,
thin film and unknown materials are carried out by XRD and SEM. Large numbers of students are involved
with this group through different academic programmes from various public and private universities under
national and international collaboration. The division also provides supports and services to the industrial and
research organizations.
6.2

Programme

Research and development works of this division are as follows:

Development of spinel type soft ferrites using magnetite and commercial grade raw materials and study
of their characteristic properties.
Synthesize characterization and study of the biomedical application of nanometric scale ferrite / dielectric
materials.
Development of ferrite permanent magnets from beach sand mineral magnetite extracted from Coxs
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

Influence of Eu2O3 addition on the magnetic and electrical properties of iron-deficient Ni-Zn
ferrites using magnetite, a beach sand mineral

The influence of low melting Eu2O3 addition on the magnetic and electrical properties of iron-deficient
ferrites of composition: Ni0.65Zn0.35Fe1.96O4 + x Eu2O3 have been investigated. Single phase spinel structures
of all the sintered samples are confirmed by X-ray diffraction study. The maximum value of = 1900 at 100
kHz is achieved for sample containing 1.5 mol% Eu2O3. The minimum value of normalized loss factor
0.5410-5 is achieved for sample containing 1.5 mol% Eu2O3. The maximum value of dc resistivity 2.42104
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ohm-cm is achieved for sample containing 2 mol% of Eu2O3. The minimum value of eddy current loss
4.5010-3 is achieved for sample containing 2 mol% Eu2O3.
6.3.2

Study of structural, magnetic and transport properties of Cr substituted Ni-Zn ferrites

The structural, magnetic and electrical properties of Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2-xCrxO4 were studied as a function of doping
content, temperature and frequency. The X-ray analysis revealed the existence of single phase spinel
structure. Saturation magnetization gradually decreases with the increasing value of Cr content while
coercive field increases and magnetic anisotropy rise gradually with higher doping content. Room
temperature DC electrical resistivity increases with increasing Cr content. AC electrical resistivity decreases
as a result of rise in temperature. Larger value of the activation energy is found for higher doping content.
Frequency dependence of dielectric constant shows the normal behavior of the ferrite materials and the value
of dielectric constant decreases as Cr doping decreases.
6.3.3

Study the effect of substitution of Ca on the physical, magnetic and electrical properties of NiZn ferrite

The Physical, magnetic and electrical properties of calcium substituted Nickel Zinc ferrite have been
investigated. Ni0.6Zn0.4-xCaxFe2O4 has been prepared by standard ceramic method.
X-ray diffraction results
confirmed the single-phase spinel structures of all the studied ferrites samples. The lattice parameters w e r e
found to increase linearly with increasing Ca concentration obeying Vegards law. The bulk density and X-ray
density of the samples were increased monotonically with increasing Ca content signifying that Ca had a
pronounced effect on the densification of the ferrites. The saturation magnetizations obtained from M-H
curves. The Curie temperature increases with increasing Ca content.
6.3.4

Preparation of permanent magnets and study of their magnetic, electrical and structural
properties

In order to get permanent magnet of four different compositions i.e. SrFe12O18, BaSr2(Fe2O3)6, SrCr(Fe2O3)6
and SrSn(Fe2O3)6 were prepared by standard ceramic method. Hexagonal structures of all sintered samples are
confirmed by X-ray diffraction method. Magnetic properties such as saturation magnetization, coercivity
initial permeability, complex permeability, loss factor and Q-factor with varying frequency were investigated.
Maximum saturation magnetization and initial magnetic permeability have been obtained for the sample
SrFe12O18. Maximum Coercivity has been obtained for the sample SrCr(Fe2O3)6.
6.3.5

Effect of divalent substitution on the structural and magnetic properties of Mg- ferrites

Spinel-type
polycrystalline
MgFe2O4,
Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4,
Mg0.35Cu0.20Zn0.45Fe2O4
and
Mg0.35Cu0.20Zn0.45Mn0.06Fe1.94O4, have been synthesized by double sintering ceramic technique. X-ray
diffraction patterns of the samples indicated single phase cubic spinel structure. The microstructures of the
samples show that the grain growth is greatly enhanced by the addition of CuO which is attributed to the
liquid phase due to CuO during sintering. The initial permeability of the samples is found to increase with the
substitution of ZnO, CuO and MnO This increase in permeability is correlated to the increase of density and
the grain size of the samples. The sharp fall of in T curves is observed for all the samples which
indicate the good homogeneity of the samples. All the samples show lower coercivity which indicates that the
materials are the class of soft magnetic materials.
6.3.6

Micro-structural, electrical and magnetic study of Ni-Mg ferrite using Li2CO3 additive

The intension of this work is to study the structural properties of polycrystalline NixMgxFe2O4 (where x=0.5)
ferrite with the addition of Li2O3. Nickel Magnesium ferrites was added with Li2CO3 in various percentages
(0%, 2%, 6%) and synthesized by conventional ceramic method. The particle size of the sample has been
evaluated from X-ray diffraction (XRD) method where it has been confirmed that the ferrite has absolute
single phase cubic spinel structure. The lattice constant of the ferrite varies with the increase of Li2CO3
content. From SEM images we have been observed that the ferrite is in regular in shape and the grains are
well connected with each other. The average grain size of the sample increases with increase of Li2CO3
content in the ferrite. Curie temperature has been determined from permeability measurement. Saturation
magnetization and DC resistivity have been measured for different compositions.

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6.3.7

Study on structural, magnetic and transport properties of Ca doped Manganese-Zinc ferrites

Magnetic properties of Mn-Zn ferrite with Ca substitution has been studied in the present investigation.
Mn0.5Zn0.5-xCaxFe2O4 samples have been prepared by solid state reaction method varying with x from 0 to 0.5
with the increment of 0.1. All the samples have been sintered at 1250C for 4 hrs. Phase purity of the samples
has been confirmed by x-ray diffraction. It has been observed, from the M-H curve, that with the increase of
Ca content saturation magnetization, Ms was decreased upto x=0.1 and for the further increase of Ca content
Ms was found to be increased. Coercive field, Hc was found to be increased with Ca content upto x=0.4.The
maximum value of Hc was obtained ~106 Oe for the sample with x=0.4. With further increase of x, magnetic
coercive field was decreased. Permeability of all the samples has been measured using LCR meter. Curie
temperature was found to be increase with the increase of Ca substitution in MnZn ferrites.
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 BaO.6(Fe2O3) and Strontium hexaferrite SrO.6(Fe2O3) have been prepared by double
sintered method at sintering temperature of 1100C, 1200C and 1300C. Structural characterization of
BaO.6(Fe2O3) and SrO.6(Fe2O3) were done by XRD which revealed hexagonal structure for all the samples.
Magnetic properties such as initial permeability, complex permeability, loss factor and Q-factor with varying
frequency were investigated. Electrical properties such as dielectric constant with varying frequency and
resistivity with varying frequency were also investigated.
6.3.9

Novelty of the nanomagnetism

Size effect on the properties of the materials is undeniable which is known to mankind not very far from
recent time. Extraordinary efforts of the scientists and researchers put forth in this direction led them to the
brevity of thought to manipulate matter atom by atom. Thus vast field of nanoscience emerged which is
nothing but the manipulation of matter on atomic and molecular scale. The fact that the properties of
nanomaterials differ from their bulk counterpart is the manifestation of the quantum confinement. Due to
these unique characteristics nano materials has revolutionized various fields such as physics, chemistry,
engineering or medicine. This division is consistently engaged to explore the abysmal possibility of
nanomagnetism.
6.3.10 Synthesis and characterization of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles and study of their applications for the
destruction of 9L gliosarcoma cancer cells
Due to their unusual magnetic properties and ability to respond at the molecular level, magnetic
nanostructures are potential candidates for applications in biomedicine. In this study we have synthesized
MnFe2O4 spinel ferrite nanoparticles, characterized by X-ray diffraction, Transmission Electron Microscopy
and Mssbauer spectroscopy. In order to achieve stable suspension and biocompatibility we coated the
particles by chitosan and polyethylene glycol. We studied efficacy as MRI contrast dye and thermotherapeutic agent in-vitro by water based phantom. Later, we studied the percentage of mortality through
hyperthermia on 9L gliosarcoma cancer cells.
6.3.10 Thermo-therapeutic applications of Chitosan and PEG coated nanoparticles
Nickel ferrite nanoparticles were prepared by coprecipitation method. The nickel ferrite nanoparticles of 10
nm were then coated with biocompatible chitosan and polyethylene glycol respectively. Homogenous
solution of varying concentrations (such as 20 mg/ml,
10 mg/ml, 4 mg/ml, 2 mg/ml and 1 mg/ml) were
prepared for each type of coating and thermo-therapeutic applications of cancer treatment was examine by
hyperthermia measurements. The results showed that the temperature attained for the nanoparticles
concentration of about 20 mg/ml was > 70C. The rise of temperature was controlled through controlling the
particle concentration. For the concentration of about 2 mg/ml the rise of temperature was attained to about
42-45C required for the theranostic applications of cancer therapy.
6.3.12 Structural and Magnetic properties of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles and their potential application as
MRI contrast agent
Novel magnetic properties of ultrafine ZnFe2O4 particles were explored which is biocompatibility. HRTEM
images of nanoparticles confirmed its crystallinity and particle size in the nano scale, less than 10nm.
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Magnetocaloric effect was studied for ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles and a significant result was found that entropy
change due to magnetic phase transition significantly high compared to other magnetocaloric materials.
Maximum entropy change was found about 12 J/kg/C. Significant darkening of the MRI images compared to
the water demonstrated the efficiency of the chitosan coated nanoparticles for the potential application as
MRI contrast agent.
6.3.13 Field dependence of magnetic properties and phase analysis by Mssbauer spectroscopy of
Fe74Cu0.8Nb2.7Si15.5B7 alloy
A detailed study has been performed on FINEMENT type of ribbons with nominal composition of
Fe 74 Cu 0.8 Nb 2.7 Si 15.5 B 7 synthesized by rapid solidification technique annealed at 550-650C
temperature for 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 min holding time. Detail phase analysis was also performed
through Mssbauer spectroscopy. Best fit after the evolution of soft nanocomposite phases were found with
5-7 iron species which demonstrate the formation of -Fe(Si) and Fe-B phases. Hyperfine parameters such as
chemical shift and hyperfine field were also evaluated.
6.3.14 Synthesis and characterization of MgFe2O4 ferrite nanoensembles and their
biomedical applications

potential

Since Mg is known to be the better biocompatible element than Fe we have attempted to explore the
possibility of its biomedical application exploiting the superparamagnetic properties of MgFe2O4
nanoensembles. Magnetic nanoparticles due to van der walls and magnetic dipoledipole attractive forces
have tendency to aggregation which consequently results in susceptibility to sedimentation via gravitational
force. So, many methods have been evaluated to stabilize colloidal dispersions on the basis of repulsion
interactions toward hindering aforementioned attractive forces. Colloidal suspension were prepared by
surface modification and studied for MRI contrast agent and magnetic heating.
6.3.15 Development facilities of dynamic light scattering set-up through international science
programme, Uppsala University, Sweden
The following novel facilities have been developed with the generous funding of International Science
Programme, Uppsala University, Sweden which were installed successfully. At present exhaustive research
are being performed on micro and nanocrystalline materials.
6.3.16 An approach for fabricating micro/nano metallic materials utilizing electromigration
Miniaturization of materials has been one of the driving forces in the emergence of micro electromechanical
systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology. Such low dimensional materials have possessed interesting new
mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties, which are different from those encountered at bulk
materials. Due to the new physical properties, metallic micro and nano materials (MNMs) have been attracted
due to their potential applications as a functional element in MEMS. Fabricating metallic MNMs has become
increasingly important issue in recent days. Scientists, engineers and researchers have been using top-down
and bottom-up technologies for producing finely structured materials. Various MNMs, such as nanowires,
nanotubes, nanobelts, micro-spheres, micro-belts, etc. have been studied and synthesized.
6.3.17 Sintering densification, microstructures, mechanical and electrical properties of Al2O330wt%ZrO2 doped with MgO
It is expected that the composite of Al2O3 and ZrO2 would be a hybrid ceramic possessing remarkably
improved mechanical properties including hardness, toughness, bending strength etc. It is necessary to make
an elaborate investigation on mechanical properties upon doping other oxide materials which are used in
controlling those parameters. In this work, the composite Al2O3- ZrO2 has been doped with MgO at different
wt%. The effect of addition of MgO to this composite in suppressing grain growth and in enhancing fracture
toughness by transforming the mechanism of crack growth (at nanoscale) is analyzed. Since MgO possesses
low dielectric losses, besides mechanical and morphological studies, electrical properties (such as resistivity,
conductivity and permittivity) of these composites have also been observed. With the increase of the wt% of
MgO, the reistivity is decreasing and the conductivity is increasing against frequency but the permittivity
exhibits somewhat different behavior.

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6.3.18 Microstructures, mechanical and electrical properties of Al2O3-30wt%ZrO2 doped with MgO
and TiO2
The objective of this research work was to develop ceramic material having nice mechanical properties for
biomedical application. Electrical properties of the developed ceramics were also measured to understanding
their application in electrical devices. In this work, the composite Al2O3-ZrO2 has been doped with MgO and
TiO2 at different wt%. Since MgO and TiO2 possess low dielectric losses besides mechanical and
morphological studies, electrical properties of these composites have also been observed. The result shows
that the average grain size decreases with increase in additive different wt% of MgO and TiO2.The hardness
and flexural strength of the composite tends to increase with the additive different wt%. The dielectric
constant, resistivity and conductivity etc. also vary with the different wt% of MgO and TiO2.
6.3.19 Investigation of the sintering temperature effect on microstructures, electrical and magnetic
properties of Ni.35Cu.30Zn.35Fe2O4 doped with wt-1% Bi2O3
In this work, the composite Ni.35Cu.30Zn.35Fe2O4 has been doped with Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) at 1wt%. The
effect of addition of Bi2O3 to this composite in suppressing grain growth is analyzed. The sintering
temperatures were 900C, 1000C, and 1100oC. The effects of different sintering temperature on electrical
and magnetic properties of the samples developed were analyzed.
6.3.20 Effect of sintering temperature on structural, electrical and magnetic properties of
Ni0.50Cu0.25Zn0.25Fe2O4 doped with wt1%Bi2O3
This experimental work investigated of the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of
Ni0.50Cu0.25Zn0.25Fe2O4, prepared by conventional double sintering ceramic technique, sintered at 900oC,
10000C and 1100oC for 3 hours. X-ray diffraction results confirmed the single-phase spinel structures of all
the studied ferrite samples. The Curie temperature of samples doped with 1% Bi2O3 has been investigated
from temperature dependent permeability analysis.
6.3.21 Effect of rare earth substitution on the structure and electrical properties of Barium Titanate
To investigate the structural and dielectric properties of ceramic materials. Effect of La substitution on the
structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of multiferroic BiFeO3 was studied. 0.5Bi0.7La0.3FeO30.5Ni0.5Cu0.05Zn0.45Fe2O4 composites showed large multiferroic effect.
6.3.22 Study of the structure, electric and magnetic properties of Ni-Zn ferrite with Sn substitution
To investigate the effect of the Sn substitution of magnesium nickel ferrite. DC-resistivity decreases with
increasing sintering temperature which confirms the semiconducting behavior of the prepared ferrites. ACresistivity decreases with increasing frequency as it is expected in ferrite materials. Activation energy
decreases with increasing sintering temperature.
6.3.23 of the optical and magnetic properties of Cu Zn Tin sulphide and Zn selenide thin films
To investigate the optical and magnetic properties of Cu Zn Tin sulphide thin films. Cu Zn Tin sulphide and
Zn selenide thin films were deposited on glass substrate. Growths of the films were confirmed using XRD.
Optical measurements were performed for different films with different parameters such as deposition
temperature, annealing temperature, thickness.
6.4

Service Rendered

6.4.1

Service provided by XRD

Total 83 samples of jute, cotton, deposited sample, Risperidone, Vildagliptin, Almontriptan, 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 52 samples of teeth, thin film, cotton, Si-Fe2O3, hydrogen gel and polymer films, PbO2, carbon
nanotubes, Ribbons, Ferrites, Sand, Ash, Films, and Compounds from different Universities and industries
have been studied by SEM & EDX.
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6.4.3

Service provided by VSM

Total 79 samples of teeth, thin film, BaFeO3, CoCuZn Ferrite, BiFeO3-BiTiO3 and Nickle zinc Ferrite
Samples, Li-Based Ferrites, Ribbons, Ferrites, Sand, Ash, Films, and Compounds from different Universities
and industries have been studied by VSM.
6.5

Collaboration Work

To improve the research quality, Materials Science Division is involved with a collaboration work 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

Programme

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 its 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 & Remote Visual Inspection 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. Fertilizer Factories,
Steel Structure, Aerospace Industry, Amusement Park, Power Generating Equipment, Sugar Mill, Railway
sector, High Rise Building Structures 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 in
order to make a correlation directly in assessing the remaining life time of power plants, petroleum and
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.
i) A Carbon Steel test piece of pipe having 132.80 mm outer diameter has been developed upon creating
internal grooves of different depths (1.17 mm, 2.00 mm & 3.05 mm) from inner surface. The pipe was
covered by general blanket which was used as insulation. Tangential Radiographic Technique using 300
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kV X-ray generator and Digital Industrial Radiographic System was adopted to determine the remaining
wall thickness of pipe with and without insulation. KV to the range of 120-280 was used for taking
radiograph. Then the Radiographic Image of the test object was processed by image enhancement software
D Tect and I see! used for Digital Industrial Radiographic System. It was observed that Tangential
Radiographic Technique is not suitable up to the equivalent energy of 280 kV.
ii) Further, an attempt has been taken to develop a standard protocol for method validation to be utilized to
determine remaining wall thickness of the pipe creating grooves of different depths on the external surface.
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 MultiScan MS 5800 Multi Frequency Eddy Current equipment having options to use 4 frequencies
simultaneously. For this investigation, Stainless Steel tube having artificial defects of different volume were
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. Using X-ray Source Digital image of one pipe sample having artificial internal grooves of different
depths have been taken and analyzed to assess the wall thicknesses by adjusting different parameters of
Penetrameter Window available in the I See! Software.
7.4

Training and Education Program

NDT Training and Certification program has been taken up in BAEC since 1986 under the framework of
IAEA/RCA plan for Regional NDT Training and Certification among the RCA countries. The objective of
this program is to build a strong and effective infrastructure of local NDT practitioners at international
standards to attain self reliance in the field of NDT technology. Under this certification program, NDT
Division has so far organized 70 National Training Courses on various NDT methods from which more than
1000 people have been trained on different proficiency level of NDT methods. A large number of the above
trained people have been working abroad with good reputation.
7.4.1

Arrangement of National Training Courses

During this tenure, NDT Division of AECD in active collaboration with NDT Personnel Certification Committee
organized three National training courses on NDT. A brief of each training course is given below:
National Training Course on Ultrasonic Testing Level-1, 07 24 September 2014
This 67th National NDT training course was organized for the local NDT practitioners of different
organizations. This 50 hours long course was attended by 15 participants from 06 Govt. and 03 private
organizations like Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, Khulna Shipyard Ltd., Dockyard & Engineering
Works Ltd., Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., DESH Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd., Bangladesh Gas Fields
Company Ltd., Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers, Energypac Engineering Ltd., Solutions NDT &
Inspection Services and 03 self Participant.
National Training Course of Ultrasonic Testing Level-1, 19 October 06 November 2014
This 68th National NDT training course was organized for the local NDT practitioners of different
organizations. This 50 hours long course was attended by 11 participants from 04 Govt. and 02 private
organizations like Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Ltd.,
Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers, Bangladesh Air Force, Saj Engineering & Trading Company,
Industrial Engineering Services and 01 self Participant.
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National Training Course on Ultrasonic Testing Level-1, 23 November 10 December 2014
This 69th National NDT training course was organized for the local NDT practitioners of different
organizations. This 50 hours long course was attended by 14 participants from 03 Govt. and 03 private
organizations like Bangladesh Navy, Karnaphuli Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Industrial
X-ray, Saj Engineering & Trading Company, Industrial Engineering Services and 01 self Participant.
National Training Course of Foundation Course on NDT, 05 -23 April, 2015
This 70th National NDT training course was organized for the local NDT practitioners of different
organizations. This 60 hours long course was attended by 15 participants from 09 Govt. and 01 private
organization like Bangladesh Navy, Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Co. Ltd., Joypurhat Sugar Mills Ltd.,
Rajshahi Sugar Mills Ltd., Renwick, Jajneswar & Co. (BD) Ltd., BSC Marine & Grain Conveyor Workshop,
Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Ltd., Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd., Rural Power Company Ltd., Saj Engineering and
Trading Company and 03 self Participants.
7.4.2

Arrangement of Customized Training Courses

Gas Pipeline Welding and NDT

This course was arranged at Bangladesh Petroleum Institute (BPI), Uttara, Dhaka from 11 - 15 January 2015
where a total no. of 25 participants attended from Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Ltd., Petrobangla, Jalalabad
Gas Transmission and Distribution System Ltd, Sundarban Gas Company Limited, Karnaphuli Gas
Distribution Co. Ltd., Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Co. Ltd., Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company
Ltd., Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd. and Gas transmission Co. Ltd.
7.5

Service Rendered

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 e.g. Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Eddy
Current, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant Testing, Remote Visual Inspection for checking various industrial
components. The following industrial organizations received services rendered by NDT Division during this
period:
Sl.
No.
1.
2.

Service Recipient
Organization
Bangladesh Gas Fields Co.
Ltd.
Buildtrade Engineering Ltd.

Type of Service

3.
4.

Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory

Ltd.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Ltd.

5.

Fantasy Kingdom Complex

6.

BITAC, Dhaka

Radiographic Testing of Gas Pipe Welding joints of 30 Nos.

Ultrasonic Testing of Gas Pipe Welding joints of 235 Nos.
Ultrasonic Testing of welding joint of Steel Box for U-Loop
Bridge
Radiographic Testing of welding joints of Steel Box for U-Loop
Bridge
Magnetic Particle Testing of Rotor Blades of 7th, 8th and 9th Stage
of GTG-2
Industrial Videoscope Inspection of S2-AFO Engines shroud of
Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
Industrial Videoscope Inspection of S2-AFP Engines shroud of
Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
Magnetic Particle Testing of Roller Coaster Track
Magnetic Particle Testing of Roller Coaster Track, Drive Fin of
Roller Coaster Car, Axle & Wheel Carrier of Roller Coaster Car,
Pin of Polyp, Stub of Polyp 72 & Tensioning Rod
Ultrasonic Testing of Pin for Polyp, Tensioning Rod &
Connection Pin of Tensioning Rod to Centre Part of Polyp
Ultrasonic Testing of 06 Nos. Journal Bearing

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Sl.
No.
7.

Service Recipient
Organization
Saj Engineering & Trading
Co.

Type of Service

Solutions NDT & Inspection

Services
Bangladesh Sugar & Food
Industries Corp.
Asiana Overseas Trading Co.
Ltd.
Abdul Monem Ltd.

Industrial Videoscope Inspection of LDO Fuel Line & Suction

Line of Generator-2 of General Electric Co. Ltd.
Industrial Videoscope Inspection of Fuel Piping (GT Inlet
Upstream Conical Strainer & LDO Skid Downstream) of
Generator-2 of General Electric Co. Ltd.
Industrial Videoscope Inspection of CCW after Conical Strainer
Inlet & Blind Flange near Suction Valve of Generator-2 of
General Electric Co. Ltd.
Calibration of 01 No. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Radiographic Testing of 09 Nos. Welding joints of Boiler Tube

12.

Max Automobile Products

Ltd.

13.

Western Marine Services Ltd.

Ultrasonic Testing of Retaining Ring, Active Bearing, Inactive

Bearing & Generator Bearing at Rural Power Co. Ltd.
Magnetic Particle Test of welding joint of I-Section of Padma
Multipurpose Bridge Project
Radiographic & Ultrasonic Testing of Alumino-thermic Welding
Joints of Rail Pieces of Remodeling of Chittagong Railway
Station Yard
Calibration of 02 Nos. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

14.

Industrial Engineering
Services

Calibration of 02 Nos. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

15.

Trade Point

16.

Soya Product Bangladesh Ltd.

17.

IPCO Developments
(Bangladesh) Ltd.

18.

China National Machinery

Import & Export Corporation
Bangladesh

Consultancy Service on the Installation and Operation of X-ray

Machine at 210 MU, Bangladesh Air Force, Jeshore
Radiographic Testing of Welding joints of 03 Nos. Mild Steel
Plate
Ultrasonic Testing of Welding joints of Main Beam of 3 Star cum
Retail Building & 5 Star Hotel Building at Airport Kurmitola
Project
Radiographic Testing of Welding joints of Pipe of fluid
distribution line at North-West Power Co. Ltd., Soydabad,
Sirajgonj

8.
9.
10.
11.

7.6

Collaboration Work

7.6.1

IAEA Projects

NDT Division has been actively participating in all IAEA/RCA Programmes on NDT for Asia & Pacific
region. The objective of this project is to maintain a uniform quality level of standard so that the certification
scheme can be recognized and harmonized mutually among the RCA member states.
During this reported period, the following IAEA/RCA projects on NDT were maintained:
Supporting Advanced Non-Destructive Examination for Enhanced Industrial Safety, Product Quality and
Productivity (Project No. RAS/1/013). This project ended on December 2014.
Building Capacity for Applications of Advanced Non-Destructive Evaluation Technologies for Enhancing
Industrial Productivity (RAS/1/020). This Project has been started on January 2015.
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 54th Flight Safety Officer's (FSO) Training Courses organized by the "Flight Safety
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Institute", Dhaka of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). Besides the participants from Bangladesh Air Force &
Bangladesh Army, 01 participant from India, 01 participant from Srilanka & 01 participant from Malaysia was
present in this course. The NDT Division also conducted one day long practical demonstration class for the above
course. This collaboration is likely to be continued.
7.6.3

Bangladesh Society for Non Destructive Testing (BSNDT)

Creating awareness on the benefits of Non-Destructive Testing technology is essential to ensure quality and
safety in various industries. Keeping this in view, NDT Division has taken active role in forming a common
platform for BSNDT to exchange information among the increasing number of NDT practitioners. Thus,
BSNDT was formed in 1990 and has been nurtured since then by this Division. As a part of its continual
support, the NDT Division has helped to organize several council meetings of BSNDT during this tenure.
8.

MEDICAL PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD

8.1

Objective

Medical Physics Division was established in 2014. The prime objective of this division is to provide
academic lead in research, training as well as service in the field of medical physics.
Medical Physics Experts Services
To develop qualified medical physics professionals with instrumental and clinical knowledge.
To provide medical physics expert services in hospitals over the country to manage cancer patients.
Medical Equipment Services
Commissioning, Setup, Calibration, Acceptance testing, QA and QC.
Repair, Maintenance and Making technical specifications of medical equipments.
Clinical Physics Services
Precise measurement of radiation therapy dose.
Selection of target volume (i.e., the drug is hitting the correct target without killing the normal cells).
Review and verify the treatment planning systems (TPS).
Patients safety/risk management services
Surveillance of medical devices and evaluation of clinical protocols to ensure the ongoing protection of
patients.
8.2

Programme

Medical Physics Division in Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka is working with the close cooperation of
Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP) Project at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. The
programs under this division will be:
i) To provide necessary assistance to implement the project properly.
ii) To develop well-qualified medical physicists (QMPs) and nuclear medicine technologists by providing
laboratory facilities and practical training through nuclear technology.
iii) To provide advance training on nuclear medicine and allied sciences in order to develop human
resources as international standard.
iv) To earn foreign remittance by exporting well-trained medical physics professionals and nuclear medicine
technologists to abroad.
v) To facilitate research work leading to MPhil/MS/PhD degrees and post doctoral research works with the
affiliation of different Universities.
8.3

Research & Development Work

8.3.1

Comparision of technetium-99m and iodine-131 imaging of thyroid uptake

The objective of this research work is to compare the technetium-99m and iodine-131 uptake in thyroid
during thyroid scan. This research work was conducted on 25 patients with gamma camera. Pre-syringe and
post-syringe counts were taken during study. Images and percentage of uptake come from technetium-99m
scan are better than those of iodine-131 scan.
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8.3.2

A study of the exposure rate from the radio pharmaceuticals injected patient in Nuclear
medicine department

The objective of this research work is to check the exposure rate from the pharmaceuticals injected patient in
nuclear medicine unit whether it is below the internationally acceptable dose limit. This research work was
conducted on about 30 patients. The patients under thyroid scan, bone scan, renal scan and brain perfusion
were taken as sample. Survey meter was used for this study. Within 0.25 meter, radiation exposure rate was
very vulnerable. More than this distance, exposure rate gradually decreases.
8.3.3

Study on Medical Linear Accelerator (LINAC) instrumentation, application as well as its

shielding

The main focus of this study is to assemble knowledge about Linear Accelerator and finally its fruitful use
for cancer patients. In LINAC, electrons is used as a high voltage source and is accelerated through a
waveguide. One or more sources of radio frequency energy are used to energize the cylindrical electrodes.
Medical LINAC uses mono energetic electron beams between 4 and 25 MeV, giving an X-ray output with a
spectrum of energies up to and including the electron energy when the electrons are directed at a high-density
target such as tungsten. The acceleration cavity is mounted on a gantry which can rotate through a full circle.
The LINAC can be used to treat lesions anywhere in or on the patient body. Radiation used for mankind
except from LINAC and other accelerator, their shielding are calculated depending on half value layer (HVL)
or tenth value layer (TVL). But in LINAC, its shieldings are calculated by the following formulae.
Primary Barrier:
B= P. d2/WUT
Secondary Barrier for scattered radiation:
Barrier transmission factor Bs
Bs = P/(WT) *400/F *d2*D2
Secondary Barrier for leakage radiation:
BL = P.d2/(0.001WT) (Therapy above 500 kVp)
Because, in LINAC, X-ray energy is in MeV range.
8.3.4

Establishment of the Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics Project

Quality services in cancer diagnosis and treatment will be given by providing Medical Physics Experts and
Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
The budget allocation of the last financial year (2014-15) for the project entitled as Establishment of Institute
of Nuclear Medical Physics was one hundred thirty lac and the implementation rate was 100%. Necessary
steps are providing to implement the project. Construction work status is as follows :
After piling, load test and basement casting work already completed.
To make bunker, rod binding work is going on.
Columns sataring have been made.
8.4

Service Rendered
To make specifications on medical physics equipments such as PET/CT, SPECT/CT, Medical LINAC
and medical cyclotron etc.
PET/CT commissioning.
PET/CT setup, calibration and operation.

9.

CENTER FOR RESEARCH REACTOR, AERE

9.1

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),
experimental reactor safety research, academic research, training of manpower (local and foreign) etc. Center
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for Research reactor (CRR) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the reactor and its associated
equipment associated with systems ensuring appropriate level of safety as delineated in the Safety Analysis
Report (SAR). CRR is also responsible for the preparation of various Safeguards and Additional Protocol
related reports for AERE facilities on routine basis. These reports are sent to the IAEA through Nuclear
Safety, Security and Safeguards Division (NSSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.
9.2

Research and Development Activities

During the reporting period, some important reactor physics safety parameters were measured such as control
rod worth, core excess reactivity, shutdown margin, loss of reactivity with power increases, power defect,
radiation dose measurement at different strategic points, fuel temperature reactivity coefficient, coolant
temperature reactivity coefficient, void coefficients and thermal power calibration of the reactor. Study on
these safety parameters of the nuclear reactor is very important for reactor safety and efficient operation.
Different groups of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) used the neutron beam of the
reactor to carry out various Research and Development (R&D) activities. Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
technique is used to determine the trace elements present in soil, foodstuff, and vegetable samples. The
Neutron Radiography (NR) group used the NR technique to detect voids, cracks, internal continuity in
materials and determine water absorption behavior of jute plastic composites and various types of building
materials e.g. bricks, tiles, etc. The High Performance Powder Diffractometer (HPPD) has been set up at the
reactor to enhance the R&D facilities in neutron scattering technique. Structural studies of materials are being
done by this technique to characterize materials crystallographically and magnetically. The micro-structural
information is obtainable by neuron scattering method which is very essential for determining its
technological applications. This technique is unique for understanding the magnetic behavior in magnetic
materials. Ceramic, steel, electric and electronic industries can be benefited from this facility to improve their
products and fabrication process.
9.3

Service Provided

During the reporting period the reactor was operated at different power levels (50 W-2400 kW) to provide
neutron beam to various reactor users. A total number of ninety five (95) irradiation requests (IRs) were
catered during the period to carry out various R&D activities by different groups of Reactor and Neutron
Physics Division (RNPD) of INST. The reactor has also operated for measurement of neutronic safety
parameters of the reactor. During this period, total burn-up of the reactor fuel was about 262 MWh. Monthly
operation data of the reactor during the reporting period are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Monthly Operational Data for the year July 2014 to June 2015
MONTH

OPH

MWH

CuOPH

CuMWH

DOP

CuDOP

Jul 14

7.07

6.21

7.07

6.21

Aug 14

36.00

57.91

43.07

64.12

12

17

Sept 14

6.83

8.75

49.90

72.87

20

Oct 14

5.68

12.08

55.58

84.95

24

Nov 14

7.15

1.43

62.73

86.38

31

Dec 14

10.30

12.71

73.03

99.09

38

Jan 15

2.13

4.48

75.16

103.57

39

Feb 15

2.00

3.87

77.16

107.44

41

Mar 15

14.68

21.70

91.84

129.14

48

Apr 15

6.37

4.72

98.21

133.86

52

May 15

30.27

44.32

128.48

178.18

11

63

Jun 15

34.97

83.92

163.45

262.10

72

OPH = Operating Hours; MWH = Mega Watt Hours; Cu = Cumulative; DOP = Days Operated

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9.4

Safeguards and Related Activities

CRR 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
CRR. All these reports and declarations are routinely submitted to the IAEA through the Nuclear Safety,
Security and Safeguards Division (NSSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.
9.5

Training and Education Program

9.5.1

Training Program

9.5.1.1 Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) Training Program
The facility has so far been used to train up CRR staff up to the level of Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) as
well as Reactor Operator (RO). However at present two licensed SROs and seven ROs are working at the
facility. The facility routinely arranged SRO & RO retraining programs for Scientists/Engineers/Officers at
the reactor facility.
9.5.1.2 In-house Training Program
The facility routinely arranged in-house training programs for Scientist/Engineers and technical staffs on
radiation protection and different systems of the reactor. The BTRR is also used for demonstration on reactor
operation for BAEC scientists who are participating in different training programs such as Basic Nuclear
Orientation Course, Reactor Engineering Course, FTC course, etc.
9.5.1.3 Industrial Attachment Training program
A total of one hundred and sixteen undergraduate engineering students of BUET, DUET& IUT received their
industrial training from reactor facility during the reporting period. Theoretical and experimental
demonstration has given to the students on nuclear engineering.
9.5.2

Education Program

Masters/M.Phil./PhD students of different universities completed their thesis work from CRR.
9.5.2.1 Practical Experiments
Twenty three Students of the nuclear engineering department, Dhaka University have completed their
practical experiments using the facility of CRR, AERE.
9.5.2.2 On-going Ph. D. Thesis Supervision
One Ph. D. researcher is engaged with his research work in the laboratory of CRR.
9.5.2.3 On-going Master Thesis Supervision
Currently 4(four) students from Jahangirnagar University and Jagannath University are doing their research
work related to their masters thesis under the guidance of the scientists of CRR.
9.6

Maintenance Work

Several preventive as well as corrective maintenance works were carried out on the cooling system,
ventilation system, radiation measuring systems 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
was as follows:
Reactor hall ventilation system made operable by replacing a relay of the control circuit.
Underwater camera for reactor pool was assembled tested and inspected.
Reactor pool liner visual inspection system was repaired by replacing necessary cables and under water
high beam lamp.
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The AVR was reinstalled in the facility and output voltage was set to a fixed value. Configuration was
corrected as per practical sensor setup and all other works have been performed to run the system to
maintain the safety of the facility.
All the batteries were removed from the rack following all safety procedures. The rack was sent to CEF
(Central Engineering Facility) for renovation. Cleaning, welding and painting were performed on the rack
for make it usable. Load test was also performed of each battery. The solar system battery backup and
control circuit were reconnected successfully.
Belt of the Cooling Tower Fan 1 had been changed and the overload changes to 35 A to 25 A. A detail
monitoring has been conducted and found satisfactory result.
Control panel of water treatment plant was repaired by replacing a bridge rectifier.
Operating system of video surveillance system at CRR was installed. All hardware were configured and
made functional.
Reactor tank cleaning pump was made operable by cleaning different parts of the motor.
New video surveillance system was installed at CRR supplied by US DOE.
The Cartridge Filters of On-line Purification System were changed.
The leakage problem of the on-line purification pump (10 GPM) was solved.
Designed Back Wash system for cleaning of Plate Type Heat Exchanger.
A Mobile Trolley has designed for Crane Maintenance.
Vibration monitoring, functional testing of all valves, changing pressure gages & temperature meter of
Primary and Secondary Pumps were performed.
Some pneumatic tube & pneumatic fittings of the Water Treatment Plant were changed.
Damaged transmission belt and pneumatic tubes of the instrument air supply system were replaced during
periodic maintenance of the Reactor Hall Ventilation System
Periodic and random functional checking has been carried out to confirm the operable condition of the
fire pump.
Preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance of the Overhead Crane, Primary & Secondary Systems
were performed.
Belt of instrument air compressor of ventilation system was replaced by new one.
Repair and maintenance work of secondary pump-2 were performed.
Design and fabrication of cable trench lid of control room.
Cooling tower sump was cleaned several times as required.

10.

ENERGY INSTITUTE, AERE

10.1

Objective

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:
10.2

Research and Development Work

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
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
Perform design and analysis of a typical PWR core
Develop new models and methodologies to analyze 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

11.

INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, AERE

11.1

Computer Training and Services Division

Computer Training and service division (CTSD) is one of the core division of institute of Computer Science
(ICS). The main objectives of CTSD are to conduct basic & applied research in the field of computer science
& engineering, nuclear knowledge management and ICT education and training. CTSD publishes several
articles in the peer reviewed journal as well as it provide services, IT training and consulting services to
BAEC, such as software and web application development, Wi-Fi internet, maintenance & and up gradation
of local area network (LAN), inter-network infrastructure of BAEC, broad band internet service, manpower
development, The CTSD division also provides computer related training to the university and polytechnic
students. The division conducts policy and ICT relevant national and international collaboration 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, ICT education
and training.
11.1.1 Design and Development including Software/Web Application:
11.1.1.1 Local Area Network (LAN) Design and Server Installation at Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka
Communication between remote parties can be achieved through a process called Networking, involving the
connection of computers, media and networking devices. When we talk about networks, we need to keep in
mind three concepts, distributed processing, network criteria and network structure. Networks are divided into
two main categories: Local Area Networks (LANs). The internet is a structured, organized system. Each
network requires a structured planning and designing before deployment it that requires internet access,
Internet connectivity factors should be included into the plan, Includes a practical design of network internet
connectivity backbone. Procedures of selecting equipments are added and planning designs their networks.
The LAN of AECD interconnects more than 80 computers using various network media. The previous LAN
was not properly working; as a result the internet service was interrupted. Hence, the previous LAN was
redesigned and up gradated using a Proxy Server, Router, Switch and other network media. Currently,
internet service is smoothly running at AECD. LAN Networking at AECD smoothly installed. We are
expected to have a concept to any of the common UNIX flavored operating systems. Every network requires
a regular maintenance such as storage maintenance, remote resource access, user management, log
management and some other management. Monitoring is a regular task for all network system. It is
mandatory when the system is dedicated to public service to make a user friendly and dependable monitoring
system. As a result of this LAN network, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) is getting a high speed
internet service.
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11.1.1.2 Design and Deployment of Wi-Fi Internet at Training Institute, AERE, Dhaka
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) which is generally termed as Wi-Fi was designed at Training Institute
covering Class room, Seminar Room, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor building, and auditorium. This Wi-Fi
smoothly provides internet services to laptop, smart phone and other devices that are within the range of the
wireless network. The Broadband router is a network device from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of wireless connection can vary
significantly depending on the physical placement of router. The LAN Setup allows configuration of LAN IP
services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).The
router is shipped configured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a Server. The routers
LAN IP address and Subnet mask configuration. These addresses are part of the designated private address
range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If we network requires a different IP
addressing scheme, can change these settings in the LAN Setup. This feature allows you to change the default
password that is used to log in to the router with the user name. This procedure is not the same as changing
the password for wireless access. The label on the bottom of router shows wireless network name and
password for wireless access, login information. WLAN which is generally termed as Wi-Fi was designed
and deployed at Training Institute covering Class room, Seminar Room, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor
building, and auditorium. A total of 06 wireless routers were deployed that allows an electronic device to
participate in Computer Networking. Wi-Fi router network at Training Institute is smoothly installed. We
should have an understanding with communication models, network service & architecture, media, devices
and protocol suites. Each network requires a regular maintenance such as remote resource access, user
management, log management and some other management. Monitoring is a regular task for all network
system. It is mandatory when the system is dedicated to public service to make a user friendly and dependable
monitoring system. As a result of this Wi-Fi network, Training Institute, Atomic Energy Research Established
(AERE) is getting a high speed internet service.
11.1.1.3 Web Portal Development of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission both in Bengali and
English Version
The Web portal has been developed like as National Web Portal (www.bangladesh.gov.bd) under the
technical assistance of national Web Portal Framework of A2I (Access to Information) of Prime Ministers
Office. This portal is designed using Desktop Application Content Management System Software. The web
portal of BAEC (http://baec.portal.gov.bd) will be get hosting under the national web portal
www.bangladesh.gov.bd after domain registration as baec.gov.bd from Bangladesh Telecommunications
Company Limited (BTCL). This web portal development is scheduled and supervised under the Taskforce
committee (its structured for smooth featuring of BAEC Web Portal Development) and Innovation team of
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission as well. This web portal is now ready for hosting and necessary
update (Development & Upload) is taking place sharply on time.
11.1.1.4 File Server (Windows Server 2008 R2) Configuration as part of Data Centre in Head Quarter
of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
The File Server has been configured for serving the purpose of Data Centre at Head Quarter in Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission. It is taking part to File and Printer Sharing with its host PCs. At present, it is
networked with the 06 (six) potential client PCs.
11.1.2 IT Services Provided:
SL. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Name of Service

Duration

Acceptation Bodies

Broad Band Internet Service

Wi-Fi Internet Service at BAEC HQ
Web Administration Service
Consultancy to the Scientists on the Computer and ICT.

Running
Running
Running
Running

BAEC
BAEC
BAEC
BAEC

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11.1.3

Human resource Development

Course Name: Industrial Attachment Training Program 2014.

Duration: 3 Months [01-09-2014 to 04-12-2014]
Participation Organization: Polytechnic Institute.
Number of Participation: 62
The course was designed to partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Diploma Degree in Computer
Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering as well as this Training course was covered all
the field of CSE, EEE, ETE in Diploma level with overall theory and implications. We divided the entire
course into three modules, which are titled as computer peripherals & servicing, Data Communication &
Computer Networking, Web Application development tools and Programming Language HTML, MY SQL &
PHP. Students are gained a vast Knowledge about Computer Hardware Maintenance Assembling Installation
of Software and Operating System and as well as Troubleshooting. They also learned of about, how to
establishing a Computer Networking and also various application of internet, finally they got a complete
knowledge of website/application and development.
11.2

Computer System Division(CSD)

11.2.1

Service Provided:

11.2.1.1 Assemble, Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance of PC

A number of new computers have been assembled for ICS as well as other Institute of BAEC. Beside this, 28
computers have been repaired and upgraded during this period. A list of these activities for the period of July
2014 to June2015 is given below:
SL. No

Name of the Institute

No. of PC

1.

Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST),Savar

01

2.

Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB) ,Savar

05

3.

Institute of Electronics (IE) ,Savar

02

4.

Institute of Computer Science (ICS) ,Savar

02

5.

Central Engineering Facility (CEF) ,Savar

03

6.

Nuclear Mineral Unit (NMU) ,Savar

02

7.

Central Administrative Division (CAD) ,Savar

04

8.

Central Finance & Accounts Division (CF&AD) ,Savar

06

9.

Scientific Information Unit (SIU) ,Savar

02

10.

Institute of Radiation & Polymer Technology (IRPT) ,Savar

01

11.2.1.2 Preparation of ID card

The Official ID card for each employee working in BAEC is prepared by Computer System Division,
Institute of Computer Science. In July-2014 to June-2015 more than 335 ID cards have been prepared by
Computer System Division from different Institutes/Divisions in BAEC.
SL. No
1.
2.

Name of the Institute

No. of Card

Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST),Savar

17

Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB) ,Savar

17

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3.

Institute of Electronics (IE) ,Savar

12

4.

Institute of Computer Science (ICS) ,Savar

03

5.

Central Engineering Facility (CEF) ,Savar

22

6.

Nuclear Mineral Unit (NMU) ,Savar

03

7.

Central Administrative Division (CAD) ,Savar

03

8.

Central Finance & Accounts Division (CF&AD) ,Savar

01

9.

Security Branch (SB) ,Savar

06

10.

Daily Basis Employee, AERE,Savar

20

11.

Student, AERE,Savar

80

12.

Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka

34

13.

BAEC Head Quarter,Dhaka

44

14.

Training Institute, AERE,Savar

01

15.

Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit (TBBRU) ,Savar

05

16.

Center for Research Reactor (CRR) ,Savar

38

17.

Scientific Information Unit (SIU) ,Savar

01

18.

Institute of Radiation & Polymer Technology (IRPT) ,Savar

02

19.

Driver (Outsider), AERE,Savar

05

20.

Contractor Employees, AERE,Savar

07

21.

National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Ailed Sciences (NINMAS),Dhaka

07

22.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Ailed Sciences (INMAS), Rajshahi

07

12.

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS, AERE

12.1

General Electronics Division

This division deals with the design, development and fabrication of electronic and nuclear instruments which
are mainly used for test and measuring purposes. 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.
12.1.1

Research and Development Work

12.1.1.1 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. Development work of this project is going on.

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12.1.1.2 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.
12.1.1.3 Microcontroller based Area Radiation Monitor (ARM)
Area Radiation Monitors are used in nuclear installations to ensure radiation safety of the personnel. Design
and Development of microcontroller based digital ARM has been completed in cooperation with Nuclear
Electronics Division. After fabrication one ARM has been supplied to Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear
Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh. Development work for inclusion of more channels is going on.
12.1.1.4 Software 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.
12.1.2

Microcontroller based Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter. Model No: MDGE-11, Serial No: 071401,
sold to Akij Food and Beverage Ltd., Dhaka.
Microcontroller based Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model No: MDGE-11, Serial No: 0121401,
sold to BINA, Mymensing.
Microcontroller based Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model No: MDGE-11, Serial No: 031501
sold to Karnafully Still mills Ltd. (T.K group of Industries), Sitakunda, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

12.1.3

Production Work

Repair and Maintenance work

Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model: DRGE-31, Serial no:-010401of INMAS, Sylhet has been
repaired at 04 September, 2014.
Two Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model: DRGE-31, Serial no-060401 &
070401of NMU,
AERE, Savar, has been repaired at 21 September, 2014.
Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter DRGE-31, Serial no-110301 of INMAS, Rajshahi has been repaired
at 04 October, 2014.
BICRON SURVEYOR Model: 2000TM:-Bo44X (BICRON Electronics) of INMAS, Rajshahi has been
repaired at 15 October, 2014.
Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model: DRGE-31, Serial no----of CRR AERE, Savar has been
repaired at 18 March, 2015.
Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model: DRGE-31, Serial no:-120802 of IRPT, AERE, Savar has
been repaired at 20 May, 2015.
Multi-purpose Survey meter Model: RADOS-RDS-110 of IRPT, AERE, Savar has been repaired at 06
June, 2015.

12.2

Medical Instrumentation Division

The main objective of this division is to design, development, fabrication and up-gradation of Nuclear and
Medical instruments used at different laboratories of different Institutes and Establishments of Bangladesh
Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and outside the organization. In addition to this repair, maintenance and
installation activities are being carried out in this division.
12.2.1

Research and Development (R&D) Activities

12.2.1.1 Design and Development of Low Cost Maximum Power Point Tracker for Solar Panel
Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) is used in photovoltaic systems to maximize the photovoltaic array
output power, irrespective of the temperature, irradiation conditions and electrical characteristics of the load.
This project is intended for designing and developing a dc-dc buck-boost converter that is more efficient and
cost effective as well as can be constructed by locally available electronic components. Using a
microcontroller that serves both as solar module output voltage sensor and pulse width modulator (PWM) the
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designed circuit produces constant voltage of 15V to feed to the battery ensuring optimum energy being
extracted from solar panel.
12.2.1.2 Design and Development of a microcontroller based Temperature Controller
The project is now going on. Using the circuit we can measure the temperature from 0 C to 200 C.
12.2.2

Repair and Maintenance

An UPS has been repaired used in MID laboratory.

12.3

Nuclear Electronics Division

12.3.1

Research and Development Activities

12.3.1.1 Design, Development and Fabrication of the Area Radiation Monitor (ARM)
Area Radiation Monitors are used in nuclear installations to ensure radiation safety of the personnel. Design
and Development of microcontroller based digital ARM has been completed in cooperation with General
Electronics Division. After fabrication one ARM has been supplied to Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear
Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh. Development work for inclusion of more channels is going on.
12.3.1.2 Design, Development of a Nuclear Data Acquisition System Using LabVIEW
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.
12.3.1.3 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.
12.3.1.4 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.
12.3.1.5 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.
12.3.1.6 Design and Development of Microcontroller Based Chiller Controller
A microcontroller based Chiller controller has been designed. PCB design and assembling work going on.
12.3.1.7 Design and Development of Microcontroller Based LCD Panel Meter
Panel meters are used in different electronic instruments. A microcontroller based LCD Panel Meter design
work going on.
12.3.2

Production of Electronic Gazettes

One ARM has been manufactured and supplied to BINA.

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12.3.3

Repair and maintenance work

One cooled incubator of IFRB.

One Survey meter of IRPT.

12.3.4

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.

12.4

Production Division

In order to meet the requirement of different institute of BAEC and organization of the country, the following
electronic instruments have been produced, repaired and modification.
12.4.1

Production works

12.4.1.1 Production of Digital pH Meter: Quantity 06

Specifications: Measuring range: 0-14 pH, Resolution: 0.01 pH, Input Impedance: 10 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.)
12.4.1.2 Production of A.C. Voltage Stabilizer: Quantity - 03
Specifications: 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.)
12.4.1.3 Production of Drop-Out-Relay: Quantity - 02
Specifications: 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.)
12.4.2

Repair and maintenance work

Two Digital pH Meter

One A.C. Voltage Stabilizer

Six Drop Out Relay

12.4.3

Modification of Dual Power Supply: Quantity 01

Specifications: Mains input : 220-250V AC, 50Hz, Mains variation Tolerate :10% , output : output voltage
from 0-30V, with current input 0-2A , Linear regulation: Constant voltage less than 0.02% & Constant
current less than 0.02%, Load Regulation Output Change for a Zero to Full Load Change: Constant voltage
less than 0.02% & Constant current less than 0.02% , Ripple and Noise content at Full Load: Constant voltage
less than 2mVpp & Constant current less than 0.2% of max. Output current, operating ambient temperature
range: 0-35C, Overload Protection: Adjustable constant current limiting from 10% to maximum. Current
limit indication by L.E.D. mounted in the OUTPUT ON/OFF switch bezel. Automatically resets. Fuse input
and output.
12.5.1

Repair and Maintenance Division

12.5.1

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.
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12.5.2 Repair, Maintenance and Installation
About fifty three (53) instruments are repaired, maintained and installed during this time according to the
requisition of the user. The main Instruments are : Computer CPU, Computer Monitor (CRT), Computer
Power Supply, Sensor System of Neutron Calibrator, Gamma Probe, Model 2PGA-1000, Temparature Probe,
Model 2PFA-1000, Multimedia Projector, Survey Meter(Gamma), Shaking Water Bath Machine, Shaking
Incubator, Oven, Thyroid Uptake System, Ultrasonic Bath, Battery Charger, Flurescent Lantern Light, Hot
Plate, AC Circuit, UPS, Telephone Set, Laser Printer, etc.
12.6

Center of Excellence for VLSI Technology

12.6.1 Objective

Research on thin film technology on wafer and glass substrates

Research on organic Materials
MEMS device design and fabrication (Simulation)

12.6.2 Research and Development (R&D) Activities

Simulation of Hetero structure Solar Cell using different types of material

Simulation of Hetero structure LED
Measurement the conductivity of Aloe Vera Gel
Fabrication of Nano Rod Using Zinc Oxide (ZnO)

12.7

Solar Cell Fabrication and Research Division

12.7.1 Objective
For the first time in Bangladesh, silicon solar cell has been made from the raw silicon wafer by established
the solar cell fabrication laboratory at IE, AERE, Savar, Dhaka. As consequence, it has possible to adopt the
solar cell fabrication technology in our country. Different type of fundamental research on solar cell is going
on in this laboratory. Currently, one Ph.D. and two M.Sc. students from Dhaka University and one M.Sc.
student from jagannath University are doing their research (Thesis) in this laboratory on solar cell. The
research and development activities of this laboratory are given bellow:
12.7.2 Research & Development (R&D) Activities
By the establishment of this laboratory, an opportunity has been created to fundamental research on solar cell.
Different type of fundamental research on solar cell is going on in this laboratory. Initially after
commissioning, the efficiency of the fabricated solar cell was 0.80% and the shunt resistance was 10 to 15
ohms using standard procedure. As a result of continuous effort and research on solar cell by a group of
scientist, we try to optimize all the equipment's of the lab and developed some new technique so that we
achieved efficiency around 7.0% and also shunt resistance increased up to 280 ohms.

The following development activities have been done in this division:

Install and commissioning of Distilled water plant to smooth supply of DI water.

Developed multiple sizes of front and back screen for screen printing of silicon solar cell.

Develop new technique to co-fire the solar cell which gives high shunt resistance.

Testing and calibration of the surface reflection and response measurement system.

Develop a new technique of SRR measurement system to measure the absorption of incoming light in the
silicon wafer.

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13.

INSTITUTE OF RADIATION AND POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, AERE

13.1

Activities of the Institute

To provide irradiation service to private companies for commercial purpose

To provide irradiation service to research organizations for R & D purpose.
To expand cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public sectors through
mutual exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and expert services.
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.
To develop human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology.

13.2

Research Activities and Achievements

13.2.1 Optimization of Natural polymer as preservative

Experiments were carried out for the optimization of Natural polymer as preservatives for better results.
Preservatives were applied to different fruits e.g. mango, litchi, strawberry, banana, blackberry etc. at
different concentration and different irradiation level. Experiments were also carried out on fishes, betel leaf,
bitter melon etc with the collaboration of different universities. Results were promising.
13.2.2 Preparation of growth enhancer for chicken from irradiated polymer and black seed (Nigella
sativum)
Feed Supplements often are added with poultry feed to enhance growth and other physiological
characteristics of chickens worldwide. In our study irradiated Chitosan and Black seed was added as
supplement with poultry feed and fed to 4 Groups of experimental chickens and 1 group remain as Control
group which is fed with normal feed. 4 sample supplements were prepared containing common ingredient
chitosan irradiated at 30kGy and black Seed non- irradiated, irradiated at 1kGy, 3kGy and 5kGy respectively.
After 6 weeks, body weight of the experimental chickens were measured and compared to the weight before
starting the feed supplements. Body weight of the chickens were increased significantly which were fed with
the sample feed supplements compared to the ones which were fed with control feed. After continuously
observing egg production rates of the experimental chickens for 52 days, the data was analyzed and it was
found different supplement acts differently. Group 2 feed (chitosan (30kGy) + balck seed (0kGy)) can be
used for both layer hen and broiler hen. It was concluded that irradiation dose of supplement can be
manipulated to achieve growth rate in broiler hen, egg production rate in layer hen.
13.2.3 Fabrication of dye sensitized solar cell
Efficient dye sensitized solar cell was fabricated using locally available natural dye. The Dye sensitized solar
cells (DSSCs) were fabricated using natural dyes extracted from red amaranth and absorbed into a nano
porous TiO2/ZnO substrate. The purpose of this experiment was to create high performance DSSCs using
Titanium dioxide, ZnO powder and natural dye as the electron donating species. Graphite coated glass was
used as the counter electrode. An I-/I-3 electrolyte solution was used as the redox couple.Open circuit voltage
was 0.487V Short Circuit current was 0.92 mA/cm2. Maximal power density was 0.215mW/cm2 FF=48%
Efficiency, =0.22%. There are good prospects to produce these cells at lower cost than conventional devices.
13.2.4 Development of biodegradable packaging material
Biodegradable and environment friendly packaging material have been developed from locally available low
cost biomaterials. Characterization and properties have been determined.
13.3

Service provided and service charge

Approximately 194 ton of food products and 7900 cft of medical and pharmaceuticals products have been
irradiated in the Co-60 gamma source of IRPT in the year 2014-2015. Total eighty four lakh thirty one
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thousand eight hundred and seventy seven taka has been earned from this services. 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:
Quantity in kg

No of Consignments
Irradiated

Month
July 2014

2
854
4
0
17
852
2
1

8.14 ton + 2750 cft

April, 2015

599
0
0
1
569
3
0
3
650
4
0
4
818

May, 2015

6
0

31.95 ton+ 112.5 cft

June, 2015

16.62 ton

August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
November 2014
December 2014
January, 2015
February, 2015
March, 2015

533

Total Income in
Taka
10,43,301

22.05 ton

5,93,054

22.39 ton + 370 cft

7,81,494

4.08 ton+ 15 cft

1,14,672
0

7.12 ton

1,92,305

22.27 ton

6,00,068

10.91 ton+4125 cft

15,30,987

20.36 ton+ 264 cft

6,78,842

27.13 ton+ 264 cft

8,72,526
13,59,899
6,64,729
Total = 84,31,877

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NUCLEAR MINERALS UNIT, AERE

14.

Nuclear Minerals Unit (NMU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is committed to utilize peaceful
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application of nuclear technology in the field of minerals exploration, exploitation and development. NMU is
engaged with surface and subsurface Geophysical survey for coal exploration, aquifer delineation in different
areas of Bangladesh and NPP siting at Rooppur. Besides 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.
14.1

Exploration of uranium, thorium and other precious metals in potential areas of Bangladesh.
Providing borehole geophysical logging to different organization
Geochemical and mineralogical characterizations of radioactive and non-radioactive rock and
sediment samples.
Studies on the contamination of geosphere by radionuclides and heavy metals due to geoenvironmental changes.
Studies of marine radioactivity with application of radio-analytical procedures.
Elemental analysis of materials from different origins.

14.2

Current Research Programme

Field and Research Activities

Geological field work entitled "Analysis of Marine Radioactivity with Application of Radio-analytical
Procedures on Environmental Marine Samples in Bangladesh" has been done under the S&T project.
Radioactivity and Radon concentration in the Sediment and Groundwater of Southeastern Coastal Area of
Bangladesh
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Geoelectrical and Hydro geochemical studies at Kuakata Beach.

Evaluation of environmental pollution aspects around DEPZ area at Savar.
Grain size analysis and Heavy Minerals concentration of Teknaf and Shamlapur area of Coxs Bazar
beach.
Heavy mineral analysis of Jamuna River sediment.
Textural analysis of Kuakata Beach sediments.
Heavy Minerals and the Elemental Concentration Present in the Sediment Sample at Coxs Bazar Beach
Area through XRF Analyzer.

14.3

Project Activities

A project Entitled "Analysis of Marine Radioactivity with Application of Radio-analytical Procedures

on Environmental Marine Samples in Bangladesh" has been successfully completed under Special
Allocation from the Ministry of Science and Technology for the Financial Year 2014-2015 with approval of
the BAEC.
14.4

Service Rendered

Providing geophysical logging Gamma and Gamma Gamma (density) of 24 boreholes to Orgenergostroy of
Russian Federation and IWM for 2 boreholes at Hathazary, Chittagong.
15.

HEALTH PHYSICS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT, INST, AERE

15.1

Research and Development Work

Physical, Mineralogical and Radiological Properties of Soil, Sand and Sediment of Jamuna River Basin:
An Investigation on the Northern Char Areas (Kurigram, Ulipur, Chilmari) of Jamuna River.
Anomaly of observed activity concentrations of natural radionuclides during the period of developing
secular equilibrium of parent and daughter radionuclide.
Design and Development of SSDL Inventory Database Application Software by using high level
computer programming C# (Sharp).
Conditioning of Disused Sealed Radioactive Source (DSRS) in Interim Storage of CWPSF as a part of
Demonstration-cum-on the job training by IAEA Expert Mission (EM).
Installation of AMBER Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility Modeling Code and RWMR Software
Part -5: Environmental and radiation protection data for the Research Reactor have been submitted.

15.1.1 Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (ERM)

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 soil, pond water, rain water, tube
well water, vegetables, grass, fish etc., collected from within 10 km radial distances around the research
reactor of AERE, were suitably processed. Analysis report for different natural and artificial radioanuclides
using Gamma Spectrometric System is going on.
15.1.2 Collection and Interim-Storage of Radioactive Waste (RW)
One container Solid wastes (volume 0.0014m3) such as contaminated hand gloves, shoe covers/plastic shoe,
polythene, poly bags etc. and two containers liquid wastes (volume 5.05 liters) generated from the
maintenance work of the TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor and other nuclear facilities of Atomic Energy
Research Establishment were collected and safely stored at the interim storage area of the Central Radioactive
Waste Processing and Storage Facility (CWPSF). Contaminated animal carcasses (210 nos.) generated from
the radio-isotope quality control work of Radio Isotope Production Division (RIPD) have been treated with
Calcium-Oxide and safely stored for further management. Furthermore, Disused Cs-137 LDR (Low Dose
Rate) Brachytherapy source from Delta Hospital Limited, 26/2, Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216 was also safely stored
in the interim storage of CWPSF. Two Spent Kr-185 Radioactive Sources, one from Bashundhara Paper Mills
Ltd. (Unit-3), Anarpura, Gajaria, Munshiganj and the other from Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. (Unit-2),
Meghnaghat, New Town, Sonargaon, Narayanganj have been collected and safely stored at interim storage of
CWPSF.
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15.2

Radiation Dosimetry Services

15.2.1 Calibration & Standardization of Radiation Measuring Equipment

Calibration & standardization of 100 radiation survey meters/pocket dosimeters were performed. Furthermore
by using the SSDL facilities, 8 TLDs of Health Physics Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka were
exposed.
15.2.2 Hospital Dosimetry & Quality Assurance Services
Under TLD Inter-comparison Programme organized by IAEA/WHO, 6 set of TLD of IAEA (3 set from
National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 2 set from Dhaka Medical College
and Hospital and 1 set from Delta Hospital Limited) has been irradiated in accordance as a part of Nationwide
Quality Assurance of Co-60 Teletherapy Unit.
15.3

Radiation Protection Services (ERM, RWM, Radiation Survey etc.)

The following radiation protection services were provided during the reporting period:

Radiation dose level at irradiated soil samples at rabbit system of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor,
AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Leakage wipe/test of 60Co Sealed Radioactive Source of Gamma Source Division, Institute of Food and
Radiation Biology (IFRB), of AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Inspection on Disused Sealed Radioactive 85Kr Source of Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. (Unit-2),
Meghnaghat, Newtown, Sonargaon, Narayangonj.

Leakage test of Sealed Radioactive Sources (85Kr) of Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. (Unit-2),
Meghnaghat, Newtown, Sonargaon, Narayangonj.

Inspection on Disused Sealed Radioactive

Hospital Ltd., Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216.

Decontamination work has been done on radiation contaminated floor mat and floor surface of Tc-99m
Generator Preparation Laboratory of Radio Isotope Production Division (RIPD), INST.

Radiation monitoring service has been done in the CT Simulator Unit of National Institute of Cancer
Research & Hospital (NICRH), Mohakhali, Dhaka.

Radiation Dose level monitoring of Scrap Materials Container Ship Breaking Zone, Chittagong.

Radiation monitoring service has been done in Mahbub Electric Co., 131 B.C.C. Road, Nawabpur,
Dhaka.

Routine radiation monitoring work has been performed at RIPD, RNPD, CRR, IFRB and IRPT of AERE,
Savar.

137

Cs Low Dose Brachytherapy (LDR) Source of Delta

16.

ISOTOPE HYDROLOGY DIVISION, INST, AERE

16.1

Research and Development Work

16.1.1 Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties of Groundwater in Coal Mining Areas of

Barapukuria, Dinajpur and in Upper Catchment area
This is a joint collaboration project of BAEC and Institute of Water Modeling (IWM). A study was carried
out in the coal mining areas of Barapukuria, Dinajpur and also in upper catchment area (Nilphamari district)
to evaluate the current status of physico-chemical properties in groundwater. Total ten groundwater samples
of shallow and deeper depth including two samples from coal seam water point were collected on 6 10
September, 2014. The physico-chemical parameters such as pH, Eh, temperature, Electrical Conductivity
(EC), TDS, DO and Alkalinity were measured on site. The results showed that among the coal mining and the
upper catchment areas, many of the estimated physico-chemical parameters of mining and residential areas
are more or less with the permissible limits of DoE. The value of pH found between 5.75 6.60. This may be
attributed to different types of buffers normally present in the groundwater. The values of EC in the upper
catchment area range 184-241 S/cm, whereas the EC in mining area ranges 178-382 S/cm. The values of
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EC in Nilphamari are in the range of 107-378 S/cm showing an increase in dissolved salts compared to
Dinajpur district. In the BCMCL residential area TDS values are between 87.7-112.7 mg/L, whereas the
mining areas of Barapukuria are between 85.4-184 mg/l. The samples of Nilphamari district are showing very
low concentration of TDS (50.9-182.1mg/L). The average temperature varied within the range of 25.4oC to
31.8oC. Thermal water sample from coal seam show highest temperature of about 42oC. The ranges of DO
have been found in between 0.00-5.66 mg/L in mining and residential area of Barapukuria. In residential area
it has been found between the ranges of 0.00-1.66 mg/L, where as in mining area Barapukuria it has been
found 3.26-5.66 mg/L. The ranges of alkalinity have been found in between 60-199 mg/L in mining and
residential area of Barapukuria. In mining area it has been found between the ranges of 101-199 mg/L, where
as in upper catchment area it has been found 60-148 mg/L. The alkaline water may decrease the solubility of
metals.
16.1.2 Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopic Composition of Precipitation in the Coastal Area, Central Part
and Northeastern of Bangladesh
The IAEA Global Network for Isotopes in Precipitation (GNIP) program was established to determine the
temporal and spatial variations of environmental isotopes in precipitation. There is a need to establish local
meteoric water lines as isotope input functions across the region, as well as to develop better understanding of
the isotopic climate linkages that control oxygen and hydrogen isotope ratios in precipitation. The study
examines the oxygen-18 (18O) and deuterium (2H) composition of archived precipitation samples from
three representative monitoring sites; Savar and Sylhet during the years 2009 through 2014, and Barisal for
the year 2013 and 2014. Nos. of daily rain samples collected in the year 2014 from the three stations Sylhet,
Savar and Barisal were 120, 60 and 56 nos. respectively. Similarly, for the case of monthly rain samples, the
nos. of collections from the said three stations were 9, 10 and 5 nos. respectively. Proper care has been
adopted that majority of precipitation samples collected have not undergone evaporation during collection
and/or storage. Another way to evaluate the integrity of the archive samples is to examine their d-excess
values, defined by Dansgaard (1964) as d = 2H 8 18O, as an indicator of potential sample evaporation.
The d-excess value may be impacted by evaporation of the precipitation either as it falls through the air, or as
it sits in the rain collector. However, the statistical and regression analyses have been performed only on a
selected subset of the data containing only those samples with d-excess values greater than 3 per mil. The
study presents the dataset of 2H and 18O in precipitation for Savar and Sylhet areas of 5-years (2009
2013) monitoring period and for Barisal of only one year i.e. 2013. Monthly values and weighted averages of
stable isotope compositions, and Local Meteoric Water Lines (LMWLs) are presented for use in hydrological
applications in the region. The values of the estimated slope and intercept of LMWL of upper latitude closely
match that of Craigs GMWL [2H = 8 18O + 10 ( VSMOW)]. The intercept values of LMWL of mid
latitude and lower latitude are lower and higher compared to GMWL. Such deviations result from differences
in climatic factors such as air temperature, secondary evaporation, seasonality of precipitation and moisture
sources. It also reflects that the recycling of moisture either locally or along a moisture transport trajectory
may also be an important factor in the isotopic composition of rainfall in the region. A key finding is that air
temperature has less influence on stable isotopes in precipitation; rather the primary controls are thought to be
the amount of precipitation and different moisture sources in the Bengal basin.
16.1.3 Geophysical Logging at Madunaghat Area, Chittagong for Delineation of the Status of
groundwater aquifers
Under the joint collaboration work between BAEC and IWM, Isotope Hydrology Division of BAEC and
Water Resources Planning Division of IWM had jointly conducted the Geophysical Logging of two (02)
exploratory boreholes of CWASA. Geophysical logging provides in situ information about the physical
properties of the rock strata and groundwater. Two open boreholes EXP-03 and EXP-04 were logged using
gamma, SP, SPR tools to a depth of about 300 meters from ground surface at Shikderpara and Khandokia in
Hathazari, Chittagong respectively. Gamma, SP and SPR logs of EXP-03 and EXP-04 were analyzed to find
out the aquifers boundaries and groundwater quality. The good quality water containing aquifer composed of
medium to coarse sand in delineated with 50 meters thickness from 185-235 meters depth in the borehole
EXP-03. On the other hand, in the borehole EXP-04 two aquifers have been identified at 150-210 meters and
225-260 meters depth with 60 m and 35 m thickness respectively having thin bedding clay between two
aquifers. This aquifer is composed of fine to medium sand and contains good quality water.
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16.1.4 Water Quality Survey and Isotope Sampling in and around Proposed Well Field Area near
Madunaghat, Chittagong
This is a joint collaboration project of BAEC and Institute of Water Modeling (IWM). In order to understand
the groundwater flow system, sources of aquifer recharge and possible hydraulic interconnection between
aquifers and river waters, Isotope Hydrology Division, INST had conducted water quality survey and isotope
sampling in and around the proposed well field area near Madunaghat, Chittagong from 20-03-2015 to 04-042015 (16 days). A total 40 groundwater samples were collected from deep wells, line wells, monitoring wells,
productions wells and shallow hand tube wells. Six samples were collected from the adjacent Halda river
during high tide. The time series sampling was conducted in one production well at five intervals (0.5, 24, 72,
120, 167.5 hrs) within 7 days pumping for aquifer test. No variation in electrical conductivity (EC) of the
pumped water was observed during five times intervals of sampling. Having found the EC and HCO3values
on average 196 S/cm and 119 mg/L respectively, it appears the good quality or fresh water in the deep
aquifer at Madunaghat area. On the other hand, high iron content in the deep aquifer is apprehended as the
brown colour precipitations were observed around the pond after completion of aquifer test. While carryout
the sampling in the four deep monitoring wells (EXP-1, EXP-2, EXP-3 and EXP-4), we have experienced
some unusual situation of having filthy and bad odour water that were coming out despite purging of well.
Only the water of deep well EXP-4 at Khondokia had appeared to have high EC (3250S/cm) and high HCO3
(834 mg/L). Due to yellowish colour of the sampled water, there might have chance of having fulvic acid or
humic acid in the well water. Even the dissolved oxygen showed high value (1.80 mg/L) at the time of
pumping. Though the other three deep monitoring wells showed reasonably good values of physico-chemical
parameters, the pumped water was appeared as bad odour, rotten smell, fine suspended particles and
yellowish colour. It is assumed that these deep monitoring wells might not have been washed properly. Close
to the well EXP-4, i.e. nearly 80 feet north-west position, one shallow well (depth= 58m) was sampled. Clean
water is found in this shallow well having EC value 200S/cm and the water is mainly used for drinking
purposes. Five production wells of Chittagong WASA located south to the proposed well field were sampled.
The on-site measured parameters have indicated the good quality water in those five deep wells of CWASA,
having DO value almost zero. The sampling in Halda river was conducted at the time of high tide. The
sampling was started at the confluence point of Karnafuli and Halda rivers and was ended at point close to
Madarsha High School, North Madarsha by covering the river course of approximately 9.0 km length in north
east direction. During the sampling period, the EC varies from 118-137S/cm with an average value of
127S/cm. It indicates that sea water intrusion is not affected in the Halda river in spite of high tide situation.
The sampling program was carried out in the dry period. At that time the Karnafuli river was seen almost full
to the brim.
16.1.5 Trouble Shooting of Laser Water Isotope Analyzer
Under the ongoing IAEA-TC project (BGD7007) titled Strengthening of a National Isotope Hydrology
Capability for Planning and Management of Groundwater Resources in Coastal Areas (BGD/7/007), a Laser
Water Isotope Analyzer (LWIA) to be used for measurement of stable isotope in water sample was installed
successfully by the trained scientist of the division. While doing the sample analysis in laser machine using
the templates prepared in the beta version LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) post
processing software sometimes software bugs are observed in the output file of the laser analyzer. Upon
communication with the Isotope Hydrology Section, IAEA, a new upgraded of the analyzer have been
provided to the lab. After installing the upgraded version of LGR software, some improvement in the
analytical results of stable isotope of water sample has been achieved.
17. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY DIVISION, INST, AERE
17.1

Research and Development Work

17.1.1

Grafting of 2-Hydroxy ethyl methacrylate / Acrylic acid co-monomers on polyethylene films

Grafting of 2-Hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (HEMA) / acrylic Acid (AAc) was carried out on polyethylene
(PE) films using radiation. It was observed that the graft yield increased with increasing monomer
concentration and radiation dose. Graft yield obtained for 20 % monomer concentration (HEMA: AAc = 1: 1,
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Solvent = Methanol) and 20 kGy radiation dose was 90 %. The co-monomer grafted PE films will be used in
hazardous metal ion adsorption.
17.1.2 Modification of polymeric properties by acrylic acid using radiation
Polyethylene film was grafted with acrylic acid by the gamma ray pre-irradiation process. The effect of dose
rate and acrylic acid concentration on the grafted degree was investigated. The dose of about 15-20 kGy,
acrylic acid concentration of 3-5 %, and the reaction time of about 2-4h at room temperature were selected as
suitable parameters for grating. The PE-g-PAAc film was then used as dye absorption.
17.1.3 Application of o-chitosan as plant growth promoter in leaf vegetables
By applying o-chitosan the field test for leaf vegetables (amaranth and spinach) has done. The Effect of ochitosan on vegetable plants has investigated. Different concentration of o-chitosan (50, 75 & 100 ppm) had
applied on plant field. With o-chitosan the yield and other parameters of spinach shows good result with
compare to control. With increasing o-chitosan the yield and other parameters of spinach also increases.
100ppm o-chitosan gives three times more yield with compare to control. With 75 ppm o-chitosan the yield
and other parameters of amaranth shows good result with compare to control.
17.1.4 Determination of Heavy Metal Content of Different Brands of Cigarettes Commonly Smoked in
Bangladesh
In this study, 14 brands of cigarettes commonly smoked in Bangladesh were investigated. The cigarette
samples were collected in the local market of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Collected samples were analyzed for
heavy metals like Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Nickel (Ni) using an
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. It has observed that 19.87 to 41.08 gg-1 Cu, 0.55 to 8.01 gg-1 Co,
0.18 to 170.0 gg-1 Zn, 0.12 to 4.11 gg-1 Pb, 3.04 to 5.42 gg-1 Cd, and 5.44 to 13.18 gg-1 Ni was present in
1 gm of tobacco sample. It has also observed that the concentration of Zinc (Zn) was highest and the
concentration of Lead (Pb) was lowest with compared to other heavy metals.
17.2

Service Rendered

Periodically analysis of Cooling Water of TRIGA MARK-II Research Reactor was carried out.
18.

RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION DIVISION, INST, AERE

18.1

Research and Development Work

Investigation on Adsorption Position of Mo-99 on Chromatographic Al2O3 Column of the Mo-99/Tc-99m

Generator.
Test production of three different cold kits like DTPA, DMSA and MDP.
One of the IAEA TC Project, BGD/6/022, Producing Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals with four
fellowships is under implementation. Three scientific visits and one fellowship had been completed.

18.2

Production Activities

18.2.1 Tc-99m Generator Production

During the period 2014-2015, Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) of the Institute of Nuclear Science
and Technology produced 15-22 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 entire demand of Tc-99m generator of the NINMAS and INMASs 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 Hospital,
Cheveron Clinical Laboratory 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 892 Tc-99m generators in 48 batches (average
strength 10 GBq/ generator). The price of 840 Tc-99m generators, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic energy
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commission, is approximately 6,95,76,000 Tk (Six crores ninty five lacs seventy six thousand) whereas the
actual market price is much higher.
18.2.2 I-131 Radioisotope Production
Bulk iodine-131 dispensing is much cost effective than the local production of I-131 in the TRIGA MARK II
research reactor. Hence RIPD imported and dispensed 1348.41GBq bulk I-131 in 22 batches according to the
need of the nuclear medicine centers. The price of this dispensed bulk I-131, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic
energy commission, is approx. 1,18,30,000/- Tk. (One crore eighteen lacs thirty thousand taka only).
18.2.3 Kit Production Facility
Cold kits are radiopharmaceuticals which work as carrier for Tc-99m by making complexes with Tc-99m.
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 have been produced. Important quality parameters of
produced kits have been checked before human administration which includes bio-distribution to mice,
toxicity test, test for apyrogenecity, sterility etc. Shelf-life of the produced cold kits is under observation.
19.

REACTOR AND NEUTRON PHYSICS DIVISION, INST, 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)
19.1

Research and Development Work

19.1.1 Neutron Scattering

19.1.1.1 Cation distribution and crystallographic characterization of the spinel oxides NixCo1-xFe2O4
(0.0x1.0) by neutron diffraction
Polycrystalline ferrite samples NixCo1-xFe2O4 with composition x=0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 were prepared
by conventional solid state ceramic sintering technique in air at 1300C. X-ray diffraction experiments were
carried out at room temperature (RT) in order to characterize the materials. X-ray diffraction patterns showed
sharp peaks indicating the formation of single phase cubic spinel structure. The neutron diffraction
experiments were performed at RT, with an incident monochromatic neutron beam of wavelength
=1.5656. The neutron diffraction data were analyzed using the program FullProf in the Reitveld method.
Reitveld refinement of the neutron diffraction data reveal that the samples possess cubic symmetry
corresponding to the space group F d-3m. Cation distribution between the two sublattices has been found
from the analysis of the neutron diffraction data. Lattice constants, oxygen position parameters, overall
temperature factors have also been determined from the analysis of neutron diffraction data. The lattice
parameter decreases and oxygen position parameter increases with increasing Ni content in the system.
Sublattices and net magnetic moments have been determined from the refinement of neutron data. The
magnetic structure at room temperature was found to be ferrimagnetic for all the samples.
19.1.1.2 A Structural study of Lanthanum doped Barium titanate by Neutron Diffraction
Barium titanate (BaTiO3) doped with Lanthanum with a composition Ba1-xLaxTiO3 where x= 0.05, 0.10, 0.15,
0.20 have been synthesized using standard ceramic method. X-ray and neutron powder diffraction
experiments have been performed on the samples at room temperature for structural characterization. Single
phase crystalline structure of the samples has been confirmed from well defined sharp X-ray diffraction
peaks. Rietveld refinement of the neutron diffraction data reveals that the polycrystalline sample of the series
possess tetragonal perovskite structure which corresponds to the space group p4mm.Lattice parameters,
tetragonal distortions(c/a) and the co-ordinate shifts of the Ti and O atoms from perovskite position have been
determined from the analysis of neutron data. The presence of La dopants influenced the tetragonality of the
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barium titanate crystal structure. The tetragonal distortion of the unit cell decreases with the increase of La
content.
19.1.2

Neutron Activation Analysis

19.1.2.1 Characterization of Textile Waste from Selected Industries and Treatment of Effluent with
Potash alum
This study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical parameters, metal and heavy metal pollution in
the effluent of Grameen Knit Dyeing Ltd. (GKDL), DEPZ, Savar and Purbani Fabric Dyeing Ltd. (PFDL),
Mauchak, Gazipur and its treatment by potash alum during the period from August 2013 to June 2014. Nine
waste water samples and two sludge samples were collected from GKDL and PFDL. Except these samples,
the effluent sample was collected from the sewage line of DEPZ industries and the tap water was collected
from the wash room of the Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) to
reduce the pollution concentration of these types of water by the utilization of Potash Alum. Neutron
Activation Analysis (NAA) method was used for the determination of Na, K, La, Co, Sb, Fe, As, Cr and Zn.
Elemental concentrations in the samples show that the highest and lowest Sb concentration was found in
outlet liquid and inlet residue of GKDL. In the sludge the Sb concentration was found 50.2 mg/L. The
concentration of antimony in every sample exceeded the standard level (0.15 mg/L). But in other samples like
inlet liquid, outlet liquid and outlet residue, the La concentrations were less than 0.142 mg/L. The highest Co
value was found in sludge samples which exceeded the standard level (0.05 mg/L). Other samples have the
concentrations less than 0.264 mg/l. Here the highest Cr value was found in the sludge sample and 54.24
mg/L was found in inlet residue. The Cd concentration was ranged from 0.01 to 0.201 mg/L where the
highest Cd concentration was found in the sludge of PFDL and the lowest value was found in the outlet of
PFDL. The concentrations of Cd in the GKDL were 0.005, 0.007 and 0.098 mg/L in the samples GI, GO and
GS respectively. Without the inlet and outlet of PFDL, Cd concentration in every sample exceeded the
acceptable level (0.05 mg/L).
19.1.2.2 Investigation of arsenic contamination in human hair and nail of Rajshahi and
Chapainawabgang district by reactor based neutron activation analysis method
In order to determine the toxic effects of arsenic in hair and nail in the human body by Instrumental Neutron
Activation Analysis (INAA), 17 hair samples and 11 nail samples were collected from Rajshahi Sadar and
different Upazilas of Chapainawabganj district. The samples and reference standards were irradiated
simultaneously at the rabbit facility of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II research reactor with thermal neutron
flux~3.30 x 1013 cm-2s-1 for 5 minutes at a power level of 2.4 MW. After irradiation gamma-ray counting was
performed by using a Canberra HPGe detector and the acquisitions were processed using the software Genie2000 (Canberra). The gamma-ray peak analysis was performed using the software Hypermet PC version 5.12.
Calculation of concentrations of different elements was carried out based on relative standardization
approach. The obtained results of arsenic concentration in the hair samples of Chapainawabgonj district
ranged from 0.09 to 2.08 g/g and that in the Rajshahi district is from 0.61 to 0.85g/g. Five samples
collected from Sadar, Shibganj, Gomastapur Upazilas contain higher arsenic concentration than the
permissible limit of 1 ppm. The obtained results of arsenic concentration in nail samples are in the range from
0.44 to 4.17 g/g. Three nail samples collected from the areas of the Nawabganj Sadar, Shibganj and
Gomastapur Upazilas of the district, show higher arsenic concentration than the permissible limit whereas the
samples collected from the area of Nachole Upazila and Rajshahi Sadar contain arsenic below the
contamination level. It may be concluded that higher values of arsenic content in human hair and nails tissue
were accumulated may be due to the longtime use of As contaminated groundwater or foods.
19.1.2.3 Measurement of cross section for the 139La(n,)140La reaction using reflected neutron beam
at 0.0334 eV energy
Recently, a high resolution neutron powder diffractometer (locally called SAND) has been installed in the
radial beam port-II of the BTRR for neutron scattering experiments. In this diffractometer, neutron beams are
mono-chromized by (115) plane of Si single crystals with wave length = 1.5656 A0, which corresponds to
0.0334 eV neutron energy. In the present work, we report on the measurement of the thermal neutron capture
cross section of the 139La(n,)140La reaction at the neutron energy of 0.0334 eV using neutron activation
technique. To our knowledge, there are no experimental neutron capture cross section data available at this
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energy for this reaction. The powder sample of high purity (99.99%) lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate
(La(NO3)3.6H2O) was used as a natural isotopic target. The La(NO3)3.6H2O powder was pressed with a
hydraulic press (5 ton/cm2) to prepare pellet (0.544 g) having diameter of 1.2 cm and thickness 0.2 cm. The
pellet sample sandwiched between two gold foils was irradiated with unidirectional monoenergetic neutrons
of 0.0334 eV for 2.5 h at 2.4 MW reactor power. The activities of target and monitor foils were measured
nondestructively using a high-purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray detector system. As far as our
knowledge goes, this is the first experimental neutron capture cross section for the 139La(n,)140La reaction at
0.0334 eV. The measured cross section value is compared with literature values and evaluated values reported
in ENDF/B-VII and JENDL-3.3 libraries. The reported data at 0.0253 eV are in the range of 8.1 -9.5 b. Our
measured cross section is 7.860.55 b. Data reported both in the ENDF/B-VII and JENDL-3.3 libraries are
evaluated and no measurements have been done at 0.0334 eV energy. In these libraries the value at 0.0334 eV
is calculated from the thermal cross-section at 0.0253 eV using the 1/v relationship. The calculated value of
ENDF/B-VII at 0.0334 eV is about 1.4% higher than that of JENDL-3.3. Assuming a 1/v cross-section
dependence, ENDF/B-VII and JENDL-3.3 give neutron capture cross-sections at 0.0334 eV of 7.88 b and
7.77 b, respectively. Our measured cross section 7.860.55 b is 0.25% lower than that of ENDF/B-VII but
1.2% higher than that of JENDL-3.3. It is clear that the present cross-section value at 0.0334 eV energy can
play an important role to check the energy dependence of neutron capture cross sections in thermal energy
region.
19.1.2.4 Assessment of arsenic contamination in hair and nail sample of Bera upazilla of Pabna district
using Neutron Activation Analysis method
To determine the arsenic toxicity by the nuclear reactor based Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), hair and
nail samples were collected from a total of 85 persons from the three villages- Doyalnagar, Rotongonj and
Rupgonj of Bera upazilla of Pabna district. The age of the persons under study ranges from 04 to 80 years. It
is found that the concentration value of As in the hair samples collected from Doyalnagar village ranges from
0.67 g/g to 7.91 g/g. The range of As concentration values in the hair samples collected from Rotongonj
village is from 0.31 g/g to 4.86 g/g. The range for Rupgonj village is from 0.31 g/g to 3.42 g/g. Some of
the samples of Doyalnagar village contains very much concentration values higher than WHO recommended
value 1 ppm for human Hair. The concentration values of Rotongonj village are comparatively higher than
the recommended value. The mean concentration values of As for hair samples of Rotongonj village is
comparatively lower than that of the Doyalnagar and Rupgonj village. High level of As was detected in 71%
of hair and 100% of the nail samples in Doyalnagar, 64% hair and 100% of the nail samples in Rotongonj and
65% of hair and 93% of the nail samples in Rupgonj village compared to the recommended value. The
concentration values of As in nail samples are higher than that in the hair samples. The children of age within
10 years in the study areas contain high level of arsenic in both hair and nail samples, which is unusual. The
geometric mean levels of arsenic in hair of adults and children did not differ significantly and were 0.035 and
0.032 g/g respectively.
19.1.2.5 Determination of Arsenic Contamination in Soil, Rice Straw and Husk Samples of
Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi Districts by Neutron Activation Analysis
In the present study arsenic in soil, straw, husk and rice grain of Rajshahi Sadar and four upazilas of Chapai
Nawabganj have analyzed. The values of arsenic concentrations in the soil samples of Rajshahi are from 5.13
ppm to 6.20 ppm and for Chapai Nawabganj district ranges from 4.25 ppm to 12.31 ppm. In Chapai
Nawabganj district, the soil concentration is the highest in Gomastapur upazila and the least in Nachol
upazila. The Arsenic concentration in some straw sample found in this study is below the detection limit (<
0.20 ppm). The sample of Gomastapur has the highest value 5.01 ppm. The values from Shibganj upazila and
Rajshahi Sadar are around 1.5 ppm. The concentration of arsenic in husk samples ranges from 0.13ppm to
0.55ppm. The values from Gomastapur are the highest (0.55ppm). The values from Rajshahi Sadar are not
much different from those of the upazilas of Chapai Nawabganj district. The arsenic concentrations in rice
samples of Chapai Nawabganj district ranges from 0.11 ppm to 0.77 ppm. One values for Gomastapur is the
highest (0.77ppm). The values for Rajshahi district ranges from 0.23 ppm to 0.29 ppm. This experiment
shows that where the soil is contaminated highly with arsenic the corresponding rice, husk and straw being
much contaminated. Arsenic uptake into rice, straw and husk depends on the amount of irrigation of arsenic
contaminated water, fertilizer and pesticides used for cultivation.
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19.1.2.6 Assessment of inorganic metal contaminants in soil, water, herbs and waste leathers of
Hazaribagh tannery industrial area, Dhaka, using INAA technique
Total twenty five soil, herbs, waste leather and water samples collected from Hazaribagh tannery industrial
area were analyzed using neutron activation analysis technique to find out the present environmental
condition of that area. The concentration of As, Co, Cr, K, Fe, Rb, Th, U, Yb and Zn are measured in these
samples. The soil samples collected from 1.5 km away from the discharge point of tannery waste contain
metal concentrations much higher than that of the normal concentration value of Bangladeshi soil. The
concentration of Cr in herbs lies severely higher than that of optimum concentration for taking as feed by
animal or as a vegetable by human being. The U and Yb concentrations in herb samples are lower than the
detection limits. In waste leather samples concentration of some heavy metals especially Cr lies in warning
condition due to the tanning of hides using Cr salt. Since these waste leathers are used in local fish and
chicken feed industry as a protein source, consumption of fish and chicken catered by Cr contaminated feed
can cause Cr contamination in human food chain. The concentrations of As, Co, K, Rb, Th, U, Yb and Zn in
water samples are lower than the detection limits. There lies a good correlation between the concentration of
Cr in soil and herbs cultivated in the Cr contaminated soil because herbs uptake Cr from soil
19.1.3

Neutron Radiography

19.1.3.1 Study of morphological change in plant pod by using direct film neutron radiography
Technique
In order to study the morphological change in plant pod, water uptake through their roots is very crucial to
understand this behavior. In this regard, neutron radiography method is applied to measure the root growth by
using 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II research reactor. During dry season the northern part of Bangladesh is affected
by draughts and the soil becomes nearly barren to produce expected amount of crops. Nuclear and Radiation
Chemistry Division of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has invented super water absorbant (SWA)
which reserves hundred volume times of water. This reserved water will make the soil wet during dry season
and keep the fertility to produce enough crops. Present research made the invention under investigation and
proved its effectiveness. Firstly, the irradiation time of the sample (seeds with soil) is measured ten (10)
minutes.
19.1.3.2 Measurement of neutron shielding quality of polyboricwax manufactured in different w/w
ratio
Neutron has a unique character in comparison to other particle beam around the world, make the scientists
interested to go for further research using neutron. However, it should be controlled as well to minimize
radiation harm. In this regard, few experiments have been carried out to identify the better ratio of wax,
polyethylene and boric acid. Firstly the appropriate irradiation time has been measured, which has been found
30 minutes at the reactor power of 2.4 MW. At this power level the intensity of the beam is nearly
1.6X1007nm-2s-1. The samples were prepared in several ratio formation and till now it has been identified that
the more polyethylene is introduced the shielding appears more effective. However, the weight ratio should
be optimal for proper mixing.
19.2

Development Activities

During the reporting period, the following activities have been accomplished:
The present neutron radiography system required few modifications to practice Real time neutron
radiography using digital neutron radiography facility. In this regard, the collimator which is presently
installed at the tangential beam port of CRR, BAEC needs to be replaced with a new one. The new sketch has
been finalized with help of IAEA expert. The material will be used in this new collimator is Alluminium
sheet, Lead, Polyboric wax, Cadmium sheet etc. It is measured that with the new collimator the beam line
area is shortened but the elongated area is also reduced to get better neutron beam.
20.

REACTOR PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING DIVISION, INST, 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
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collaboration. The ultimate objective of the division is to support the development of infrastructure for
nuclear power program to meet the ever increasing demand of electricity.
20.1

Research activities

Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics safety studies are needed to ensure the safe operation of the reactor. In
these regard the Monte Carlo code MCNPX and RELAP5 code have been installed in the laboratory. Thermal
hydraulic and transient analysis of the TRIGA reactor has been performed with the code COOLOD-N2 and
EUREKA-2/RR. Neutronics and Thermal hydraulics benchmark calculation have been done under IAEA
CRP program. The division supports the higher study program of different local universities. Also the
division offered laboratory experiment for the students of Nuclear Engineering department of Dhaka
University.
21.

TANDEM ACCELERATOR FACILITIES DIVISION, INST, AERE

21.1

Research and Development Work

PIGE EXPERIMENTAL SETUP has been installed successfully in this division. To measure nuclear
data, a new beam port and Be/p neutron source is under construction.
26 cement samples have been collected from local market and elemental analysis has been carried out to
find the concentrations of different elements in those samples.
A number of medicinal plants have been analyzed to find the profile of their elemental concentrations.
Several stacks of nickel and copper samples were irradiated with 5 MeV protons of beam current 100 nA
to measure the (p,) reaction cross section.

21.2

Service Rendered

The division has provided elemental analytical service to a number of vegetables, plants, soil, fruit and fish
samples from different Institute/Division/Unit.
22.

BEACH SAND MINERALS EXPLOITATION CENTRE, COXS BAZAR

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.
22.1

BAEC approved R&D activities of BSMEC

Sl. No.

Code No.

BSMEC-PP-001

BSMEC-PP(QCL)-002

3
4

BSMEC-PP-003
BSMEC-MADD
(GeoChem)-001
BSMEC-MADD
(GeoChem)-002
BSMEC-MADD
(GeoChem)-003
BSMEC-MINEXP-001

5
6
7
8

BSMEC-MINEXP
(Mic)-002

Programme Title
Upgradation of radioactive materials in processing of heavy
minerals in pilot plant.
Comparative study of occurrence, distribution, mineral composition
and characteristics of heavy minerals from back dune deposits along
the coastal belt of Bangladesh.
Heavy mineral processing from raw sand at pilot plant.
Enrichment of TiO2 in low grade ilmenite in Bangladesh.
Effect of heavy mineral deposits on ground water quality along the
southeastern coast of Bangladesh.
Determination of radioactive elements in coastal sediments and
seawater of Bangladesh.
Exploration for heavy and radioactive minerals in coastal and fluvial
depositional environments of Bangladesh.
Characterization of minerals found in the coastal and fluvial
environments of Bangladesh.
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Pilot Plant of the centre was operated limitedly and produced 14.101 tons of different heavy minerals
(Magnetite, Ilmenite, Garnet, Zircon, Rutile & Silica). But no noticeable research work has been done
during the reporting period as no geologist/scientist are posted at this centre since the last quarter of
2013. A large number of students, teachers and researchers of different universities and research
organizations have visited the centre including pilot plant activities.
23.

ATOMIC ENERGY CENTRE, CHITTAGONG

23.1

Objective

Radioactivity Monitoring of Food and Environment

Radiation Protection and Safety

Education and Research

23.2

Responsibilities of the Laboratory

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, etc.

Cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public sectors through mutual
exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and expert services and

Development of human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology.

23.3

Research Activities

(a) Coordinated Research Program with InternationalOrganizations:IAEA/RCA Project-RAS/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:

Study of heavy metals and naturally occurring radio nuclides in fly ash from coal- fired brick kilns.

Measurement of radioactivity in ceramic products.

Assessment of natural and artificial radio-nuclides in soil samples collected from the northern part of
Chittagong City Corporation,Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Assessment of terrestrial radio-nuclides in soil samples of the surface area collected from the southern
part of Chittagong City Corporation, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Technologically enhanced natural radioactivity in different sludge in iron processing plants and elemental
analysis in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

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23.4

Income

Name of Month

Number of patients

Monthly income (Taka)

July, 2014

872

77,89,163.00

August, 2014

715

96,20,096.00

September, 2014

725

1,03,21,064.00

October, 2014

858

97,06,730.28

November, 2014

935

89,45,702.18

December, 2014

776

97,43,066.00

January, 2015

771

93,88,324.00

February, 2015

766

97,87,770.00

March, 2015

933

1,34,94,188.00

April, 2015

925

1,24,32,452.00

May, 2015

931

1,08,19,132.00

June, 2015

958

97,41,226.00

10,165

12,17,889,13.46

Total =

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II. BIO-SCIENCES
1.

AGROCHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

1.1

Research and Development Work

1.1.1

Analysis of Chlorpyrifos distribution in rat tissues using GC-MS and effects of honey against
Chlorpyrifosinduced hepatotoxicity

Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is an organophosphate (OP) insecticide extensively used in agriculture and domestic
settings. A laboratory-based study was undertaken to investigate the distribution model of CPF in animal
tissues in order to determine its target site for accumulation and its effect on biochemical indices as well as
pathological changes in liver and kidney functions in rat. Approximately 6.18% of CPF was distributed in
body tissues while highest concentration (3.80%) was detected in adipose tissues. CPF was also found to
accumulate in the liver (0.29%), brain (0.22%), and kidney (0.10%). The study confirmed that CPF was found
in the lipid-rich tissues including the brain and liver than any other body compartments and also revealed the
pathological changes in the potential biomarkers of liver and kidney functions, lipid and lipoprotein status in
animals. In contrast, supplementation with honey during the experimental periods partially ameliorated the
toxic effects of CPF in liver and kidney, might be by reducing the oxidative stress that eventually alleviated
the histopathological changes as well as biochemical perturbations.
1.1.2

Monitoring of Pesticide residues in ponds soil samples of Feni district

Twenty five ponds soil samples of Feni district were studied for the presence of Organophosphorus
(Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, Diazinon) and Carbamate ( Carbaryl, Carbofuran). HPLC technique was used as a
method of choice for determining the Organophosphorus and Carbamate pesticide residues in the collected
sample. The results reflected that some of the soil samples were found to be contaminated with different
concentration of pesticide residues. The analytical results showed that ranges of Carbofuran residues from
3.08 to 3.21 g/kg, Carbaryl from 0.381 to 2.52 g/kg and Diazinon from 0.01 to 0.235 g/kg were
detected in the investigated samples.
1.1.3

Studies on Inorganic Pollutants (Heavy metals & Trace Elements) in tea samples

Heavy metals & Trace Elements have been excessively released into the environment due to rapid
industrialization and have created a major global concern. Heavy metals & Trace Elements also have been
recognized as a major problem to human health and aquatic life. Therefore, total 30 samples comprising 10
fresh tea leaf, 10 processed tea and tea garden soils were randomly collected from both Sylhet and
Moulvibazar districts and examined for heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb),
arsenic (As) and selenium (Se) using Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GF-AAS). The result
analysis showed that some heavy metals and trace elements exceed the tolerable limits recommended by
World Health Organization (WHO).
1.2

Service Rendered

Analytical Services for pesticide residues and heavy metals/ trace element were rendered to different
organizations namely Center for Advanced Research in Sciences, University of Dhaka, Beximco
Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Kazi & Kazi Tea Ltd., Vegan Agro Ltd. and British American Tobacco Bangladesh
Company Ltd. for 109 samples and revenue earning is Tk. 4,62,500/=.
2.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

2.1

Research program done

Trace elemental analysis of rice from different district of Bangladesh

Post-Harvest treatments of radiation and chemical on organoleptic and biochemical properties of mango
(Mangifera indica L.) in relation to delay ripening
Effect of radiation and chemical treatments on guava (Psidium guajava L.) to delay ripening in relation
to organoleptic biochemical and microbiological properties
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Study of trace elements in raw and pasteurized cows milk and evaluation of its microbiological and
nutritional status.

2.2

Achievements
Sample (Rice, irrigation water, and soil) has been collected from eight different region of Bangladesh
and processed and analyzed the trace elements. However, from overall study it can be concluded that the
toxic metal accumulation in rice was severe and has potential to cause health risk to the consumer. It is
suggested to regular monitoring should be enforced as these metal accumulation in rice.
The present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of chemical (0.2% and 0.3% citric acid
and potassium sorbate) and radiation (0.5 and 1.0 kGy) at room and 4C in extending the post-harvest
life in relation to delay ripening of mango. Potassium sorbate (0.3%) and irradiated sample (0.5 kGy and
1.0 kGy) took 7 days to ripe fully at room temperature without any decay. At 4C temperature, 0.3%
potassium sorbate and 1.0 kGy treated samples took 28 days to fully ripe.
The present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of chemical (0.2% and 0.3% citric acid
and potassium sorbate) and radiation (0.5 kGy and 1.0 kGy) at room and low temperature (4C) in
extending the post-harvest life in relation to delay ripening of guava (Psidium guajava L.) during storage.
At 4C temperature, 0.3% potassium sorbate and 1.0 kGy treated samples took 19 days to fully ripe
whereas control sample took 14 days for complete ripening.
Results showed that pasteurized milk was more nutritious with significantly higher (P<0.05)
concentration of Ca and Mg and had significant lower concentration of Pb, Cd, and Ni compared to raw
milk. In pasteurized milk, the toxic element concentration was highest for Pb followed by Ni > Co > Cr >
Cd > Cu.

2.3

Service Rendered

Services provided for the nutritional analysis of different food manufacturing company and earned Tk. 48,600
/- (Forty eight thousand and six hundred taka only).
2.4

Project Work
RAS/5/062 title on Building Capacity for Food Traceability and Food Safety Control System through
the use of Nuclear Analytical Technique. The nuclear techniques used to measure lead, cadmium,
chromium, iron, magnesium and other trace element of agricultural product like rice.
Coordination Research Project (18195/R0) on Accessible technologies for the verification of origin of
dairy products as an example control system to enhance global trade and food safety.

3.

GAMMA SOURCE DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

Gamma Source Division (GSD) of IFRB rendered irradiation services to different institutes/ organizations
and private companies using Co60 gamma irradiator. During this reporting period, the activities of the source
were 33.76 kCi on 01/07/2014 and 82.69 kCi on 01/06/2015. At the same time, the dose rates were 1.36
kGy/hr. on 01/07/2014 and 3.59 kGy/hr. on 01/06/2015. In between this period, on September and October,
the Co-60 gamma irradiator has been replenished to 90 kCi. So, the irradiation service was not provided
during this period.
3.1

Research and Development Work

3.1.1

Utilization of the Co60 gamma irradiator

Many research organizations including different Institutes of BAEC were provided with irradiation service
for R&D purpose at free of cost. During this reporting period, 441 research samples were irradiated. The
name of the 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),
Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur etc. GSD also rendered commercial sterilization
services to different private companies. The name of the companies are: General Pharma Ltd, The ACME
Lab Ltd, Apex Pharma Ltd, Square Food & Beverage Ltd, Polycon Ltd, Apex Biofertilizer and Biopesticide
Ltd, Pran Agro Ltd, Doctors Health Product, Mrs. Rifa Enterprise, Inner Vision, G.A Company Ltd, Ibn Sina
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Ltd, Harvest Infertility Care Ltd, ZAP Natural Product, Aristopharma Ltd, National Trading, Nipa Pharma
Ltd, Chittagong Eye Infirmary and Training Complex, Herb World Ltd, Tecnokit Corporation, M/S Chandana
Trade Intl, Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd etc.
3.2

Dosimetry

Dosimetry is a process to determine the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples. For
determining the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples different dosimetry systems 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 ()

Dose Range

01.
02.
03.

Fricke Dosimeter
Amber Perspex dosimeter
Ceric-Cerous Dosimeter

305 nm
603 to 651 nm
(Potentiometer)

5 to 400 Gy.
1 to 30 kGy
1 to 50 kGy

3.3

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 equipment were procured from local market and supplier.
3.4

Radiation Protection Work

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 - use of TLD badges,
pocket dosimeters 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 effective dose of the workers. According to the
IAEA standard, the received dose by the worker should not exceed the minimum dose level of 10 Sv/ hour.
Emergency response plan were maintained to keep the worker free from any hazard due to unwanted
accidents. Trained personnel were involved in operation services because they can take any step to control the
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. Every year blood and urine test are done
for all radiation workers.
3.5

Service Rendered and Income

Gamma Source Division rendered sterilization service for 30,301 kg food products and 3,013 cft
pharmaceutical/medical products and earned Tk. 32,99,953/- (Thirty-two lac ninety-nine thousand nine
hundred and fifty-three) only in this reporting period. Gamma Source Division of IFRB provided irradiation
services to different research institutes including BAEC. The name of the research institutes are:
List of irradiated research samples of BAEC & other research organizations of Bangladesh in
July-2014 to June-2015
Sl.No.
1.
2.

3.

Name of the
Organization
Insect Biotechnology
Division (IBD),IFRB
Microbiology and
Industrial Irradiation
Division (MIID), IFRB
Plant Biotechnology &
Genetic Engineering
Division (PBGED),
IFRB

Name of the products irradiated

Dose Range

Fruit fly pupae, Bactocera dorsalis

pupae.Adult Aedes Mosquito
Chitosan, Specimen container,
Rhizobium suspension, Polybag,
Spirulina, Mushroom powder,
Body wash (soap), Acyclovir
sodium.
Banana sucker, In vitro banana
stem, In vitro culture of banana,
sugarcane & sugar beat, Seeds of
bio-diesel plant.

10 Gy-150 Gy

66

No. of products
irradiated
20

100 Gy- 25
kGy

58

10 Gy-3 kGy

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4.

Radiation Entomology
& Acarology Division
(READ), IFRB
Food Technology
Division (FTD), IFRB

5.

6.

Tissue Banking &

Biomaterial Research
Unit (TBBBRU), AERE
Radioisotope Production
Division (RIPD), INST,
AERE
Nuclear & Radiation
Chemistry Division
(NRCD), INST, AERE

7.

8.

Institute of Radiation &

Polymer Technology
(IRPT), INST, AERE

10.

Bangladesh Agriculture
Research Institute
(BARI), Gazipur

Blowfly pupae, Insect pupae,

Adult insect, Pupae of Bactocera
cucurbilae, Dry fish, Wheat.
Green chili, Turmeric powder,
Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Plastic
bottle, Strawberry, Rice (Bottled),
Bread, Grape.
Bone chips, Amnion graft, Plastic
polythene, Falcon tubes, Bone
tissue scaffold, Massive bone.
Bio resin (Natural polyester
compound).

5 Gy- 1kGy

27

0.05 kGy-8
kGy

60

15 kGy-35
kGy

57

20 kGy- 25
kGy

02

Gelatin film with monomer,

Hydrogel,
Cloth,
Monomer
solution, Film & solution, Starch
with acrylic acid, Falcon tubes.
Chitosan
solution,
Chitosan
gelatin film, Composites, Lichi,
Weed extract, Prawn extract, PP
sheet & PET, Colon, Pet food,
Gelatin film, Cotton fabric,
Natural preservative, Betal leaf,
Textile sludge.
Gladiolas Corn

1 kGy-40 kGy

125

0.5 kGy-40
kGy

65

40Gy-120Gy

05

Gamma Source Division of IFRB provided irradiation services to private companies for commercial purpose.
The names of the different private companies are:
List of irradiated commercial samples of different companies of Bangladesh in July-2014 to June-2015
Sl. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Name of the Organization

General Pharma Ltd.
The ACME Lab Ltd.
Apex Phama Ltd.
Polycon Ltd.
Apex Biofertilizer and Biopesticides Ltd.
Pran Agro Ltd.
Doctors Health Product
Mrs. Rifa Enterprise
G.A Company Ltd.
The IBN Sina Pharma Ltd.
Harvest Infertility Care Ltd.
ZAP Natural Product
Aristopharma Ltd.
Nipa Pharma Ltd.
Chittagong Eye Infirmary and Training
Complex
Herbs World Ltd.
Tecnokit Corporation
Square Pharma Ltd

Name of the products irradiated

Empty Eye Ointment Tubes and Raw materials
Empty Eye Ointment Tubes and Raw materials
Rubber Stopper
Specimen Container
Plastic Bottle
Spices
Protein -90
Rodac Plate
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Medical Goods
Spirulina
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Econazole Eye Drop
Mushroom
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Polyethylene glycol-6000,
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19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd

Navana Health Care Ltd
Emami Bangladesh Ltd
Reneta Ltd
Incepta Vaccine Ltd
M/S Chandana Trade Intl
H.R. Enterprise
Square Food & Beverage Ltd
Kemiko Pharma
M/S Rishad Plastic
4-D Solution
M/S Mohsin Brothers
S&S International
Arin Mushroom
Pran Agricultural Marketing Co.Ltd
Gaco Pharma
Amulet Pharma

Lactose BP, Pharmaceutical raw material

Raw material
Tapioca Starch
Pharmaceuticals raw materials
Filter
Pet food
Dry food
Spices
Pharmaceutical finished product
Pathological tube
Protein-90
Bandage
Pet food
Dry mushroom
Seasoning
Pharmaceutical raw materials
Rubber stopper

4.

INSECT BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

4.1

Objective

This division is engaged in developing the methods of management of insect pests and phytosanitary
treatment using nuclear and biotechnological approaches. R & D activities conducted for the reporting period
are given below:
4.2

Research and Development Work

4.2.1

Management of fruit flies using Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)

4.2.1.1 Effect of trap design, bait type and trap location on captures of Bactrocera fruit flies at the
Atomic Energy Research Establishment campus
The effectiveness of a trap is dependent on several factors including colour, size, attractant, and ease of
handling. Ineffective trap-and-lure system may fail to detect Bactrocera populations early enough for control
actions to be taken or may under-estimate the extent of fly problem in the field. To compare the attractiveness
of different trap designs, bait types and trap locations on captures of four Bactrocera species viz., Bactrocera
cucurbitae (Coq.), Bactrocera tau (Walker), Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) and Bactrocera zonata (Saundrus)
(Diptera: Tephritidae) we conducted field experiments in mixed vegetations of Atomic Energy Research
Establishment (AERE) Campus, Ganak bari, Savar during July to September and in two consecutive years,
viz., 2014 and 2015. Six different traps were baited either with methyl- eugenol and cue-lure and placed at six
different locations of AERE campus. The capture of above mentioned fruit flies per trap/location was counted
and recorded at each week. The six different traps were named as: i. MacPhail trap, ii. Hawaii 1 trap, iii.
Hawaii 2 trap iii. Common trap, iv. Green trap, and vi. Thai-trap. Each trap containing either cue-lure or
methyl-eugenol was placed Clock wise so that each trap visits each location during 12 weeks experimental
period. Present experimental results revealed highest capture of B. dorsalis followed by B. cucurbitae, B. tau
and B. zonata in the AERE campus using six different traps baited with cue-lure and methyl-eugenol. Among
six traps MacPhail trap captured comparatively more flies than Hawaii Type 1, Green trap, Thai trap, Hawaii
Type 2 trap and Common trap.
4.2.1.2 Evaluation of quality parameters of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) reared
on commercial probiotic capsule and fly gut bacteria enriched artificial larval diets
Successful mass rearing is crucial for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs. To improve the quality of
mass reared oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) flys gut bacteria species
was evaluated as protein source by incorporating into liquid larval diet. The gut bacteria spp. used were
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Pseudomonas putida, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Klebsiella pneumonia ssp pneumonia, and Citrobacter
youngae. Both active and inactive gut bacterial isolates were used. The effect of commercially available
dietry supplement capsule Probiotic 8 5 billion, 8 species (Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. casei,
L. brevis, L. delbrueckii spp bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, L. rhamnosus and L. kefir also added in this
purpose. The quality parameters determined for flies reared on liquid diets incorporated with active and
inactive gut bacteria C. youngae and commercial probiotic capsules were: number of pupae, pupal weight,
larval duration, % adult emergence, % fliers, % male and % female, pre-oviposition period (days), and % egg
hatch. The use of active gut bacteria species C. youngae showed better influence on some quality parameters
of B. dorsalis than those reared using inactive bacteria but did not differ significantly from that of control
flies. The tested probiotic capsule having eight different beneficial gut bacteria spp. also did not showed much
improvement on mass rearing of B. dorsalis. More trials need to be done to determine the significant
beneficial effect of gut bacteria for artificial larval rearing of B. dorsalis.
4.2.1.3 Additions to the fruit fly fauna (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) of Bangladesh, with a key to the
species
Fruit flies are the world most devastating insect pest of horticultural crops. Field research on dacine fruit flies
in Bangladesh has mainly focused on surveying damage and developing field control for cucurbit-infesting
pest species, and species diversity has thus far not been well surveyed. Field surveys have continued into
2014, and several additional species have been collected. Two traps, each baited with a male lure (cue-lure
and methyl eugenol) have been maintained at each of 47 locations between January-December 2014 to collect
male fruit flies. Several species, not attracted to male lures, were also collected by hand with a net or a vial.
Five new country records viz., Bactrocera correcta, B. tuberculata, B. bogorensis B. nigrifacia and B.
Bhutanae have been uncovered since the first published survey. We included a key for all 19 species plus the
erroneously recorded species, likely to actually occur in Bangladesh. This work has been accomplished
through a collaborative research between this division and the Department of Plant and Environmental
Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, U.S.A.
4.2.1.4 Production of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Mass Scale using Artificial
Semi Solid Diet for sterile fly Pre Release Activities
We evaluated the possibility of using semi solid diet and its rearing system for mass rearing of Bactrocera
cucurbitae. Quality parameters of B. cucurbitae i.e., number of pupae, larval duration, pupal weight,
percentage of adult emergence, percentage of fliers, percentage of egg hatch, male-female ratios and wing
length were 21.97, 8.86 days, 12.72 mg, 78.66%, 81.33%, 63%, 47:53 and 6.11mm respectively. Further
works are on-going.
4.2.2

Laboratory rearing of fruit fly parasitoid Psyttalia sp

The melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a major pest of vegetables in
Bangladesh. The melon fruit fly can successfully be managed over a local area by bagging fruits, field
sanitation, protein baits, cue-lure traps, Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and augmentation of parasitoids.
Therefore, keeping in view of augmentation the melon fruit fly controlling agent Psyttalia sp. parasitoid was
collected from the field and was successfully reared on fruit fly host, Bactrocera cucurbitae in laboratory.
Further works are on-going.
5.

MICROBIOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL IRRADIATION DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

5.1

Research and Development Work

5.1.1

Project Name: Microbial conversion of agricultural and agro industrial wastes to food/feed, fuel
and industrial chemicals

5.1.1.1 Production of animal feed from lignocellulosic substance by solid state fermentation using
fungus Pleurotus sajor-caju
Fungi convert lignocelluloses into protein rich animal feed from agricultural waste and provide improved
nutritional supply for cattle. In this study three lignocellulosic agro-grasses i.e. Napier
(Pennisetumpurpureum), Para (Urochloamutica) and German (Echinochloa polystachya) were used as
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substrates for production of nutritionally upgraded animal feed through solid state fermentation by Pleurotus
sajor-caju. The fermentation of the substrates was done at 30C. Pretreatment with lime is an excellent option
for delignification of agro-wastes, thereby helps to improve their nutritional quality by solid-state
fermentation. All of these substrates were examined under four conditions, such as, (DLT) Dry lime treated,
(DWLT) Dry without lime treated, (WLT) Wet lime treated and (WWLT) Wet without lime treated. DLT
gave better results than other treated substrates. After eight weeks of fermentation the reducing sugar content
of DLT was increased by 10.714 times in Napier, 22.630 times in Para and 11.366 times in German compared
to non-treated one. The ash content was also enhanced by 1.78, 1.82 and 2.20 times in Napier, Para and
German respectively. On the other hand, moisture content was decreased by 1.34, 1.82 and 1.57 times
respectively. The soluble protein content was elevated by 10.714 times in Napier, 5.226 times in Para and
12.588 times in German. The CMCase, cellobiase and avicelase activity of all treated and untreated substrate
were determined at every week of fermentation. The enzyme activities of all of the treated substrates were
increased up to six-week of incubation period whereas a little decrease was observed thereafter.
Bioconversion of lignocellulosic waste materials by P. sajor-caju offered a promising way to convert
nutritionally low quality biomass into improved animal feed.
5.1.1.2 Isolation and identification of lactic acid bacteria from different curd samples
In this study, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from curd samples of several brands to use them as
starter cultures. Attempt was also taken to preserve and extend shelf life of the cultures by freeze-drying and
vacumn drying. Curd samples of Muslim, Bonoful, Savar, Jagdish and Kushtia brand were collected from
Savar, Mirpur (Dhaka) and Kushtia and designated as M, Bo, Sa, J and K respectively. Several species of
LAB were identified from the curd samples. Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei were isolated
from curd sample of B, Lactobacillus brevis and Lactobacillus casei were isolated from curd sample of M,
Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Lactobacillus viridescens were isolated from curd sample of K, Lactobacillus
bulgaricus and Lactobacillus casei were isolated from curd sample of Sa and Lactobacillus acidophilus were
isolated from curd sample of J. Among the above isolates Lactobacillus brevis was used for lab scale
fermentation in control environment. All isolates were then freeze-dried and vacumn-dried with 4 different
cryoprotective agents i.e. glycerin, mannitol, sorbitol, and skim milk and compared the viability of these
isolates. In all cases, there was a slight decrease in the viable cell count. After one month, the highest viability
was found for Lactobacillus brevis that was freeze-dried in glycerin and vacum-dried in sorbitol. The lowest
viability was found in the case of Lactobacillus brevis that was either freeze-dried or vacumn dried in
mannitol.
5.1.2

Project Name: Environmental pollution control by microorganisms

5.1.2.1 Study on physicochemical and microbiological parameter of industrial effluent

Industrial effluent water, designated as MBM, LS, ST, DD and O, were collected from five industries of
Savar and its nearby area. These samples were evaluated for their physical, chemical and microbiological
parameters. These five samples were also exposed to gamma radiation to check any change in these
parameters. It was observed that without radiation treatment the pH values of these samples were 7.92, 7.02,
6.88, 3.87 and 7.21 respectively. However, after radiation treatment the values changed to 7.48, 6.8, 6.38,
5.52 and 7.68 respectively. The amount of TDS in these samples were changed from 890, 702, 969, 1404
and 387 mg/l to 760, 751, 833, 1427 and 393 mg/l respectively after radiation treatment. Radiation also
changed total hardness of the waste water samples from 247, 270, 410, 247 and 160 mg/l to 234.4, 250, 392,
242 and 144 mg/l respectively. Radiation further changed the color of only one sample from colourless to
yellow, however, other samples remain unchanged. Again, liquid dissolve oxygen (LDO) of these samples
were reduced from 8.53, 8.15, 9.69, 9.74 and 9.82 mg/l to 7.30, 8.00, 7.90, 7.93 and 7 7.85 mg/l respectively
after radiation treatment. Total suspended solids (TSS) of these samples were also reduced from 31, 28, 11,
47 and 8 mg/l to 8, 8, 1, 34 and 4 mg/l respectively after radiation treatment. Conductivity values of these
samples were also changed from 1802, 1465, 1969, 2750 and 801 S/cm to 1521, 1505, 1660, 2800 and 800
S/cm respectively because of radiation treatment. Turbidity values of these samples were reduced from 7.19,
14.9, 21.1, 38.8 and 5.51 NTU to 3.86, 7.68, 31.1, 20.1 and 4.66 NTU respectively after radiation treatment.
All the samples showed no coliform count and no antimicrobial activity against tested bacterial species.
Among the biochemical parameters only pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD were within standard range and rest of
the parameters were beyond the standard limit.
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5.1.3

Project Name: Hygenization and radiation preservation of food and food products

5.1.3.1. Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of bottle water samples in Bangladesh

In this study, different physicochemical and microbiological parameters of locally available bottled water
were examined. A major part of the tested water was low in mineral contents beyond the recommendation
level. Moreover, values of hardness, TDS and conductivity were also found lower than the prescribed limits
of Bangladesh standard, USEPA, Canada, EEC, Japan and WHO. However, bottled water of Spa and Duncan
had higher concentration of Hardness (calcium) than standard level. Again, level of Manganese was found
higher than permissible limit in the water of MUM, Aquafina, SPA, IFAD, Jibon, Pran, ACME, Confidence
and Doctors. In contrary, the pH of the water of all brands was satisfactory and found near neutral ranging
from 6.5 to 8.5. Alarmingly, all water samples showed higher value of Chromium-6, a toxic compound that
poses potential health risks. The highest dissolved oxygen value was found in Aquafina (8.84 mg/l) and the
lowest in Duncan (8.07 mg/l). The highest biological oxygen demand (BOD) was found in Aquafina (10.15
mg/l) and lowest in MUM (0 mg/l). The observed COD values in all the bottled water samples were ranging
from 0 to 21 mg/l where the permissible limit of for drinking water is 4 mg/l. Microbial evaluation of all
water samples revealed that, all of samples were free from coliform. Salmonell, Shigella spp were not
detected in any of the sample.
5.2

Service Rendered and 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 2,17,200/- (Two lac
Seventeen thousand nine hundred taka only) in this financial year.
6.

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING DIVISION, IFRB

6.1

Research and Development Work

6.1.1

In vitro clonal propagation of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni through tissue culture

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a rare medicinal herb belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is perennial,
about 60-75 cm tall, leaf is sessile and oppositely arranged, flower is white and seed is very small. It is
originally a South American wild plant. This plant was cultivated hilly area in Paraguay. At first M.S. Bertoni
was reported this plant in 1887. S. rebaudiana Bertoni is a sweet herb indigenous to the elated terrain of north
eastern Paraguay near its borders with Brazil. The leaf extract of stevia is very sweet. The leaves of stevia are
the source of the diterpene glycosides, viz. steviosides and rebaudiosides. Pure steviosides are non-caloric and
300 times sweeter than sugar. Now it is being cultivated in Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Hawaii, Malaysia and
over all South America for food and pharmaceutical products. The product can be added to tea, coffee, coke
or beverages. Currently, about 750-1000 of S. rebaudiana are use by Japan, Brazil and other nations in
variety of foods including soft drinks, sea foods, pickled vegetables etc. Use of stevioside as a natural
sweetener has been reported to be safe. It is a special interest to Diabetics patient and diet conscious. Seed of
stevia show a very low germination percentage and vegetative propagation is limited by lower number of
individuals. Propagation by seed does not produce homogenous Populations, resulting in great variability is
important feature like sweetening level and composition. Moreover, for commercial purpose when large scale
propagation is necessary, the conventional way of production is not adequate to fulfill the required demand.
Hence there is a need to standardize a quicker method of propagation by which may be achieved through in
vitro techniques. So, tissue culture is only the alternative method for mass propagation of S. rebaudiana.
Earlier in vitro propagation of stevia has been reported through different scientists. The climatic condition,
soil type of Bangladesh is very favorable for commercial propagation of this important plant. Considering it
importance and to overcome the problem of its propagation through conventional methods, the present study
was undertaken a simple, rapid and economical protocol for the production of plantlets on a large scale from
the node and shoot tip explants of S. rebaudiana. A reliable rapid large scale micropropagation method has
been established form the node and shoot tip explant of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. Experiments were
conducted to standardize the culture media with plant hormone for multiple shoot proliferation and rooting
for obtain plantlets with uniform characteristics like mother plant in terms of growth and habits. Different
concentrations and combinations of auxins (IAA) and cytokinins (BAP, Kin) were used in MS for the above
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purpose. Maximum shoot regeneration was found in MS treated with wit 2.0 mg/l BAP both in node and
shoot tip explant. In the above combination nodal explant produced 14-16 initial shoots. Shoot tip explants
produced 1-12 shoots. For in vitro rooting, different concentrations of IBA and NAA were used. Higher
rooting percentage was recorded on MS fortified with 0.5 mg/l IBA. The rooted plantlets were hardened and
successfully established in the soil. About 90% of the regenerated plantlets survived in the natural condition.
6.1.2

Large scale propagation of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat through axenic culture

Chrysanthemum considered as one of the most important ornamental plants of the world. Among the
commercially viable horticultural plants, cultivars of Chrysanthemum morifolium are most important. It has
outstanding beauty and has become a perpetual flowering plant of great commercial interest. Chrysanthemum
has also good export potential as cut flowers to many countries of the world. It is now a source of income for
many developing and developed countries viz. India, Nepal and Holland. In India this plant has been
recognized as one among the five important commercially potent flower crops by All-India Coordinate
Floriculture Improvement Project of ICAR. Chrysanthemum is generally multiplied vegetatively by rooting
of terminal cuttings. To improve upon the varieties of Chrysanthemum this conventional method was tried but
it was not successful due to incidence many diseases and environmental hazards as a result the cultivars
gradually degenerated. Moreover, for commercial purposes when large scale propagation is necessary, the
conventional way of production is not adequate to fulfill the required demand. Since then discovery of rapid
clonal propagation of plants that in vitro is quicker than in vivo, the tissue culture technique has become the
first attraction to the scientist around the world. It is now possible to clone species of different region through
in vitro technique which is not normally possible by in vitro cloning. Number of reports are available about
the in vitro culture of chrysanthemum. These studies were mostly designed to develop the technique of
micropropagation of these plants through tissue culture. To develop more efficient methods for large scale in
vitro shoot regeneration. Moreover, to reduce the cost of production of tissue culture derived plants emphasis
was given to induce rooting of in vitro regenerated shoots under ex vitro condition. In vitro large scale shoot
regeneration was tried from shoot tip explant and nodal explants of five varieties of chrysanthemum.
Different concentrations and combinations of BAP, Kin, NAA, and IAA were used in MS and modified MS
above purpose. Best response towards multiple shoot regeneration was obtained from nodal explants on MS
containing 1.0 mg/l BAP and 0.5 mg/l NAA. In the above combination nodal explant produced 12-15 initial
shoot buds whereas shoot tip explants produced 8-10 shoot buds. Rooting at the base of the regenerated
shoots were tried under both in vitro and ex vitro conditions. In case of in vitro rooting best response was
obtained when shoots were cultured on half strength of MS supplemented with 0.2 mg/l IBA. On the other
hand under ex vitro condition best rooting was observed when the shoots were treated with 0.2 mg/l IBA for
one hour prior to their transplantation on to sand. Both in vitro and ex vitro rooted plantlets were successfully
transplanted in the field condition.
7.

RADIATION ENTOMOLOGY AND ACAROLOGY DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

7.1

Objective

The R & D activities of the 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.
7.2

Research and Development Work

7.2.1

Improvement of Artificial Larval Diet for Mass Rearing of Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina)

Blowfly, Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a major pest of sun-drying marine fish industry of
Bangladesh. It has been reported that over 30% of marine fishes is either damaged or infested during the
process of sun-drying in Bangladesh due to blowfly infestation. The adult blowfly lay eggs on raw fish and
the hatching larvae infest fishes during the process of sun-drying. Attempts were made to implement Sterile
Insect Technique (SIT) against blowfly in the off shore Islands for suppressing blowfly population. The major
component of SIT is mass rearing of the target species. At first laboratory rearing of blowfly was established
using Hilsha fish and Bovine liver as larval diet. Afterward mass rearing of blowfly was established on
Tilapia fish. But due to high cost of fish and inconsistent production quality, the ongoing SIT program
appears to be infeasible. Recently we have developed a cost effective artificial larval diet-A using wheat bran,
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milk powder, bovine blood, chicken egg, propionic acid and cold water. Attempts were made to further
improvement of this artificial larval diet for the production of quality pupae of L. cuprina. It has been
estimated that 0.5 gm of blow fly eggs produced about 5000 quality pupa consuming above mentioned
artificial diet. Better results were obtained when larvae were fed on artificial larval die-B using wheat bran,
chicken egg, milk powder, bovine blood/ blood powder (from IAEA), agar, propionic acid, cold and hot
water. Moreover, the cost to rear on artificial diet approached 2 times less than the cost of rearing on Tilapia
fish. These results demonstrated that artificial larval Diet-B is better than Diet-A and natural diet for mass
rearing of blowfly.
7.2.1 Estimation of Fly Pest Population Infesting Sun Dried Fish at Sonadia, Coxs Bazaar
A field observation was conducted Sonadia at Coxs Bazaar during the fish drying period (September to
March). The Sonadia island has been chosen as the primary target area as geographical isolation that is pre
requisite for successful application of SIT to control blow fly, a major pest of dried fish during sun drying.
The present investigation was undertaken to expedite the environment and seasonal variations of major fly
pest populations in the target island as part of prerelease assessments prior practical application of SIT. Adult
flies were collected by sweeping net and traps. Fly pests abundance occurred during March, April and May
when southern breeze started blowing. The pest population however, declined during the months of
December, January and February when northern wind blows. This was a natural phenomenon as experienced
by the fish traders years together and the same situation was practically known from this study. We could
hardly see fly pests in fish drying areas of Sonadia though reasonable quantity of sea fish was found at
various stages of dehydration processes. Low population incidence has at least two implications towards
traders benefit, one by requiring low or no use of costly pesticide and the other by reducing loss due to pest
attack. Relatively high density of fly population could be observed on wet sandy slopes of the sea during low
tide tim
7.2.3

Pattern of oviposition by Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) under different

photoperiod regimes

Dry fish is a good alternative to fresh fish which is a very rich source of good quality protein. Dried fish is
attacked by Dermestes maculatus during storage, transportation and marketing. They eat away the muscles
leaving the skeletons when dry fish are stored for long periods resulting to declining consumer acceptability
and market prices. Photoperiod is an abiotic factor that influences insect biology and behavior. Insects react in
several ways to photoperiod. Thus, the experiment was designed to investigate the effect of different
photoperiod regimes on the oviposition pattern of D. maculates with the aim of understanding the biology of
the pest for effective management measures against losses caused by the pest in stored fish products. To
determine whether photoperiod affected the oviposition pattern of D. maculatus, the beetles were kept into
the incubators at three different photoperiodic regimes (12 hours light /12 hours dark, 24 hours light /0 hours
dark and 0 hours light /24 hours dark at 2820 C and 655% relative humidity). The daily egg laying capacity
of the pest tested under three different photoperiods was followed the descending order: 12 h PhP < O h PhP
< 24 h PhP. The result indicating that continuous light was the least suitable medium for D. maculatus for
egg laying on the three photoperiodic condition.
7.2.4

Study on olfactory learning and memory formation in the male cockroach (Periplaneta
americana) (Linnaeus, 1758)

Cockroaches have been using as a pertinent model to study neural mechanisms because of its availability,
sensing ability of receptors up to 90- 95% of odor, having comparatively larger brain among insect
population, easy and low cost handling in the experiment. The olfactory system is the sensory system used for
sense of smell. At first the stimulus are converted to signals then these signals are integrated and processed in
the central nervous system. Learning is the act of acquiring new or modifying behaviors and the power of
remembering what has been learned is called memory. The present experiment was to observe whether low
dose radiation can extend or reduce the learning memory in cockroach. The experiment was conducted with
the modified methodology which previously followed by many legendary neuro-biologists. A box made of
cork sheet with two chambers (Resident chamber and Training chamber) was used to continue the training
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Training session
Firstly five male cockroaches (Sample A, B, C, D and E) were separated from the rearing box and placed
them to a container for starving for three days. Just after three days they were released in a resident chamber
at five different times. Then the doors of training chamber were disclosed. Naturally they prefer vanilla not
peppermint. Within few seconds they run towards vanilla. But they disliked the vanilla odor because of
having the taste of salt. After this unwanted situation they started cleansing up their antennae for few minutes
with a confusing attitude. Next they were searching for alternatives and found an option towards peppermint.
Unwillingly the cockroaches ran towards peppermint and sucked the sugar solution. Just after sucking, the
cockroaches were removed to the resident chamber and at this point the training session dismissed.
Learning sess
The doors were disclosed and surprisingly we noticed that they were running towards peppermint. So the
training session was a successful one for those cockroaches. This learning was continuing up to seven days
for sample A, C, D and E. Just after seven days they were astonishingly run towards vanilla and lose their
learning memory for peppermint. In case of sample B, the learning was continuing upto five days and just
after five days it started to search for sugar solution again. So we concluded that the learning memories of the
cockroaches (Sample B and Sample A, C, D, E) were lasted at least for five days and maximum for seven
days.
Table 1. Learning performance of cockroaches
Sample

Training Session

Memory Lasting (days)

10 mins/day

10 mins/day

10 mins/day

10 mins/day

10 mins/day

The data obtained from this experiment were preliminary and finally we will apply low dose radiation to
observe if it extend or reduce the learning memory in cockroach. The basic features of this study described
here may provide a basis for future study of neural mechanisms of olfactory learning in mammals especially
human being.
7.2.5

Population Status, Abundance and Habitat Preference of Nymphalid Butterflies in Deciduous

Forest, Kaliakayer, Gazipur

The world contains approximately 18,000-20,000 species of butterflies and Nymphalidae is the largest family
of butterflies (8,400 species) represented the world over. In Bangladesh, 158 species of butterflies belonging
10 families were recorded. The present study was undertaken to assess the population status, relative
abundance and habitat preference of Nymphalid butterflies found in deciduous forest of Kaliakayer, Gazipur.
A total of 900 individuals of nymphalid butterflies belonging to 19 species under 10 genera were recorded
during the study period. Among them Moduza procris procris and Charaxes bernardus hierax was considered
as very rare (VR) species and their relative abundance was 0.22%. Junonia iphita iphita, Junonia hierta hierta,
Junonia orithya ocyale, Hypolimnas bolina jacintha, Euthalia alpheda verena, Athyma perius perius, Athyma
inara inara and Neptis hylas was referred as rare (R) species. Their relative abundance was 5.22%. On the
other hand Cethosia cynae euanthes, Phalanta phalantha phalantha, Euthalia aconthea apana and Athyma
opalina shan was referred as not rare (NR) species. Junonia lemonias lemonias and Neptis jumbah jumbah
was considered as common (C) species. Three very common (VC) species was found, those were Junonia
atlites, Junonia almana and Ariadne merione. The relative abundance of NR, C and VC was 13.11%, 16.67%
and 64.78% (Table 1). In this study, 7 species was found habitat specific. Of those J. iphita, A. merione, E.
alpheda, A. perius and A. inara were preferred disturbed habitat and M. procris and C. bernardus were found
in undisturbed habitat. Rest of the 12 species was found in both habitats.
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8.

VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUE ANALYSIS DIVISION, IFRB, AERE

8.1

Objective

Veterinary drug residue analysis Division (VDRAD) deals with the (i) development and validation of
Analytical methods for detecting veterinary drug residues in foods of animal origin, (ii) analysis of veterinary
drug residues in foods of animal origin using the developed analytical methods. The specific aims of this
division is to monitor residues of veterinary drugs in foods of animal origin to protect public health and to
enhance international trade through utilization of nuclear and allied analytical techniques.
8.2

Research and Development Work

8.2.1

Screening of Tetracycline Antibiotic Residues in collected samples using Enzyme Linked

Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) reader

Eighteen (18) samples of beef and poultry were collected from different super shops of Dhaka city (agora,
meena bazaar, prince bazaar, swapno, GMart) and local markets of Savar (bipile, bolivadra, sreepur,
nobinagar) for initial screening of tetracycline. They were transported with the help of a cool box into the
laboratory and stored in a refrigerator (-20oC). Samples were analyzed for tetracycline group antibiotic
residues using ELISA kit according to the protocol described by the manufacturer (RIDASCREEN
Tetracycline, r-BIOPHARM). Screen positive samples were selected according to the Europian Commission
decision 2002/657/EC supplements entitled GUIDELINES FOR THE VALIDATION OF SCREENING
METHODS FOR RESIDUES OF VETERINARY MEDICINES with slight modifications. Upon analysis,
beef sample collected from prince bazaar found screen positive while from GMart found about to positive.
8.2.2

Comparison of efficacy of four different solid phase extraction cartridges used to determine
tetracycline in foods of animal origin

Four different types of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges namely R-Biopharm (RB), Chromabond
(CB), Isolute (IS) and Megabond (MB) were used in this study. Control and spiked samples of beef, chicken
and shrimp were also used. Optical Density (OD) values of control and spiked samples were measured with
the help of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) reader. Percent binding values for each SPE
cartridges were calculated using OD values of respective control and spiked samples. Based on percent
binding values a comparative study of 4 different Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges was carried out.
Analysis of variance indicated no significant differences among the percent binding values considering
different samples irrespective of SPE cartridges (P = 0.821266, F = 0.201279) or different SPE cartridges
irrespective of samples (P = 0.168119, F = 2.180932). From this study, it can be recommended that any of the
four SPE cartridges available in the working area can be used for the analysis of tetracycline from foods of
animal origin.
9.

TISSUE BANKING AND BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH UNIT, AERE

9.1

Introduction

Tissue transplantation is one of the most significant achievements of modern science, which can restore
essential functions and even saves life of the recipients. Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit
(TBBRU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is regularly providing radiation sterilized amnion
membrane and bone allografts to 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, ophthalmological defects, degenerative bone diseases, congenital deformities, bone fractures, gap
non-union from traumatic accidents, oral and maxillofacial defects etc. In fact, TBBRU is the only tissue
bank of Bangladesh. Hence, the goal of this tissue bank is to facilitate biomedical research to give more
support to the healthcare sector and to supply high-quality tissue grafts for rehabilitative surgery to all
hospitals in Bangladesh. Besides banking of human bone and amniotic membrane, TBBRU launches
nationwide public/professional awareness programs to motivate people for tissue donation and to disseminate
information of tissue transplantation among the medical professionals. At present, TBBRU is trying to
develop allograft substitute for skin and bone tissue regeneration. For this purpose, it has started doing
research on epidermal keratinocyte, hydroxyapatite and calf bone xenografts. Moreover, this unit is working
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on the fabrication of biocompatible scaffold for tissue engineering under Coordinated Research Project (CRP)
of International Atomic Energy Agency.
9.2

Research and Development Activities

9.2.1

Processing and Preservation of Human Amniotic Membrane (HAM) Allograft for the
Regeneration of Damaged Tissue

HAM is widely used as biological dressing material in reconstructive skin surgery, abdominal and vaginal
reconstructions, plastic & cosmetic surgery and in ophthalmologic surgery because it has a unique
combination of properties such as facilitation of epithelial cells migration, reinforcement of basal cell
adhesion, induction of epithelial differentiation, and prevention of epithelial apoptosis. For HAM allograft
preparation, amniotic sacs were retrieved from seronegetive donor after normal vaginal deliveries. Amnion
was separated aseptically from chorion, washed several times (6-8 times) with sterile physiological saline,
spread on sterile surgical gauge and oven dried at the temperature 401C for overnight. The dried
membranes were cut into different standard sizes e.g., (2010 cm, 1010cm, 55 cm), triple packed in
polythene envelopes, vacuum-sealed and labeled properly under laminar flow cabinet and sterilized by
gamma irradiation at the dose of 25 kGy. During the reporting period, 1695 pieces of amniotic sacs were
collected and 4248 pieces of amniotic membrane allografts were prepared for clinical use in rehabilitative
surgery.
9.2.2

Processing of Freeze Dried Radiation Sterilized Cancellous Bone Allografts for the Treatment
of Osseous Defects

Bone grafts are often necessary to provide support, fill voids, and to enhance repair of skeletal defects. Bone
allografts may be cancellous, cortical, or a combination of both. Cancellous bone allograft (CBA) alone or in
combination with autologous bone precursor cells offers an appealing strategy for skeletal regeneration. To
prepare CBA, bones (femoral heads and condyles) were collected from clinically acceptable live donors
undergoing surgical treatment. Bone tissues were pasteurized, processed, radiation sterilized and preserved
according to the protocol set by TBBRU based on guidelines of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
the European Association of Tissue Banks (EATB) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).
From July 2014 to June 2015, 661 raw bone tissues were collected from different hospitals and 11372 cc of
freeze dried radiation sterilized bone allografts were prepared for clinical use in orthopaedic reconstruction.
9.2.3

Processing of Frozen Irradiated Cortical Bone Allografts for Reconstruction of Long Bone
Defects

In certain special clinical situations associated with large bone loss, such as trauma, limb salvage after giant
cell tumor (GCT) resection, limb-length discrepancy repair, primary and revision total joint replacement etc.
cortical bones are the graft material of choice. Cortical bones such as femur, tibia, fibula, cranial bone etc.
were collected from seronegative live donor after total knee replacement (TKR) operation, corrective
osteotomy, primary traumatic limb amputation surgery etc. and were preserved under frozen condition (
80C) until processing began. For processing, the frozen long (massive) bones were thawed to room
temperature and soft tissue were removed using sterile surgical instruments under aseptic condition. Then the
bones were treated with providone iodine solution and washed several times with plenty of sterile distilled
water, double packaged in polyethylene, vacuum sealed, wrapped with fabric 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 (80C). Cortical bones were sterilized by
gamma radiation under frozen condition and were preserved at 80C and supplied to hospitals/clinics after
sterility testing. During the reporting period, 11 massive bones were processed for clinical use in limb salvage
surgery.
9.2.4

Processing of Demineralized Bone Granules for the Treatment of Oral and Maxillofacial Bone
Defects

Demineralized freeze-dried bone (DFDB) allograft has been used as suitable graft material for the
regeneration of maxillofacial bone for several decades because the removal of the mineral increases the
osteoinductivity of the graft. For demineralized bone granule preparation, pasteurized bones were cut into
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pieces (cortico-cancellous and cancellous bone pieces) and washed with sterile distilled water. The bone
pieces were then treated with chloroform: methanol (1:1) solution for defatting, crushed, demineralized with
0.6 N hydrochloric acid (HCl) and washed with phosphate buffer solution (pH 7.0) to neutralize the activity
of acid followed by washing again several times with sterile distilled water. The granules were then freeze
dried at 50C for approximately 24 hours. Bone granules were then dispensed in 2 cc plastic vials; the vials
were wrapped in polyethylene pouches (triple layered), labeled, and sterilized by gamma irradiation (25 kGy).
During the period, 20 vial demineralized bone granule were prepared for clinical use in oral and maxillofacial
surgery.
9.2.5

Quality Control of Radiation Sterilized Tissue Allografts

TBBRU strictly follows the guidelines of tissue banking setup by IAEA, EATB and AATB. To ensure
desired quality of allografts and to protect prospective recipients from the risk of allograft associated
infection, tissue procurement, processing, labeling, quality control practices were performed and were
documented in accordance with approved standard operating procedure and instructions. All the tissue
allografts processed at TBBRU were sterilized by 25 kGy gamma irradiation. After sterilization, sterility test
was done using four different types of microbiological culture media (nutrient broth, thioglycollate broth,
brain heart infusion broth, and sabouraud dextrose broth). In the reporting period, 1380 amnion samples from
46 batches and 663 bone samples from 28 batches were tested. All samples were found microbiologically
safe.
9.2.6

Processing and Preservation of Frozen Human Amniotic Membrane (HAM) for Ocular Surface
Reconstruction

Frozen HAM transplantation is currently being used worldwide for a continuously widening spectrum of
ophthalmic indications because the basement membrane component of amniotic membrane is similar in
composition to the conjunctiva. Various methods have been used to preserve amniotic membrane including
fresh (or more appropriately hypothermic) storage, freezing, and freeze drying/ oven drying. Differences in
preservation techniques can significantly influence the biochemical composition and physical properties of
HAM, potentially affecting clinical safety and efficacy. For this, the objective of the study was to, (i)
investigate the initial microbial load of unprocessed HAM; (ii) isolate and to identify the microbial
contaminant associated with HAM; (iii) determine antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolated
microorganisms (iv) formulate suitable antibiotic cocktail to eliminate the HAM associated microflora; and
(v) develop suitable protocol for the processing and preservation of frozen amniotic membrane for the
treatment of ocular disease. During this period, 40 amniotic sac were collected and microbiological analysis
was performed. HAM was processed using antibiotic cocktail which was formulated on the basis of the
antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the bacterial contaminants. Grafts were preserved using Dulbeccos
Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) and glycerol at 80oC.
9.2.7

In vitro Growth and Maintenance of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes

In the past few decades, the in vitro cultivation of human epidermal keratinocytes has significantly been
improved owing to several developments in terms of media, growth factors and overall culture conditions.
This development has exhibited great applicability in the treatment of burn and ulcer patients as allografts and
autografts, along with contributing in pharmacological tests, skin disorder study and most recently in iPSC
technology. However in Bangladesh, human cell culture has not yet been advanced enough which urges
extensive research. The present study, therefore, aimed to investigate an optimum culture condition for
human epidermal keratinocytes (HEK). For this purpose, effects of substrate, donor age, serum concentration
and growth factors on keratinocyte culture were evaluated. Keratinocytes were isolated from epidermal layer
of human foreskin by cold trypsinization which yielded 2.5 106 cells on an average from each foreskin with
cell viability up to 90%. Compared to tissue culture plastic and medium-conditioned flasks, gelatin-coated
substrate showed higher amount of cell attachment (35-50%). Serum concentrations of 10-15% yielded 2-4
folds more cell proliferation than lower or higher levels. Additional insulin supplementation at 5g/ml gave
better cell growth than serum (10%) or hydrocortisone supplement (0.4g/ml) alone. However, the most
significant cell growth was obtained in serum containing medium supplemented with both insulin (5g/ml)
and hydrocortisone (0.4g/ml).
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9.2.8

Synthesis of Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite from Eggshell and Its Characterization by X-ray

Defractometry

Adult mammal bone is composed of mineral phase comprising ~69% of the total weight along with ~22%
organic matrix and 9% water. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is the major inorganic phase among other minerals.
Various techniques were developed and have been used to manufacture nano-HA (n-HA). Considering the
ever-growing need to develop clean, non-toxic and environmentally friendly techniques, here we used
chicken eggshells as raw materials to produce HA by wet chemical precipitation method. X-ray powder
diffractometry was carried out using a two circle (2-) X-ray powder diffractometer, XPert PRO PW 3040
with Cu-k. Very sharp reflection peaks were obtained in the range of 32-33.30 of 2 values which are
characteristic peaks of HA (Reference code: 01-086-0740). The 2 values at 32.12 (2 1 1), 32.50 (1 1 2) and
33.22 (3 0 0) closely fitted the reference peaks with almost equal intensities and d-spacing and considering
these peak positions the crystal size was determined by the Scherrers equation which was in the range of 40
60 nm. Wet chemical precipitation is an easy and straightforward approach to large scale production of nHA. However, the main difficulty encountered in using this technique is to effectively control the size and
morphology of the resulting nano-particles within a specific parameter range. In future more research effort
would be given to overcome these bottlenecks.
9.2.9

Extraction and characterization of Hydroxyapatite from Bovine Cortical Bone and Its
Application for the Fabrication of Biocompatible Bone Tissue Scaffold

Hydroxyapatite (HA) based biomaterials have generated considerable interest in the regeneration of skeletal
tissue due to its osteoconductive properties, non-toxic, non-immunogenic behavior and crystallographic
similarity with natural bone minerals. HA derived either from natural sources (bovine bone, eggshell, coral,
marine algae etc.), or from synthetic sources can form a strong chemical bond with host bone tissue but
bovine HA are more osteoconductive than synthetic HA. Therefore, our aim is to prepare hydroxyapatite
from bovine cortical bone to fabricate biocompatible scaffold for bone tissue engineering aiming to use as an
alternative to bone allografts in the treatment of skeletal defects. HA was extracted from bovine cortical bone
by both low (200-250 0C) and high (650-1250 0C) temperature sintering. XRD spectra of the sample sintered
at 800-950 0C exhibited several high intensity peaks corresponding to various planes of pure HA i.e., 132,
210, 211, 213, 221, 222, 300 and 402, which were also the characteristic peaks of standard HA (Reference
code: 01-086-0740). Above these temperature, decomposition of HA phase was observed and at low
temperature HA was the major phase but there were some organic impurities. So, sintering at 800-950 0C
temperature was found suitable for the extraction of pure, non-stoichiometric HA (crystal system: hexagonal,
space group: P63/m). To find out a suitable sterilization approach, effects of gamma radiation on HA were
also studied. Same X-ray diffraction pattern was obtained before and after gamma irradiation at 25 kGy.
Using this HA, a series of HA/chitosan-gelatin (HA/Cs-Gel) composite scaffold with different HA content
were fabricated by thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) technique and gamma radiation. Scanning
electron microscopy of the HA/Cs-Gel composite scaffold depicted a continuous structure of irregular
interconnected pores. Further work is being carried out to determine the cross-linking patter, cytotoxicity,
protein absorption capacity and biocompatibility of the scaffolds.
9.3

Services Rendered

From July 2014 to June 2015, 3533 pieces of radiation sterilized amnion membrane allografts (including eye
grafts) and 10582 cc bone grafts (including 7 deep frozen massive bone allograft, 2 frozen cranial bone
autograft and 4 vial demineralized bone granule) have been supplied to the different hospitals/clinics
throughout the country. During this period, around 450 patients suffering from various types of skin loss due
to burn (acid, fire and electric burn), leprotic ulcer, diabetic wounds, abdominal and vaginal complications
and ophthalmic diseases were treated using amniotic membrane allografts. Using the bone allografts about
280 patients suffering from different orthopedic complications such as giant cell tumor, bone cyst, spinal
defects, bone fracture, osteolytic lesion, fibrous dysplasia, gap-nonunion, osteosarcoma etc. were treated
successfully.

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9.4

Public and Professional Awareness Activities

To run tissue banking activities, there are three essential components. The first and the foremost are the
donors, secondly the tissue banking personnel and thirdly the surgeons/recipients. Donated tissues can save or
dramatically improve the lives of many people suffering from illness or injury. Though the number of tissue
collection has been increased for the last two years due to regular public and professional awareness
programmes of TBBRU, it still does not meet the increasing need. To bring awareness to the critical need for
more tissue donors and to explain the scientific ground of transplantation, one seminar was arranged at
Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
9.5

Academic Activities
Joint-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Asaduzzaman, Process Optimization for the in vitro Growth and
Maintenance of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, M.S. Thesis (Naima Thahsin), Department of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS), BRAC University, June 2015.
Joint-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Asaduzzaman, Microbiological Quality Assessment of Human Amniotic
Membrane at Different stages of Tissue Allograft Processing and Determination of Antimicrobial
Susceptibility Pattern of Associated Microflora, M.Sc. Thesis (Jasmin Akter Runa), Department of
Microbiology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, June 2015.

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 Institutes provides medical imaging
using nuclear techniques and therapeutic treatment services.
10.1.1 Objectives

To improve and upgrade Nuclear Medicine facilities in Bangladesh.

To render specialized medical services to the people using nuclear technology.
To conduct training of physicians, physicists, radiopharmacists 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:
A. Clinical (both diagnostic and therapeutic)
B. Academic and
C. Research & Development.
A. Clinical Services
Clinical services are provided under the following divisions:
Scintigraphy Division
Nuclear Cardiology Division
Nuclear Nephrology Division
In-vitro Division
Thyroid Division and
Ultrasound and Color Doppler Division
Research and Development 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, Lymphoscintigraphy, GI bleeding, Thyroid Scan,
parathyroid, Salivary, Cardiac and Testicles, Lung Perfusion etc.
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The Institute is equipped with PET-CT facility. Very soon it will run for early diagnosis of cancer for the
people of Bangladesh.
Thyroid Uptake and Imaging.
BMD (Bone Mineral Densitometry) for early detection of osteoporosis/osteopania.
Conventional and Power & Color Doppler ultrasound Imaging. At present there are 5 Color Dopplers
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 thyroids related hormones likeT3, 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 our 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
synovectomy etc.

Patients Investigated and Income

Number of Patients

Total Income in BDT

70,222

4,36,33,400/-

B. Academic Activities

NINMAS is the only institute in the country where a postgraduate degree M.Phil (Nuclear Medicine)
course has conducted for the medical graduates under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
(BSMMU). The number of students passed was 7 in the year 2014-2015.
During this period 7students completed M.Phil thesis from supervised by the NINMAS personnel under
BSMMU.
Three doctors completed their six months training program in the field of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound
from this Institute.
Six (2 physicians and 3 Technologists) are doing DAT online education program.
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 of different disciplines students of BSMMU.

Training/Workshop/Seminar/Conferences hosted at/by NINMAS

Expert Mission-EM2 Visit: Improving the Management of Oncological, Cardiovascular and

Infectious Diseases, Particularly Tuberculosis at NINMAS, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission,
BSM Medical University Campus Dhaka; 15 -19 December, 2014.
Seminar on Finalization of Protocol for Management of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Organized by The Society of Nuclear Medicine Bangladesh (SNMB) in collaboration NINMAS,
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) on 26th February, 2015.

C. Research and Development Activities

The institute has a significant volume of both large and small projects and programmes under the auspices of
Research and Development division.
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Current Research Projects at NINMAS
IAEA TC Project

IAEA TC Project BGD/6/025 Improving the Management of Oncological, Cardiovascular and

Infectious Diseases, Particularly Tuberculosis

IAEA RCA Project

Strengthening the effectiveness and extent of Medical Physics Education and Training (RAS/6/077).
Improving Cancer Management with Hybrid Nuclear Medicine Imaging (RAS/6/061)
Building Capacity with Distance Assisted Training For Nuclear Medicine Professionals (RAS/6/064).

CRP (Coordinated Research Project with IAEA) Project:

Development of Quantitative Nuclear Medicine Imaging for Optimized Patient Specific Dosimetry
(E2.10.07).
Doctoral CRP Project E2.40.19 Advances in Medical Imaging Techniques

Use of FDG PET/CT for Imaging Patients with Tuberculosis and Related Conditions
(HIV/AIDS): Focus on Drug Resistant Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (E-15021).
PET-CT in the management of pediatric lymphoma (E-12017).

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Project

Establishment of Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Technology with

Cyclotron facilities.
Upgrading facilities of National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (Former INMU).

IN-HOUSE Project

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 found fatty change in liver and biochemical findings (LFT and
lipid profile) and patients 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.
Assessment of carotid vessels in DM and TIA.
Musculo skeletal 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.
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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 are being 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 being done. In addition to this treatment is being given th the
Patients of Hypothyroidism and IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder).
10.2.3 Health Service and Revenue Collection
Financial year 2014 2015 total of 37,300 patients given health services from this Centre and total revenue
collection is 1,96,13,240.00 (Taka One Crore ninety six lacs thirteen thousand two hundred forty) only.
10.2.4 Research Activities
Various Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences related research works are being done in this Center and
results were published in national and international journals. About 15 research papers have been published
last year in National/International journals.
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 provided by this centre is highlighted below.
10.3.1 Scintigraphy

Skeletal scintigraphy-Plannar & SPECT

Hepatobiliary imaging.
Gastro-intestinal Scintigraply.
Parathyroid imaging- Plannar & SPECT-CT
SPECT-CT whole body la scan
Testicular Scan.

10.3.2 Nuclear Nephrology

DTPA renogram & camera GFR

DTPA captopril renogram
DMSA renal scan

10.3.3 Thyroid Section

Thyroid section deals with both diagnosis and therapy of thyroid disorders.
Diagnosis

Thyroid Uptake test: (RAIU) 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.
Ultrasonogram: 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 our in-vitro division. T3, T4, TSH, FT3 ,
FT4 , TG and anti-thyroid antibody levels are analyzed.
I-131 Whole body scan.
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Therapeutic

I-131 therapy for thyrotoxic patient.

Hyperthyroidism.
I-131 therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer

Radioimmunoassay Section

The in-vitro procedures include radioimmunoassay of hormones, The most common label used in this
section is I-125 which may be attached to an analytic as in radioimmunoassay (RIA) or to a reagent
(antibody) as in radioimmunometric assay (IRMA).

Assays commonly done are 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 INMAS, Mitford is Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD),
which gives us detail information about the degeneration of bone related to age and other pathological
cause.

10.3.6 Ultrasound & Colour Doppler Division

Ultrasound imaging system is playing a very important role in Bangladesh .Trained and reputed
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

ii)

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
Doppler

Various Colour and Power Doppler studies are done:

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
Biopsy: USG guided biopsy from different organs, e.g., kidney, liver, tumor, thyroid, etc.
Aspiration : Aspiration of liver abscess, pleural effusion, ascites, etc. These are meant for therapeutic
purposes as well as cytology and histopathology.

10.3.7 CT scan

Brain
Abdominal organs
Chest
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10.3.8 Research Activities

Comparison study between MRI imaging & radionuclide bone scan in spinal metastasis - going on.
Pattern of bony metastasis in young patients age below 20 years with Ewings sarcoma in radionuclide
bone scan - going on.
Role of ultrasound elastroscan in sctigraphically cold thyroid nodule going on.
Comparison study between DTPA renogram with camera GFR with thickness of intima in Diabetic
patients going on.

10.3.9

Academic Activities

Lectures are delivered to M-Phil students which is conducted by the NINMAS under the BSMMU
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.
On-job training for honorary trainee doctors.
Seminar is held jointly by the INMAS, Mitford and SSMCH on different topics.

10.3.10 Health Service and Revenue Collection

The number of patients with types of services provided during the period of July 2014 to June 2015.

10.4

Name of Month

Number of patients

Monthly income (Taka)

July/2014

1307

6,40,200.00

August/2014

2205

10,41,250.00

September/2014

2307

10,58,150.00

October/2014

1794

8,03,000.00

November/2014

2107

9,78,400.00

December/2014

2135

9,56,500.00

January/2015

1849

9,05,450.00

February/2015

2086

10,20,550.00

March/2015

2589

12,42,300.00

April/2015

2268

10,17,050.00

May/2015

2387

11,05950.00

June/2015

2220

11,20,700.00

Total income

25251

1,18,89,500.00

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 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 2014 to 30th June 2015, a total of 43,378 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were
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10.4.1
i)

Routine Diagnostic Activities

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 non-invasive but informative procedure
among these.
i)

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.
ii) 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.
iii) 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, we can differentiate normal and abnormal
tissues.
iv) CT Scan
By CT Scan different diseases of brain, lung, chest & abdomen is diagnosed accurately.
10.4.2 Treatment procedures
A considerable number of thyroid disorder like Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism & Thyroid cancer patient
were treated in this institute. A total No. of 129 hyperthyroid patients were treated by radio-iodine therapy
and 112 thyroid cancer patients were treated by radio-iodine ablation therapy. During the period a total
number of 15 eye patients were treated by using Sr.-90 beta-applicator for pterygium, corneal vascularization,
and chronic conjunctivitis diseases.
10.4.3 Health Service and Revenue Collection
Month

Number of Patients

Income

Jul-14

2248

1,195,450.00

Aug-14

3899

1,949,850.00

Sep-14

4200

2,155,150.00

Oct-14

3376

1,758,400.00

Nov-14

3901

2,070,650.00

Dec-14

3585

1,874,450.00

Jan-15

3192

1,602,150.00

Feb-15

3372

1,675,450.00

Mar-15

4483

2,204,050.00

Apr-15

3674

1,851,750.00

May-15

4084

1,974,300.00

Jun-15

3364

1,666,950.00

Total

43,378

2,19,78,600.00

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10.4.4 Training Arranged
DAT Programme: A two years long training programme Distant Assisted Training (DAT) programme is
going on in this centre in regional cooperative agreement with International Atomic energy Agency (IAEA),
IAEA/RCA and Aus AID (Australian Agency for International Development). Currently two students are
enrolled in this programme.
10.4.5 Academic Activities

Post Graduate Residency Training in Nuclear Medicine for MS and MD Students of Chittagong Medical
College.
Lecture class on Nuclear Medicine for MS and MD Students of Chittagong Medical College.
Lecture class on Nuclear Medicine for final year MBBS students.
Supervision of the thesis works of MS and MD Students.
Conduct training programme of Poly techniques students.

10.5

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RAJSHAHI

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Rajshahi is located North West part of the
country. This centre provides services to the people of greater Rajshahi and nearby districts using nuclear
technology and Ultrasound system and made a great impact in this region of the country for betterment of
health services.
10.5.1 Activities
The activities being carried out in this institute are as follows:
(i) Diagnostic (ii) Therapeutic (iii) Research and Development (iv) Education (v) Training
(i) Diagnostic Work
The following routine diagnostic works are done in this Institute:
1. Thyroid Studies 2. Brain Scan 3. Renal Studies 4. Bone Scan 5. GIT Scan 6. Ultrasonography
7. Color Doppler 8.USG guided FNAC and aspiration of peritoneal fluid. 9. RIA & IRMA (T3, T4,
FT3, FT4, Prolactin, Testosterone, FSH, LH, Progesterone, Tg).

TSH,

(ii) Therapeutic Works

(a) 131I Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis (b) 131I Therapy for Thyroid Cancer (c) Beta Radiation therapy
certain Eye diseases e.g. Pterygium, Vascularised corneal ulcer etc.

for

(iii) Research & Development

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.
(iv) Education
(a) The Institute is carrying out regular academic activities in-collaboration with the Physics Department,
University of Rajshahi and Physics department, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna.
(b) MD ( Medicine) and MS ( Surgery) Student of Rajshahi Medical College were placed here for carried
out their theoretical and practical classes for 14 days.
(c) Medical students of 4th and 5th Year M.B.B.S. of Rajshahi Medical College were placed here for
practical classes in Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasonography.
(d) 4 th year students of Institute of Health Technology, Prime Institute of Medical Technology, Rajshahi
Institute of Medical Technology and Rajshahi Womens Polytechnic Institute were placed here for
practical and theoretical classes in Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasonography.

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(v) Training
In the year 2014-2015, following officers have participated in the different training course.
SL.

Name and Designation

1. Nasrin Begum Laz, Senior

Dr.
Medical Officer
2.

Do

3.
Md.

Rafiqul
Islam,
Scientific Officer

Name of Training

Country

Radiation Protection
in Nuclear Medicine

Malaysia
22/09/2014-30/10/2014

Breast and Thyroid

Ultrasonography
Senior

Basic
Radiation
Knowledge
of
School Education

Duration

Japan

19/05/2015-22/06/2015

Japan

10/11/2014-21/11/2014

10.5.2 Income

10.6

No. of Patients

No. of Investigations

Income (Taka)

21,305

26,538

1,45,35,650.00

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, SYLHET

10.6.1 Introduction
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet is located at the north-east part of the country. It was
established in the year of 1980 at Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College campus. The institute provides
diagnostic & therapeutic services to the people of greater Sylhet division by using nuclear technologies &
ultrasound system in order to help the improvement of quality of community health services.
10.6.2 Activities
(i) Diagnostic procedures
1) Scintigraphy
Various scitigraphic procedures like scintigraphy of bone , kidneys, thyroid, brain , liver, GIT, etc are done by
using SPECT and Gamma camera.
2)

In-Vitro studies ( radioimmunoassay )

Estimation of thyroid related hormones: T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, Tg, TgAb & TMAB etc and also other
hormones Luteinizing hormone (LH ) , Follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ) , Prolactin, Testosterone,
Progesterone , Oestradiole, AFP, Cortisol, Parathormone etc.
3)

Ultrasonography

Abdominal USG: Hepato-biliary system, renal system, gynaecological, etc.

Pregnancy related: Pregnancy profiles, biophysical profile, fetal anomaly scan.
High resolution ultrasound: Breasts, testes, eyeballs, thyroid, parotid gland, pediatric brain, musculoskeletal
system like hip joint, muscular injury.
Transvaginal sonogram: Pelvic organs evaluation, folliculometry in case of infertility.
4) Colour Doppler study
Peripheral vascular Doppler, carotid Doppler, renal Doppler, pregnancy Doppler ,
Testicular Doppler, Penile Doppler etc.

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(ii) Therapeutic procedures

Iodine-131 therapy for thyrotoxicosis.

Iodine-131 therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer.
Beta radiation therapy for pterygium.
Treatment also given to the hypothyroid and other thyroid disorder patients.
Regular and life long follow-up of the post radio-iodine therapy thyrotoxic and
ca thyroid patients and hypothyroid patients.

10.6.3 Health Services and Revenue Collection

Name of Month

Number of patients

Monthly income ( Taka )

July 2013

1041

507,750/-

August 2013

1800

923,450/-

September 2013

1976

948,050/-

October 2013

1366

785,300/-

November 2013

1585

930,900/-

December 2013

2326

728,250/-

January 2013

1302

755,600/-

February 2013

1246

767,350/-

March 2013

1779

1,012,950/-

April 2013

1678

880,750/-

May 2013

2031

1,099,250/-

June 2013

1735

911,700/-

Total =

19860

10,251,300/-

10.6.4 Research and development work

The ongoing research and development works are as follows:
1. Baseline Bone Scitigraphy in the Newly Diagnosed Lung Carcinoma Patients.
2. Incidence of ectopic thyroid gland among 2000 patients in INMAS , Sylhet.
3. Prevelance of cholelithiasis in children in greater Sylhet division.
10.6.5 Academic activities

The institution participates to the regular journal club of Sylhet M.A.G.Osmani Medical College.
Scientific seminar on different publications and new cases takes place time to time
Lectures given for the undergraduate and few post graduate medical students regarding nuclear medicine
technologies and ultrasound.

10.6.6 Income
The total income in the year July, 2014 - June 2015 was Tk. 1,02,51,300/-

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10.7

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RANGPUR

10.7.1 Introduction
Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound, 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/2014 to June/2015 a total number of
patients diagnosed & treated are 12,802 & revenue earned Tk. 62,93,100/10.7.2 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. a) Thyroid Studies b) Renal Studies c) Bone Scan
d) Brain Scan e) Liver Scan f) Tubal Patency g) Ultrasonography of various organs & i) Radioimmunoassay
of thyroid hormones, 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 done time to time.
10.7.4 Income
During the period from July/2014 to June/2015 a total number of patients diagnosed & treated are 12,802 &
revenue earned Tk. 62,93,100/10.7.5 Academic Activities
1. The centre is carrying out academic activities in Collaboration with the Department of Physiology,
Endocrinology, Gyenocology & Oncology Dept of Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
2. Arranged scientific & technical discussions on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasonography for our newly
appointed doctors & scientists.
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 SPECTCT gamma camera which is 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 is in the
online. During the period of 1st July 2014 to 30 th June 2015 the following number of patients has been
evaluated for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in this centre:
Number of investigations & patient treatment performed

Service charge

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10.8.2

Research and Development Work

During this period the following research & development work were undertaken some of which were
completed:

Wandering Biliary Ascariasis with Hepatic Abscess in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Case report.
Mymensingh Med J 2014; 23(4):796-799

The Added Benefit of Hybrid SPECT/CT in the Diagnosis of Bone Metastasis in Patients with Breast
Cancer. Bangladesh. J Nucl Med 2014: 17(1):26-31

Conjointed Twins with single Heart and Liver- A case report. Mymensingh Med J 2015, 24(1); 172-174.

The Role of Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Hepatic and Splenic injury following Blunt Abdominal
Trauma. Accepted to publish in Bangladesh J Ultasonogram.

10.9

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, DINAJPUR

Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Dinajpur was established in the year 1982 at Dinajpur
Sadar Hospital campus to serve the endemic goiter zone of greater Dinajpur and Rangpur district. In the
following four decades the Institute served a huge number of patients with Thyroid Disorders.
10.9.1 Activities
Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic facilities are available here.
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.
Renogram: This test is performed with SPECT machine to determine the functional 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 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.
10.9.2 Income
The number of patients attended here from July 2014 to June 2015 is 9552 Tk. 43,15,150 (Forty-three lac
fifteen thousand one hundred fifty) only collected as investigation fees.
10.9.3 Other Activities

Seminar entitled Scientific Seminar on Radionuclide Management of Thyroid Disorders organized by

INMAS, Dinajpur Auditorium on 24 May 2015.

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 delivers its service to the patients attending Sher-E-Bangla Medical College
hospital for treatment and also to the people of Barisal division & as well as people from neighboring
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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. is highly popular among the referring physicians.
Colour doppler study of the peripheral vessels, carotid arteries and other organs is 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.
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 & Academic Activity

Disease spectrum of referred cases in Nuclear Medicine.

Discussions of Journals collected through Internet are done time to time.

10.10.2 Service and Income

No. of patients

Total Income (Taka)

11781
10.11

89,76,450/-

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 and made a great impact in this
region of the country for betterment of health services.
10.11.2 Activities
The activities of the institute during the period of 2014-2015 may be divided in the following groups: (i)
Clinical services. (ii) Research and Development. (iii) Academic.
i) Clinical Service Provided
SPECT
(1) SPECT Liver Scan; (2) SPECT Kidney Scan; (3) SPECT Bone Scan; (4) SPECT 99m-HMPAO Cerebral
perfusion imaging; (5) SPECT DTPA Cerebral imaging; (6) SPECT Tc-MIBI parathyroid imaging
Nuclear Imaging
(1) Thyroid Scan, (2) Liver-spleen Scan, (3) Bone Scan, (4) Brain Scan, (5) Renal Scan , (6) Renogram and
(7) Whole Body Radioiodine Scan.
In-vivo non-imaging study
Radioactive Iodine Uptake test
In vitro nuclear medicine procedure (Radioimmunoassay)
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Hormones: T3, FT3, T4, FT4, TSH, FSH, LH, Prolactine, Progesterone, Testosterone
Cancer marker: PSA, Thyroglobulin, TgAb, TPoAb
ii) Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine

Treatment of Graves disease, Toxic Multinodular goitre and Toxic adenoma using low dose
Radioiodine131.
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

General purpose: Abdominal organs, Pregnancy, Paediatric ultrasound.

High resolution ultrasonography: Thyroid, Breast, Testis.
Ultrasound guided aspiration: Liver abscess, Pleural effusion.
Transvaginal ultrasound: Uterus, Ovaries, Ectopic pregnancy.
Transrectal ultrasound.

iv) Colour Doppler Ultrasound

(i) Carotid and vertebral artery Doppler, (ii) Peripheral vascular Doppler, (iii) Liver Doppler study, (iv) Renal
Doppler study, (v) Aortic aneurysm evaluation, (vi) Pregnancy evaluation.
v) 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.
10.11.3 Research and Development Activities

Determination of Radiopharmaceutical quality control of 99mTc labeled radiochemical using instant thin
layer chromatography
Quality control of radionuclide VDC-405 Dose Calibrator
Determination of elution profile of a radionuclide generator system 99MO/99mTc
Monitoring and evaluation of radiation dose level at Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences,
Khulna
Quality control of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) system
Quality control of Gamma Camera with SPECT systems

10.11.4 Attendance of Patients and Revenue collection

During the reporting period, a total number of 26,475 patients were enrolled and total income was Tk.
1,33,20,300/10.11.5 Academic activities

Post-graduate students and Internee doctors of Medicine Department, Khulna Medical College received
training on Thyroid disease management from Thyroid Clinic.
Clinical students of Khulna Medical College, Students of Khulna University of Engineering and
Technology and Khulna Polytechnique Institute were placed for theoretical and practical classes.
Arranged Seminar/Journal review on Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound procedures and related subjects
weekly.

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 center 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 center is mainly involved
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with diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases using radiopharmaceuticals. Academic and research
activities are also performed here. SPECT, Gamma Camera. BMD, Thyroid Uptake System, Gamma counter,
Pterygium Application, Ultra sonogram and other associated ultra-modern equipments are available in this
Center, At present, there are 39 officers and stuffs are working here. In 2014-2015 fiscal year, Tk. 130.50
lakh from the revenue budget were allocated for the centre. Salary for officers and stuffs, 110.00 lakh,
Supply & Service 17.00 lakh, Repair and Preserve 2.50 lakh & Asset Collect/buy 1.00 lakh spent.
10.12 1 Services of the Institute
The activities of the Cengtre are divided into followitn 7 categories:
1. Diagnosis: A) Radioisotope Sean: 1. Brain Scan, 2. Kidney Scan, 3. Liver-Spleen, 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) Ultra sonogram.
2. 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.

3. Academic Activities:
Lecture/demonstration to the students of Shaheed Ziaru Rahman Medical College, Bogra about the role and
procedures of Nuclear Medicine.
4. Research & Development:
Bone Density measurement in Normal population
Changes in liver tissue in Arsenic Poisoning
Assessment of thyroid hormone status in School going Children.
10.12.2 Patients enrolled and revenue income in the period of July 201-June 2014
Total patients : 13,990
Income
: 78,84,650/-/- (Seventy lac twenty four thousand nine hundred fifty taka only).
10.13

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, FARIDPUR

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur was established along with other three
institute 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 led on l5 September 1995 by then minister of
health and family planning, the peoples republic of Bangladesh. The construction was completed in eafly
1997 and the institute started running in October 1997. Patients from greater Faridpur district and adjacent
areas usually attend the institute to receive nuclear medicine services if required. The institute has been
rendering services through its following scientific divisions.

Nuclear scanning / Scintigraphy

Thyroid Division

In-vitro Nuclear Medicine

Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine

Ultrasound Division

In the fiscal year 2014'2015, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur has done
the following diagnostic patient studies, patient therapy, research and development works. Total 15614
patients attended the institute in that fiscal year.
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10.13.1 Patient Services
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Services

2-D Ultrasonogram
High resolution USG/ TVS
Color Doppler Study
USG Guided FNAC
Thyroid Scan & Uptake
Renogram with or without GFR
Scintigraphy ( Bone Scan, other scans)
Radio iodine Therapy
HRUS/ Thyroid Scan + FT3, FT4, TSH
HRUS/ Thyroid Scan + T3,T4, TSH
FT3, FT4, TSH
T3, T4, TSH
FT3/FT4/ TSH/ T3/T4
T3+TSH or T4+ TSH or TG+TSH
FSH+LH
FSH+LH+PRL
FSH+LH+ Prolactin+ Testosterone / Prosesteron
FSH/LH/PRL/Testosterone/Pro ee sterone/Estradiol
FSH/LH/PRL/Testosterone/Pro ee Total =
sterone/Estradiol
10.13.2 Income

Number of Patients
6477
502
57
14
55
76
36
16
95
453
361
2460
2048
1775
128
198
184
709
15,644

80,27,8001/- Eighty lacs twenty seven thousands and eight hundreds only.
10.13.3 Presentation in Seminars
1. Development and justification of clinical guidelines for diagnostic imaging; ', Bangladesh perspective
presented by S K Dey at Malaysian Nuclear Agency,2 June 2015.
2. Seminar on "Tissue Banking Activities in Bangladesh" at INMAS, Faridpur, 15 June 2015.
10.13.4 Manpower development
1. Md. Mizanur Rahman, Scientific Officer, INMAS Faridpur has been in the course of "Master's in Nuclear
Engineering" in Kings University, Republic of Korea.
2. Dr Shankar Kr Dey, director, INMAS, Faridpur attended a training course on "Regional Workshop on
Development and Justification of Clinical Guidelines for Diagnostic Imaging" Kajang, Malaysia 1-5 June
2015.
10.14

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, COMILLA

This institute is equipped with one Dual Head SPECT camera, two RIA counter, One 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
From 1 st July, 2014 to 30th June, 2015
Number of Paying Patients = 14,170
Number of Free
Patients = 212
Total Patients = 14,382
Total Amount Received = 81,00,650/=
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10.14.2 Academic Activities

Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman Miah is in PhD.

Doctors of INMAS deliver lecture on nuclear medicine to under graduate level of Comilla Medical
College.
Md. Masud Parvej has done
FTC on Nuclear & Radiological Emergency Preparedness and
FTC on Reactor Engineering

10.14.3 New Activities

Tissue Banking
Training (6 months) on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound. (1 Doctor)

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INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, COXS BAZAR

The number of patients and the income during the period of July 2014 to June 2015 are given below:
Name of Month

Number of patients

Monthly income (Taka)

July/2014

89

50,250.00

August/2014

102

59,400.00

September/2014

60

40,000.00

October/2014

131

77,050.00

November/2014

107

60,850.00

December/2014

126

71,150.00

January/2015

132

78,500.00

February/2015

120

69,650.00

March/2015

137

77500.00

April/2015

110

66,600.00

May/2015

138

73,950.00

June/2015

139

72,650.00

Total income

1391

7,97,550.00

III. ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES

1.

ENGINEERING DIVISION, HQ

1.1 Objective of the Engineering Division

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 the responsibilities for
installation, testing and operation of various scientific, nuclear and engineering equipment, facilities and
building up & maintenance of physical infrastructures for smooth operation of R&D programs of BAEC. This
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division is also actively involved in the implementation of 2000 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP)
at Pabna. Following activities have been performed by Engineering Division during 2014-2015 periods.
1.2 Works contributed to various on-going ADP projects

Establishment of Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory at Mongla, Khulna.

Establishment of Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) with cyclotron
facilities NINMUS, Shahbagh, Dhaka.
Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (First Phase) at Pabna.
Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics AERE, Savar.

1.3 Already completed projects under direct and indirect supervision up to 2014-2015

Infrastructure development and capacity enhancement of Institute of Food and Radiation Biology
(IFRB) AERE, Savar etc.
Establishment of Atomic Energy Centre (1st revision) Chittagong.
Accomplishment of essential activities to implement 600MW (e) Rooppur Nuclear Power (RNP)
project Rooppur 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 AERE Savar Dhaka.
Extension of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Chittagong, 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 Technology at
Ganakbari Savar, Dhaka.
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, head quarter complex project at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Agargaon, Dhaka-1207 Project.
Training institute and laboratories facilities project at AERE, Savar.
Tandem accelerator facilities project at AERE Savar .
Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Mitford, Comilla & Faridpur Project.
Strengthening of Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) facilities, AERE, Savar.
Nuclear Medicine Centers Barisal, Khulna, Rangpur and Mymensingh.
Extension and modernization of research facilities of Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, etc.

1.4 Works accomplished by the Division in 2014-2015

a) At BAEC HQ, Dhaka

Supply, installation testing and commissioning of door drive (VVVF) for lift (630 kG) at Paramanu
Bhaban, BAEC head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 4nos split type air-conditioners at various division
,BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 4ton split type air-conditioners at committee room-1,
BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 1.5ton 2nos split type air-conditioners at quality
management division ,BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Vertical extension of canteen building (2nd and 3rd Floor) at BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Dhaka.
Dismantling and new supply, fitting and fixing of G.I pipe to the overhead tanks delivery pipe line of
existing water supply system of BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of magnetic contactor for 250 kVA generator at BAEC,
head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Attendance system for BAEC, head quarter, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
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b) At BAEC Housing Colony, Banani, Dhaka

Renovation/repair and maintenance works at newly allotted flat No. C-type,D-type , HB and Annex type
building at banani housing colony, Banani, Dhaka.
Renovation/repair and maintenance works of Flat No. C-9, C-18 at BAEC housing colony, Banani,
Dhaka.

c) Under RNPP Project at Pabna (Part-1)

Construction the fire proof, heat and damp resistance, safety room for preservation of the important
document (RNPP project related) at existing NPED division at BAEC, HQ.
Supply, installation and testing of energy meter and other related works for RNPP Dhaka Office, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka.

d) At AECD, Ramna, Dhaka

Renovation/repair and maintenance works of atomic energy centre building (selected area) and canteen
building at (AEC), Dhaka.
Renovation/repair and maintenance works of store buildings, two nos. toilet and modification of sewerage
line above SEM LAB at AEC, Dhaka.
Supply, installation, testing and related repairing, modification & servicing of 600 kVAR power factor
improvement (PFI) plant at atomic energy centre, Dhaka.

e) At NINMAS & INMAS

Vertical extension and repair/maintenance works of boundary wall at INMAS, Dinajpur.

Renovation and modification works at seminar room and construction a new garage at INMAS, Rajshahi.
Renovation/improvement of INMAS campus including road, surface drain, site development and repair
of boundary wall at Faridpur.
Main building, guest house, sub-station repair/maintenance works and vertical extension of boundary
wall at INMAS, Rangpur.
Lot-1(a): Construction of sub-station building and internal electrical wiring, (b) Supply, installation,
commissioning and testing of 200 kVA sub-station and other related works and Lot-2: Supply,
installation, commissioning and testing of 50 kVA dieasel generator and other related works for INMAS,
Mymensingh
Repair and maintenance works of water pump and others at INMAS, Khulna.
Acoustical & lighting works for conference-cum-auditorium at INMAS, Chittagong
Renovation/repair and maintenance works at INMAS (Old RTML building), Chittagong.
Renovation/maintenance works of main building and guest house at INMAS, Dinajpur.
Extension work of sub-station building and supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 150 kVA
sub-station and other related works at INMAS, Khulna.

f) At other Institute/Centre/Division outside Dhaka

Construction of master drain at residential area of beach sand mineral exploitation center at Coxs Bazar.
Renovation/repair and maintenance works of rest house at beach sand mineral exploration center
(BSMEC) Coxs Bazar.
Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 1.5ton split type air-conditioners at beach sand mineral
exploration center (BSMEC) Coxs Bazar.
Repair and maintenance works of office building and pilot plan at beach sand mineral exploration center
(BSMEC) Coxs Bazar.
Modification works of existing boundary wall at beach sand mineral exploration center (BSMEC) Coxs
Bazar.
Reconstruction of existing internal road at beach sand mineral exploration center (BSMEC) at Coxs
Bazar.
Reconstruction of gate and gate house at beach sand mineral exploration center (BSMEC) Coxs Bazar.

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1.5 Services Provided by the Division in 2014-2015

Rendered various services related to Planning, Designing, Drawing and Sanitation work (civil, electrical,
mechanical & sanitary) of various facilities of BAEC HQ, Aggargaon, Dhaka.
Rendered various services related to Planning, Designing, Drawing, and Sanitation works (civil,
electrical, mechanical & sanitary) of various facilities of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Center, Romna,
Dhaka.
Rendered various services related to Planning, Designing, Drawing, and Sanitation works (civil,
electrical, mechanical & sanitary) of various facilities of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Researches
Establishment, Savar, Dhaka.
Rendered various services related to Planning, Designing, Drawing, Sanitation works (civil, electrical,
mechanical & sanitary) of various facilities of BAEC Housing Colloni, Banani, Dhaka.
Performed Planning & designing services (civil, electrical, mechanical and sanitary) contributed to
various facilities of BAERA.
Performed Planning & designing services (civil, electrical, mechanical and sanitary) contributed to
various facilities of Dhaka INMAS.

1.6 Preparation of Development Project Pro-forma (DPP) in 2014-2015

This Division contributes for the 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 equipments 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 (BACE). Power
supply system, Gas system, water supply system, civil and sanitation system of AERE are the main lookouts
of CEF. To fulfill 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 fives divisions in 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 Section
There are two section in the mechanical engineering division. The major activities of each section are given
during the reporting period.
2.3 Mechanical Maintenance section
Major activities of the Mechanical Maintenance Section:

Repaired colony side pump 2A & B.

Repaired office side pump 2A & B.
Repaired centrifugal pump 3 D ( ETA 80- 20) at colony .
Repaired & Maintained of underground Water pipe line AERE.
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.
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2.4

Air-Condition Section

Major activities of the Air-Condition Section.

Installation work of 1.5 ton, 2 nos. window type A/C for CFD & IFRB at AERE
Modification Work of SSD Lab 7 nos Split type A/C of INST at AERE
Repair and maintenance of Water chiller for Gamma Radiation (Co-60) Plant IRPT at AERE.
Installation work of 2 ton 2 nos. split type A/C of INST at AERE.
General servicing around 50 nos of window & 35 nos split type A/c in all institute at AERE
Around 40 nos. of Refrigerator & Freeze have been repaired in different institute at AERE
Repaired Central airconditioning plant in INST Auditorium (40ton) Machine N O.1.
Replaced around 420 nos. Compressor of freeze, window & Split type A/C in all institute at AERE.
Modification work of Split type A/C, RIPD Room No-174 at INST, AERE.
Replaced around 4 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.
2.5 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.
2.6 Service Rendered

Planned and designed for workshop related work.

Repaired and maintained regularly of the existing AERE facilities based on demand.
Taken necessary steps to find out technical problems and to give out appropriate solution.
Designed and developed items & accessories required for research activities.
Performed machining, welding, sheet-metal works, carpentry works etc.
Managed repair and maintenance works related to door, window, furniture etc of AERE Office & AERA
Colony.

2.7 Activities Conducted / Implemented

Engineering Workshop Division has implemented the following activities successfully during the reporting
period:

Drawing designed and fabricated a two Fallout Monitoring Devises for IHD of INST.
Drawing designed and fabricated special type MS Table to hold Beam Stopper for Reactor and Neutron
Physics Division of INST, AERE.
Drawing, Designed and fabricated 84 nos of Led-Pot for Isotope carrying in different Central for Nuclear
Medicine & Ultrasound from IHD, INST.
Drawing designed, and fabricated special type Nut Bolt for Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division of
INST.
Drawing, designed and fabricated a wooden Periscope for Reactor and Neutron Physics Division of
INST, AERE.
Drawing designed and fabricated a Sample Research Box for Gamma Source Division of IFRB.
During the reporting period, this division has successfully completed job request of 52 nos. of machining
work, 56 nos. of welding, 23 nos. of sheet-metal and 164 nos. of carpentry works received from different
institutes of AERE.

2.8 Electrical Engineering Division

To research and development activities the following works have been completed Electrical Engineering
Division providing during the period for January 2014 to December 2014.

Installed of 600 KVAR Power Factor Improvement (PFI) plant CEF Sub-Station at AERE, Ganakbari,
Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.
Refilled of fire extinguisher at AERE, Savar, and Dhaka.
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Maintenance and Modification works completed of ICS Class room at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair, Maintenance and Renovation work completed of Meeting room and two bath room (Directors
and Meeting rooms) of INST at AERE, Ganakbari, Asulia, Savar, Dhaka.
Revised for Modification work completed of Insect Biotechnology Division (Room No-211) and
Electrical renovation work in IFRB, at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
During the reporting period notating all request of laboratory research related machine and equipments
electrical repairs and new electrical connection and power solution at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

2.9 Civil Engineering Division

Vertical Extension and Repair maintenance work of Boundary wall From Training Institute to North
direction up to 1850 rft. at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair and Maintenance work of INST Directors room at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Construction of Tenis ground and R.C.C connecting road from IFRB porch to Carpeting road.
Modification work of ICS Class room at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair and Maintenance work of Drivers Shed (out side) at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair and Maintenance work of drain in front of NMU & Gaurd House (main gate) and Ground Floor
Sewerage line separation of E-I and D-I building at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Renovation work of Toilet an room maintenance of Scientist block at ICS, AERE Savar, Dhaka.
Repair and maintenance work of Meeting room and two bath room (Directors and Meeting room) of
INST at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Renovation work of ROOM No. 104 at INST Isotope Hydrology Laboratory at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair maintenance work of Staff Club office room at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Repair maintenance work of Store room near Clinic at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Renovation with Repair maintenance work of three bath room of CFD at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Construction of Sycle Stand at INST , AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Modification work of Insect Biotechnology Division (Room No-211) at IFRB, AERE, Savar, Dhaka
Making Day Care Facilities of CAD Building (ground floor) at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

2.10 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.
Repaired, maintained and fitting-fixing of Venetian blind of different laboratories of INST and IE.
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 institute of AERE.

2.11 Engineering Design and 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.
2.12 Training Programme
The facility has so far been used to train up a total of 26 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.

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Sl No.

Name of Institution

Name of Trade

No. of Student

01

Gopalgonj Polytechnic Institute

Refrigeration & AirConditioning

Refrigeration & AirConditioning
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical

07 (Seven)

3.

02

Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute

03
04
05

Faridpur Polytechnic Institute

Netrokona Institute of Science & Technology
CCN Polytechnic Institute

05 (Five)

Total
26
(Twenty six)

07 (Seven)
06 (Six)
01 (One)

ENGENEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION, AECD

3.1 Objective
The objectives of this division are to provide engineering and technical services to research and development
activities in the Atomic Energy Centre. This division has eight sections: Electrical, Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning System, Plumbing, Workshop, Draughting, Glass Blowing, Installation, Utility & Civil
Engineering section to support divisional activities. This division also provides all utility services such as
electricity, water supply, ventilation, air-conditioning (AC) system, civil works etc. through the respective
sections. Brief description of work done: During the reporting period this division received over 180 jobs
requisition from different division of AECD, RNPP, BAEC HQ, AERE and also other organization of the
country.
3.2 Electrical Section
During this period electrical section has completed 42 jobs. Installed and repaired many jobs in AECD. A
few are mentioned below:
a) Installation of the new 11 KV HT metering unit.
b) Installation, testing, related repairing and modification of 600 KVAR PFI plant at Atomic Energy Centre
(AEC), Dhaka.
c) Yearly 600 KVAR PFI plant servicing.
d) Electrical section has done major eight jobs for Chemistry Division. A few of them are
Burning wire replacement
Power point/socket replacement
Tube/LED light replacement
Created Air Condition connecting point.
Air sample collector (Gent Sampler) was repaired.
e) Electrical section has done major thirteen jobs for Administration. A few of them are
Created a new AC connection line and replacement of extension board.
Repair fan for female mosque.
Switch board repair for motor which use in water falls in front of main building.
In west side wall, broken gate was repaired.
Tube lights were replacement in various lab rooms, corridors and Directors room.
Replacement of combined switch in class room.
Replacement of energy saving light in RNPP building and many other places.
f) Repair, maintenance and replacement of light, combined switch, socket was used for Experimental Physics
Division (EPD) and Health Physics Division (HPD).
g) Adjust fan and tube light repair for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Lab.
h) Calling bell connection and setup in Materials Science Division (MSD) Head room.
i) Combined switch replaced and curtain ring adjusted for Electronics Division (ED).
3.3 Refrigeration & Air-conditioning System section
During the period this section has completed 34 jobs. Installed, repaired and maintenance many Airconditioners of AECD as well as BAEC head quarter building. A few are mentioned below:
Ten AC were repaired (i.e. gas charge, circuit, compressor, blower etc) for all labs in the Chemistry
Division.
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Two Dehumidifier were repaired (two times) for Analytical Chemistry Lab (ACL) in Chemistry Division.
Two AC were repaired in the Library section.
Five AC were repaired in the Experimental Physics Division (EPD).
Five AC were repaired in the Health Physics Division (HPD).
Two AC were repaired in the Electronics Division (ED).
Two AC were repaired in the Material Science Division (MSD).
Three AC were repaired in the Administration section.
Five AC were repaired in the NDT Division.
Sound and cooling system was repaired for XRF Lab in Chemistry Division.
One AC was repaired in Scientist setting room.
Two AC were repaired for ICT Division.
Total four AC were repaired for Environmental Lab, Air Pollution Research Lab, TLD receiving room
and Store.

3.3 Plumbing Section

During the period, plumbing section completed 24 jobs. A few are mentioned below:
Renovation and maintenance works of store buildings, two toilets and modification of sewerage line
above SEM Lab at AEC, Dhaka.
Water supply lines were repaired for ACL, Doctors chamber, Draught section, Canteen, Glassblowing
section and Experimental Physics Division.
Repair and maintenance works of bathroom for store building and AF Division.
Bathroom sink repaired for Electronics Division were performed.
Solved waste water removal problem in basin in EPD and ACL lab in Chemistry Division.
Manhole repairment in front of store building were completed.
Repaired the low down and pan commode for gents toilet.
Repaired the toilet flash for Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Water tank cleaning for odorless and fresh water supply in BAEC as yearly based service.
Thai aluminum and glass work for Administrative Officers room in administration branch was done.
Repair and maintenance gas line and knob were performed for Atmospheric and Environmental Lab in
Chemistry Division.
3.5 Workshop Section
During the reporting period this Division performed 15 jobs requisition and completed all the works
successfully. A few of them describe below:
TLD chip sample preparation for Health Physics Division.
Seal gala sample preparation for Administration.
Cutting patch for a 1 dia MS pipe for establishment branch.
Cutting patch for a 1 dia MS pipe for water pump.
3.6 Glass Blowing Section
This section received 2 jobs requisitions during the period and
completed the work successfully. Job
detail describe below:
Four pieces of glass rod has made for Chemistry division.
Big glass column has resized and made small pieces for BUET.
3.7 Draughting Section
During the period this section completed 2 jobs. Works detail describe below:
Five pictures were drawn in tracing paper for Chemistry Division.
3.8 Utility and Civil Engineering section
During the mentioned period, this section has performed many civil and utility related work time to time
which required by other division of AECD. Some of tasks mentioned below
Basin and toilet flash repaired in some divisions.
Repaired water supply line in other division.
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IV.
1.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

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 power plants and development of human resources for the peaceful application of nuclear
science & technology in the country. Under the supervision of BAEC, IAD directly communicates with
international organisation to get international projects and simultaneously monitors the progress of the
implementing projects.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 administration personels. IAD also works to arrange expert missions, international meetings, workshops,
seminars, trainings, etc. in BAEC as well as in the country. To enhance R&D (Research and Development)
works, IAD plays an important role to execute bilateral and multilateral agreement with foreign countries.
Moreover, 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, 2014 June, 2015 is presented below:
2.
2. 1

Activities
Technology transfer

BAEC has been receiving technical assistances mainly from IAEA through Technical Cooperation (TC)
Projects, Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) and Regional Cooperation Non-Agreement (Non-RCA)
Projects, Coordinated Research Projects (CRP) and other special projects of IAEA. As the assigned liaison
point of IAEA, IAD is liable to monitor the progresses and output of these projects, the reports and to submit
the reports 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.
2. 1.1

Technical Cooperation (TC) projects: 2016-17 for 8 TC projects

In the financial year 2014-2015, IAD worked for Six (6) 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 thematic areas on Establishing Nuclear Power, Nuclear Atriculture, Human Health (nuclear
medicine), Environment and Water resurces.
2.1.2

Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) Projects

RCA is an intergovernmental agreement among IAEA member states of East Asia and Pacific region. The
projects among the twenty one 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. IAD performed liaison for towenty six (26) RCA projects covering different nuclear
fields namely- Agriculture, Human Health, Industry, Environmental Protection and Water Resources.
2.1.3.

Non- RCA 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 twenty one RCA countries. In the reported year, IAD
made liaison for thirty five (35) Non-RCA 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.
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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
projects cost, IAD liaisons 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 ICDDRB,
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Radiation Oncology Department of the Hospitals Centre for
Woman and Child Health, are involved with CRPs.
2.1.5.

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 20142015, IAD made liaison for a number of FNCA projects in total 10 participants participated in various
international programme in the said financial year.
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) and Instructor Training courses (ITCS)

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
Projects, IAD works to complete the service training processes in order to avail them in the instrument
manfatures.
2.6

Data base of Forign visitors

From July 2008, IAD has been maintaining database for the forign visitors. Generally high officials have
attended in various conferences and meetings namely RCA, Non RCA, FNCA and IAEA annual conferences.
On the other hand, scientists, engineers, doctors, geologists, technicians and administrative officials 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 and
FNCA projects.

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V. NUCLEAR POWER AND ENERGY DIVISION
1.

Activities

Nuclear Power and 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. In order to coordinate and implement
Rooppur Nuclear Power Project in the national & international level, this division also maintains liaison
among Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Ministries, International Atomic Energy Agency and
Vendor country.
1.

Activities to implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

A 13 members high official team headed by Honorable State Minister, MoST visited Moscow during 2024th July 2014to discuss the preliminary discussion of General Contract.
Russian Federation has sent document packages of milestone 1 and 2 under contract No 1 to Bangladesh
in the last July 2014.
Fourth PIC meeting of Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (1st Phase) Project, presided over
by the Chairman, BAEC was held at the head office, BAEC on 18/08/2014.
Feasibility Evaluation and NPP quality assurance program & quality assurance program for NPP siting
related activities has been completed by BAEC technical review team.
Third Fast Track Project Monitoring Task Force meeting of Fast Track Project presided over by
Principle Secretary of PM office was held in the PM office on 14/09/2014.
An irrevocable L/C of 90% of the Second Contract price has been opened on 14/08/2014 between the
authorized banks of both countries.
An irrevocable L/C of 90% of the Third Contract price has been opened on 14/10/2014 between the
authorized banks of both countries.
Technical review of Milestone 3 of Contract No 1 has been completed on 10-13 November 2014 by
BAEC expert team.
Fifth PIC meeting of Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (1st Phase) Project, presided over
by the Chairman, BAEC was held at the head office, BAEC on 03/12/2014.
To finalize the draft of Bangladesh Nuclear Power Company Limited an inter-ministerial meeting was
held at the meeting room of MoST which presided over the Secretary of MoST.
Third Fast Track Project Monitoring Meeting which held on 07/01/2015, presided by Honorable Prime
Minister at Prime Ministers Office.
A bilateral action plan titled Bilateral Co-operation of the Russian Federation and Peoples Republic of
Bangladesh to established and improve the national infrastructure nuclear power program was singed
between Bangladesh side and Russian side on 12/01/2015 - 16/01/2015.
The land filling of Pioneer Base of Rooppur NPP site area was complete.
A high official team headed by the Ambassador of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh in Moscow visited
Moscow during 15 23 March 2015 to discuss the preliminary discussion of General Contract for
Rooppur NPP Construction.
Technical review of Milestone 2 of Contract No 2 has been completed by BAEC expert team.
To develop the Nuclear Infrastructure of Bangladesh with the help of IAEA, 03 experts from IAEA
visited Bangladesh to make the draft of Integrated Work Plan for the Cycle 2016 19. IAEA will finalize
the work plan later.
A seminar regarding Physical Protection of Rooppur NPP titled Basic Approaches to Developing of
NPP Physical Protection System was held head office of BAEC on 23 25 march 2015. Officials from
Bangladesh Police, RAB, Army, NSI, BGB, Fire Service & Civil Defense, BAERA and RNPP related
officers were present in the seminar.
A bilateral discussion between Russian side and Bangladesh side regarding General Contract for Rooppur
NPP Construction was held head office of BAEC on 07 18 April 2015.
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A meeting on Rooppur NPP External Communication Systems was held at BAEC head office on 19
20 May 2015 with the help of Atomstroyexport.
A high official team visited Moscow during 18 30 May 2015 to discuss the preliminary discussion of
General Contract for Rooppur NPP Construction.
A bilateral discussion between Russian side and Bangladesh side regarding General Contract for Rooppur
NPP Construction was held head office of BAEC on 13 25 June 2015.
To discuss the State Export Credit of General Contract of Rooppur NPP, a high official team visited
Moscow on 13 18th June 2015.
VI. NUCLEAR SAFETY, SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDS DIVISION

1.

Introduction

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Division (NSSSD) of BAEC has been playing a crucial role in
planning, implementing and evaluating the security measures of different nuclear and radiological facilities
present in Bangladesh. NSSSD is also designated to maintain records of the nuclear materials having in the
country. Main objectives of is Division includes: (a) 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; (b) To
maintain safeguards procedures of the State Systems of Accounting (SSAC) for and Control of Nuclear
Material. (c) To ensure Physical Protection of nuclear material and radioactive sources and associated
installations of the country. On behalf of BAEC, this Division has been acting as the focal point of different
well-known strategic partner namely International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), U.S. Department of
Energy (US DOE), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)
and emerging Asia-Pacific Safeguards Network (APSN) for the issues of Nuclear Safeguards and Safety 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.
2.1

Major Activities
Activities related to Nuclear Safeguards

Prepared and submitted safeguards reports (MBR, PIL, Yearly Updated Declaration) duly to IAEA for
the Location Outside Facility (LOF) and BDZ- in view to fulfilling the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and
the Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.

Properly submitted the safeguards reports to IAEA those were arranged by the Centre for Research
Reactor for AERE facility in view to fulfilling the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and the Protocol
Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.
Fully assisted and provided all the essential logistic supports to the Safeguards inspectors of IAEA came
for inspecting the Physical Inventory Verification (PIV) at the National Institute of Cancer Research and
Hospital, Dhaka in May 2015.

2.2

Activities related to Nuclear Security

A meeting under the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) of IAEA titled on National
Stakeholders Meeting for the Implementation of Radiation Detection and Response Capability of
Bangladesh was successfully hosted by NSSSD in the BAEC HQ in May 2015. IAEA Official and thirty
representatives having relevancy with the implementation of Radiation Detection and Response Activities
in Bangladesh affiliated in different organizations namely Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory
Authority (BAERA), Boarder Guards Bangladesh (BGB), Customs Agency, Chittagong Port Authority
(CPA), Bangladesh Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
(BAEC) were present in the meeting. An encouraging message from the IAEA official to NSSSD was
that INSSP will help Bangladesh to identify National Nuclear Security Needs, will provide assistance for
forming the basis of coordinating and implementing IAEA nuclear security activities in the country.
In view to strengthening the Nuclear Security, NSSSD regularly supervised the incessant installation of
the systems of Physical Protection namely Fencing, Biometric Access Control, Camera, High sensitive
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CCTV, Door Locks and Sensors at the nuclear installations of AERE and in parallel to the governmental
and private hospitals of the country having radiotherapy machines consisting of radioactive sources and
concealed radioactive materials therein under the Basic Ordering Contract (BOC) No. 11968-AD8, Rev.
1 between BAEC and Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) of US DOE.
2.3

Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) related activities

NSSSD was involved in the activities of document review committee and working technical groups as formed
by BAEC in connection with the Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (1st Phase) Project. This
Division actively contributed in Evaluation and Review of the Technical Design Documents related to water
treatment materials and chemicals and future Physical Protection System (PPS).
3. Research Activities

4.

NSSSD carried out a research project titled on Quantification of the concentrations of Uranium in Rock,
soil and water of the hilly areas of Sylhet and Moulvibazar Districts and in the beach sand and sea water
of Coxs Bazar, Chittagong and Kuakata areas of the Bay of Bengal under the special allocation of
Science and Technology Ministry. The objectives of this research were to find out uranium deposit and
quantify the uranium concentration analytically for the first time in Bangladesh by using electrochemical
method. In view to implement the conceived targets, a number of field studies and surveys were carried
out in the hilly areas of Sylhet and Moulvibazar Districts and sea beaches. Stone and water samples
containing high radioactivity were found out by hard struggling. Available nuclear and analytical studies
on the stone samples confirmed the presence of high concentrations of U isotopes (238U and 235U) in the
collections which are very encouraging. Bangladesh seems need Uranium as a fuel for its future Nuclear
Power work. Present finding may drive the nation to speed up its Uranium exploration work in view to
fulfilling the future nuclear fuel demand and in parallel developing the economy of the country. Such a
program concurrently may drive in taking a proper measure for protecting any unexpected digester from
leached Uranium toxicity.
This Division has been continuing research in view to enhancing the Physical Protection System (PPS) of
the nuclear installations of the country under the IAEA Coordinated Research Project (CRP) entitled on
Development of the Application of Performance-Based Methodology to Design and Evaluate the
Physical Protection of Radioactive Nuclear Material and Associated Facilities in Bangladesh. Under this
project, a chapter of a book written by the counter part of the CRP is selected by IAEA which is waiting
for publication.
Additional responsibilities

Scientists of NSSSD additionally contributed in different areas such as the member of Editorial committee
and Sub-committee in view to publishing the Journal Nuclear Science and Applications, committee member
for scientists Bio-data evaluation, committee member for the RNPP related documentary film editing, etc. As
per decision of BAEC, a scientist of NSSSD contributed as a committee member in developing an
Accreditation Laboratory in the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI).
VII. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
1.

Activities

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) has been engaged in research and development activities in
different disciplines of nuclear science & technology for socio economic development ensuring peaceful
application of nuclear energy. In compliance with national science and technology policy, BAEC has been
undertaking initiatives for up gradation and extension of different laboratories through implementing various
research and development projects. In this regard, BAEC has executed 6(Six) development projects in the
Annual Development Programme (ADP) of 2014-2015. Total ADP allocation of the year 2014-2015 was Tk.
363210 lakh for implementation of ongoing projects of BAEC and an amount of Tk. 363210 lakh was finally
released. Out of the released fund, Tk. 362601.30 lakh was spent up to 30th June, 2015 marking an
implementation rate of 99.83 % under the reporting period. 7 (seven) new projects were proposed for the FY
2015-2016 from BAEC to the concerned ministry. Brief information on the advancement of all the ongoing
and future development projects is shown in Tables 1 & 2.
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Table 1: Status of advancement of ongoing development projects of BAEC under ADP in fiscal year
2014-2015.
Sl.
No

Name of the Project

Implementation Period

Estimated
Cost Total
(F.E.)

(A)
1.

Cumulative
Expenditure
up to June,
2014
(F.E.)

Revised
Allocation
2014-2015
(F.E.)

On-Going Projects:
Infrastructure
Development and
Capacity Enhancement of
Institute of Food and
Radiation Biology, IFRB.

Expenditure
during July
2014 to June
2015

Percentage
of expenditure up to
June 2015

Achievement of the
project

The Project work

was completed in
December, 2014.

(Taka in lakh)
1796.00

1434.85

293.00

290.30

99.08%

(670.00)

(543.00)

(25.00)

(25.00)

(100%)

12000.00

2977.00

550.00

550.00

100%

(9655.0)

(2923.00)

(400.00)

(400.00)

(100%)

1712.00

314.54

600.00

600.00

100%

(265.00)

(0)

(0)

(0)

(100%)

Implementation Period:
July, 2010 Dec., 2014
2.

Establishment of Positron
Emission Tomography
Computed Tomography
(PET-CT) with Cyclotron
facilities.
Implementation Period:
Oct., 2011 Sept., 2015.

3.

Establishment of
Radioactivity Testing and
Monitoring Laboratory at
Mongla, Khulna.
Implementation Period:
July, 2012 - June, 2017

4.

Construction of Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant
(First Phase)

508708.81

42105.00

361632.00

361025.00

99.83%

(442577.00)

(24472.00)

(4000.00)

(4000.00)

(99.83%)

5710.00

49.98

130.00

130.00

100%

(3450.0)

(0)

(0)

(0)

(100%)

2475.00

0.00

5.00

5.00

100%

(1800.00)

(0)

(0)

(0)

(100%)

532401.81

46881.37

363210.00

362600.30

99.83%

(458417.00)

(27938.00)

(4425.00)

(4425.00)

(99.83%)

Implementation Period:
March, 2013 June, 2017
5.

Establishment of Institute
of Nuclear Medical
Physics (INMP).
Implementation Period:
March, 2013 - June, 2017

6.

Upgrading and
Strengthening the
Facilities at National
Institute of Nuclear
Medicine Allied Sciences
(Former INMU).
Implementation Period:
Janu., 2015 - June, 2017
Total

108

One PET-CT has

already been set up
at NINMAS,
Shahbag and the
necessary
arrangements have
been taken for
setting up of the
rest PET-CT at
INMAS, Dhaka.
Building
construction works
for establishment of
Radiation Testing
and Monitoring
Laboratory at
Mongla port is
being continued as
per schedule.
Necessary activities
for establishment of
Rooppur Nuclear
Power Plant (1st
phase) is being
continued in time.
The building
construction works
for establishment of
Institute of Nuclear
Medical Physics is
continuing
satisfactorily.
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Table 2: Status of all unapproved development projects of BAEC under ADP (2015-2016) which have been
included in the green pages.
Sl. No

Approval
Status

Name of the Project

Implementation Period

Estimated
Cost Total

Proposed ADP for

the year 2015-2016

(F.E.)

(F.E.)

(B) Proposed New-project

1.

2.

3.

Remarks

(Taka in lakh)

Modernization of Food and Radiation Biology

Facilities of AERE, Savar, Dhaka.
Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2018.

Unapproved

Balancing, Modernization, Refurbishment and

Extension of Safety Systems of the 3 MW TRIGA
Mark-II Research Reactor Facility at AERE, Savar,
Dhaka.
Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2019.

Unapproved

Study Project for the Establishment of Bangladesh

Institute for Advanced Nuclear Education and
Training, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Unapproved

4969.58

0.00

(2582.00)

(0)

14450.00

0.00

(10239.17)

(0)

268.00

0.00

(0)

(0)

DPP has been

submitted.
Under
preparation.

DPP is under
preparation.

Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2018.

4.

Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medicine &

Allied Sciences at Bangladesh University of Health
Sciences Campus, Mirpur, Dhaka.

Unapproved

2870.00

0.00

(2225.00)

(0)

Under
preparation of
agreement.

Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2020.

5.

Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medicine &

Allied Sciences at Suhrawardy Medical Collage
Hospital Campus, National Institute of Diseases &
Chest Hospital Campus, Mohakhali and Medical
Colleges Hospital Campus of Pabna, Kushtia &
Jessore.

Unapproved

24400.00

0.00

(14280.00)

(0)

Preparation
work is going
on.

Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2020.

6.

Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medicine &

Allied Sciences at Medical Colleges Hospital Campus
of Gopalganj, Tangail and Nohakhali.

Unapproved

17824.00

0.00

(10360.00)

(0)

3450.00

0.00

(2450.00)

(0)

Preparation
work is going
on.

Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2019.

7.

Development of the Infrastructure for the Capacity

Build-up of Nano-biomaterial Technology.

Unapproved

DPP has been

submitted.

Implementation Period: July 2015-June 2018.

VIII.
1.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Introduction

This year Quality Management Division (QMD) put its utmost efforts to display some posters with regard to
Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, HSE Policy, Education and Training Policy in Nuclear Safety at different
locations of BAEC in order to make the themes of posters comprehensible, implemented and exercised at all
levels of BAEC and create awareness about those matters along with development of Quality culture among
all employees. Again, QMD tried to ensure the role of higher authorities in implementing QMS in different
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Institutions of BAEC by organizing Management Review meeting and Quarterly meetings of Directors
(Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering and Planning & Development Divisions). By preparing
a report on Performance Evaluation of Institutions under the implementation part of BAEC/SOP-008
QMD attempted to formulate a method for assessing Institutional performance to find its strengths and
weaknesses, new opportunities and areas for improvement. The planned goals are to enhance the quality of
outputs, develop dynamic leadership and improve management of the BAEC Institutions.QMD emphasized
on requirement of 03 stages of Management System to ensure safety and quality of RNPP implementation.
Besides, QMD carried out some other regular activities like preparing QMS procedures, policies etc.
2.

QMS Development and Implementation Activities

2.1 Development of QMS Policies

QMD drafted the following policy and activities were taken for review and approval of the policy.
Title of the Policy

Revision

Date of Approval

Education and Training Policy in Nuclear Safety

08-Oct.-2014

QMD also finalized the draft of Education and Training Policy in Nuclear Safety (Bangla, Rev.-1).
2.2 Development of QMS Procedures
2.2.1

BAEC/SOP-009: Procedure for Recruitment of Human Resources (Revision-2, Approved on

19-Oct.-2014)

As per the directives of the authority QMD took necessary actions to prepare the Revision-2 of the above
procedure. Required activities were taken for the review and approval of the procedure.
2.2.2

QMD prepared and finalized the drafts of the following QMS procedures:

General Procedure for Management of Scientific Equipment (BAEC/SOP-002).

Procedure for Submitting Title & Abstract of Published Scientific/Technical Paper For Publishing on the
BAEC website (BAEC/SOP-004; Rev.-2)

Procedure for Procurement of Goods & Services under BAEC HQ (BAEC/SOP-010)

BAEC/SOP-011: Procedure for Allotment of Residential Quarters

Procedure for Promotion of Officers/Staffs of Administration and Accounts Departmentsof BAEC

(BAEC/SOP-012)

2.3

QMS Implementation Activities

2.3.1 QMS Review meeting

Second Management Review meeting was held on 05 March 2015 with The Chairman of BAEC in the Chair.
Member (Planning), Member (Physical Sciences) of BAEC, Directors (Engineering, Bio-Sciences and QM
Divisions) Financial Adviser, BAEC were present in the meeting. The minutes of the meeting were issued.
The meeting discussed QMS related issues like: QMS Policies, BAEC QMS Manual, Procedures, Regular
Arrangement of Management level meetings and Visiting different Institutions of BAEC by higher authority,
BAEC Organogram, Job Description, Publishing Employee Seniority list each year, Establishing internal
computer network of BAEC/Data Centre to launch online MIS and QMS, Training of ADP related personnel
and in-house training of staffs of BAEC on rules and regulations of Office, quality and safety culture.

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2.3.2

Organizing Quarterly Meetings with the Directors of concerned Divisions (Physical Sciences,
Biological Sciences, Engineering and Planning & Development Divisions)

As part of QMS implementation activities in the BAEC following 02 quarterly meetings were organized.

Date

02 Jul. 2014
25 Nov. 2014

2.3.3

Quality related issues/elements planned by QMD discussed

in the meetings

Remarks

The meetings discussed QMS related issues like: QMS Meetings were held
Procedures, Regular Arrangement of Management level
successfully
meetings and Visiting different Institutions of BAEC by
and
minutes
higher authority, Organogram and Missions of different
were
issued
Institutions.
and circulated.

Implementation of ''Procedure for Performance Assessment of Institutions (BAEC/SOP-008)''

As part of implementing the above procedure a notice was circulated on 14/07/2014 to 26 Directors of
concerned Institutions requesting them to provide the key performance indicator data as per the format given
in BAEC/SOP-008 for the FY 2013-2014. In addition to this, an email was sent on 19/07/2014 together with
the copies of the above notice and BAEC/SOP-008 requesting the concerned Directors to fill-up and send the
Performance Indicators Form. Subsequently, reminder emails were sent to some of the Directors requesting
them to take necessary actions as mentioned in the notices on 25/08/2014, 08/09/2014 and 27/09/2014
respectively.

23 Institutions provided the key performance indicator data as per the format given in BAEC/SOP-008
for the FY 2013-2014.

QMD prepared a report on Performance Evaluation of Institutions under the implementation part of
Procedure for Performance Assessment of Institutions (BAEC/SOP-008). The report was approved by
The Chairman, BAEC on 04-05-2015. The report is one of the important steps to assess Institutional
performance to find its strengths and weaknesses, new opportunities and areas for improvement. The
strategic aims are to enhance the quality of outputs, develop dynamic leadership and improve
management of the BAEC Institutions.

Assessment Summary of Group-A

(AECD, INST, IFRB, IE, ROMU, ICS, AECC, NMU, IRPT,
TBBRU, EI and BSMEC) Out of 12 Institutions, data from 11 Institutions were received and no information
was obtained from BSMEC. These Institutions used 683 manpower, i.e., 34% of total manpower of BAEC
(2026). Again, they used 232 researchers, i.e., 44% of BAEC total researchers (527). Institution wise
summaries of major input and output indexes for group-A are shown in Table 1:

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Table1: Institution wise summaries of major input and output indexes for group-A.

Seminar/Conference/ Training
Conducted (Man-Hrs)

Income (Taka in Lac)

072nd

242nd

64.403rd 3 output indexes Rank 2

834th

262nd 063rd

014th

015th

144th

25.105th

2 output indexes Rank 3

254th

255th

054th

025th

014th

019th

4,0083rd

4.837th

3 output indexes Rank 4

38

145th

1653rd

036th

016th

051st

033rd

046th

6,4081st

3 output indexes Rank 5

ICS

34

067th

176th

027th

028th

2,8805th

1 output index Rank 6

AECC

31

049th

058th

045th

016th

055th

728th

11121st

4 output indexes Rank 7

NMU

25

076th

054th

034th

032nd

037th

2.18th

5 output indexes Rank 8

IRPT

21

058th

058th

243rd

025th

023rd

101st

153rd

3,9324th

33.774th

7 output indexes Rank 9

10

TBBRU

19

067th

027th

016th

046th

807th

4.916th

5 output indexes Rank 10

11

EI

09

0210th

107th

018th

014th

015th

1006th

4 output indexes Rank 11

AECD

202

601st

1962nd

281st

211st

INST

142

562nd

3131st

IFRB

92

493rd

IE

70

ROMU

Int'l Conference Proceedings

023rd

Nat'l Publications

243rd 092nd

Int'l Publications

87.412nd

No. of International
Training/Workshop Attended
(Man-Days)

4,7232nd

No. of Researchers

431st

No. of Manpower

024th

Name of the Institutions

Ranks (Manpower based)

Ph.D/M.Phil/M.Sc. Thesis
Supervised

7 Major Output Indexes

Nat'l Conference Proceedings

3 Major Input Indexes

Remarks

3 output indexes Rank 1

Notes:
a. The first column of the table indicates the ranks based on total manpower of each institution
b. Superscripts indicate rank against a specific input or output index
c. is used to denote equal or better
Assessment Summary of Group-B
(NINMAS and all INMAS(s) (Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chittagong,
Bogura, Faridpur, Mitford, Rajshahi, Khulna, Comilla, Barisal, Sylhet, Rangpur and Dinajpur) Out of 14, data
from 11 Institutions were received. Partial data obtained from INMAS, Sylhet and no information obtained
from INMAS, Rangpur and INMAS, Dinajpur. 11 INMAS(S) used 472 manpower, i.e., 23% of total
manpower of BAEC (2026). They used 116 researchers, i.e., 22% of total researchers of BAEC (527).
Institution wise summaries of major input and output indexes for group-B are shown in Table 2:

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Table 2: Institution wise summaries of major input and output indexes for group-B

Int'l Publications

Nat'l Publications

Int'l Conference Proceedings

Nat'l Conference Proceedings

Ph.D/M.Phil/M.Sc. Thesis
Supervised

Seminar/Conference/ Training
Conducted (Man-Hrs)

107

331st

2782nd

022nd

291st

151st

151st

211st

34092nd

355.631st

5 output indexes Rank 1

INMAS,

58

182nd

13501st

022nd

052nd

022nd

042nd

092nd

157201st 152.244th

6 output indexes Rank 2

41

133rd

144th

024th

024th

39

104th

203rd

37

048th

36

039th

35

104th

35

075th

34

039th

28

057th

22

066th

Income (Taka in Lac)

No. of International
Training/Workshop Attended
(Man-Days)

NINMAS

Name of the Institutions

Ranks (Manpower based)

No. of Researchers

7 Major Output Indexes

No. of Manpower

3 Major Input Indexes

Remarks

Dhaka
INMAS,

043rd

4803rd

246.112nd

3 output indexes Rank 3

3004th

204.383rd

2 output indexes Rank 4

Mymensingh
INMAS,

Chittagong
INMAS,

Bogra
INMAS,

Faridpur
INMAS,

Mitford
INMAS,

Rajshahi
INMAS,

Khulna
INMAS,

10

Comilla
INMAS,

11

Barisal

1 output index Rank 5

025th

066th

025th

015th

1965th

66.318th

1 output index Rank 7

016th

066th

031st

043rd

013rd

016th

075th

034th

3 output indexes Rank 6

033rd

043rd

126th

015th

113.695th

110.796th

024th

015th

3004th

75.437th

7 output indexes Rank 8

3 output indexes Rank 9

4 output indexes Rank 10

1 output index Rank 11

Notes:
a. The first column of the table indicates the ranks based on total manpower of each institution
b. Superscripts indicate rank against a specific input or output index
c. is used to denote equal or better

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2.3.4

Implementation of ''Procedure for Submitting Title & Abstract of

Scientific/Technical Paper for Publishing on the BAEC website (BAEC/SOP-004)''

Published

QMD organized several meetings of the relevant committee headed by Member (Planning), BAEC to
materialize the above procedure. The minutes of the meetings were issued. To compile Title and Abstract of
Scientists of BAEC Design of Database developed by ICS, BAEC was reviewed and finalized in those
meetings.So far, 449 Title and Abstracts of Scientists were received.
2.3.5

Establishing internal computer network in BAEC Head Office to launch online Management
Information System (MIS) and QMS

Two meetings of the committee formed to establish aninternal computer network in BAEC Head Office to
launch online Management Information System (MIS) and QMS were organized on 03-07-2014 and 26-102014. The minutes of the meetings were issued and circulated. The meetings discussed shortcomings of
existing network, to upgrade bandwidth up to 20 Mbps, Licensed antivirus software for the network and took
important decisions to solve those problems. Again, as per the decision taken in the meeting held on 26-102014 necessary actions were taken to form a 05 member committee (Office Order No.-515/2014, date: 23-112014) to accomplish the task precisely and objectively. In the 1st meeting this committee emphasized on
preparing a draft report regarding a Data Centre Design with necessary recommendations.
2.3.6

Preparation of Job Descriptions

One of the key requirements of QMS is to have job descriptions for each post in an organization. QMD took
initiatives to prepare drafts of Job Descriptions (JDs) of Directors of Divisions of Head Office and
Institutes/Centres/Unit/Facilities of BAEC. So far, JDs of Directors from 29Institutions were received.
2.3.7

Organizing 1st meeting of the Technical Review Team for NPP Quality Assurance Program
and Quality Assurance Program for NPP siting

A meeting with Member (Planning) in the Chair was held on 17-07-2014. The meeting discussed topics to
ensure quality at all stages of work regarding Rooppur NPP implementation.The meeting was held
successfully and some important decisions were taken in the meeting. The minutes of the meeting were
issued. The meeting discussed that in order to ensure safety and quality of RNPP implementation of 03 stages
of Management System (MS) is required.
1st Stage

In order to maintain the quality of each work of all stages of RNPP, to ensure transparency and
accountability Vendor (Contractor) shall have its own Management System.
All the work of the Vendor shall be conducted under this MS.
By conducting Regular Surveillance/Quality Audit the Vendor Shall make sure the proper
implementation of its MS and quality of all work.

2nd Stage

Again, In order to maintain the quality of each work of all stages and to ensure transparency and
accountability RNPP shall have its own Management System.
All the work of the RNPP shall be conducted according to this MS.
As RNPP implementing authority and Operating Organization by conducting regular
Surveillance/Quality Audit the RNPP MS Shall ensure the proper implementation of Vendors MS and
quality of all work.
So, necessary actions shall be taken to develop the MS of RNPP.
In view of this competent consultants shall be employed including the development of proficient
manpower.
Help from vendor country may be sought in this regard
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3rd Stage

As Owner Organization it is the utmost and overall responsibility of BAEC to ensure the quality of each
work of all stages of RNPP, transparency and accountability.
Thus to ensure the proper implementation of RNPP MS the BAEC shall have a Management System of
its own.All the quality related work of the BAEC regarding RNPP implementation shall be carried out
according to this MS.
As Owner Organization by conducting Regular Surveillance/Quality Audit on RNPP MS it will ensure
proper implementation and quality of all work of all stages of RNPP MS.
So, necessary actions shall be taken to develop the MS of BAEC for RNPP as early as possible.
So, it is required to employ competent experts/consultants including the developing essential skilled and
proficient manpower.
In this regard, it will be quite reasonable to employ competent experts/consultants from countries other
than the Vendors one.

2.3.8

Poster Preparing and Display at BAEC Head Office

In order to make Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, HSE Policy, Education and Training Policy in Nuclear
Safety comprehensible, implemented and exercised at all levels of BAEC and create awareness about those
matters along with development of Quality culture among all employees QMD prepared 14 posters with 10
themes to display them at 11 locations of BAEC Head Office.
S/N

Themes of Posters

1.

BAEC Vision & Mission

2.

BAEC Quality Policy

3.

BAEC Health, Safety and Environmental Policy

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Management Commitment to Safety:

Leadership Safety Values and Actions
Management Commitment to Safety:
Leadership Safety Values and Actions (with picture)
Management Commitment to Safety:
Decision-Making
Management Commitment to Safety:
Decision-Making (with picture)
Management Commitment to Safety:
Respectful Work Environment
Management Commitment to Safety:
Respectful Work Environment (with picture)
Quality: Plan, Do, Check, Act

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2.4

Organogram

QMD continued to get involved in finalizing the draft of an updated organogramof BAEC.
2.5 Other Activities

QMD was actively involved in the activities of RNPP through different committees.
QMD actively participated in modification of BAEC Service Rules.
QMD played an important role in revising P.O.-15.
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, 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.

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.

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Table 1: Description of work which have been done by the Division
Sl. No.

Description of Work

No. of
Copies

Remarks

1.

BAEC Annual Report July 2013-June 2014

300

Published and distributed

2.

BAEC Annual Report July 2014-June 2015

300

Under Process

3.

Scientific Journal Nuclear Science and Applications

Vol. 22, No.1&2, June-December 2013

300

Published and distributed

4.

Scientific Journal Nuclear Science and

Vol. 23, No.1&2, June-December 2014

Applications

300

Under Process

5.

Paramanu Parikrama (BAEC Newsletter) No. 107-114,

January 2013 December 2014

1500

Published and distributed

6.

BAEC Diary 2015

1000

Published and distributed

7.

Tender/Advertisement etc. sent to the newspaper

8.

Processing of bills (tender/advertisement etc.)

9.

Press release on training, workshop etc. conducted by

BAEC

10.

Photographic service (processed, printed and supplied)

11.

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.

05

12.

Processed nominations of BAEC scientists to attend

various scientific/ technical/ workshop/ seminar etc.
arranged locally by different academic/ professional
institutes.

260

13.

Processed applications of BAEC scientists for national

and international awards.

04

14.

Processed applications of various Scientific Societies

/Professionals seeking financial support/donation etc.
from BAEC

10

15.

National Parliamentary Questions and Answers

04

16.

Parliamentary Committee Report

02

17.

Prepare and establish to KPI reports of BAEC

12

18.

Provide input for different bilateral contract or MoU or

international conference/ meeting

10

19.

Prepare and provide inputes to different ministry

21

20.

Prepare and provide Election Menufesto to MOST

10

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Published in the 100 daily

newspapers
Bill paid Tk. 18,76,557.00

05
1400

Published in
newspapers

the

daily

Distributed to the relevant

places.

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X. SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION UNIT, AERE
1. Objective
The main responsibilities of Scientific Information Unit (SIU) are to accumulate documentation of the
scientific achievements of different Institutes/ Units of AERE. The unit also collect and disseminate scientific
documents of both national and international level and ensure quick access to the documented materials for
scientist. Another important involvement of the Unit is to extend co-operation and co-ordination in
documenting (both electronic and traditional) the functional aspects of seminars/ symposium/ workshops held
in AERE. In the domain of public relation, the Unit gets involved in attending official delegates, visitors and
guests of AERE. The activities/involvements of SIU during the period under report are as follows
iii) Publication of AERE Technical Report. The major documentation activity of SIU within the concerned
period involves publication of AERE Technical Report. The report covers the activities and achievements
of AERE. The unit also has published of internal reports different Institutes/Units of AERE.
iv) Acquisition of Books and Journals: During the period, 25 books and 7 international journals (title) were
collected by the Unit.
v) Subscription of E-journal: The Unit has subscribed e-journal through Bangladesh INASP/PERI
Consortium (BIPC) where a large number of e-journals and its full text are available to download.
vi) Co-operation and Co-ordination in Seminars/ Symposiums/ Workshops held in AERE: Within the
period, 19 seminars/ symposium/workshops were held in AERE. The Unit is contented to extend required
co-operation and co-ordination in documenting (both electronic and photographic) those seminars/
symposium/ workshops.
vii) Attendance to Visitors and Public Relation Work: During the period under report AERE had to host as
many as 32 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.
viii) Fax Service: In the reported year, almost 230 documents have been received and sent both in home &
abroad.
ix) News Clippings Service: As a routine work the unit collected a number of news clippings on BAEC
affairs from the national dailies. The collected news clippings are distributed and preserved accordingly.
x) Current Awareness Service: In the reported year, 4 different CAS bulletin have been published and
distributed through e-mail & hardcopy.
xi) Publication of Internal Report: The unit published 12 different reports of different institutes/units of
AERE.
xii) Routine Service: The routine service 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.
XI. TRAINING INSTITUTE, AERE
1.

Introduction

Training Institute (TI) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) is located in Atomic Energy
Research Establishment (AERE) campus, Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka. It is housed in a four storied
building having total floor area of 36,395 sq. ft. The ground floor is used for the sitting accommodation of the
Director, Course Coordinator, Experts, Scientists and Administrative staffs. Two air conditioned class rooms
with sitting capacity of 60 persons equipped with multimedia projector and PA (Public Address) systems,
reception room, library and recreation facilities are also situated in the ground floor. One air-conditioned
meeting room is available in the first floor. One air conditioned auditorium with 80 persons sitting capacity
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equipped with multimedia projector and PA system are also situated in the first floor. There are 53 single and
well furnished living rooms (16 AC and 37 Non AC) with attached washrooms. One small kitchen with
dining facility and one small gymnasium with some instruments are also available in the institute. The
Training Institute of BAEC has been built in the motivation to develop the skilled manpower in nuclear fields
to meet up the future demand of BAEC and for the country. Bangladesh Government is going to establish a
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) at Rooppur in Pabna District. A good number of efficient manpower in different
fields will be required in that plant. Considering all these requirements TI is conducting different training
programs since its establishment as per the approval of BAEC. TI organizes different kind of in-house
training courses like- Basic Nuclear Orientation Course (BNOC), Followup Training Course (FTC) and
Language Course as well as conduct selection procedure of BAEC employees for having suitable training
from other reputed organizations of Bangladesh. Following activities have been preformed in the reported
period of time.
2. Training courses arranged at Training Institute
2.1. Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2014 (BNOC-2014)
Basic Nuclear Orientation Course is a foundation training course of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
(BAEC)
offered
to
the
newly
recruited
Scientists/Equivalents
working
in
various
institutes/units/centers/divisions of BAEC spread throughout the country. BNOC-2014 course was held on 01
Sept. to 30 Oct. 2014. Total 25 candidates from different institutes/centers/units/divisions of BAEC
participated in this course. Both the opening and closing ceremony of BNOC-2014 was graced by senior
officials of BAEC. The Opening ceremony was inaugurated by Engr. Md. Monirul Islam, Chairman BAEC,
as the chief guest. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Director, TI, presided over opening ceremony program. Dr. Ananda
Kumar Das, Course Co-coordinator, has delivered the welcome speech at the inaugural ceremony. Among
others all the trainees, Directors and CSOs of various institutes/units of AERE and a number of invited guests
were present in the opening ceremony. Two months long course was arranged including sufficient number of
theoretical and experimental classes. A day long study tour was also arranged for the trainees at the Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant area and its surrounding important places. Out of 25 trainees, 3 candidates secured the
grade of A+ (above 80%), 17 candidates secured the grade of A (71-80%) and 5 candidates secured B+ (6170%). The course was concluded by a closing ceremony. Mr. Mahmudul Hasan Member (Physical Science)
was present as the chief guest and handed over the certificates to the trainees.
2.2 Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-3 (NREPCB-3)/2014
The Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course was held at TI as a part of Follow-up
Training Course (FTC). The course was held on 23 November to 4 December, 2014. It was the 3rd training
course of its type held in Bangladesh under joint sponsorship of BAEC and JAEA. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam,
Chief Scientific Officer and Director, TI was the Course General Coordinator, Engr. Ashraful Haque, CE,
HPD, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka was the Course Coordinator and Mrs. Meherun Nahar, PSO, BAERA,
Dhaka performed the responsibility of Course Co-coordinator. Two Japanese scientists: Mr. Makoto Sawada,
Principal Engineer, and Mr. Kanaizuka Seiichi, Demonstrator, JAEA attended the course as resource persons.
Including one candidate from Bangladesh Betar and two candidates from Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil
Defense, 17 candidates of BAEC, total 20 trainees participated in this course. Seven senior scientists
including two Japanese experts performed as the trainer in this course. The two week long training course has
been successfully completed in due time as fixed at the steering committee meeting between BAEC and
JAEA. In the inaugural ceremony Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, Member (Physical Science), BAEC was present as
the Chief Guest. In the closing ceremony Engr. M. Ali Zulquarnine, Member (Planning), BAEC was present
as the Chief Guest. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Director TI, presided over both of the ceremonies.

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2.3 Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-3 (ERMCB-3) -2015
This course was held as a part of 3rd Follow-up Training Course (FTC-3) entitled Environmental
Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-3. It was held on 11-22 January, 2015 at the Training Institute,
AERE, Savar. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Chief Scientific Officer and Director, Training Institute was the Course
General Coordinator, Mrs. Selina Yesmin, PSO, HPD, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka was the Course
Coordinator and Mr. Md. Abdul Hasem Bhuyan, Senior Scientific Officer, RTML, Chittagong performed the
responsibility of Course Co-coordinator. Two Japanese scientists; Mr. Nobuyosho Arai and Mr. Hiroki Fujita
from Nuclear Human Resource Development Center of JAEA attended the course as resource persons. 12
(twelve) participants from various institute/unit/centre/divisions of BAEC and only 01 participant from the
Department of Environment, Agargaon , Dhaka have attended in this course. The course was completed
successfully as per the schedule. In the inaugural ceremony Dr. Harun-Or-Rashid, DG, AERE was present as
the Chief Guest. In the closing ceremony Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, Member (Physical Science), BAEC was
present as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates to the trainees. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Director TI,
presided over both the ceremonies.
2.4 Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-3 (RECB-3) -2015
This course was also organized as a part of 3rd Follow-up Training Course entitled Reactor Engineering
Course at BAEC-3 held on 08-25 March, 2015 at the Training Institute. Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Director,
Training Institute, was the Course General Coordinator, Dr. Md. Abdul Malek Sonar, PSO, CRR, AERE
Savar, Dhaka was the Course Coordinator and Mr. Md. Mahabubur Rahman, SSO, BAERA, Dhaka was the
Course Co-coordinator. Total 18 participants from various Institute/ Unit/Centres/ Divisions of BAEC have
participated in this program. One candidate, Mr. Abdullah -Al- Masud, Assitant Professor, Dept. of Applied
Physics & Electronics, Islamic University, Kushtia was also participated in this course. Twenty lecturers
including three Japanese scientists delivered lectures in this course. Dr Takeshi Sakurai, Mr. Makoto Swada
and Dr. Akihide Hidaka from JAEA attended the course as resource persons. The 3-week long training course
has been completed successfully as per the schedule. The training program was inaugurated by Engr. M. Ali
Zulquarnine, Member (Planning), BAEC, as the Chief Guest. In the closing ceremony Dr. Harun-Or-Rashid,
DG, AERE was present as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates to the trainees. Dr. Ananda Kumar Das,
PSO, Training Institute, presided over both of the ceremonies as the acting Director.
3. Training courses arranged outside of the Training Institute for BAEC employees
Training Institute has performed the selection procedure for officers and staffs of BAEC for availing
appropriate training from different organizations in Bangladesh during the reporting period. The training
programs were held in the following organizations

Rural Public Adminstration Training Center (RPATC), New Eskaton, Dhaka

Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Savar, Dhaka
National Planning and Development Academy (NPDA), Nilkhet, Dhaka
Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), 27 Dhanmondy, Dhaka and
Institute of Diploma Engineers in Bangladesh (IDEB), Kakrail, Dhaka

14 (fourteen) officers and 12 (twelve) staffs, total 26 (twenty six) employees from different
institutes/units/divisions of BAEC have had training from above mentioned organizations within 01 July 2014
to 30 June 2015.
4. To improve the existing infrastructural facilities
The civil works for the development of the existing facilities (such as- repair, maintenance, cleaning, painting
and to set up hot water facilities in several rooms, fencing of gardens etc.) in TI have been completed. The
procedure for setting up wi-fi network system within TI is under construction.
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XII. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DIVISION
Revenue Budget Allocation, Fund Release, Source of Fund there of is given below:

(Figure in lac Taka)

Sl.

Head of Accounts

No.

Source of Fund 2014-2015

Allocation
from Govt.

Received from BAEC

own income

From other
sources

Total Received

1.

General grant

10803.47

1600.50

847.00

13250.97

2.

Capital grant

340.00

73.50

20.00

433.50

11143.47

1674.00

867.00

13684.47

---

1116.00

---

1116.00

11143.47

2790.00

867.00

14800.47

Total=
3.

Service Charge
Distribution
Grand Total=

Center/Institute wise Revenue Budget Allocation is given below:

(Figure in lac Taka)
Sl.

Name of the Centre/Institute

Revenue Budget Allocation

No.
1.

B.A.E.C. Head Quarter, Dhaka.

1711.36

2.

Works Branch, B.A.E.C. Dhaka.

623.00

3.

B.A.E.R.A. Dhaka

210.00

4.

Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka.

1312.00

5.

A. E. R. E. Savar.

3969.30

6.

National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka.

488.00

7.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong.

174.00

8.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi.

151.50

9.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur.

120.50

10.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet.

113.00

11.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka.

260.00

12.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal

115.50

13.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna

156.00

14.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur

154.00

15.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mymensing

181.00

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bogra

130.50

17.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Comilla

104.00

18.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur

101.50

19.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Midford

167.50

20.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Coxs Bazar

21.

R.T. M.L. Chittagong

135.00

22.

B.M.S.E.C. Coxs bazaar

108.00

23.

R. N. P. P. Pabna.

24.

Pension & retirment benefit

1961.81

25.

Foreign Exchange Branch, Dhaka

1153.00

51.00

Total=
26.

33.00

Service Charge Distribution

13684.47
1116.00

Grand-total=

14800.47

XIII. SUPERVISION OF THESIS

Chemistry Division, AECD
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Co-supervisor: B. A. Begum, Monitoring of Particulate matter and black carbon concentrations at

Farmgate, Dhaka, M.Sc Thesis (Md. Abdul Mottalib Sarkar), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath
University, May 2015.
Joint Supervisor: Y.N. Jolly, Assessment of pollution load of toxic properties in the aquatic environment
of Shitalakkha river, M.Sc. Thesis (Shohel Rana), Department of Environmental sciences, Jahangirnagar
University, Savar, Dhaka, November 2014.
Joint Supervisor: Y.N. Jolly, Assessment of water and sediment quality of Bangshi River using
multivariate statistical Techniques and GIS tools, M.Sc. Thesis (Toufick Imam), Department of
Environmental sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, November 2014.
Joint Supervisor: Y.N. Jolly, Heavy metals determination in Cows milk (liquid and powder) from
different region in Bangladesh, B.Sc. Thesis (Shahariar Iqbal), Department of Food Engineering & Tea
Technology, Shahajalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, April 2015.
Joint Supervisor: Y. N. Jolly, Study on the heavy metal contamination in fresh water prawn feeds and its
consequences in prawn, B.Sc. Thesis (Ruzlan Habib), Department of Food Engineering & Tea
Technology, Shahajalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, April 2015.
Joint Supervisor: Y. N. Jolly, Geochemical analysis of reservoir rock of Surma basin., B.Sc. Thesis
(Mossharaff Hossain), Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Shahajalal University of
Science and Technology, Sylhet, April 2015.
Joint Supervisor: Y. N. Jolly, Investigation of heavy metal contamination in marine sediment and water
of proposed deep seaport area in Sonadia Island, Moheshkhali, Coxs Bazar, M.Sc. Thesis (Syful
Asrab), Department of Oceanography, Dhaka university, April 2015.
Joint-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Studies of Heavy Metal Contents and Microbial Profile of Some
Marketed Oral Liquid Products Used in Pediatric Population, M.S. Thesis (Md Monir Hossain),
Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University, January 2015.
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Joint-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Treatment of Industrial Waste Water Using High Voltage Discharge
(Based on Tannery and Textile Industries), B.Sc. Thesis (Md. Rasel Mia and Md. Hasanuzzaman),
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Daffodil International University, February, 2015.
10. Joint-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Development of Adsorbent From The Natural Source for The
Removal of Heavy Metal From Aqueous Solution, M.S. Thesis (Snahasish Bhowmik), Department of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, 26 April 2015.
11. Joint-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Preparation and Characterization of Bijoypur Clay-Crystalline
Cellulose Composite for Industrial Effluent Treatment, M.S. Thesis (Md Minhazul Islam) Department of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, 26 April 2015.
12. Joint-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan-graft-Poly Acrylic acid
Adsorbent for Removal of Heavy Metals and Methylene Blue, M.S. Thesis (Nurun Nahar Lata),
Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, April 2015.
9.

13. Co-supervisor: T. R. Choudhury, Nutritional assessment and serum zinc concentration in leukaemic
children, FCPS Thesis (Dr. Shuma Ikram), Department of Paediatrics, DMCH, Dhaka, 2014.
13. 14. Joint Supervisor: A. Islam, Heavy metal pollution at river Meghna and its impact on the aquatic
life, M.Sc. Thesis (Mitali Shaha), Department of Environmental sciences, Jahangirnagar University,
Savar , Dhaka, November 2014.
15. Co- Supervisor: A. R. M. Tareq, Study on isolation and characterization of essential oils in Citrus
macroptera and Citrus assamensis, B,Sc (Eng. ) Thesis (Mehedi Imroz ) Depertment of Food
Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, December
2014.
16. External Supervisor: Md. Shohel Rana Investigation of carcinogenic phenol and a few phenolic
derivatives in the Shitalakshya River Water and in the water supplied by Dhaka city corporation, BSc
(Hons.) Thesis (Masfika Jamin Kaeya), Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science,
Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, March 2015.

Electronics Division, AECD

1. Co-supervisor: A. A. Mamun, PC Based Wireless Monitoring and Control of Fire Detection and
Extinguishing System M.S. thesis (Md. Selim Reza), Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and
Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, June 2015.
Experimental Physics Division, AECD
1. Co-supervisor: Kazi Md. Amjad Hussain, Characterization of Diamond Llike Carbon (DLC)
Synthesized by Variation of RF Power, M. Sc. Thesis (Rumelia Murshed), Department of Applied
Physics, Electronic and Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, July 2014.
2. Co-Supervisor: Kazi Md. Amjad Hussain, Characterization and Optical Properties of Vacuum
Evaporated Indium Doped Gallium Arsenide Thin Films, M. Sc Thesis (Md. Saiful Islam), Department
of Physics, University of Dhaka, February 2015.
3. Co-Supervisor: Kazi Md. Amjad Hussain, Study of Surface Morphological, Optical and Electrical
Properties of Undoped and Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide Thin Films Deposited by Thermal Evaporation
Method, M. Sc Thesis (Shahadat Hossain), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, February 2015.
4. Co-Supervisor: Kazi Md. Amjad Hussain, Study of Deposition and Characterization of CdS/CdTe Thin
Films for Solar Cell Application, M. Sc Thesis (Fatema Tuz Zohra), Department of Physics, University
of Dhaka, February 2015.
Health Physics Division, AECD
1. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, Determination of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Activity in the Water
from a District of Elevated Radiation Background in the Northern Region of Bangladesh, M.Sc. Thesis
(Abdur Rahim), Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, 20 May 2015.
2. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, A Study of Natural Radionuclide Concentration in the Soil Samples
of a District of Elevated Radiation Background in the Northern Region of Bangladesh, M.Sc. Thesis
(Mst. Sarmin Sultana), Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, 20 May 2015.
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Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, A Study of Natural Radionuclide Concentration in the Food Grains
and Vegetables of a District of Elevated Radiation Background in the Northern Region of Bangladesh,
M.Sc. Thesis (Md. Kamruzzaman), Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, 20 May 2015.
4. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, Measurement of Extremity Dose of Occupational Workers in
Nuclear Medicine Practices, M.S. Thesis (Md. Raihanul Haque), Department of Physics, University of
Dhaka, 2 February 2015.
5. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, Study of Radioactivity in Environmental Sample by Alpha
Spectrometry System, M.S. Thesis (Sajib Biswas), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, 2
February 2015.
6. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, Assessment of Environmental Terrestrial Gamma Dose by In-situ
Method, M.S. Thesis (Md. Mahmudun Noby), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, 2 February
2015.
7. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, A Study on the Patient Dose during Common Computed
Tomography Imaging Procedures, M.S. Thesis (Md. Robiul Islam), Department of Physics, University
of Dhaka, 2 February 2015.
8. Join-Supervisor: Dr. Aleya Begum, Measurement of Effective Dose to Patients in Different Cardiac
Procedures, M.S. Thesis (Muhammad Abdul Ahad), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, 2
February 2015.
9. Joint Supervisor: S. Yeasmin Measurement of the Natural Radioactivity and Radiological Hazard of
Soil, Sand and sediment Samples from Coastal area of the Longest Sea Beach of the World (Coxs
Bazar), Bangladesh Jagannath University, Dhaka, January 2015.
10. Joint Supervisor: S. Yeasmin Transfer of Radionuclides from Soil to Vegetables and Evaluation of
Radiological Hazards in Brahmanbaria Districts of Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University 20 November
2014.
11. Joint Supervisor: S. Yeasmin Transfer of Radionuclides from Soil to Rice in Barapukuria Coal Mine
Area of Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University, 20 November 2014.
Materials Science Division, AECD
1. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Akhter, Structural and Magnetic Properties of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Their
Biomedical Application, M.Sc. Thesis (Md. Sazzad Hossain) Department of Physics, University of
Dhaka, February 2015.
2. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Akhter, Study of structural, magnetic and transport properties of Cr substituted
Ni-Zn ferrites, M.Sc. Thesis (Fatema-Tuz-Zohra) Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
University of Dhaka, April 2015.
3. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Akhter, Effect of substitution of Ca on the Physical, Magnetic and Electrical
properties of Ni-Zn ferrite, M.Sc. Thesis ( M. A. A. Nooman) Department of Applied Physics &
Communication Engineering, Islamic University Kushtia, June 2015.
4. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Akhter, Effect of divalent substitution on the structural and magnetic properties of
Mg-Ferrites, M.Sc. Thesis (S. Mahmud) Department of Physics, Islamic University Kushtia, June 2015.
5. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Akhter, Micro-structural Study of Ni-Mg Ferrite Using Li2CO3 Additive, B.Sc.
Thesis (M. R Hassan), Department of Physics, Khulna University, May 2015.
6. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Hoque, :Structural and magnetic properties of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and
their Biomedical applications, M.Sc. Thesis (Md. Sazzad Hossain) Department of Physics, University
of Dhaka, February 2015.
7. Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Hoque Study of the magnetic induction heating of chitosan and PEG coated
nickel ferrite nanoparticles for cancer treatment M.Sc. Thesis (Mehrin Binth-E-Tariq) Department of
Applied chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, May 2015.
8. Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. M.Haque, Effect of MgO as an additive on the microstructure electrical and
mechanical properties of Al2O3-30wt%ZrO2 composite ceramics, M.Sc. Thesis (Tanzin Ferdushi)
Department of Physics, Jagannath University, January 2015.
9. Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. M. Haque, Study of microstructures, Mechanical and Electrical properties of
Al2O3-30wt%ZrO2 doped with MgO and TiO2, M.Sc. Thesis (Marium Akter), Department of Physics,
Jagannath University, January 2015.
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10. Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. N. I. Khan, Study of magnetic properties of Ni0.5Mg0.5Fe2O4 with the addition of
Li2CO3, B.Sc. Thesis (S. U. Hooney), Department of Physics, Khulna University, May 2015.
11. Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. N. I. Khan, Effect of additive on the transport properties of Ni-Mg ferrite, B.Sc.
Thesis (M. Hossain), Department of Physics, Khulna University, May 2015.
12. Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. N. I. Khan, Effect of sintering temperature on structural and magnetic properties
of Ni0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 ferrite: synthesized from nanocrystalline powders, M. Phil. Thesis (M. A. Ali),
Department of Physics, CUET, June 2015.
Centre for Research Reactor
1. Supervisor: Dr. S.M. Azharul Islam, Measurement and Evaluation of Nuclear Safety Parameters of 3
MW TRIGA MARK-II Research Reactor, Ph. D. Thesis (Md. Abdus Salam, Director, CRR),
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, August 2014.
2. Joint supervisor: Dr. Md. Abdul Malek Soner, Study on Neutronic Safety Parameters of the BAEC
TRIGA Research Reactor, M. Sc. Thesis (Md. Iqbal Hosan), Dhaka University, August 2014.
3. Joint supervisor: Engr. Ashraful Haque, Measurement of the Thermal Power Calibration of the 3 MW
TRIGA Research Reactor, M. Sc. Thesis (Md. Jafor Dewan), Dhaka University, August 2014.
Institute of Electronics, AERE
1. Co-supervisor Ms. F. Hafiz Design and Development of Microcontroller Based Hygro Meter M. Sc
Thesis (Kazi Golam Martuza) Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, May
2015.
2. Co-supervisor Ms. F. Akter Design and Development of Radiation Floor Contamination Monitor M. Sc
Thesis (Mahedee Hasan) Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, May 2015.
3. Co-supervisor Ms. F. Hafiz Design and Development of Microcontroller Based Electrometer B.Sc
Thesis (N. Alim) Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay,
Savar, Dhaka, December 2014.
4. Co-supervisor Ms. F. Akter Design and Development of Radiation Survey meter B. Sc Thesis
(Md.Mamun Or Rashid) Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, Gono
Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Continuing).
5. Co-supervisor Abdul Al Mortuza Design and Development of Microcontroller Based pH meter B. Sc
Thesis (Md. Amir Hamza)Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, Gono
Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh(Continuing).
6. Co-supervisor Mr. Mohammod 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 Phd. Thesis (SMS. Hossain) Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University,
Savar, Dhaka, July 2014.
7. Supervisor Sardar Masud Rana Application of Aloe Vera Gel as organic dielectric material in capacitor
instead of silicon dioxide Bachelor of Engineering Thesis (Md. Nazrul Islam, Afsura Akter Baishakh
and Musfikul Arefin Pollob) Depertment of EEE, Mymensingh Engineering College, Mymensingh
(Continuing).
8. Joint supervisor Sardar Masud Rana Simulation and fabrication on silicon wafer using Aloe Vera Gel
as Organic Dielectric material in microelectronics instead of SiO2( Silicon Dioxide). B.Engn Thesis
(Rashed Al Amin & Samioul Hasan Talukder), Depertment of EEE, Mymensingh Engineering College,
Mymensingh, 2014.
9. Joint supervisor Sardar Masud Rana Design, simulation and fabrication of mono layer solar cell for
higher efficiency B.Engn Thesis (Md. Rajibul Hoque Rajib & Ruhul Kabir Anik), Depertment of EEE,
Mymensingh Engineering College, Mymensingh, 2014.
10. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq Design, Development and Fabrication of Microcontroller based Maximum
Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system of solar panelB.Sc Thesis (Syeda Mayesha Azim & Salwa
Shahidi), Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Brac University, December 2014.

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Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, AERE
1. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. A. Khan, Chemically Modified Jute Fabric Reinforced Polyster Composite,
M.Sc thesis (Md. Saiduzzaman), Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of
Rajshahi, October 2014.
2. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. A. Khan, Effect of Gamma Radiation (Scouring) on cotton fabrics ,
undergraduate project (Khalid Mahmud, Md. Asif Osmani, Borhan Uddin Ahmed, Tahera Khatun
Jushan,Istiaque Ahmed), Department of Textile Engineering, National Institute of Textile Engineering
& Research (NITER), Savar, Dhaka, April 2015.
3. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. A. Khan, Preparation of Irradiated Poultry Feed Supplement and Their Effect
on the Growth, Egg Production, Egg Yolk cholesterol, and triglyceride Level of Chickens , B.Sc
thesis(A.B.M. Rakibul Haque), Department of Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal
University of Science & Technology, April 2015.
4. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. A. Khan, A Study on Use of Irradiated Chitosan as Natural Preservative for
Banana and Bitter groud, B.Sc Thesis (Mohammad Akramul Habib , Mohammad Nazmul Hasan,
Sumya Siddiqua ), Department of Food technology & Nutritional science, Mawlana Bhasani Science &
Technology University, January 2015.
Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit, INST, AERE
1. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Debasish Paul & Dr. Md. Idris Ali, Study on the distribution of natural and
probable artificial radioactivity in the environmental elements in the low-land area of Ashulia, Savar,
M.Sc. Thesis (Imroze Jahan), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, May 2015.
2. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Debasish Paul & Dr. Md. Idris Ali, Investigation on the Radioactivity Level in
Popular Building Materials Used in Urban and sub-Urban areas of Bangladesh and Assessment of their
External Doses, M.Sc. Thesis (Afroza Hossain Chaity), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar
University, May 2015.
Reactor and Neutron Physics Division, INST, AERE
1. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Installation of the Digital Control Console in 3MW
TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor to Enhance its Associated Research Activities, Ph.D thesis (Md.
Monzurul Hoque), Dept. of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 2015.
2. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Neutron Activation Analysis and its Versatile
Applicability to Environmental Compartments of our Ecosystem, Ph.D thesis (Matiur Rahman), Dept. of
Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 2014.
3. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Environmental Pollution Studies due to Edible Oil
Industrial Activities in the Port City of Bangladesh Using NAA, M.Sc thesis (Maruf Bellah), Dept. of
Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, March 2015.
4. Joint Suporvisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Study of Elemental Concentrations of two Ceramic
Industrial Waste Samples in Dhaka District of Bangladesh by Neutron Activation Analysis, M.Sc thesis
(Suvankar Kumar Biswas), Dept. of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, March
2015.
5. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Analysis of Heavy Metals in Different Fertilizers Using
Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA), M.Sc thesis (Md. Sajjadur Rahman), Dept. of
Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 2015.
6. Joint Suporvisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Determination of Heavy Metals and Dietary Minerals
in Different Pharmaceutical Products Using Neutron Activation Analysis, M.Sc thesis (Ashraful Islam),
Dept. of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 2015.
7. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Application of Thermal Neutron Activation Analysis
for Environmental Pollution Assessment and Feasibility Study of Epithermal Neutron Activation
Analysis, M.Sc thesis (Ruhania Tarannum), Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, Dhaka University, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, October 2014.
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8. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Determination of Neutron Capture Cross Section of
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Dy(n,)165Dy Reaction at Different Thermal Neutron Energies, M.Sc thesis (Bushra Nufrin Sattar),
Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2014.
9. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, Assessment of Toxic and Essential Elements in Some
Common Spies Available in Local Market of Bangladesh Using Instrumental Neutron Activation
Analysis Method, M.Sc thesis (Ashik Hossain), Dept. of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, March 2015.
10. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Amirul Islam, Assessment of Trace Elemental Contamination in
Sediment of Patenga Sea Beach, Chittagong Using Neutron Activation Analysis Technique., M.Sc thesis
(Sarwar Jahan), Dept. of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, March 2015.
11. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Amirul Islam, Assessment of Trace Contaminants in the Sediment of
the Poshur River by Neutron Activation Analysis, M.Sc thesis (Md. Faruk Hossain), Dept. of Physics,
Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, June 2015.
12. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Kamrun Naher, Assessment of Soil Contamination Nearby Chittagong Export
Processing Zone by Using Neutron Activation Analysis Technique, M.Sc thesis (Shamimul Hasan),
Dept. of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, March 2015.
13. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Sk. Md. Yunus, Studies of the Performance Features of Recently Installed Savar
Neutron Diffractometer (SAND) at BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor (BTRR), M.Sc thesis (Suranjana
Saha), Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2014.
Reactor Physics and Engineering Division, INST, AERE
1.

Joint Supervisor: Dr. Md. Jahirul Haque Khan, Analysis of Core Burnup Lifetime of 3MW TRIGA
Mark II Research Reactor Using TRIGAP Code, (Md. Asaduzzaman), Department of Physics,
Jahangirnagar University, May 2015.

Agrochemical and Environmental Research Division, IFRB, AERE

1. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. Alamgir Zaman Chowdhury, Comparative Study of Reishi (G. lucidum) and
Ear (A. polytricha) mushroom in the Amelioration of Carbofuran pesticide Induced Toxicity in Rat
Models, (Md. Maruf Billah Prince), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar
University , Savar, Dhaka.
2. Joint Supervisor: Dr. M. Alamgir Zaman Chowdhury, Preparation and Characterization of Adsorbent
using eggshell and Determination of Removal efficiency of Hexavalent Chromium and total Organic
Carbon, (Nargis Ara Snigdha), Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar,
Dhaka.
3. Joint Supervisor: Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman, Identification and Quantification of Pesticide Residues in
water Samples from Dhamrai and Saturia Upazilla, Bangladesh, (Md. Ashrafur Rahman), Department of
Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
Food Technology Division, IFRB, AERE
1. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Roksana Huque, Evaluation of effects of boiling and gamma radiation on antioxidant
properties of some local spices, (Afroza Akter), Jahangirnagar University, 2015.
2. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman Munshi and Md. Shakhawat Hussain, Study on elimination of
Bacillus cereus by gamma irradiation on different food matrices, (Maksudur Rahman), Jahangirnagar
University, 2015.
3. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman Munshi, Biochemical composition and effect of gamma radiation
on antioxidant compound and microbial activity of Orange, Star fruit and Gooseberry, (Ishtiaq Ahmed),
Jahangirnagar University, 2015.
4. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Roksana Huque, Shelf life extension of different kinds of fruits by gamma
radiation, (Farzana Mridha), Jahangirnagar University, 2015.
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Microbiology and Industrial Irradiation Division, IFRB, AERE
1. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman Pramanik, Physicochemical and microbiological parameter
assessment of industrial effluent collected from pharmaceutical industries, (Muhammad Arif-UzZaman), Kustia Islamic University, December 2014.
2. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman Pramanik, Analysis of viability of lactic acid bacteria from
different curd samples, (Md. Nahid Hossain), Kustia Islamic University, December 2014.
Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit, AERE
1. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Asaduzzaman, Process Optimization for the in vitro Growth and
Maintenance of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, M.S. Thesis (Naima Thahsin), Department of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS), BRAC University, June 2015.
2. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. S. M. Asaduzzaman, Microbiological Quality Assessment of Human Amniotic
Membrane at Different stages of Tissue Allograft Processing and Determination of Antimicrobial
Susceptibility Pattern of Associated Microflora, M.Sc. Thesis (Jasmin Akter Runa), Department of
Microbiology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, June 2015.
Scientific Information Division
1. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. D. K. Saha, Synthesis and Characterizations of Organoclay Modified Ni-Cu
Ferrites, M.S. Thesis (Karimul Hoque), Department of Physics, Jagannath University, December 2014.
2. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. D. K. Saha, Synthesis and Characterization of Na-Mmt Modified Ni-Cu Ferrite
Compounds, M.S. Thesis (Sanjay Kumar Das), Department of Physics, Jagannath University, December
2014.

XIV. PUBLICATIONS
Accelerator Facilities Division, AECD
International
1. M. L. Hossen, S. M. A. Islam, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter, O. F. Rasel, M. M. Ahasan, R. Khatun, A. N.
Monika, Elemental Profile Analysis of Some Traditional Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh Using PIXE
Technique, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 4(5), 2014, pp 137-141.
2. S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, A. N. Monika, Elemental Profile Studies of some Soil
Samples using Particle Induced X-Ray Emission Technique, International Journal of Reciprocal
Symmetry and Theoretical Physics, Vol. 1(2), 2014, pp 106-110.
3. M. J. Abedin, Shirin Akter, S. Akter, M. L. Hossen, Ion Beam Analytical Technique PIXE for Pollution
Study at Dhaka Van de Graaff Accelerator Laboratory, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP),
e-ISSN: 2278-4861, Vol. 7(2 Ver. II), 2015, pp 22-25.
Chemistry Division, AECD
International

F. E. Khan, Y.N. Jolly, GM R. Islam, S. Akter and J. Kabir, Contamination status and health
risk assessment of trace elements in food stuffs collected from the buriganga River
embankments, Dhaka, Bangladesh International Journal of Food Contamination Springer Open
journal (2014), 1:1.
2. G.M.R Islam, F.E. Khan, M.M. Hoque and Y.N. Jolly, Consumption of unsafe food in the
adjacent area of Hazaribagh tannery campus and Buriganga River embankments of Bangladesh:
heavy metal contamination, Environ Monit Assess, Springer, Vol.186 (8), (2014), doi 10.1007/s
10661-014-3923-2, 2014.
3. R. Huque, M.K. Munshi, A. Khatun, M. Islam, A. Hossain, S. Akter, J. Kabir, Y. N. Jolly, and
A. Islam.Comparative Study of Raw and Boiled Silver Promfret Fish from Coastal Area and
Retail Market in Relation to Trace Metals and Proximate Composition. International journal of
Food Science, Volume 2014, and Article ID: 826139.
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Fahmida Parvin, Zannatul Ferdaus, Shafi M. Tareq, Tasrina R. Choudhury, Jahid M. M. Islam &
Mubarak A. Khan, Effect of gamma-irradiated textile effluent on plant growth, International
Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, springer, January 2015
5. Tasrina R. Choudhury, T. Acher, M.N. Amin, S. B. Quraishi and A.I. Mustafa, Removal of
Arsenic(III) from Groundwater by Adsorption onto Duckweed(Lemna minor), International
Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry,6(3), 2015, pp 120-127.
6. M. Z. I. Mollah, S. Sultana, M. A. Rahman , Z. Fardous, M N Islam, T R Choudhury, M Zakir
Hossen, Effect of Zn Fertilizer on soil status after Rice cultivation International Journal of Soil
Science and Agronomy Vol. 2 (3), , March 2015, pp 067-073.
4.

7.

Muhammad Ali, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, Babul Hossain, Md Panna Ali, Determination of traces of
molybdenum and lead in foods by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, SpringerPlus, 3:341 July 2014.

8.

T. R. Choudhury, M.Z.I. Mollah. M.A Khan, P. Ali, A.M.S. Chowdhury and A.I Mustafa,
Mechanical Properties Characterization of Jute Yarn Treated by photo-curing with EG
(Ethylene Glycol): Surface Treatment (KMnO4), Journal of Composite and Biodegradable
Polymers, 2014, 2, pp 10-21
M.S. Islam, M. Hosain, Y. N. Jolly, M. S. Hossain, S. Akter, J. Kabir Geochemical Analysis of
the Reservoir Rocks of Surma Basin, Bangladesh, Geosciences, Vol.5(1), 2015, pp 1-7.
M. S. Rahman, Meherunnesa, R. Islam, M. A. K. Azad, M. H. Dalal, M. S.Rahman and M. A.
Sattar, Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity and total Phenolics of the Seeds of
CuminumCyminum L., Journal of Characterization and Development of Novel Materials, Vol.
7(1), 2015, pp 1-11.
S. A. Siddiqui, M. O. Rahman, M. A. Akbar, A. S. S. Rouf, R. Islam, M. S. Rahmanand A.
Rahman, A. Antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of essential oil and various extracts of
alstoniascholaris (L.) R. Br., Journal of Characterization and Development of Novel Materials,
Vol. 7 (1), 2015, pp 49-61.
E. Zevenhuizen, V. A. Reed, M. S. Rahman and G. A. Gagnon, In-line coagulation to reduce
high-pressure membrane fouling in an integrated membrane system: a case study, Desalination
and Water Treatment, 2015, doi: 10.1080/19443994.2014.958106.
M. S. Rahman and G. A. Gagnon, Iron corrosion as a factor contributing to haloacetic acids
(HAAs) formation in the distribution system: Experimental assessment and model
development, Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - Aqua, 63(6), 2014, pp 461475.
M. S. Rahman, N. Saha andA. H. Molla, Potential ecological risk assessment of heavy metal
contamination in sediment and water body around Dhaka export processing zone, Bangladesh,
Environmental Earth Sciences, Vol. 71(5), 2014, pp 2293-2308.
M. S. Rahman, A. H. Molla, N. Saha andS. M. Al-Reza, Assessment of anthropogenic influence
on heavy metals contamination in the aquatic ecosystem components: water, sediment, and
fish,Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, Vol. 23(4), 2014, pp 353-373.
M. S. Rahman and G. A. Gagnon, Bench-scale evaluation of drinking water treatment
parameters on iron particles and water quality, Water Research, Vol.48, 2014, pp 137-147.
M. S. Rahman and G. A. Gagnon, Bench-scale evaluation of ferrous iron oxidation kinetics in
drinking water: Effect of corrosion control and dissolved organic matter, Journal of
Environmental Science and Health. Part A, Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental
Engineering, Vol. 49(1), 2014, pp 1-9.
M. Amzad Hossain, Farida Yeasmin, S. M. Mizanur Rahman and S. Rana Naphthalene, a
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, in the fish samples from the Bangsai river of Bangladesh by
gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Elsevier, Arabian Journal of Chemistry 7, 2014, pp
976-980.

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National
1. B. A. Begum, Z. Chowdury, G. Saroar, M. Nasiruddin, S. K. Biswas and P. K. Hopke, Characteristics of
Size Resolved PM Concentrations in Dhaka During Dry Season, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol.
15, 2014, pp 15 - 26.
2. Y.N.Jolly, S.paul, A.M.S.Chowdhury, S Akter N. Sultana and A. Islam. Impact of Trace Metals on
Aquatic Organisms of the River Padma. Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol.22 (1&2), 2013, pp 1-5.

Book
1. M. S. Rahman, Drinking Water Quality: Impact and Management of Iron Corrosion Byproducts, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, December, 2014, pp 417.
Book chapter
1. M. S. Sultana, Y.N. Jolly, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, S. Sattar, and S.M. Tareq, S.M. Transfer of heavy
metals and radionuclides from soil to vegetables and plants in Bangladesh, Soil Remediation and Plants:
Prospects and Challenges, editor: Khalid Rahman Hakem, Mohamma Sabir, Munir Ozturk, Ahmet Ruhi
Mermut, chapter 12, ELSEVIER, copyright 2015, pp 331-364.
2. G. Ahmed, M. K. Uddin, G. M. Khan, M. S. Rahman and D. A. Chowdhury, Distribution of trace metal
pollutants in surface water system connected to effluent disposal points of Dhaka export processing zone
(DEPZ), Bangladesh: A statistical approach, Water Supply Systems: Demand, Distribution and
Pollution, editor: M. R. Islam, chapter 9, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, copyright 2015, pp
139-150.
3. M. S. Rahman and M. R. Islam, Natural additive for EOR scheme during chemical flooding and its
environment friendly sustainable application, New Developments in Sustainable Petroleum Engineering,
editor: M. R. Islam, chapter 10, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, copyright 2015, pp 141168.
4. M. S. Rahman, A. Rahman, M. A. Sattar and M. A. Hai, Comparative studies of trace elements status in
tobacco plants and corresponding soils of Bangladesh, Nature Science and Sustainable Technology
Compendium, editor: M. R. Islam, chapter 1, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, copyright
2015, pp 1-12.
5. M. S. Rahman, A. H. Molla and S. M. Y. Arafat, Status of pollution around Dhaka export processing
zone and its impact on Bangshi River water, Bangladesh, Nature Science and Sustainable Technology
Compendium, edited by M. R. Islam, chapter 8, , NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, copyright
2015, pp 91-112.
Electronics Division, AECD
International
1. Md. Atiar Rahman, Anisa Begum, Md. Abdullah al Mamun, Mohaimina Begum; Design and
Development of Programmable Controller for Air Sampling Machine International Journal of Research
in Engineering and Technology, Vol.04 (06),( 2015), pp 257-263.
2. Mohaimina Begum , Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Atiar Rahman , Sabiha Sattar; Generation of
Gaussian Pulses using FPGA for Simulating Nuclear Counting System; International Journal of
Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 4(5), (2015), pp 434-438.
3. Md. Selim Reza, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Atiar Rahman, Mohaimina Begum; Design and
Development of LabVIEW Based DC Motor Speed and Direction Control System; International
Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 4(5), (2015), pp 96-99.
4. Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, S.A.M. Matiur Rahman, Nizam Uddin Ahamed, N. Ahmed, L. A. Hassnawi
and Zulkifli Bin Md Yusof: Automatic Car Parking and Controlling System Using Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC). International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10 (1), 2015, pp
69-75.
5. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Nasim Ahmed, Nizam Uddin Ahamed, S. A. M. Matiur Rahman, Badlishah
Ahmad and Kenneth Sundaraj, Use of Wireless Sensor and Microcontroller to Develop Water-level
Monitoring System. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 7(9), 2014, pp 13251330.
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National
1. Mohaimina Begum, Abdullah Al Mamun, Atiar Rahman and Anisa Begum, FPGA Based Nuclear
Counting System, Journal of Bangladesh Electronics Society, Vol. 14(1-2), 2014, pp 93-99.
2. M. N. Islam, F. Akter, K. Asaduzzaman, M. A. S. Haque and M. S. Islam, Design, Fabrication and
Performance Study of a Low Cost High Voltage Power Supply, Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol.
21, Number 1 & 2, June-December 2012, Published in 2014.
Experimental Physics Division, AECD
International
1.
2.
3.

4.

A. Islam, C. Das,S. Choudhury, M. Sharmin and T. Begum, Structural and Optical Characterization of
Vacuum Evaporated Zinc Selenide Thin Films, European Scientific Journal Vol.10 (15 ), 2014.
K. M. A. Hussain, T. Faruqe, L. Sullivan, Characteristics of Diamond-Like Carbon Thin Film
Semiconductor for Photovoltaic Application, Open Access Library Journal, Vol.01, 2014, pp 616.
K.M.A. Hussain, Z.H. Mahmood, Ishtiaque M. Syed, T. Begum, T. Faruqe. J. Parvin, Thermal vacuum
deposition of cadmium telluride thin films solar cell material, American Journal of Materials Science
and Application, Vol. 2(6), 2015, pp 91-95.
K. M. A. Hussain, T. Begum, Z. H. Mahmood, Ishtiaque M. Syed, S. Ahmed, Study of thermally
deposited CdS thin films for CdTe thin film solar cell application, International Journal of Nanoscience
and Nanoengineering, Vol. 1(2), 2015, pp 34-38.

Health Physics Division, AECD

International
1.
2.
3.

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5.

S. Biswas, J. Ferdous*, A. Begum, N. Ferdous Study of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivities in
Environmental Samples J. Sci. Res. 7 (1-2), 2015, pp 35-44.
Gaffar, S., J. Ferdous*, A. Begum and S.M. Ullah Transfer of Natural Radionuclides from Soil to Plants
in North Western Parts of Dhaka Malaysian Journal of Soil Science Vol. 18, 2014, pp 61-74.
A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin, M. S. Sultan,Assessment of Dose Due to Natural Radio-nuclides in
Vegetables of High Background Radiation Area in South-eastern Part of Bangladesh. International
Journal of Radiation Research, Volume 12, No 3, July 2014.
Mahfuza S. Sultana, Y. N. Jolly, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, S. Satter and S. M. Tareq, Transfer of Heavy
Metals and Radionuclides from Soil to Vegetables and Plants in Bangladesh, Chapter-12, Book: SOIL
REMEDIATION AND PLANTS: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES, Journal of Elsevier, pp, 2015,
pp 341-564.
Shikha Pervin, Khandakar S. Ashrafi, M. S. Zobaer, Md. Salahuddin and A A Mamun, Effects of
polarization force and nonthermal ions on dust-acoustic (DA) shock waves in a strongly coupled dusty
plasma with positively charged dust, Cent. Eur. J. Phys., 12 (11) 2014, Doi: 10.2478/s11534-013-02402, pp 799-804.

National
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2.

3.
4.

Selina Yeasmin , S. Karmaker, A.F.M. Mizanur Rahman, M.M.M. Siraz and M.S. Sultana
Measurement of Radioactivity in Soil and Vegetable Samples in the Northern Area of Madhupur
Upzila at Tangail District in Bangladesh and Assessment of Associated Radilogical Hazards.
Bangladesh Journal of Physics Vol. 16, December 2014.
M.H. Rashid, M. R. Karim Khan, N.Aahsan and A. Begum Radiation exposure from common CT
imaging procedures and the associated lifetime attributable risk of cancer: The scenario in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal of physics, 16, 2014, pp 85-92.
A.N. Monika, M.M. Rahman, J. Ferdous, A.Begum and N.Ferdous, Natural Radioactivity in surface soil
from Madaripur District, Bangldesh Bangladesh Journal of Physics Vol. 17, June 2015.
M.S Rahman, M.M. Noby, A.Begum, AIslam and N. Ferdous,Assessment of Environmental Terrestrial
Gamma Dose by In-Situ Method Bangladesh Journal of Physics Vol. 17, June 2015.
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Materials Science Division, AECD
International
1. J. U. Jahid, M. M. Islam, E.K. , Shuak, M. M. Khan, S. Akhter, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Preparation
and characterization of dye sensitized solar cell using natural dye extract from red amaranth (Amaranthus
sp.) as sensitizer, International Journal of Thin Films Science and Technology, vol. 4, No. 2, 2015, pp
141-146.
2. S. M. Hoque, S. K. Makineni, A. Pal, P. Ayyub, K. Chattopadhyay Structural and magnetic properties of
ultra-small scale eutectic CoFeZr alloys, J. Alloys of Compounds, 620, 2015, pp 442450.
3. S. M. Hoque, Y. Huang, E. Cocco, S. Maritim, A. D. Santin, E. M. Shapiro, D. Coman, F. Hyder,
Improved specific loss power on cancer cells by hyperthermia and MRI contrast of hydrophilic FexCo1xFe2O4 nanoensembles, Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging, December 2014.
4. M. J. Abden1, J. D. Afroze, M. A. Mamun, and M. M. Haque, Microstructure and mechanical properties
of ZrO240 wt% Al2O3 composite ceramics, Mater. Express, Vol. 4, 2014, pp 317-323.
5. M. M. Haque, Y. Sato, M. Terauchi, Y. Iizumi and Y. Okazaki, Electron diffraction and electron
energy-loss spectroscopy studies of a hybrid material composed of coronene molecules encapsulated in
single-walled carbon nanotube, Microscopy, 2014, Vol. 63, No. 2, 2014, pp 111117.
6. H. Naganuma, G. Kim, Y. Kawada, N. Inami, K Hatakeyama, S. Iihama, M. N. I. Khan, M. Oogane, S.
Mizukami and Y. Ando, Electrical Detection of Millimeter-Waves by Magnetic Tunnel Junctions Using
Perpendicular Magnetized L1o-FePd Free layer, Nano Letters, Vol. 15, 2015, pp 623-628.
7. S. Iihama, M. N. I. Khan, H. Naganuma, T. Miyazaki, S. Mizukami and Y. Ando, Magnetization
Dynamics and Damping for L1o-FePd Thin Films with Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy, J. Magn.
Soc. Jpn, Vol. 39, 2015, pp 57-61.
8. S. C. Mazumdar, M. N. I. Khan, M. Fakhrul Islam and A. K. M. A. Hossain, Enhanced multiferroic
properties in (1y) BiFeO3yNi0.50Cu0.05Zn0.45Fe2O4 composites, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic
Materials, Vol. 390, 2015, pp 6169.
Medical Physics Division, AECD
International
1. R Khatun, M M Ahasan, S Akter, M F Uddin, A N Monika and A K M Atique Ullah, Study of Soil
around Goalundo Upazilla by Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Technique, International Journal
of Integrated Sciences and Technology, Vol. 1(1), 2015, pp 27-31.
2. S Akter, M M Ahasan, Md. Joynal Abedin, R Khatun, A N Monika, Elemental Profile Studies of some
Soil Samples using Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Technique, International Journal of
Reciprocal Symmetry and Theoretical Physics, Vol. 1(2), 2014, pp 106-110.
3. Md. Lokman Hossain, S M Azharul Islam, Md. Joynal Abedin, S Akter, O F Rasel, M M Ahasan, R
Khatun, A N Monika, Elemental Profile Analysis of Some Traditional Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh
Using PIXE Technique. Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 4(5), 2014, pp 137-141.
Centre for Research Reactor, AERE
International

1 M. A. Salam, M. A. Sarder, A. Haque, M. A. M. Soner, M. M. Uddin, A. Kalam, M. M. Rahman, S.

2
3

Uddin, A. Rahman, M. B. Shohag, I. Kamal, M. M. Haque, M. A. Zulquarnain BAEC TRIGA

RESEARCH REACTOR publish in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical
Documents: World of TRIGAs: Present and Future, 2014.
M. A. Salam, M. A. M. Soner, M. A. Sarder, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, A. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, M.
M. Sarker, S. M. A. Islam, Measurement of neutronic safety parameters of the
MW TRIGA Mark-II
research reactor Progress in Nuclear Energy, Volume 74, July 2014, pp 160-165.
Md Iqbal Hosan, M. A. M. Soner, Khorshed Ahmad Kabir, M. A. Salam, Md. Fazlul Huq. Study on
neurotic safety parameters of BAEC TRIGA research reactor Annals of Nuclear Energy page 80
(2015), pp 447- 450.
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Energy Institute, AERE
International
1. M.M. Rahman A Literature Review on Design of SCWR for Ship Applications Nanyang
Technology University, Rolls-Royce@NTU Corporate Lab. 30 October, 2014.
National
1. M.M. Rahman, M.Q. Huda, J. Zhao Review of Design Concepts of Supercritical Water Cooled Reactor
(SCWR) for Ship Applications Abstract published from the outcome of National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, 20-24 April 2015, pp 56.
2. M.Q. Huda, M.M. Rahman and J. Zhao Review of Design Concepts of Nuclear Submarine Abstract
published from the outcome of National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh,
Dhaka, 20-24 April 2015, pp 47.
3. M.M. Rahman, K.Morita, K.Fukuda, W.Maschek, S.M.A. Islam Experimental investigation of
Concurrent Melting-Freezing Behavior of Molten Metal on to a Structure Jahangirnagar University
Physics Studies, Vol-20, 2014.
Institute of Electronics, AERE
International
1. Fahmida Akter, Farhana Hafiz, Mohammod Abu Sayid Haque, Mahbubul Hoq and Mahmudul Hasan
Design and Development of Hand and Foot Contamination Monitor, Atom Indonesia Vol.40 No.2,
August 2014, pp 97-104.
2. M. K. Basher, M.R.H. Khan, M. A. R. Akand, M. R. Hasan, M. Hoq, R. A. Mamun, Design and
Simulation of Low Loss Single Mode Optical Fiber. International Journal of Integrated Sciences and
Technology, Vol. 01, 2015, pp 32-37.
3. M. K. Basher, K. M. Shorowordi, Fabrication of Moncrystalline Silicon Solar Cell using Phosphorous
Diffusion Technique International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 5, Issue 3,
March 2015, pp 1-7.
Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, AERE
International
1. K.S. Salem, M.M.Lubna, A.F.M.M.Rahman, M.NurNabi, R. Islam, M.A. Khan, The effect of multiwall
carbon nanotube additions on the thermo-mechanical, electrical, and morphological properties of gelatin
polyvinyl alcohol blend nanocomposite, Journal of Composite Materials, 0021998314534704, 2014.
2. G.M.S.Rahman, M.A. Al Mamun, M.A. Khan, Effect of (Gamma)-radiation on the physico-mechanical
properties of grafted jute fabric reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites, Fibers and Polymers 15 (2),
2014, pp 340-346.
3. N. Ahmad, B.H. Abbasi, H.Fazal, M.A. Khan, M.S.Afridi, Effect of reverse photoperiod on in vitro
regeneration and piperine production in Piper nigrum L., Comptesrendusbiologies 337 (1), 2014, pp 1928.
4. A.Zaman, T.U. Rashid, M.A. Khan, M.M. Rahman, Preparation and Characterization of Multiwall
Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Reinforced Chitosan Nanocomposites: Effect of Gamma Radiation,
BioNanoScience, 2014, pp 1-8.
5. J.K. Roy, N.Akter, H.U.Zaman, K.M .Ashraf, S. Sultana, N. Khan, M.A.Rahman, T. Islam, M.A. Khan,
R.A .Khan, Preparation and properties of coir fiber-reinforced ethylene glycol dimethacrylate-based
composite, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 27 (1), 2014, pp 35-51.
6. Y. Arafat, P.Poddar, K.Dey, R.A. Khan, M.A. Khan, A.M.S.Chowdhury, Fabrication and characterization
of monomer treated sago starch film: Role of gamma irradiation, International Journal of Plastics
Technology, 2014, pp 1-14
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7. M.M.Hossain, M. Moniruzzaman, M.A. Khan, M. Shahjahan, M.Z. Alam, Mohammad Shah Jamal,
Preparation of Selective Ion Adsorbent by Gamma Radiation Induced Graft Copolymerization of n-Butyl
Methacrylate & Phosphoric Acid on Jute Fiber, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science 2 (2),
2014, pp 146-150.
8. M. A. Subhan, M. A. Rahman, M. S. Rahaman, Effect of Biologically Significant Metal Complex
Additives on the Micellar Properties of SDS, Journal of Scientific Research 09/ 6(3), 2014.
9. R. K Khan,S. M. Shauddin,S. S. Dhar and M. A Khan. Comparative Experimental Studies on the
Physico-mechanical Properties of Jute Caddies Reinforced Polyester and Polypropylene Composites,
Journal of Polymer and Biopolymer Physics Chemistry, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2014, pp 55-61.
10. S. M Shauddin, C. K. Shaha and M. A Khan, Effects of Fiber Inclusion and Radiation on Physicomechanical Properties of Jute Caddies Reinforced Waste Polyethylene Composite, Journal of Polymer
and Biopolymer Physics Chemistry, Vol. 2, No. 4, 2014, pp 91-97.
11. J. Uddin, J.M.M. Islam, S.M.M. Khan, E. Hoque, M.A. Khan, Significant Influence of Annealing
Temperature and Thickness of Electrode on Energy Conversion Efficiency of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell:
Effect of Catalyst, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy 20 (1), 2014, pp 78-87.
12. Juganta K. Roy, Nousin Akter, Haydar U. Zaman, K.M. Ashraf, Sabrina Sultana, Nuruzzaman Khan, M.
Arifur Rahman, Tuhidul Islam, M.A. Khan, Ruhul A Khan, Preparation and properties of coir fiberreinforced ethylene glycol dimethacrylate-based composite, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite
Materials 27 (1), 2014, pp 35-51.
13. S.N. Arju, A.M. Afsar, D.K. Das, M.A. Khan, Role of Reactive Dye and Chemicals on Mechanical
Properties of Jute Fabrics Polypropylene Composites, Procedia Engineering 90, 2014, pp 199-205.
14. T.R. Choudhury, M.Z.I. Mollah, M.A. Khan, P. Ali, A.M.S. Chowdhury, A.I. Mostafa, Mechanical
Properties Characterization of Jute Yarn Treated by Photo-curing with EG (Ethylene Glycol): Surface
Treatment (KMnO4), Journal of Composites and Biodegradable Polymers 2, 2014, pp 10-21.
15. F. Parvin, Z. Ferdaus, S.M. Tareq, T.R. Choudhury, J.M.M. Islam, M.A. Khan, Effect of gammairradiated textile effluent on plant growth, International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in
Agriculture 4 (1), 2015, pp 23-30.
16. J. Uddin, J.M.M. Islam, E. Karim, S.M.M. Khan, S. Akhter, E. Hoque, M.A. Khan, Preparation and
Characterization of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Using Natural Dye Extract from Red Amaranth
(Amaranthus sp.) as Sensitizer, Int. J. Thin. Fil. Sci. Tec 4 (2), 2015, pp 141-146.
17. M.M. Bashar, M.A.B. Siddiquee, M.A. Khan, Preparation of cotton knitted fabric by gamma radiation: A
new approach, Carbohydrate polymers 120, 2015, pp 92-101.
18. M.M. Islam, M.A. Khan, M.M. Rahman, Preparation of gelatin based porous biocomposite for bone
tissue engineering and evaluation of gamma irradiation effect on its properties, Materials Science and
Engineering: C 49, 2015, pp 648-655.
19. M.M. Rahman, E. Khalil, M. Solaiman, M.A. Khan, J. Sarkar, F. Abedin, Investigation on PhysicoChemical Properties of 100% Cotton Woven Fabric Treated with Titanium Dioxide, American Journal of
Applied Chemistry 3 (2), 2015, pp 65-68.
20. S.N. Arju, A.M. Afsar, M.A. Khan, D.K. Das, Effects of jute fabric structures on the performance of jutereinforced polypropylene composites, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,
0731684415589360, 2015.
21. S.N. Arju, A.M. Ali, M.A. Khan, D.K. Das, A New Technique for Reactive Dye Uptake by Jute Fabrics
and their Physico-mechanical Properties, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management 9
(2), 2015.
Nuclear Minerals Unit, AERE
International
1. M. I. Khalil, G. Rasul, R. K. Majumder, M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, F. Islam, S. Karmaker, K. M. J. U.
Rumi, R. Siddique. Geo-electrical soundings and analysis to investigate groundwater aquifers at Khulna
City, coastal area of Bangladesh, Arab J Geosci, DOI 10.1007/s12517-014, 2014.
2. B.M.R. Faisal, R.K. Majumder, M. J. Uddin, F. Deeba, D. Paul, M.A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, Assessment of
heavy metals pollution and natural radioactivity in topsoil of Savar industrial area, Bangladesh;
International Journal of Environmental Sciences Volume 5, No 5, 2015.
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Health Physics and Radiation Waste Management Unit, INST, AERE
International
1. M. S. Rahman, M. A. Haydar, M. K. A. Patwary, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, D. Paul, A. K. M. M. H. Meaze,
Dosimetry of 131I for Occupational Radiation Workers by Whole Body Counting System, International
Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, 20(1), 2014, pp 21-27.
2. M. R. Faisal, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, R. K. Majumder, M. J. Uddin, Assessment of Natural
Radioactivity and Associated Radiation Hazards in Topsoil of Savar Industrial Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, 4(4), 2014, pp 129-136.
3. S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. L. Ali and S. M. A. Islam, Background Gamma
Radiation Mapping in Bangladesh: Radioactivity in the Surface Soil of Bhawal Gahr Area of Gazipur,
IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP) e-ISSN: 2278-4861.Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. II SeptemberOctober 2014, pp 53-61.
4. Subrata Banik, Saudia Jannat, Satyajit Ghose , M Islam, S M Azharul Islam, Full Energy Peak Efficiency
Calibration and Efficiency Transfer to ETNA in Gamma-ray Spectrometry, IOSR Journal of Applied
Physics (IOSR-JAP) e-ISSN: 2278-4861.Volume 6, Issue 3 Ver. II, May-June 2014, pp 27-33.
5. M. Shamsuzzaman, Tatsuya Matsumoto, Motoki Kamiyama, Tohru Morioka, Koji Morita, Hirotaka
Tagami, Tohru Suzuki and Yoshiharu Tobita, Experimental Study on Sedimentation Behavior of Core
Debris. NTHAS9: The Ninth Korea-Japan Symposium on Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics and Safety
Buyeo, Korea, November 16-19, 2014, Paper Number N9P0057.
6. M. Moshiur Rahman, Najmun Naher, Sattajit Ghosh, M. Moinul Islam, Efficiency Calibration of Gamma
Spectrometry for Powdered Milk Sample Using Cylindrical Geometry. Journal of Nuclear and Particle
Physics 4(4), 2014, pp 117-122.
7. M.I.Ali, M.A. Haydar, S.Paul, S.M. Shome, B.C. Sutradhar and M.L. Ali. Categorization of Disused
Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRSs) for Solid Radioactive Waste Management in Bangladesh.
Proceedings of the waste safe 2015 4th International Conference on Solid Waste Management in the
Developing Countries, 15-17 February 2015, Khulna, Bangladesh, PI,44, 2015, pp 1-6.
National

1. S. S. Islam, S. M. A. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali and D. Paul. Background Gamma Radiation

Mapping in Bangladesh: Radioactivity in the Surface Water of Bhawal Garh Area, Gazipur.
Jahangirnagar university Physics Studies, Vol. 20, 2014, pp 57-70.
2. Md. Shakilur Rahman, Md. Zahangir Alom, S.M. Azharul Islam, A.A.K. Khadim. Development of
radiation damaged nuclear trails of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer, Jahangirnagar University
Journal of Science, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2014, pp 59-72.

Isotope Hydrology Division, INST, AERE

International
1. N. Ahmed, S. Hossain, M. Moniruzzaman, N. Deb and M. A. Choudhry, Using Isotopic Tracers as a
Tool for Understanding Groundwater Dynamics, Recharge Mechanism and Residence Time of Aquifer
System in the Surma Basin, North Eastern of Bangladesh, Full PaperProceedings of International
Symposium on Isotope Hydrology Revisiting Foundations and Exploring Frontiers, organized by
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria, 11-15 May 2015, pp 109-113.
National
1. Nasir Ahmed, Stefan Terzer, Luis Araguas, Md. Moniruzzaman, Nipa Deb and A. Quaiyum Bhuiyan,
Isotopic Investigation of Atmospheric Precipitation in the Coastal Area, Central and North-eastern Part
of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 1st regional seminar on Climate Change, Water Security and
Prospects of Rainwater in Bangladesh, organized by Dept. of Civil Engg., Military Institute of Science
and Technology (MIST) and Water Aid, Dhaka, 27 August 2014, pp 11.
2. Nasir Ahmed, Brent D. Newman, P. K. Aggarwal, Md. G. Rasul and Shahadat Hossain, Hydrochemical
and Isotopic Investigation of Deep Aquifers in Bagerhat Pourashava Area Crisis in Overexploitation
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and Salinization, Full PaperProceedings of 5th International Conference on Water & Flood
Management (ICWFM-2015), organized by Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET in
cooperation with BWDB and LGED, Dhaka, 6-8 March 2015, pp 19-30.
3. Nasir Ahmed, Stefan Terzer, Md. Shameem Hassan, Sayeed Ahmed, Nipa Deb and Md. Abdul Quaiyum,
Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopic Composition of Precipitation in the Coastal Area, Central Part and
Northeastern of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 24-25 April 2015, Dhaka.
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry Division, INST, AERE
International
1. S.Sultana, M. Z. I. Mollah, M. A. Rahman, Z. Ferdous, M. N. Islam, T. R. Choudhury, M. Zakir, Effect
of Zn Fertilizer on soil status after Rice cultivation, International Journal of Soil Science and Agronomy,
Vol. 2(3), March, 2015, pp 67-73.
2. N. C. Dafader, M. S. Manir, M. F. Alam, S. Sultana and Nazia Rahman, Preparation of Biodegradable
Film From Natural and Synthetic Polymers by the Application of Gamma Radiation, IAEA report on
Application of Radiation Technology in the Development of Advanced Packaging Materials for Food
Products, 2, 2014.
National
1. S. Sultana, N. M. Karim, M. A. Islam Molla, R. Hasan and M. E. Haque, The properties of Natural
Rubber Latex (NRL) films with gamma ()-rays, Dhaka University Journal of Applied Science &
Engineering ISSN 2218-7413, Vol. 2(2), 2014, pp 125.
2. N.C.Dafader, M.S.Manir, M.F.Alam, Susmita Paul Swapna, Tahmina Akter and Dilruba Huq, Effect of
Kappa-Carrageenan on the properties of Poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel prepared by the application of
gamma radiation, Sop Transactions on Applied Chemistry, 2 (1), 2015.
Radioisotope Production Division, INST, AERE
National
1. M. Mahfujur Rahman, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. A. Hossain, M. R. Ali, M. F. Waheed,
S. Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, M. Jashim Uddin, S. B. Amin; Investigation on Adsorption Position of
Mo-99 on Chromatographic Al2O3 Column of the Mo-99/Tc-99m Generator at RIPD; Bangladesh Journal
of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.18, No.1, January 2015, pp 98-100,

Reactor and Neutron Physics Division, INST, AERE

International
1. A.K.M. Zakaria, Faizun Nesa, M.A. Saeed Khan, T.K. Datta, Sanjida Aktar, Samia Islam Liba, Shahzad
Hossain, A.K. Das, I. Kamal, S.M. Yunus, S.-G. Eriksson Cation distribution and crystalloograghic
characterization of the spinel oxides MgCrxFe2-xO4 by neutron diffraction Journal of Alloys and
Compounds 633, 2015, pp 115-119.
2. Sadia Khanam, A.K.M. Zakaria, M.H. Ahsan, T.K. Datta, S. Aktar, S.I. Liba, S. Hossain, A.K. Das, I.
Kamal, S.M. Yunus, D.K. Saha, S.-G. Eriksson Study of the crystallographic and magnetic structure in
the Nickel substituted Cobalt ferrites by neutron diffraction Journal of Materials Sciences and
Applications, , Vol. 6, 2015, pp. 332-342.
3. S.M. Hossain, M.S. Uddin, N. Afroze, M.A. Salam, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, A.K.M. Zakaria, T.K. Datta,
I. Kamal and S.M. Yunus, Uses of monochromized thermal neutron beams for nuclear data
measurements, IAEA TECDOC-1743, Compendium of Neutron Beam Facilities for High Precision
Nuclear Data Measurements, July 2014, pp 65-70.
4. K. Fatema, K. Naher, T. R. Choudhury, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, S. M .Hossain, S. M. A. Islam and M.
P. Ali, Determination of Toxic Metal Accumulation in Shrimps by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry,
Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 2, No. 3(2015), pp 1-7.
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5. Md. Shuza Uddin, Nazmin Afroze, Tapash Kumar Datta, Syed Mohammod Hossain, A.K.M. Zakaria,
Mohammad Amirul Islam, Kamrun Naher, Md. Asad Sharif, Sk. Md. Yunus and S.M. Azharul Islam,
Experimental cross section for the 152Sm(n, )153Sm reaction at 0.0334eV, Raciochem. Acta, Vol. 102,
No. 7(2014), pp 583-588.
6. S. M. Hossain, M. S. Uddin, N. Afroze, M. A. Islam, M. A. Salam, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, A. K. M.
Zakaria, T. K. Datta, I. Kamal and S. M. Yunus, Uses of monochromized thermal neutron beams for
nuclear data measurements, IAEA Proceedings IAEA TECDOC-1743, 2014, pp 65-70.
7. Sudipta Saha, M.N. Islam, M.K. Alam, A.K.M. Azad Rahman, and M.H. Ahsan. A Study of the Internal
Defects of Terrazzo and Engraved Construction Materials using Direct Film Neutron Radiography
Technique. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences 51 (4): 2014, pp 331-336.
8. M. K. Alam, Shariful Islam, S. Saha, M. N. Islam, Mubarak A. Khan, Jahid M. M. Islam and S. M.
Azharul Islam, Characterization of Single Layer Wound Healing Dressing by Using Different
Techniques. The African Review of Physics 2014, 9:0014.
9. Md. Khurshed Alam, Md. Sayeedur Rahman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman and S. M. Azaharul Islam, Study
of Homogeneity, Porosity and internal defects in aerated and EPS aggregate poly bricks using Neutron
radiography technique, Journal of Advanced in Physics, Vol. 2(2), January 2015, pp 1428-1439.
National
1. A.K.M. Zakaria, Faizun Nesa, M.A. Saeed Khan, S.M. Yunus, N.I. Khan, D.K. Saha, and S.G. Eriksson
Dielectric and electrical properties of Cr substituted Mg ferrites Journal of Bangladesh Academy of
Sciences, Vol. 39, No.1, 2015, pp 1-12.
2. A.K.M. Zakaria, A.K. Das, T.K. Datta, S.I. Liba, S.Aktar, D.K. Saha and S.G. Eriksson Preparation and
characterization of ZnxMn1-xFeCrO4 ( x= 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 & 0.8 ) ferrites by X-ray diffraction Internal report
INST-137/RNPD-29, March 2015.
Reartor Physics and Engineering Division, INST, AERE
International
1. M. H. Altaf, N. H. Badrun and M. J. H. Khan, Validation of EUREKA-2/RR Code for Analysis of
Pulsing Parameters of TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor in Bangladesh The Nucleus, Pakistan, ISSN:
0029-5698, 51, No. 3(2014), August, 2014, pp 387-391.
2. N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf, M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood and M. J. H. Khan, Modeling of SPERT IV
Reactivity Initiated Transient Tests in EUREKA-2/RR Code International Journal of Nuclear Energy
(Hindawi), Volume-2014, Article ID-167426, December 2014.
3. M. H. Altaf and N. H. Badrun, Thermal Hydraulic Analysis of 3 TRIGA Research Reactor of
Bangladesh Considering Different Cycles of Burnup Atom Indonesia Vol. 40 No. 3(2014), March 2015,
pp 107-112.
4. N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and M. J. H. Khan, Validation of COOLOD-N2 Code Through Benchmark
Calculations of IEA-R1 Reactor The Nucleus, Pakistan, ISSN: 0029-5698, 51, No. 4(2014) March,
2015, pp 444-447.
5. M. H. Altaf, N. H. Badrun and M. T. Chowdhury, Computational analysis of neutronic parameters for
TRIGA Mark-II research reactor using evaluated nuclear data libraries ENDF/B-VII.0 and JENDL-3.3,
Annals of Nuclear Energy; Vol.-80(2015), June 2015, pp 21-27.
Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division, INST, AERE
International
1.

Uddin, M.S., Spahn, I., Hossain, S.M., Zaman, M.Rum., Zaman, M.Rak.., Qaim, S.M. Integral cross
section measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by Am/Be neutrons. Radiochim. Acta 103(5),
2015, pp 329-334.
2. Uddin, M.S., Afroze, N., Hossain, S.M., Zakaria, A.K.M., Islam, M.A., Azharul Islam, S.M.
Measurement of cross section of the 98Mo(n,)99Mo reaction using monochromatic thermal neutrons.
Radiochim. Acta 103(2), 2015, pp 85-90.
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3. Afroze, N., Uddin, M.S., Hossain, S.M., Islam, M.A. , Zakaria, A.K.M., Datta, T.K., Shariff , M.A.
Experimental cross section of the 71Ga(n,)72Ga reaction at 0.0334 eV energy. Nucl. Instr. Method. Phys.
Res. B 336, 2014, pp 1-5.
4. Uddin, M.S., Borua, B.S., Shariff, M.A., Hasan, M. Mehedi, M.A., Rashid, M. Kamal. Investigation of
elemental and radiological contamination of soils in two shipyards in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Radiochim. Acta 102, 2014, pp 741-749.
5. Uddin, M.S., Afroze , N., Hossain, S.M., Datta, T.K., Zakaria, A.K.M., Islam, M.A., Naher, K., Shariff ,
M.A., Azharul Islam, S.M. Experimental cross section for the 152Sm(n,)153Sm reaction at 0.0334 eV.
Radiochim. Acta 102, 2014, pp 583-588.
National
1. Rahaman, M.R., Rahman, M.O., Shariff, M.A., Uddin, M.S., Hasan, M.M., Hasan, S.J. Elemental
analysis of agricultural soil samples by PIXE technique. Jahang. Univ. J. Sci. 37(1), 2014, pp 15-23.
Food Technology Division, IFRB, AERE
International
1. Syeda H. Afroze, Md. Kamruzzaman Munshi, Allyson Martinez, Mohammad Uddin, Mate Gergely,
Claudia Szynkarski, Micheleine Guettier, Damir Nizamutdinov, David Dostal and Shannon Glaser.
Activation of the renion-anglotensin system stimulates biliary hyperplasis duringcholestasis induced by
extrahepatic bile duct ligation. Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. Doi: 10.1152/agpgi.
00116.2014
2. Md. Shojib Mia, Mahfuza Islam, Roksana Huque, Jahid M M Islam, M. E. Molla and Mubarak A. Khan,
Effect of gamma radiation on morphological, thermal and physico-chemical properties of dietary fiber
extracted from pineapple shell. International Multilingual Academic Journal. 1 (1), 2014, pp 18-29
3. Fuad Hossain, Anowar Khasru Parvez, M. Kamruzzaman Munshi, Ibrahim Khalil and Roksana Huque.
Post-harvest treatments of radiation and chemical on organoleptic and biochemical properties of mango
(Mangifera indica L.) in relation to delay ripening. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci. 14 (6),
2014, pp 555-564
4. Md. Fuad Hossain, Md. Anowar Khasru Parvez, M. Kamruzzaman Munshi, Md. Ibrahim Khalil and
Roksana Huque. Effect of radiation and chemical treatments on guava (Psidium guajava L.) to delay
ripening in relation to organoleptic biochemical and microbiological properties. International Journal
Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 3(12), 2014, pp 19-36
Microbiology and Industrial Irradiation Division, IFRB, AERE
International
1. Md. Kamruzzaman Pramanik, Abdullah-Al-Mahin, Mahfuza Khan and Abdul Baten Miah, 2014.
Identification of Mid-Gut Bacterial Community of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae).
Research Journal of Microbiology, 9(6), 2014, pp 278-286.
2. Roy Urmi, Mohammad Riazul Islam, Jun-ichi Nagao, Hiroshi Iida, Abdullah-Al-Mahin, Takeshi Zendo,
Jiro Nakayama, and Kenji Sonomoto, Bactericidal activity of nukacin ISK-1: an alternative mode of
action. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 78(7), 2014, pp 1270-1273.
3. M. Mahiudddin, A. N. M. Fakhruddin, Abdullah-Al-Mahin, M. A. Z. Chowdhury, M. A. Rahman and M.
K. Alam, Degradation of the organophosphorus insecticide Diazinon by soil bacterial isolate. The
International Journal of Biotechnology, 3(1), 2014, pp 12-23.
Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit, AERE
International
1. Rahman, M.S., N. Akhtar, H.M. Jamil, R.S. Banik and S. M. Asaduzzaman. 2015. TGF-/BMP Signaling
and Other Molecular Events: Regulation of Osteoblastogenesis and Bone Formation. Bone Research.
(2015) 3, 15005; Nature publishing group, doi:10.1038/boneres.2015.5.
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2. Hassan, F.M.N., M.S. Rahman, K.M.T. Rahman, S.S. Sumi, M.F. Islam, M.B. Alam, M. Giasuddin and
K.M. Hossain.. In-silico evaluation of the capsid proteins of FMDV as potential vaccine candidates.
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. (2015) 3(1):6-20. doi: 10.11648/j.cbb.20150301.12.
3. Saha, S., M.S. Rahman, F.M.N. Hassan, S.L. Sarkar, M.K. Islam, P. Saha, M.B. Alam, N. Sultana,
K.M.T. Rahman, S. Sultana S.S. Hasan. Antimicrobial Resistance in Uropathogen Isolates from Patients
with Urinary Tract Infections. Biomedical Research and Therapy. (2015) 2(5), pp 263-269.
4. Haque, M.E., A.S.M. Mahmud, M.S. Khan, N. Akhtar, M.S. Uddin and M.A. Hakim. Frequency and
characteristics of the neonatal sepsis infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)
producing and non-producing organisms in the Chittagong area of Bangladesh. Bacteriology Journal.
(2014) doi: 10.3923/bj.2014.
5. Rahman, M.S., M.F. Islam, M.A. Mamun, S.M.A. Awal and M.E. Sobhani. 2014. Evolution of Cancer: A
Quantum Mechanical Approach, European Journal of Biophysics. 2(4):38-48. doi: 10.11648/j.ejb.
20140204.12.
6. Rana, M.M., N. Akhtar and S. M. Asaduzzaman. A review on Hydroxyapatite: Synthesis Methodologies
and Potential Applications. International Journal of Bionics and Biomaterials, 2015.
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine &Allied Sciences
National
1. Mohammad Anwar-Ul Azim, Takashi Kozaka, Izumi Uno, Daisuke Miwa, Yoji Kitamura, Kazuma
Osawa, Kahuhiro Shiba; Syntheses and In-Vitro Evaluation of Tetrahydroaminoacridine) (THA) Based
Analogues as High Affinity Choline Transporter (HAChT) Imaging Probe. Original article published in
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 17(2), 2014, pp 97-102.
2. Mohsi Um Mokaddema, Fatima Begum, Simoon Salekin, Tanzina Nowshin, Sharmin Quddus, Nabeel
Fahmi Ali, Sadia Sultana, Nurun Nahar; Analysis of Lag behind thyrotropin state after radio iodine
therapy in hyperthyroid patient. Original article published in Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Vol: 17 Number: 2, January 2014, pp 103-107.
3. Faria Nasreen, Nurun Nahar, Sadia Sultana, Faridul Alam; Outcome of well-differentiated thyroid
carcinoma patients receiving cumulative doses of 600 mCi (22 GBq) of I-131.. Bangladesh Journal of
Nuclear Medicine. 17(2), 2014, pp 114-119.
4. Shamim M F Begum, Zeenat Jebin, Rahima Parveen, Nasreen Sultana, Laila S Banu; Tc99m-MDP Bone
scan in Lung Cancer: Predilection sites for metastesis. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 17(2)
2014, pp 120-124.
5. Nasreen Sultana, Zeenat Jebin, Rahima Parveen, Shamim M F Begum, Rokeya Begum; Evaluation of the
skeletal metastatic pattern by Tc-99m methylene di-phosphonate in prostatic carcinoma patients.
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 17(2), 2014, pp 130-133.
6. Mohafizul Hoque Khan, Nurun Nahar. Thalidomide Induced Thyrotoxicisis- a Rare Case Report.
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 17(2), pp 159-160.
7. Kamila Afroj Quadir, Brain Zimmermann, Md. Nahid Hossain, Ferdoushi Begum, Tanvir Ahmed Biman,
Md Nurul Islam; Quantification of patient specific dosimetry in radio nuclide therapy: a phantom study.
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 17(2) 2014, pp 134-137.
8. Rahima Parveen, Shamim M F Begum Nasreen Sultana; Role of Tc-99m RBC Scintigraphy in specific
diagnosis of giant hepatic hemangioma: a case report. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol: 17
Number: 2, July 2014, pp 153-155.
9. Sharmin Reza, Faria Nasreen, Sharmin Quddus, Tapati mandal, Ferdous Ara Hossain; Ectopic
gallbladder: an interesting case report. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol: 17 Number: 2, July
2014, pp 156-158.
10. Fatima Begum, Chaudhury Meshkat Ahmed, Enamul Kabir, Nurun Nahar, Sadia Sultana, sajal Banerjee,
Shahana Afroz and Nazma Zaman. Early Cardiac Changes in Radioiodine Treated Young Athyrotic
Patients Receiving Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Supressive Levothyroxine (LT4) Replacement.
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11. Ayesha Jahan, Rokeya Begum, Khaled Bin Shamsuddin. Study of the Osteoporotic Changes in
Postmenopausal Women with Type-2 Diabetes. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol: 18
Number: 1, January 2015, pp 16-20.
12. Tamanna Jahan, Shamim M F Begum, Rahima Parveen, Md. S Salekin. Assessment of Agreement
between 99m Tc-DMSA Renal Scan and Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Renal Pathology in
Children with Recurrent urinary tract. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol: 18 Number: 1,
January 2015, pp 32-38.
13. Shamim M F Begum, Rubina Begum, Rajibul. Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporosis in Women of
Rural and Urban. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol: 18 Number: 1, January 2015, pp 39-42.
14. Zeenat Jabin, Shamim M.F. Begum, Rahima Perveen. 99mTc- DMSA renal scan and99mTc- DTPA
renography findings in patients with horseshoe kidneys: experience of a single institute; Bangladesh
Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol-17, N:1, January 2014, pp 19.
15. Rahima Parveen, Shamim M F Begum, Nasreen Sultana, Zeenat Jabin, Khokon Kumar Nath.
Radionuclide Lymphoscinitigraphy in the Evaluation of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Single Hospital
Experience; Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, vol-18, N:1, January 2015, pp 43- 46.
16. Zeenat Jabin, Raihan Hossain, Shamim M F Begum, Rahima Parveen, Nasreen Sultana, Nurjahan
Khatun, Pattern of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Among Patients Attending Tertiary Hospital: 9 years
Experience. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine,, vol-18, N:1, January 2015, pp 47-50.
17. Nasreen Sultana, Zeenat Jabin, Md. Bashir, Rahima Parveen, Shamim M F Begum, Rokeya Begum,
Saiful Islam. Role of Hepatobiliary and Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Biliary Atresia in Infant with
Neonatal Jaundice Experiences in NINMAS. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, vol-18, N:1,
January 2015, pp 51 -53.
18. Md.Nahid Hossain and Kamila Afroj Quadir; Motoin Detection Methods in SPECT A Review.
Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine,, vol-18, N:1, January 2015, pp 54-60.
19. Israque Hossain Ansari, Mizanul Hasan, Mohammad Anwar-ul Azim, Shakera Khatun, Haroun-orRashid, Zakir Hossain, Mustafa; Activities of In-vitro Laboratory of National Institute of Nuclear
Medicine and Allied Sciences. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 18(1), 2015, pp 64-68.
20. Kamila Afroj Quadir; Clinical Training for Medical Physicists: Implementation Experience in
Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 18(1), 2015, pp 69-72.
21. Sadia Sultana, Nurun Nahar, Fatima Begum, Faridul Alam, Mizanul Hasan, Raihan Hussain, Mahbubul
Hoque, Faria Nasreen, Mohafizul Haque Khan, Lutfun Nisa, Fouzia Moslem, Shahana Afroz, Kamila
Afroj Quadir, Ferdoushi Begum, M.A. Karim; Management of Patients with differentiated Thyroid
Carcinoma SNMB Guidelines. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine 18(1), 2015, pp 73-84.
22. Fatima Begum, Sadia Sultana, Nurun Nahar, , Faridul Alam, Mizanul Hasan, Raihan Hussain, Mahbubul
Hoque, Faria Nasreen, Mohafizul Haque Khan, Lutfun Nisa, Fouzia Moslem, Shahana Afroz, Kamila
Afroj Quadir, Ferdoushi Begum, M.A. Karim; Protocol for Management og Hyperthyroidism by
Radioactive Iodine (RAIT) . Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine; 18(1), 2015, pp 85-88.
23. T.A. Biman, K.A. Quadir, M.N. Hossain, M.N. Islam, M.R. Islam and Ramit Azad; Plasma Therapy: A
new era of Therapeutic Techniques. Bangladesh Journal of Physics, 16, December 2014, pp 77-84.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mitford
National
1. HA Rahman, JA Haque, S Sharmin, Sestami Positive vs negative scan in primary hyperthyroidism: A
clinical Dilemm, JNMB, Volume 17, No. 2, July 2014, pp 142.
2. S. sharmin, M. Haque. SR Miah, M Rahman, JA Haque. M Rahman, AB Siddique, J Ferdous, Md.
Moniruddin, Farid Yeasmen, BMD status in post menopausal women in relation with BMI: A study with
93 cases, JNMB, Volume 17, No. 2, July 2014, pp 138.
3. Farida Yasmin. M. Rahman. JA Haque, HA Rahman, Md. AB Siddique, S. Sharmin, Wegner`s
Granulomatosis: Extra osseous uptake in MDP bone scintrgraphy A case report. JNMB Volume 18,
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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet
National
1. Kamrun Nahar, Mastalgia of Women of Reproductive Age Group: Evaluation by High Resolution Breast
Ultrasound and Serum Prolactine Hormonal Assay.;13(1), 2014, pp 50-53.
2. Saha M, Nahar K, Hosen MMA, Khan MH, Saha SK, Shil BC, Rahman MH, Prevelance and Risk
Factors of Asymptomatic Gallstone Disease in North-East Part of Bangladesh. Euroasian J HepatoGastroentarol, 5(1), 2015, pp 1-3.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur
National
1. Ahmed W,Hossain SA, Rimi K R, Bose B K, Relative disc vertebra body height index (RI) in lumber
Spine, Dinajpur Med Col J, Vol-7, No-2, July 2014, pp 110-117.
2. Ahmed W, Bose B K, Rimi K R, Khan AH, Dermatoglyphics of patient suffering from pulmonary
tuberculosis. Dinajpur Med col J, Vol-7, No-2, July 2014, pp 80-82.
3. Ahmed W, Hossain SA, Rimi KR, Rahman MH, Bose BK, Changes in the wedge Angles of the lumbar
intervertebral Discs with age. Dinajpur Med. W.J. July 2014, vol.8, No.2, July 2014, pp 45-48.
4. Hosen Arif MM, Salekin MS, Kundu NR, Bose BK, Rimi KR, Ureteral Transitional cell carcinoma-a
case Report, Waiting for publication in next issue of journal Bangladesh society of Ultrasonography.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal
National
1. Jahan, N. Rahman K.B.M, Zaman N, Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density By Dual Energy X-ray
Absorptionely in patients with chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Bangladesh Journal, of Nuclear
Medicine, Vol. 18 (1), 2015, pp 27-31.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur
National
1.

Tanima Biswas, S K Dey, Association of thyroid dysfunction and mood disorders and role of
imaging; a review. Bangladesh J Nucl Medicine, Vol 17, No 2, July 2014, pp 146-152.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Cimilla

National
1.

Md. Shahabuddin Kabir Chowdhury, Md. Sayedur Rahman Miah, Md. Babul Akter, Md. Reajul Islam,
Md. Masud Parvej. Comparative effective of Ayurveic medicine and Allopathic medicine in Knee
Osteoarthritis. Ayurveic and Traditional Medicine, Vol-02, Issue-01, 2014, pp 40.

2.

D. R. Sarker, Ain-ul Huda, S.K. Das, Md. K. Hasan, Md. M. Parvej, Md. A. Rahman & H. M. Sen
Gupta. A Study of the Alpha-nucleus Scattering. The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Vol-40, Issue-02,
2014.

3.

D. R. Sarker, S. C. Das, N. Debnath, M. M. Parvej, Md. A. Rahman & H. M. Sen Gupta. Strong
Absorption Model for the Scattering of He-Particles from Nuclei. Nuclear Science and Application, Vol22, Issue-1&2, 2014.

4.

Reajul Islam, Sayedur Rahman Miah, M. Sirajul Hoque, Tanjim Siddique, Measurement of Bone
Mineral density at Comilla, Comilla BMA Medical Journal, 1(30), 2014, pp 60 -64.

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Nuclear Power and Energy Division (NPED), BAEC
National
1. M. A. Mamun, S. Alam, K. M. Jalal Uddin Rumi, M. Aliuzzaman, M. Hossain and M. S. Akbar,
Nuclear Power Reactor Technology: Qualitative Assessment for Bangladesh, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 84.
2. M. M. Hossen, M. S. S. Chowdhury, M. K. Hossain, M. M. Hossain, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar,
Risk Assessment of Construction Phase of RNPP Project Using AHP Methodology, National Conference
on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 84.
3. S. M. Rana, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar, An Approach to Financial Cost Consideration for Rooppur
Nuclear Power Plant (2nd Phase) Project, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 128.
4. S. M. Rana, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar, Separation of Nuclear Rare Metals from High Level Liquid
Waste (HLLW) using Microcapsules, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 85.
5. F. Islam, H. Rahman, A. F. M. Mizanur Rahman, R. Siddique, K. M. Jalal Uddin Rumi, S. Karmakar and
M. S. Akbar, An Approach to Resolve Challenges of NPP Sitting in Highly Seismic and Densely
Populated Country, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, pp 87.
6. M. Aliuzzaman, M. S. S. Chowdhury, M. G. Shahinur Islam, G. M. Borhan Uddin, M. A. Mamun, M.
Hossain, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar, An Approach to Generic Design Basis Assessment for
Rooppur NPP, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, pp 85.
7. M. A. Huq, S. Sardar, A. F. M. Mizanur Rahman and M. S. Akbar, An Approach to Develop a
Communication Strategies for - Rooppur NPP, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 86.
8. M. S. S. Chowdhury, M. A. A. Mamun, M. M. Hossen, M. Aliuzzaman, G. M. Borhan Uddin, M. G.
Shahinoor Islam, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar, A Sustainability Analysis of Nuclear Energy System
of Bangladesh Using INPRO Methodology, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 128.
9. S. Sarkar, M. S. Akbar and K. A. Kabir, An Approach to Pre-Design and Design Assessment of a Nuclear
Power Plant in the Context of Defense in Depth, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 87.
10. M. S. Hossain, K. A. Kabir and M. S. Akbar, An Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Project Development
and Management Process, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25
April 2015, pp 86.
11. M. Aliuzzaman, S. Islam, M. S. S. Chowdhury, M. A. Mamun, M. N. I. Khan, S. M. Haqueand M. J.
Khandokar, Effect of Sn Substitution on the Magnetotransport Properties of Ni-Zn Ferrites, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 122.
12. M. Aliuzzaman, J. Ferdous, M. Haque, S. M. Hoque, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Abdul Hakim, Structural
Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Zn-Substituted Mg-Zn Ferrites, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 123.
13. M. I. Ali, M. O. Rahman, M. Khan and M. S. Akbar, Physico-Chemical Analysis of Ground Water and
Soil near Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 100.
Scientific Information Division
International
1. M. D. Rahman, S. K. Saha, T. N. Ahmed, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Akther Hossain, Magnetoelectric
effect of (1-x) Ba0.5Sr0.5Zr0.5Ti0.5O3+(x) Ni0.12Mg0.18Cu0.2Zn0.5Fe2O4 Composites, J. of Mag. Mag.
Materials, Vol. 371, 2014, pp 112-120.
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2. M. N. Uddin, M. S. Islam, M. M. R. Mazumder, M. A. Hossain, M. Elias, I. A. Siddiquey, M. A. B. H.
Susan, D. K. Saha, M. M. Rahman, A. M. Asiri and S. Hayami, Photocatalytic and antibacterial activity
of B/N/Ag co-doped CNT-TiO2 composite films, J. Incl. Phenom. Macrocycl. Chem., (Springer
Publisher), DOI 10.1007/s 10847-015-0510-2, 25 April 2015.
3. S. Khanam, A. K. M. Zakaria, M. H. Ahsan, T. K. Datta, S. Akter, S. I. Liba, S. Hossain, A. K. Das, I.
Kamal, S. M. Yunus, D. K. Saha and S. G. Eriksson, Study of the Crystallographic and Magnetic
Structure in the Nickel Substituted Cobalt Ferrites by Neutron Diffraction, J. Materials Science and
Applications, Vol. 6, 2015, pp 332-342.
National
1. M. T. Islam, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, S. Noor and D. K. Saha, Study on Complex Permeability of
Cobalt Cadmium Ferrites, J. of Engineering Science, Vol. 05, No. 1, 2014, pp 35-40.
2. S. M. U. Rumy, M. A. Bhuiyan, M. H. Mesbah Ahmed, K. H. Maria, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha and S.
Choudhury, Effect of Li2O Additive on Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Ni-Mg Ferrite,
J. Bang. Academy of Sciences, Vol. 38, No. 1, June 2014, pp 07-18.
3. A. K. M. Zakaria, F. Nesa, M. A. Saeed Khan, S. M. Yunus, N. I. Khan, D. K. Saha and S. G. Eriksson,
Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Cr Substituted Mg Ferrites, J. Bang. Acad. Sci., Vol. 39, No. 1,
2015, pp 1-12.
4. N. Debnath, M. M. Rahman, D. K. Saha, F. Ahmed and M. A. Hakim, Study of the Effect of Additives
on Magnetic and Dielectric Properties of M-Type Sr-Hexaferrites, Bang. J. of Physics, Vol. 17, 2015, pp
31-36.
5. K. M. A. Hussain, D. K. Saha, T. Faruqe, J. Parvin, S. Ahmed and A. H. Kafi, Characterization Effects
of Low Concentration of Co in ZnO Thin Film Semiconductor, Bang. J. of Physics, Vol. 17, 2015, pp
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XV. PAPER PRESENTED IN SYMPOSIUM/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP

Accelerator Facilities Division, AECD
1. Ion Beam Analytical Technique PIXE for Elemental Concentration Analysis of Some Medicinal Plants
of Bangladesh, M. L. Hossen, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, R. Khatun, A. N. Monika,
National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, 14-15 April 2015, pp
36.
2. Assessment of Crops Grown in Some Selected Land of Goalundo Upazilla by Ion Beam Analysis
Technique, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. F. Uddin, A. N. Monika, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, 14-15 April 2015, pp 101.
3. Assessment of Elemental Profile of some Soil Samples in Comilla District of Bangladesh using Ion
Beam Analysis Technique PIXE, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun , A. N. Monika,
International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, organized by Dept. of Physics, University of
Rajshahi,18-19 April 2015, pp 68-69.
4.

Study of Metal Accumulation in Vegetables Grown in Some Selected Land of Gualondo Upazilla, R.
Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, S. Akter, M. F. Uddin, A. N. Monika, International Conference on Advances in
Physics 2015, organized by Dept. of Physics, University of Rajshahi, 18-19 April 2015, pp 68.

Chemistry Division, AECD

Comparison of particulate matter emission between tradition cook stove and improve cook stove, B. A.
Begum and M. Khaliquzzaman, International Conference on Physics for Energy and Environment, 06-08
March 2014.
2. Comparative study of Raw and Boiled Silver Pomfret fish from coastal area and retail market in relation
to trace metals and proximate composition, R. Haque, M.K. Munshi, A. Khatun, M.Islam, A. Hossain, S.
Akter, J. Kabir, Y.N. Jolly and A. Islam, International Symposium on food and safety and quality:
Applications of Nuclear and Related Techniques. IAEA Headquaters, Vienna, Austria 10-13 November
2014.
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Removal of heavy metals from aqueous system and their impact on biological systems, Tasrina Rabia
Choudhury, Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, 27
August 2014.
Development of Adsorbent from Natural Source for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Aqueous
Solution, S. Bhowmik, T.R Choudhury, and M. Nurnabi, National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh , 24-25 April 2015, pp 39.
Copper Analysis of Human Urine: A Two Years Review, T.R Choudhury, B. A. Begum, M.A. Maksud,
S.R. Khan and L. L. Lutfa, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh,
Dhaka, Bangladesh , 24-25 April 2015, pp 37.
Studies of Heavy Metal Contents,Microbial Profile and Physicochemical Properties of Some Marketed
Oral Liquid Products Used in Pediatric Population , M.M. Hossain, T.R Choudhury,S. Nahar,
M.Shahriar and P. Saha, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka,
Bangladesh , 24-25 April 2015, pp 98.
Analysis of the Treatment of Industrial Waste Water Using High Voltage Discharge, M.R Mia, M.
Hasanuzzaman, M.F Rahman, M.S.Rahman and T.R Choudhury, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 99.
Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination of Roadside Farmland Soils in Southwest Bangladesh, R.
Sultana, T.R Choudhury, S. R. Khan, M.A. Akber and M.A. Islam, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh , 24-25 April 2015, pp 100.
Study of heavy metal contamination in fresh water prawn feeds and prawn (Macrobrachiumrosenbergii)
available in the market of Bangladesh and possible health risk assessment,, R.Habib, Y.N. Jolly, M.S.
Rahman, J. Kabir, S.Akyer, and G.M.rabiul Islam, National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre , Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, pp 99.
Level of heavy metals in cows milk and possible health risk assessment in Bangladesh, Shahriar Iqbal,
Y.N. Jolly, M.S. Rahman, J. Kabir, S. Akter, A. Islam and Iftekhar Ahmad, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre , Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, pp
101.
Geochemical Analysis of the Reservoir Rocks of Surma Basin, Bangladesh, M.Hossain, M.S. Islam
and Y.N. Jolly, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy
Centre , Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, pp 35.
Removal of disinfection by-products precursor (DOM) from drinking water by natural additives, M.
Safiur Rahman, Y. N. Jolly and Graham A. Gagnon, 37 Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical
Society, Department of Chemistry, Commilla University, 28 February, 2015.
A comparative study of some carcinogenic phenol derivatives in Shitolokha river water, M. S. Rana, A.
R. M. Tareq and S. M. Salehuddin, No- OP-B11, 37th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical
Society (BCS) , Comilla University, Comilla, 11 April 2015.
Study on isolation and characterization of essential oil in Citrus assamensis (Ginger Lime), A. R. M.
Tareq, M. S. Rana, M. Imroz and B. A. Begum, No- OP-C03, 37th Annual Conference of Bangladesh
Chemical Society (BCS) , Comilla University, Comilla, 11 April 2015.
Isolation and analysis of chemical composition of the essential oil of Citrus macroptera pell, M. S.
Rana, A. R. M. Tareq M. imroz and B. A. Begum, No- PP-7, National Conference on Physics Research
and Education in Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
24-25 April 2015.
Identification of a few phenolic derivatives in tobacco smoke condensate (TSC), A. R. M. Tareq, M. S.
Rana and S. M. salehuddin, No-PP-17, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.

Electronics Division, AECD

1. Design and Development of Customized Regulated Power Supply for Alpha Spectrometry System, M.
Begum, S. Sattar, A. Rahman, A. A. Mamun, H. Akther and Y. Mawla, National Conference on Physics
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2. Hardware Configurable Single Channel Analyzer, M. Begum, A. Rahman, M. A. Al Mamun and A.
Begum, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Dhaka, 24-25 April
2015, pp 44.
3. FPGA Based Gaussian Pulse Generation for Radiation Counting System, M. Begum, M. A. Al Mamun
and A. Rahman, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24 April 2015,
pp 97.
4. A Sustainability Analysis of Nuclear Energy System of Bangladesh Using INPRO Methodology, M. S.
S. Chowdhury, M. A. A. Mamun, M. M. Hossen, M. Aliuzzaman, G. M. Borhan Uddin, M. G. Shahinoor
Islam, M. H. Rahman and M. S. Akbar; National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, pp 128.
5. Study of Radiation Interaction Mechanisms of Different Nuclear Detectors, M. N. Islam, A. K. M. S.
Islam Bhuian and M. Kamal, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 2425 April 2015, RHP-IIIA-1, pp 49.
6. Comprehensive Review of the Investigation of Anthropogenic and Naturally Occurring Radio nuclides
in Different Parts of Bangladesh, M. N. Islam, A. K. M. S. Islam Bhuian and M. Kamal, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, RHP-IIIA-8, pp 52.
7. Study of a Laboratory-based Gamma Spectrometry for Food and Environmental Samples, M. N. Islam,
A. K. M. S. Islam Bhuian and M. Kamal, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh organized by the Bangladesh Physical Society (BPS), Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25
April 2015, pp 108.
Experimental Physics Division, AECD
1. Influence of CdS Deposition Method on Structural and Optical Characterization of CdS/CdTe
Heterojunction Thin Films, Fatema Tuz Zohra, Rumana A. Jahan, K. M. Amjad Hussain and Ishtiaque
M. Syed, Second Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 10 January 2015, pp 55.
2. A Study of Nuclear Detector Materials Using Thermal Evaporation Method,
K. M. A. Hussain, Z.
H. Mahmood, S. M. Ishtiaque, T. Begum, F. A. Chowdhury, T. Faruqe. & S. Ahmed, Paper Presented
International conference on Physics in Medicine Neuroelectrophysiology, 19-20 February, 2015, pp 90
3. Characterization and Optical Properties of vacuum evaporated Indium doped Gallium Arsenide Thin
Film, S.Islam, S.K.Choudhury, K. M. A Hussain and T Begum. National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 91.
4. Synthesis of SnO2 Thin Film by Thermal Evaporation Technique, K. M. A Hussain, T. Faruqe, T
Begum, J. Parvin and S Ahmed, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh,
24-25 April 2015, pp 92.
5. Synthesis and Characterization of Undoped and Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide Thin Films Using
Thermal Evaporation Method., S. Hossain, G. D. Al- Quaderi, K. M. A Hussain, T. Faruqe, S Ahmed
and M.A Boby, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, PP-89.
6. Deposition of CdS/CdTe Thin Films for Solar Cell Application, F.T. Zohra, T Begum, K. M. Amjad
Hussain, R.A.Jahan and I.M.Syed, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 90.
7. Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Zinc Tin Sulphide Thin Films for Solar Cell Applications.,
M. A. U. Khan, M. A. Gafur, M. R. Qadir, K. M. A. Hussain, M. N. I. Khan and A. T. M. K. Jamil.
National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP-60.
8. Preparation of Thickness Dependence Zinc Selenide Thin Films Deposited by Thermal Evaporation
Method, M. M. Rahman, K. M. A Hussain, T. Faruqe, M. N. I. Khan, S. J. Ahmed and A. T. M. K.
Jamil. National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP-61.
9. Changes in Atmospheric Energy and Moisture Over India & Bangladesh During Tropical Cyclone
LAILA. T. Faruqe, S. Shafee, S. Karmaker, K. M. A Hussain, S. Ahmed and J. Parvin. National
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Health Physics Division, AECD
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Assessment of Occupational Radiation exposure in Medical Practies, ISOE International Symposium,

On Occupational Exposure Management at Nuclear Facilities Aleya Begum, R.K.Khan, A. Hoque and
M.M.M.Siraz, Vienna, Austria, 26-28 May 2015.
2. A study of the natural radionuclides in soil samples from different locations of Barendra region of
Rajshahi and mining region of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, M.Matiur Rahman, Aleya Begum, Jannatul
Ferdous amd M.A. Islam, International Conference on Advances in Physics, 18-19 April 2015, pp 15.
3 Radiation Protection in Medical Pratices in Bangladesh, A.Begum, M.S. Rahman, A. Hoque, J. Ferdous
and R.K.Khan, International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology
PMCN 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh,19-20 February 2015, pp-47.
4. Assessment of Radioactivity of Soil in Madaripur District of Bangladesh, A.N. Monika, M.M. Rahman,
J.Ferdous, A.Begum and N. Ferdous, International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical
Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 February 2015, pp-50.
5. Assessment of Natural Radioactivity Level in Different Vegetable Samples of Brahmanbaria District in
East-Central Bangladesh, S. Yeasmin, S. Pervin, M. M. M. Siraz, M. N. Ali and M. S. Sultana,
International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN, 19-20
February 2015, pp 54.
6. To Study the Natural and Artificial Radionuclides in Soil Samples from Oil and Gas Field Area of
Bangladesh, S. Yeasmin, S. Pervin, M. M. M. Siraz, M. N. Ali and M. S. Sultana ,International
Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN, 19-20 February 2015,
pp 53.
7. Assessment of Radionuclide Transfer from Soil to Vegetable in Brahmanbaria District, (Bangladesh)
using Gamma-Ray Spectrometry System, S. Yeasmin, S. Pervin, M. M. M. Siraz, M. N. Ali and M. S.
Sultana , International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN,
19-20 February 2015, pp 55.
8. Study of Radioactivity Level in Soil, Sand, and Sediment Samples of Coastal Area in Coxs Bazar,
Bangladesh and Evaluation of radiation Hazard, Sariful, M.M.M. Siraz, S. Pervin, S.K. Das and S.
Yeasmin, International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN,
19-20 February 2015, pp 52.
9. Management System for Individual Radiation Monitoring by using TLD badge in Bangladesh, Aleya
Beum, Md. R.K. Khan, Md. S. Rahman, Md. A. Hoque & M.M.M Siraz, ISOE International Symposium,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26-28 May, 2015.
10. Radiation Protection in Medical Practices in Bangladesh, A. Begum, M.S. Rahman, A. Hoque, J.
Ferdous and R.K.Khan, International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical
Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh,19-20 February 2015, pp 47.
11. Assessment of Occupational Exposure in Interventional Cardiology practices, M.S. Rahman, A.
Begum, A. Hoque, R.K. Khan and M.M.M. Siraz, International Conference on Physics in Medicine and
Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology PMCN 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 February 2015, pp 51.
12. Radioactivity in Rain water from Different Areas of Dhaka, A.Islam, A.Begum, S.Yeasmin,
M.J.Ferdous, M.Begum and S. Pervin, National conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 108-109.
13. Study of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivity in Environmental samples, S. Biswas, J.Ferdous,
A. Begum and N. Ferdous, National conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25
April 2015, pp 110.
14. Study of Radioactivity of Air Sample in Dhaka City, A.Begum, J.Ferdous, M.R. K. Khan, W.R.Shikder
and M.H.Ahsan, National conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, pp 110-111.
15. Determination of Activity Concentration of Radon in Workplace of AECD and BSMEC, M. M. M.
Siraz, A. Hoque, M. Begum and A. Begum, National conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 51.
16. Survey of Background Radiation level in and around the 3 MW TRIGA mark-II Research Reactor in
Bangladesh, S.Yeasmin, M.A.H.Bhuiyan, M.J.Ferdous, M.M.M.Siraz and S.Pervin, National conference
on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 110.
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17. Transfer Factors of Radionuclides from Soil to Rice Collected in the Barapukuria Coal Mine Area of
Bangladesh, Selina Yeasmin, S.M. Rasel Islam Nur, and Mahfuza Sharifa Sultana, National Conference
on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 50.
18. Environmental Radiation and Radioactivity Monitoring as a Base Line Study of RNPP Site Area, A.
Begum, M.S. Rahman, M.J.Ferdous, A. Islam and S. Yeasmin, National Conference on Physics Research
and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 49.
19. Natural Radioactivity and Dose Assessment in sand and Sediment samples from Kuakata Beach,
Bangladesh, M.M. Ahmed, S.K. Das, Sariful, M.M. Khan, S. Akhter and S. Yeasmin, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 51.
20. Radioactivity in Rain Water from Different Areas of Dhaka, A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin, M.J.
Ferdous, M. Begum and S. Pervin, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 108.
21. Concentrations of the Radioactivity Level in Soil Samples of Barapukuria Coal Mine Area of
Bangladesh, Selina Yeasmin, S.M. Rasel Islam Nur, and Mahfuza Sharifa Sultana, National Conference
on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 109.
22. Measurement of the Radioactivity Level in Rice Samples of Dinajpur District of Bangladesh, Selina
Yeasmin, S.M. Rasel Islam Nur, and Mahfuza Sharifa Sultana, National Conference on Physics Research
and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25, April 2015, pp 109.
23. Environmental Radiation and Radioactivity Monitoring as a Baseline Study of RNPP Site Area, A.
Begum, M.S. Rahman, M.J.Ferdous, A.Islam and S.Yeasmin, National conference on Physics Research
and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 49-50.
24. Assessment of Environmental Terrestrial Gamma Dose by In-Situ Method, M.S. Rahman, M.M. Noby,
A.Islam, A. Begum and N. Ferdous, National conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 54.
25. Assessment of Occupational Exposure of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor Facility of BAEC,
M.S. Rahman, A.Begum, A. Hoque, R.K.Khan and M.M.M. Siraz National conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 107-108.
26. Measurement of Extremity Dose of Occupational Workers in Nuclear Medicine Practices, M.R. Haque,
A.Begum, M.S. Rahman, R.K.Khan, A.Hoque and M.A. Rahman, National conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp108.
Materials Science Division, AECD
1. Effect of Tb Substitution and Heat Treatment on the Soft and Hard Magnetic Properties of Co-rich NdFe-B Based Nanocomposite Permanent Magnets, P. C. Karmaker, S. M. Hoque, N. H. Dan, P. Nordblad,
S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, S. I. Liba and M. O. Rahman, , National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, MM-IVA-5, 24-25 April 2015.
2. Investigation of the Sintering Temperature Effect on Microstructures, Electrical and Magnetic Properties
of Ni.35Cu.30Zn.35Fe2O4 Doped with 1 wt.% Bi2O3, M. M. Islam, S. Ghose, M. M. Haque, A. Parveen and
S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, MM-IVA-7, 24-25
April 2015.
3. Study of Magnetic Properties of Ni0.5Mg0.5Fe2O4 with the Addition of Li2CO3S. U. Honney, M. T. Islam,
M. R. Hassan, M. B. Hossain, A. Parveen, S. Akhter and M. N. I. Khan, , National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, MM-IVA-9, 24-25 April 2015.
4. Effect of Substitution of Ca on the Physical, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Ni-Zn FerritesM. A.
A. Nooman, K. M. A. Sobahan, S. Akhter and M. N. I. Khan, National Conference on Physics Research
and Education in Bangladesh, MM-IVA-10, 24-25 April 2015.
5. Thermo-Therapeutic Applications of Chitosan and PEG Coated NiFe2O4 NanoparticlesM. Tariq, S. M.
Hoque, R. Islam, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, NM-VA-1, 24-25 April 2015.
6. Synthesis and Characterization of MgFe2O4 Ferrite Nanoensembles and Their Potential Biomedical
Applications, N. Debnath, S. M. Hoque, S. S. Sikder, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, NM-VA-3, 24-25 April 2015.
7. Superparamagnetic to Ferromagnetic Transition of Nano and Micron Sized Particles of Co1-xZnxFe2O4,
S. M. Hoque, M. M. Hasan, S. Nasrin, H. N. Das, S. Mahmudullah, D. K. Saha, P. Nordblad and S.
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Akhter, , National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, NM-VA-5, 24-25
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Study of the Crystalline State of Fe73.5-xCu1NbxSi13.5B9 Amorphous/Nanostructured Ribbon Through 57Fe
Mssbauer SpectroscopyM. M. Rana, S. M. Hoque, N. H. Dan, M. A. Hakim, G. M. Bhuiyan, D. K.
Saha, P. Nordblad and S. Akhter, , National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, NM-VA-7, 24-25 April 2015.
Structural and Magnetic Properties of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Their Potential Application as MRI
Contrast Agent, S. Hossain, S. M. Hoque, S. K. Choudhury, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, NM-VA-9, 24-25 April 2015.
Synthesis and Characterization of MnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Study of their Applications for the
Destruction of 9L Gliosarcoma Cancer Cells, S. M. Hoque, M. K. Islam, M. Huq, S. Akhter and F.
Hyder, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, NM-VA-11, 24-25 April
2015.
Effect of Sintering Temperature on Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of
Ni0.50Cu0.25Zn0.25Fe2O4 Doped with 1 wt. % Bi2O3, T. R. Kayesh, M. M. Haque, A. Parveen and S.
Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP14.
Micro-Structural Study of Ni-Mg Ferrite Using Li2CO3 Additive, M. R. Hassan, M. T. Islam, M. B.
Hossain, S. U. Honney, B. Anjuman, S. Akhter and M. N. I. Khan, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP-16.
Magnetic Properties of Ca Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites, M. G. Mawla, S. Akhter, M. N. I. Khan, A. T.
M. K. Jamil and S. J. Ahmed National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 2425 April, 2015, PP-43.
Effect of Sintering Temperature on Dielectric Loss, Conductivity Relaxation Process and Activation
Energy in Ni0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 Ferrite, M. A. Ali, M. N. I. Khan, S. Akhter, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen and M.
M. Uddin, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015,
PP- 46,
Structure and Complex Permeability of Cr Doped Ni-Zn Ferrites, F. T. Zohra, R. Ferdousy, S. Akhter
and M. N. I. Khan, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, PP-48.
Effect of Divalent Substitution on the Structural and Magnetic Properties of Mg-Ferrites, S. Mahmud,
M. N. I. Khan, S. Akhter and M. M. Hoque, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP-50.
Effect of Additive on the Transport Properties of Ni-Mg Ferrite, M. B. Hossain, M. T. Islam, M. R.
Hassan, S. U. Honney, N. Begum, S. Akhter and M. N. I. Khan, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015 PP-52.
Field Dependence of Magnetic Properties and Phase Analysis by Mssbauer Spectroscopy of
Fe74Cu0.8Nb2.7Si15.5B7 Alloy,S. M. Hoque, S. I. Liba, A. Anirban, S. K. Choudhury, D. K. Saha and S.
Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP58.
Effect of La substitution on the structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of multiferroic BiFeO3, S.
C. Mazumdar, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, Second Conference of Bangladesh
Crystallographic Association, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10 January 2015.
Rietvelt refinement of Sr doped Ba(Fe0.5Ta0.5)O3: A quantitative XRD analysis,M. K. H. Bhuiyan, M.
A. Gafur, M. N. I. Khan, M. R. Qadir and A. K. M. A. Hossain, Second Conference of Bangladesh
Crystallographic Association, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh ,10 January 2015.
Structure and enhanced dielectric properties of multiferroic xBa0.95Sr0.05TiO3-(1x)BiFe0.9Gd0.1O3
ceramics, M. J. Miah, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, Second Conference of Bangladesh
Crystallographic Association, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10 January 2015.
Electrical and dielectric properties of chromium substituted nickel ferrite, N. Jahan, A. K. M. Zakaria,
F.U. Z. Chowdhury, Sanjida Aktar, S. M. Yunus, D. K. Saha, M. N. I. Khan, International Conference on
Advances in Physics, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 18-19 April 2015.
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23. Investigation of the structural and magnetic properties of A0.5B0.5Fe2O4 (A = Ni, Mg; B = Zn) spinel
ferrites, M. D. Hossain, M. A. Hakim, S. J. Ahmed, M. N. I. Khan, A. T. M. K. Jamil, International
Conference on Advances in Physics, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 18-19 April 2015,
24. Electrical conductivity and initial permeability of multiferroic xBa0.95Sr0.05TiO3-(1x)BiFe0.9Gd0.1O3 solid
solution, M. J. Miah, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, International Conference on Advances in
Physics, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 18-19 April 2015.
25. Structural and magnetic properties of 0.5Bi0.7La0.3FeO3-0.5Ni0.50Cu0.05Zn0.45Fe2O4 composites, S. C.
Mazumdar, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, International Conference on Advances in Physics,
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 18-19 April 2015.
26. Influence of Sr substitution on the microstructure of relaxor Ceramics M. K. H Bhuiyan, M. A Gafur,
M. N. I Khan, M. R. Qadir, A. K. M. A. Hossain, , International Conference on Advances in Physics,
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 18-19 April 2015.
27. Structure and dielectric properties of single phase xBa0.95Sr0.05TiO3-(1-x)BiFe0.9Gd0.1O3 multiferroic
ceramics, M. J. Miah, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
28. Effect of strontium on microstructure of Ba[Fe0.5Ta0.5]O3 ceramics as a function of sintering
temperature, M. K. H. Bhuiyan, M. A. Gafur, M. N. I. Khan, M. R. Qadir and A. K. M. A. Hossain,
National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
29. Magnetic properties of chromium substituted nickel ferrite, N. Jahan, A. K. M. Zakaria, F. U. Z.
Chowdhury, S. Aktar, S. M. Yunus, M. N. I. Khan, S. M. Hoque and D. K. Saha, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015.
30. Investigation of structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of ferrite-ferroelectric composite, S. C.
Mazumdar, M. N. I. Khan and A. K. M. A. Hossain, National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
31. Sintering temperature effect on the magnetic and transport properties of Ni-Mn-Zn ferrites F. Alam,
M. N. I. Khan, S. Mahmud and M. A. Hakim, , National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
32. Investigation of the physical properties of Ni0.5Zn0.5-xMnxFe2O4 ferrites, M. M. I. Khan, D. K. Saha, M.
N. I. Khan, S. J. Ahmed and A. T. M. K. Jamil, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
33. Enhancement of the structural and magnetic properties of Zn ferrites, M. D. Hossain, M. A. Hakim, S.
J. Ahmed, M. N. I. Khan and A. T. M. K. Jamil, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
34. Influence of La substitution on the structure and magnetic properties of Ni-Zn ferrites S. Barua, D. K.
Saha, M. N. I. Khan, A. T. M. K. Jamil and S. J. Ahmed, , National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
35. Effect of Sn substitution on the magnetotransport properties of Ni-Zn ferrites, M. Aliuzzaman, S.
Islam, M. S. S. Chowdhury, M. A. Mamun, M. N. I. Khan, S. M. Haque and M. J. Khandokar, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
36. Synthesis and characterization of copper zinc tin sulphide thin films for solar cell applications, M. A.
U. Khan, M. A. Gafur, M. R. Qadir, K. M. A. Hussain, M. N. I. Khan and A. T. M. K. Jamil, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
37. Preparation of thickness dependence zinc selenide thin films deposited by thermal evaporation method,
M. M. Rahman, K. M. A Hussain, T. Faruqe, M. N. I. Khan, S. J. Ahmed and A. T. M. K. Jamil, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
38. Effect of Tb Substitution and Heat Treatment on the Soft and Hard Magnetic Properties of Co-rich NbFe-B Based Nanocomposite Permanent Magnet P.C. Karmaker, S. M. Hoque, N. H. Dan, P. Nordblad,
S. Akter, D. K. Saha, S. I. Liba and M.O. Rahman, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National
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Novelty of the Nanomagnetism S. M. Hoque. Invited Talk, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society,
National Conference on Physics research and education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka,
24-25 April 2015.
Synthesis and Characterization of MgFe2O4 Ferrite Nanoensembles and Their Potential Biomedical
Applications N. Debnath, S. M. Hoque, S.S. Sikder, D.K. Saha and S. Akhter, organized by Bangladesh
Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Superparamagnetic to Ferromagnetic Transition of Nano and Micro Sized Particles of Co1-xZnxFe2O4
S. M. Hoque, M. M. Hasan, S. Nasrin, H. N Das, S. Mahmudullah, D. K. Saha, P. Nordblad and S.
Akhter, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and
education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Structural and Magnetic Properties of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Their Potential Application as MRI
Contrast Agent S. Hossain, S. M. Hoque, S. K. Choudhury, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, organized by
Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and education in Bangladesh.
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Synthesis and Characterization of MnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Study of their Applications for the
Destruction of 9L Gliosarcoma Cancer CellsS. M. Hoque, M. K. Islam, M. Huq, S. Akhter and F. Hyder,
organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and education in
Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Field Dependence of Magnetic Properties and Phase Analysis by Mossbauer Spectroscopy of
Fe74Cu0.8Nb2.7Si15.5B7 Alloy S. M. Hoque, S. I. Liba, A. Anirban, S. K. Choudhury, D,.K. Saha and S.
Akhter, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and
education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Effect of Sn Substitution on the Magnetotransport properties of Ni-Zn Ferrites M. Aliuzzaman, S.
Islam, M. S. S. Chowdhury, M.A. Mamun, M. N. I. Khan, S. M. Hoque and M. J. Khandokar, organized
by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and education in Bangladesh.
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Structural Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Zn-Substituted Mg-Zn Ferrites M. Aliuzzaman,
J. Ferdous, M. Haque, S. M. Hoque,D.K. Saha and A.K.M. A. Hakim, organized by Bangladesh Physical
Society, National Conference on Physics research and education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre,
Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Investigation of the Sintering Temperature effect on Microstructures, Electrical and Magnetic properties
of Ni0.35Cu0.30Zn0.35Fe2O4 doped with wt1% Bi2O3. M. M. Islam, M. M. Haque, S. Ghose, A. Parveen
and S. Akhter, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and
education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.
Effect of Sintering Temperature on Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of
Ni0.50Cu0.25Zn0.25Fe2O4 doped with wt1%Bi2O3, T. R. Kayesh, M. M. Haque, S. Ghose, A. Parveen and
S. Akter, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, National Conference on Physics research and
education in Bangladesh. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015.

Non Destructive Testing Division, AECD

1. M. F. H. Chowdhury, M. A. Habib, M. S. Alam, M. N. N. Alam, Establishment of Material Integrity in
terms of defect characterization by Digital Industrial Radiographic Testing Technique, National
Conference of Bangladesh Physical Society on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, Atomic
Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, No. PP-18, pp 103-104.
Medical Physics Division, AECD
1. Estimation of Heavy Metal Contamination in Agricultural Soil and Rice Plant at DEPZA, Bangladesh,
R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, S. Akter, M. F. Uddin and A. N. Monika. International Conference on Physics
for Sustainable Development & Technology, CUET (ICPSDT-2015). HEN-I (B)-05.
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2. Assessment of Crops Grown in Some Selected Land of Goalundo Upazilla by Ion Beam Analysis
Technique, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. F. Uddin and A. N. Monika, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, April 2015, pp 101.
3. Ion Beam Analytical Technique PIXE for Elemental Concentration Analysis of Some Medicinal Plants
of Bangladesh, M. L. Hossain, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, R. Khatun, A. N. Monika,
Bangladesh Physical Society, April 2015, pp 36.
4. Estimation of Metal Accumulation in Vegetables Grown in Some Selected Land of Goalundo Upazilla,
R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, S. Akter, M. F. Uddin and A. N. Monika, International Conference on
Advances in Physics 2015, organized by Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, April
2015, pp 68.
5. Assessment of Elemental Profile of some Soil Samples in Comilla District of Bangladesh using Ion
Beam Analysis Technique PIXE, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun and A. N. Monika,
International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, organized by Department of Physics, University
of Rajshahi, April 2015, pp 68-69.
6. Principle and Safety issues of a LINAC, M F Uddin, Atomic Energy Centre, BAEC, 05 May 2015.
Centre for Research Reactor, AERE

1 Operation, maintenance Experience and Future Challenges of Research Reactor of Bangladesh, M. A.

Salam, M. A. Sarder, A. Haque, M. A. M. Soner, M. M. Uddin, A. Kalam, M. Shabuddin, M. M.

Rahman, A. Rahman, M. B. Shohag, M. R. Hasan, M. M. Haque and M. A. Zulquarnain, Conference of
International Group of Research Reactor (IGGOR) 2014 & IAEA Technical Meeting November 17-21,
Bariloche, Argentina. Proceeding of IGORR 2014, IAEA TM-47154.
Operation, Maintenance Experience and Ageing Management of TRIGA Research Reactor of
Bangladesh, A. Haque, M. A. Salam, M. A. Sarder, M. A. M. Soner, M. M. Uddin, A. Kalam, M.
Shabuddin, M. M. Rahman, A. Rahman, M. B. Shohag, M. R. Hasan, M. M. Haque and M. A.
Zulquarnain, RR-O-05, Hanaro Symposium, korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, May 2015.
Ageing Management Activities of The 3 MW TRIGA MK-II Research Reactor of Bangladesh Atomic
Energy Commission (BAEC), M. M. Uddin, A. Haque, A. Kalam, M. A. Malek Sonar, M. A. Sardar,
Anisur Rahman, M. M. Rahman, M.R. Hasan, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam, 7th IMEC & 16th APM,
IEB, Dhaka, January 2015,.
Modernization Benefits of Instrumentation and Control System of BAEC TRIGA Nuclear Research
Reactor, Anisur Rahman, Ashraful Haque, M. Mezbah Uddin, M. A. Malek Soner, Md. Bodhroddoza
Shohag, Md. Rakibul Hasan, Md. Aliuzzaman Sarder and M. A. Salam, 7th IMEC & 16th APM, IEB,
Dhaka, January 2015.

Institute of Electronics, AERE

1. Determination of Minority Carrier Diffusion Length by SPV Measurement for Calculation of Carrier
Generation and Recombination of Silicon Solar CellNahid Akter, Zahid Hasan Mahmood, Mahbubul
Hoq, Md. Abdur Rafiq Akand, Mohammad Khairul Basher International Conference on Materials,
Electronics & Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 0506 June 2015.
2. Develop Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Fabrication Technology to Reduce Power Crisis of Bangladesh
M.A. Rafiq Akand, M.K. Bashar and M. Hoq, National Conference on physics research and education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
3. Cleaning and Texturing of a mono-crystalline silicon wafer using a wet-chemical method M.K. Bashar,
M.A. Rafiq Akand, and M. Hoq, National Conference on physics research and education in Bangladesh,
24-25 April 2015.
4. Investigation of sheet resistance of a Mono-crystalline silicon wafer by four point probe method after
phosphorous diffusion M.K. Bashar, M.A. Rafiq Akand, and M. Hoq, National Conference on physics
research and education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015.
Health Physics and Radiation Waste Management Unit, INST, AERE
1. Photonuclear studies of the isomeric yield ratios in the production of nat Ag (g,xn)106m,gAg with 50, 60
and 70MeV bremmsstrahlung, Md. Shakilur Rahman, Guinyun Kim, Kyung-Sook Kim, Manwoo Lee,
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A.K.M. Moinul Haque Meaze, Tae-Ik Ro,23rd International Conference on the Application of
Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI 2014).
2. Dosimetry and Quality Assurance (QA) of photon and electron beam of medical linear accelerator at
Oncology Centers in Bangladesh, Shakilur Rafman, Md. Abdus Sattar, S.M. Enamul Kabir, Debasish
Paul, M. Shamsuzzaman, M. Mosharrof Hossain Bhuiyan, M. Abdullah-Al Maruf, Md. Mushtaq Ahmed,
AKM Moinul Haque Meaze,
International conference on Physics in Medicine & Clinical
Neuroelectrophysiology, , Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 February 2015.
3. Calibration of 192Ir High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Source Using Different Calibration Procedures,
Shakilur Rafman, Md. Harun Or Roshid, Muhammad Masud Rana, Taskin Dilshad, Mohammad
Abdullah-Al Maruf, Jamal Uddin, Sarwar Alam, Shamsun Nahar, International conference on Physics in
Medicine & Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 February 2015.
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry Division, INST, AERE
1. Study on Water Retention Capacity of super water absorbent hydrogel from acrylamide/ cmc blend by
the application of gamma radiation, S. Sultana, M. Z. I. Mollah, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, E. M.
Haque, International conference on physics for energy and environment 2014, 06-08 March 2014,
Dhaka Bangladesh, PM-III-B 11: PP-60.
2. Study on the Swelling Behavior of Gamma Radiation Induced Acrylamide/Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Blend Hydrogel in Urea Solution, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, A. F. M.
Mustafizur Rahman and K. Habib, National conference on physics research and education in Bangladesh,
24-25 April 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh, PP-23, pp 105.
3. Effect of Super Water Absorbent Hydrogel in Tomato Plant Prepared from Acrylamide/CMC Blend by
the Application of Gamma Radiation, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. F. Alam, M. S. Manir
and M. E. Haque, National conference on physics research and education in Bangladesh, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, PP-32, pp 109.
Reactor and Neutron Physics Division, INST, AERE
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A high performance Neutron Powder Diffraction facility at TRIGA Mark-II research reactor in
Bangladesh, S. Aktar, I. Kamal, T.K. Datta, A.K.M. Zakaria, A. K. Das, S. Hossain, R. Berliner, W. B.
Yelon, and S. M. Yunus presented in 22nd Women in Nuclear Global Annual Conference (WiN-2014);
in Sydney Australia, 20-25 October 2014.
Small angle Neutron Scattering study of micellar structure of CTAB and multi head groups, Kamal,
A.K. Das, G.U. Ahmed and P.S. Goyal, National conference on physics research and education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 31.
Structural Evolution in steel produced for making traditional Japanese swords, K. Das, A.K.M.
Zakaria, I. Kamal and T. Ohba National conference on physics research and education in Bangladesh,
24-25 April 2015, pp 29.
Study of the Crystallographic and Magnetic structure in the spinel oxide NixCo1-xFe2O4 by neutron
diffraction, S. Khanam, A.K.M. Zakaria, M.H. Ahsan, T.K. Datta, S. Aktar, S.I. Liba, S. Hossain, A.K.
Das, I. Kamal, S.M. Yunus, D.K. Saha, and S.-G. Eriksson, National conference on physics research and
education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 61.
Magnetic properties of Chromium substituted Nickel ferrite, N. Jahan, A.K.M. Zakaria, F.U.Z.
Chowdhury, S. Aktar, S.M. Yunus, M.N.I. Khan, S.M. Hoque and D.K. Saha, National conference on
physics research and education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, pp 62.
FNCA Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis, Manila, Philippines, 4-6 November 2014.
Overview of NAA and its Application for Health and Environment, S.M. Hossain, K. Naher, Sopan
Das and U. Tamim, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University,
Rajshahi, 18-19 April 2015, pp 10.
Assessment of Contamination and Nutritional Deficiency in Ready-Made Baby Food Available in Local
Market using NAA and HPGe Gamma Spectrometry, Khadiza Begam, Afia begum, K. Naher, U.
Tamim, Sopan Das, Md. Maruf B., Md. Alamgir Kabir and S. M. Hossain, International Conference on
Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, 18-19 April, 2015, pp 10.
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9. A Study of Environmental Pollution Due to Activities of Edible Oil Industries in the Port City of
Bangladesh using NAA, Maruf Bellah, M.M.H. Miah, K. Naher, U. Tamim, Sopan Das, Khadiza Begam
and S. M. Hossain, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University,
Rajshahi, 18-19 April 2015, pp 11.
10. Analysis of Fish, Poultry, Feeds and Sediments using NAA for Assessment of Elemental Status with
Emphasis on Arsenic and Chromium, K. M. S. Alam, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, Sopan Das,
U. Tamim and M. M. Akramuzzaman, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi
University, Rajshahi, 18-19 April 2015, pp 12.
11. Investigationnof Soil Contamination in Dhamrai Industrial Zone by Utilizing Neutron Activation
Analysis Technique, R. Tarannum, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, B.N. Sattar and Z.
H. Mahmood, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, 1819 April 2015, pp 13.
12. Determination of Neutron Capture Cross Section of 164Dy(n,)165Dy Reaction at Thermal Energies using
TRIGA Reactor, B.N. Sattar, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, R. Tarannum and Z.H.
Mahmood, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, 18-19
April 2015, pp 54.
13. Rafi Ibne Asad, M. Aminul Islam, K. Naher, U. Tamim and S. M. Hossain, Determination of Neutron
Capture Cross Section of 55Mn(n,)56Mn Reaction at 0.0334 eV Using TRIGA Mark-II Research
Reactor, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, 18-19
April 2015, pp 55.
14. Determination of Neutron Capture Cross Section of 139La(n,)140La Reaction at 0.0334 eV Using
TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M.S. Uddin, M. A. Islam, S.
Das, F. Akter and S.M.A. Islam, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi
University, Rajshahi, 18-19 April 2015, pp 56.
15. Participated in Proficiency Tests For QA/QC of NAA, Naher, S. M. Hossain, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim
and S. Das, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, 18-19
April 2015, pp 72.
16. Assessment of Soil Contamination Nearby Chittagong Export Processing Zone, M. S. Hasan, K.
Naher, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, U. Tamim and S. M. Hossain, presented in National Conference of
Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015, pp 35.
17. Assessment of Elemental Status: Emphasis on Arsenic, Chromium and Zinc in Fish, Poultry, Feeds and
Sediments by using NAA, K. M. S. Alam, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim and M. M.
Akramuzzaman, presented in National Conference of Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015 pp 37.
18. Experimental determination of Cross Section for (n,) Reaction of La at 0.0334 eV using Reflected
Unidirectional Mono-Energetic Neutron Beam from TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor, U. Tamim, S.
M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. S. Uddin, M. A. Islam, S. Das, F. Akter and S.M. A. Islam, presented in
National Conference of Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015,
pp 59.
19. Assessment of Trace Elemental Concentration in Sediment of Potenga Sea Beach, Chittagong, S.
Jahan, M. A. Islam, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher and U. Tamim, presented in
National Conference of Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 24-25 April 2015,
pp 104.
Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division, INST, AERE
1. Investigation of Elemental Effects of Textile Dying Effluents on Soil, Root and Stem of Okra by Particle
Induced X-ray Emission Technique, M. M. Hasan, M. B. Sadek, M. A. Shariff, M. S. Uddin, A. K. M.
Shafiq Ullah, J. Hassan and M. M. Islam, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, Bangladesh Physical Society, ES-IB-06, , 24-25 April 2015, pp 36-37.
2. Cross sections of the (n,) reactions at 0.0253 eV, 0.0334 eV and 0.0536 eV neutron energies, Uddin,
M.S., Afroze, N., Hossain, S.M., Zakaria, A.K.M., Shariff, M.A.: National Conference on Physics
research and education in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Physical Society, 24-25 April 2015.
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3. Experimental determination of cross section for (n,) reaction of La at 0.0334 eV using reflected
unidirectional mono-energetic neutron beam from TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, Tamim, U.,
Hossain, S.M., Naher, K., Uddin, M.S., Islam, M.A., Das, S., Akter, F., Islam, S.M., National Conference
on Physics research and education in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Physical Society, 24-25 April 2015.
4. Radiochemical measurement of production and separation of copper radionuclides at a TRIGA Mark- II
research reactor, Zaman, M.R., Hossain, S.M., Uddin, M.S., Qaim, S.M: Department of Physics,
University of Rajshahi, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, 18-19 April 2015.
5. Determination of neutron capture cross section of 139La(n,)140La reaction at 0.0334 eV using TRIGA
Mark-II research reactor, Tamim, U., Hossain, S.M., Naher, K., Uddin, M.S., Islam, M.A., Das, S.,
Akter, F., Islam, S.M.A, Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, International Conference on
Advances in Physics 2015, 18-19 April 2015.
6. Characterization tangential beam port of TRIGA reactor for neutron capture cross section determination
at average thermal energy, Haque, M.M., Hossain, S.M., Uddin, M.S, Islam, S.M.A, Department of
Physics, University of Rajshahi, International Conference on Advances in Physics 2015, 18-19 April
2015.
National Institute of Nuclear Medicine &Allied Sciences
1. Introduction of PET-CT in NINMAS: Initial experience with 13 cases, Zeenat Jabin, Raihan Hussain,
Shamim M.F. Begum, 20th National Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 2022 March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, pp 93.
2. Development of Novel SPECT and PET radiotracer for Imaging Vesicular Acetylcholine transporter for
the early diagnosis of Alzheimers diseases, Mohammad Anwar-Ul Azim, Takashi Kozaka, Izumi Uno,
Daisuke Miwa, Yoji Kitamura, Kazuma Osawa, Kahuhiro Shiba, 20th National Conference of the Society
of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, pp 93.
3. Acceptance test of PET-CT imaging system at NINMAS, K.A. Quadir, M.N. Islam, F. Begum, M.N.
Hossain, T.A.Biman, M.A. Azim, K.K. Nath, N. Khatun, M.S. Islam, 20th National Conference of the
Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, January 2015, pp 96.
4. Biologically effective dose: An important aspect of Radionuclide Therapy, Azmol Kabir Sharker, 20th
National Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18
Number:1, pp 100.
5. Overview of the activities of in-vitro division of NINMAS, I.H. Ansari, M.Hasan, M.A. Azim,
S.Khatun, H.Rashid, Z.Hossain, M.Mamun, 20th National Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine,
Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, pp 102.
6. Spectrum of thyroid diseases in children born after salt iodinization program in Bangladesh One year
study in a tertiary referral institute, M.S Salekin, F.Begum, M.U. Mokaddema, S.Sultana, N. Nahar, M.
Hasan, M.H. khan, 20th National Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22
March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, January 2015, pp 104.
7. Regional left ventricular wall involvement in patients with myocardial infarction, Rahima Parveen,
Zeenat Jabin, Nasreen Sultana, Raihan Hussain, 20th National Conference of the Society of Nuclear
Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18 Number:1, pp 105.
8. Assessment of agreement between gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and gated SPECT blood
pool imaging for measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction in coronary artery disease, Azmol
Kabir Sarker, Raihan Hossain, Khokon Kumar Nath, Shamim MF Begum, Faria Nasreen, Lutfun Nisa,
20th National Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh on 20-22 March 2015, Vol:18
Number:1, pp 106.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mymensingh
INMAS, Mymensingh had presented scientific papers in different national and local clinical and scientific
seminars. Following papers were presented in different seminars.
1. PET /CT in Oncology
2. Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Patients more than 60 years old paradoxically show on increased life
expectancy.
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3. Elastosgraphy in the evaluation of thyroid nodule using Accuvix V30 Machine in INMAS, Mymensingh.
Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna
1. Management of Differentiated thyroid carcinoma Monthly seminar in Khulna Medical college, 17
January 2015.
2. Value of GFR estimation using Nuclear Medicine technique in renal parenchymal disease Seminar in
Medicine Unit, KMCH, 12 March 2015.
3. Evaluation of BMD in Hyperthyroidism Seminar in Medicine Unit, KMCH, 11 June 2015.
Scientific Information Division
1. Structural and Electrical Properties of DDA-MMT Modified Ni-Cu Ferrite Compounds, K. Hoque, S.
C. Das, D. K. Saha and P. Bala, Secend Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 10
January 2015, DU, No. MS-II-5, pp 37.
2. Synthesis and Characterization of P-Doped TiO2/MWCNTs Composite Thin Film and their
Photocatalytic Activity, D. R. Sarker, Z. Rahman, M. Elias, M. A. Hossain, M. S. Islam, M. M. R.
Mazumder, J. Morshed, D. K. Saha and M. N. Uddin, Secend Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic
Association, 10 January 2015, DU, No. PP-18, pp 52.
3. Synthesis and Characterization of Na-MMT Modified Ni-Cu Ferrite Compounds, S. C. Das, K. Hoque,
D. K. Saha and P. Bala, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25
April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. MM-IVA-1, pp 61.
4. Study of the Crystallographic and Magnetic Structure in the Spinel Oxide NixCo1-xFe2O4 by Neutron
Diffraction, S. Khanam, A. K. M. Zakaria, M. H. Ahsan, T. K. Datta, S. Aktar, S. I. Liba, S. Hossain,
A. K. Das, I. Kamal, S. M. Yunus, D. K. Saha and S. G. Eriksson, National Conference on Physics
Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. MM-IVA-2, pp 61.
5. Magnetic Properties of Chromium Substituted Nickel Ferrite, N. Jahan, A. K. M. Zakaria, F. U. Z.
Chowdhury, S. Aktar, S. M. Yunus, M. N. I. Khan, S. M. Hoque and D. K. Saha, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. MM-IVA-3, pp
62.
6. Effect of Tb Substitution and Heat Treatment on the Soft and Hard Magnetic Properties of Co-rich NdFe-B Based Nanocomposite Permanent Magnets, P. C. Karmaker, S. Manjura Hoque, N. H. Dan,
P.Nordblad, S. Akter, D. K. Saha, S. I. Liba and M. O. Rahman, National Conference on Physics
Researchand Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. MM-IVA-5, pp 63.
7. Synthesis and Characterizations of Organoclay Modified Ni-Cu Ferrites, K. Hoque, S. C. Das, D. K.
Saha and P. Bala, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April
2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. MM-IVA-8, pp 64.
8. Thermo-Therapeutic Applications of Chitosan and PEG Coated NiFe2O4 Nanoparticles, M. Tariq, S.
M. Hoque, R. Islam, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. NM-VA-1, pp 73.
9. Synthesis and Characterization of MgFe2O4 Ferrite Nanoensembles and Their Potential Biomedical
Applications, N. Debnath, S. M. Hoque, S. S. Sikder, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. NM-VA-3, pp 74.
10. Superparamagnetic to Ferromagnetic Transition of Nano and Micron Sized Particles of Co1-xZnxFe2O4,
S. M. Hoque, M. M. Hasan, S. Nasrin, H. N. Das, S. Mahmudullah, D. K. Saha, P. Nordblad and S.
Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015,
AECD, Dhaka, No. NM-VA-5, pp 75.
11. De-colorization of Dye Contaminated Water by Mn5O8 Nanomaterials, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, D. K.
Saha, M. A. Maksud and S. H. Firoz, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. NM-VA-6, pp 75.
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12. Study of the Crystalline State of Fe73.5-xCu1NbxSi13.5B9 Amorphous/Nanostructured Ribbon Through 57Fe
Mssbauer Spectroscopy, M. M. Rana, S. M. Hoque, N. H. Dan, M. A. Hakim, G. M. Bhuiyan, D. K.
Saha, P. Nordblad and S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in
Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. NM-VA-7, pp 76.
13. Structural and Magnetic Properties of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles and Their Potential Application as MRI
Contrast Agent, S. Hossain, S. M. Hoque, S. K. Choudhury, D. K. Saha and S. Akhter, National
Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No.
NM-VA-9, pp 77.
14. Investigation of the Physical Properties of Ni0.5Zn0.5-xMnxFe2O4 Ferrites, M. M. I. Khan, D. K. Saha, M.
N. I. Khan, S. J. Ahmed and A. T. M. K. Jamil, National Conference on Physics Research and Education
in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. PP-19, pp 104.
15. Structural and Dielectric Studies of Cobalt Doped Cadmium Nickel Perminvar Ferrite with and without
Cr Addition, S. Alam, A. K. Deb and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics Research and
Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. PP-39, pp 111.
16. Influence of La Substitution on the Structure and Magnetic Properties of Ni-Zn Ferrites, S. Barua, D.
K. Saha, M. N. I. Khan, A. T. M. K. Jamil and S. J. Ahmed, National Conference on Physics Researchand
Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. PP-51, pp 115.
17. Field Dependence of Magnetic Properties and Phase Analysis by Mssbauer Spectroscopy of
Fe74Cu0.8Nb2.7Si15.5B7 Alloy, S. M. Hoque, S. I. Liba, A. Anirban, S. K. Choudhury, D. K. Saha and S.
Akhter, National Conference on Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015,
AECD, Dhaka, No. PP-58, pp 119.
18. Structural Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Zn-Substituted Mg-Zn Ferrites M. Aliuzzaman,
J. Ferdous, M. Haque, S. M. Hoque, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Abdul Hakim, National Conference on
Physics Research and Education in Bangladesh, 24-25 April 2015, AECD, Dhaka, No. PP-67, pp 123.

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