CURRICULUM VITAE OF DR. M. ABUL KASHEM

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Name : Professor Dr. M. Abul Kashem

2. Father’s Name : Mouluvi Nur Ahmed Akanda (deceased)

3. Date of birth : 16 June 1953

4. Nationality : Bangladeshi (by birth)

5. Present address : Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Unit

Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC)

Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207

Mobile: +88-01711-957 558; Fax: +88-091-61510

e-mail: <kashem1953@gmail.com >

URL: www.bau.edu.bd/profile/cv.php?id=kashem1953

6. Permanent address : Village – Niz Sheikh Sundor

P.O. – Barakhata

Dist – Lalmonirhat

BANGLADESH

7. Marital status : Married

8. Religion : Islam (Sunni)

B. ACADEMIC DEGREES

Examination passed	Board/ University	Year of passing	Div./Class obtained	Average % of marks
Ph.D.	University of Reading, UK	1986	--------	Satisfactory
M.Sc.(Ag.Ext.Ed)	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)	1975	First	61.6
B.Sc.Ag.(Hons.)	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)	1974	First	63.5
H.S.C.	Rajshahi Board	1970	Second	57.5
S.S.C.	Rajshahi Board	1968	First	61.6

C. AWARD RECEIVED

i. Commonwealth Scholarship during 1983 to 1986 for higher studies leading to Ph.D. degree

ii. As a Research Fellow visited the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, The University of Reading, UK during 14 January to 08 February 1997.

iii. JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Invitational Research Fellowship during 1997–98 for conducting research in Japan.

iv. As a Research Fellow visited the International and Rural Development Department, The University of Reading, UK during 9 to 22^nd July 2001.

D. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL STUDY PROGRAM/ TRAINING COURSE

1. Attended a special study program in Extension Education and Administration, and Supervision in Extension under the supervision of the International Agricultural Programs of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA from 15 January to 15 June 1979 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

2. Participated in a training course on Biogas Technology and Bio-fertilizer Production sponsored by UNESCO, BAAS, and BCSIR held at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during 9 to 20 February 1981 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

3. Participated in an in-service training course on Communication sponsored by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh during 4 to 6 May 1982 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

4. Participated in a training course on Research Planning and Evaluation sponsored by the Bangladesh Agricultural research Council (BARC) in collaboration with the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) during 14 to 20 August 1988 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

5. Participated in a three week workshop on the Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension organized by the Agricultural Extension and Rural development Department, The University of Reading, UK during 16 January to 03 February 1995 and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

6. Participated in a training course on Gender Analysis and its Application in Agriculture sponsored by the BARC, Dhaka and organized the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Kotbari, Comilla during 20 to 23 November 1995.

7. Worked as JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Invitational Research Fellow at the Hiroshima University, Japan for ten months from May 1997 to March 1998.

8. Participated in SAIC Regional Workshop of Experts in SARC Countries on Transfer of Technology in Agriculture organized by the SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC) during 2 to 5 November 1998 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh and obtained a certificate for successful completion.

9. Participated in a training workshop on Application of GIS in Agricultural Development Planning organized jointly by the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka during 10 to 11 August 1999 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.

10. Participated in a training workshop on Self-Assessment organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh through Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Dhaka during 12-13 April 2011 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.

11. Participated in a training workshop on Procurement, Financial Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh through Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) Dhaka during 16 - 19 April 2012. and obtained a certificate for successful participation.

12. Attended in Quality Assurance and Accreditation Training organized by the HELP (University of Achievers), Malaysia under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh during 3 – 14 September 2012 and obtained a certificate for successful participation.

13. Successfully completed the international course on “Competencies for Integrated Agricultural Research (C-IAR) for Integrated Management of Crop-Fish-Water Resources to Enhance Agricultural Production Systems towards Sustainable Food Security in Bangladesh (NICHE/BGD/156)” held at Hotel Bosgoed, Lunteren, The Netherlands during 04-08 May 2014 organized by the Centre for Development Innovation (CDI), Wageningen UR, The Netherlands.

E. SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Position held (starting from present one)	Name of organization	Period
Position held (starting from present one)	Name of organization	From	To
Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh	04.08.93	Till date
Associate Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh	29.02.88	03.08.93
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh	01.07.81	28.02.88
Assistant Professor, Population Education	Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh	07.08.80	30.06.81
Lecturer, Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education	Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh	05.12.79	06.08.80
Lecturer, Agricultural Extension	Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh	17.06.78	04.12.79
Scientific Officer, CTARD	Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)	04.02.78	16.06.78
Plant Protection Inspector (PPI)	Directorate of Agriculture (E &M), Ministry of Agriculture, Dhaka	10.01.77	03.02.78

F. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1. Sub Project Manager (2012-2013)

Research Topic: Self-Assessment (SA) of Bachelor Degree Program of the Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The sub-project is funded by the World Bank administered by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGCB) through AIF (Academic Innovation Fund) under the HEQEP (Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project)

2. Principal Investigator (2011)

Research Topic: Determination of factors responsible for yield Gaps in rice and wheat at farmer's field. The project is funded by the World Bank through the KGF, BARC Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 2010-2011.

3. Principal Investigator (2007)

Research Topic: Transfer of Selected Agricultural Technologies to Farmers through Training and Demonstrations. The project was funded by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka.

4. Principal Investigator (2004)

Research Topic: Factors affecting the adoption of aquaculture technologies by the farmers. The project was funded by the WorldFish Center, Dhaka.

5. Principal Investigator (2001):

Research Topic: Communication Behaviour and Job Performances of Male and Female Block Supervisors Working under the DAE. The project is funded by the IDA – World Bank through the BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 2000 to 2001.

6. Team Member (2000 – 2002)

Project Title: Upgrading the Curriculum and Research on the Impact of Extension Reforms at the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The project was administered jointly by the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh and International and Rural Development Department (IRRD), University of Reading, UK funded by the British Council through Higher Education Link (HEL) programme.

7. Research Fellow (1998):

Research Topic: Towards Sustainable agricultural Development: Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers of Selected Areas of Bangladesh and Japan for the Production, Protection, and Preservation of Crops, Animals, and Fishes. The project was funded by the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) during 1997-98.

8. Country Coordinator, Bangladesh Site (1996):

Research Topic: Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension. The other collaborative partners of the project were: (i) The University of Reading, UK, (ii) Visayes State College of Agriculture (VisCA), The Philippines, (iii) University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, India, and (iv) The Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. The project was funded by the Overseas Development Administration (ODA, presently DFID) of the UK during 1994-96.

9. Principal Investigator (1993):

Research Topic: Block Supervisor’s Credibility as Communicators of Technical Advice. The project was funded by the IDA – World Bank through the BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh during 1992-93.

10. Principal Investigator (1992):

Research Topic: Adoption and Communication Behaviour of Sugarcane Growers around Zil-Bangla Sugarmill Area in Bangladesh. The project was funded by the AAIDA, Australia during 1991-92.

11. Principal Investigator (1991):

Research Topic: Use of Communication Media in the Transfer of Technologies to Farmers. The project was funded by the IDA – World Bank through the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARC), Dhaka, Bangladesh during 1990-91.

12. Principal Investigator (1990):

Research Topic: Role of Opinion Leaders in Technology Transfer to Small Farmers. The project was funded by the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

13. Research conducted during Ph.D. Thesis (1986)

Research Topic: Obstacles to the Adoption of Modern Rice Cultivation Practices by Small Farmers of Bangladesh. The research was conducted during 1983 – 86 funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission of the United Kingdom.

14. Research conducted during Master’s Thesis (1976):

Research Topic: A Study on the Landless Labourers of Barakhata Union under Rangpur District. The research was conducted during 1975 – 76.

15. Supervision of Ph.D. Thesis:

1) Effectiveness of Safety Net Programs for the Rural Poor in Vulnerable Situation. (M. A. Kashem and Bhaba Sindhu Roy, 2014).The research is in progress. The project is funded by the Bangabandhu Trust, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2) Effectiveness of Micro Credit in Improving Livelihood Status of the Poor Women under the Association for Social Advancement (ASA). (M. A. Kashem and M. Saiful Huda, 2010).The research was funded by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

3) Comparative Analysis Between FFS and Non-FFS Farmers on Knowledge, Skill and Attitude towards Integrated Pest Management in Boro Rice. (M. A. Kashem and Khan M. Moniruzzaman, 2009).The research was funded by the Ministry of Science & Information and Communication Technology.

4) Livelihood Improvement Status of the Farmers under Special Project for Food Security in Haluaghat Upazila of Mymensingh District (M. A. Kashem and M. Mozammel Haque, 2010). The research was self-funded.

5) Use of Communication Channel by the Farmers in Receiving Agricultural Information. (M. A. Kashem and M. Abu Sayed Mondal, 2009). The research was funded by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

6) Yield Gap in Modern Boro Rice Cultivation at Farmers’ Level in Fulbari Upazila, Kurigram of Bangladesh (M. A. Kashem and M. Ashraful Islam, 2007). The research was funded by the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA).

7) Participation of the Garo Farmers of Madhgupur Garh Forest in Agricultural Activities (M. A. Kashem and M. Harunor Rashid, 2006). The research was funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

8) Farmers’ Preference Matching and Adoption of Modern Rice Cultivation Practices in Haor Area of Northeast Bangladesh. (M. A. Kashem and M. Abdul Muttaleb, 2006). The research is funded from ARMP fund of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute through the BARC, Dhaka.

9) Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices in Rice Cultivation by the Farmers (M. A. Kashem and M. Akhtaruzzaman Hamidi, 2004). The research was funded by the DFID (Department for International Development) of the UK under the ASSP (Agricultural Support Services Project) of the DAE (Department of Agricultural Extension), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the People’s republic of Bangladesh.

10) Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Krishak Samabay Samity under Bangladesh Rural Development Board (M. a. Kashem and M. Golam Mortoza, 2003). The research was funded by the DFID (Department for International Development) of the UK under the ASSP (Agricultural Support Services Project) of the DAE (Department of Agricultural Extension), Ministry of Agriculture, and Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

11) Farmers’ Perception on the Harmful Effects of Using Agro-chemicals in Crop Production with regard to Environmental Pollution. (M. A. Kashem and M. Shafiqul Islam, 2000). The research was funded by the DFID (Department for International Development) of the UK under the ASSP (Agricultural Support Services Project) of the DAE (Department of Agricultural Extension), Ministry of Agriculture, and Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

12) A Study for Involving Rural Youth in Extension Activities in Three Selected Villages of Mymensingh District. (M. A. Kashem and A.B. M. Nurul Anwar, 1995). The research was conducted during 1990-94 and funded by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh.

13) Factors responsible for yield gap of major cereal crops among farmers. (M. A. Kashem and Pankaj Chandra Roy).The research is in progress. The project is funded by the Ministry of Science & Information and Communication Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

16. Supervision of Master’s Thesis:

1) Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Poultry Farmers in Tarundia Union of Mymensingh District with their Poultry Problem Confrontation. ( M. A. Kashem and G.C. Sarker, 1983).

2) Problems Faced by the Researchers and Extension Personnel in Technology Generation and Transfer. (M. A. Kashem and M. Abul Hossain, 1989).

3) Comparative Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices between Contact and Non-Contact Farmers. (M. A. Kashem and M. Mahbubul Islam, 1990).

4) Knowledge and Attitude of the Block Supervisors on the Selected Modern Agricultural Technologies. (M. A. Kashem and M. Mesbahul Islam, 1993).

5) Adoption of Intercropping in Sugarcane Cultivation. (M. A. Kashem and M. K. Bashar, 1993).

6) Loan Utilization and Repayment Behaviour of the Women Beneficiaries of Grameen Bank. (M. A. Kashem and S. H. Chowdhury, 1995).

7) Problem Confrontation of the Farmers in respect of Cultivating Mukta (BR 11) Rice. (M. A. Kashem and M. G. R. Akanda, 1993).

8). Attitude of Rural Women of Bangladesh Agricultural University Extension Centre (BAUEC) towards working in Groups. (M. A. Kashem and M. O. Ali, 1995).

9) Problem Confrontation of the Block Supervisors in Guiding, Supervising and Managing Result Demonstration. (M. A. Kashem and M. Firoz Hasan, 1995).

1) Problem Confrontation of the Members of Mahila Bittyahin Samabaya Samittee working under the Rural Development Board. (M. A. Kashem and M. Azizul Haque, 1995).

11). Farmers’ Problems in Potato Cultivation in Saltia Union under Gaffargaon Thana of Mymensingh District. (M. A. Kashem and M. Saidur Rahman, 1996).

12). Usefulness of Television as an Agricultural Information Medium among the Farmers. (M. A. Kashem and M. Mosaddek Hossain, 1996).

13). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Kakrol (Momordica dioica) Growers with their Problem Confrontation. (M. A. Kashem and Karim, 1996).

14). Farmers’ Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in the context of Sustainable Agricultural Development. (M. A. Kashem and M. Mofakharul Islam, 1996).

15). Adoption of Mehersagar banana by the farmers of Gazaria union under Sakhipur thana of Tangail district. (M. A. Kashem and Samir Kumar Poddar, 1999).

16). Attitude of Farmers towards Hybrid Rice AALOK 6201 in Naogaon District. (M. A. Kashem and M. Abdul Bari, 2000).

17). Role of NGO in Transfer of Technology: An Appraisal of Storing of Modern Rice Seeds in Organic Cocoon through PETRRA Project in RDRS (M. A. Kashem and M. Ruhul Amin, 2001).

18). Agricultural Knowledge of Women Receiving Training from Begum Rokeya Training Centre Compared to Other Women (M. A. Kashem and Islam, 2001).

19). Farmers’ Attitude Towards Integrated Pest Management in Phulpur Upazila under Mymensingh District. (M. A. Kashem and Rashid, 2001).

20). Comparative Analysis between Knowledge and Skills of the Beneficiaries under different Training Strategies of RDRS (M. A. Kashem and M. Shafiqul Alam, 2002).

21). Impact of PETRRA Project in Improving Livelihood Status of the Beneficiaries of RDRS (M. A. Kashem and M. Ruhul Amin, 2002).

22). Farmers’ Knowledge on Quality Rice Seed Production and Preservation (M. A. Kashem and Abu Hena Md. Mamun, 2002).

23). Involvement of BRAC Trained Women Beneficiaries in Income Generating Activities and Decision-Making Role (M. A. Kashem and Islam, 2002).

24) Use and Preferences of Mass Media in Receiving Agricultural Information by the Farmers (M. A. Kashem and M. Nuruzzaman, 2003).

25) Use of Television by the Framers in Adopting Selected Technologies (M. A. Kashem and Rahman, 2003).

26) Knowledge, Attitute and Practices of Rural Women in Using IPM in Vegetable Cultivation (M. A. Kashem and Ak. M. Farhad, 2003).

27) Jhum (Shifting) Cultivation Practices by the Tribal Farmers (M. A. Kashem and Apru Marma, 2003).

28) Usefulness of Training Received by the Youths from the Youth Training Center of Mymensingh (M. A. Kashem and Mamun-ur-Rashid, 2004)

29) Extent of Knowledge and Information System in the Rural Community for Improving Rural Livelihood of Farmers (M. A. Kashem and Islam, 2004)

30) Extent of Farmers’ Knowledge and Contact with Information System on Sustainable Livelihoods (M. A. Kashem and Ms. Masura Khatun, 2004)

31) Impact of Meghna-Dhonagoda Irrigation Project (MDIP) in improving the Socio-economic Conditions of Project Beneficiaries (M. A. Kashem and M. Rokonuzzaman, 2004).

32) Constraints Faced by the farmers in Adopting Aquaculture Technologies (M. A. Kashem and Suvashish Karmakar, 2004).

33) Adoption of Aquaculture Technologies by the Selected Farmers of Mymensingh and Netrokona Districts (M. A. Kashem and M. Mohsin Ali, 2004).

34) Knowledge and Attitude of RDRS Programme Participants Towards Partnership Extension Approach (PEA) (M. A. Kashem and M. Faruque Hasan, 2004).

35) Barriers to Entrepreneurial Income Generating Activities Faced by Rural Women in ASA (M. A. Kashem and M. Sakhawat Hosen, 2005).

36) Farmers’ Perception of Benefits of Practicing of Crop Diversification (M. A. Kashem and M. Nazrul Islam, 2005).

37) Adoption of Modern Rice Varieties by the Farmers of Bhabakhali Union of Mymensingh District (M. A. Kashem and M. Mushfiqur Rahman, 2005).

38) Empowerment of Women Beneficiaries under CONCERN Bangladesh (M. A. Kashem and Taposhi Sarker, 2005).

39) Poverty Alleviation through Char Livelihood Program (CLP) among Rural People (M. A. Kashem and M. Nazirul Islam Sarkar, 2007).

40) Use of Agro-chemicals in the Cultivation, Ripening and Preservation of Fruits (M. A. Kashem and Mir Mukut M. A. Syed, 2007).

41) Participation of Beneficiaries in Diversified Income Sources under World Vision (M. A. Kashem and M. Didarul Amin, 2007).

42) Constraints Faced by the farmers in Maize Cultivation (M. A. Kashem and P. C. Roy, 2007).

43) People’s Participation in Coastal Biodiversity Management Activities in St, Martin’s Island under CWBMP (M. A. Kashem and M. Zillur Rahman, 2008).

G. CONSULTANCY SERVICE

1. Worked as Consultant (Gender Specialist) 04 December 2007 to 31 March 2008 to conduct the Mid-Term Impact Evaluation Survey of the Second Participatory Livestock Development Project (PLDP – II) administered by the PKSF (Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation) and financed by the ADB (Asian Development Bank). Main tasks were to conduct an impact study focusing on gender aspect.

2. Worked as Consultant (Public Awareness, Education and Participation) of a project entitled “Development of National Biosafety Framework” administered by the DoE (Department of Environment), People’s Republic of Bangladesh during July 2006 to March 2007. Main tasks were to make contribution in writing a Chapter on Public Awareness, Education and Participation.

3. Worked as the Consultant to conduct an Impact Assessment of a project entitled “Promotion of Integrated Rice/Forage Production and UMB Technology to Poor Dairy Producers in Bangladesh (R6610)” financed by DFID (Department for International Development), UK during 15 to 30 November 2005.

4. Worked as the Consultant at the WorldFish Center, Bangladesh and South Asia Office during 21 July to 30 July 2005 for “writing a peer reviewed journal article”.

5. Worked as the Consultant at the WorldFish Center, Bangladesh and South Asia Office during 12 June to 04 July 2005 for conducting ”FAO Data Collection Guideline Testing”.

6. Worked as Consultant at the WorldFish Center, Bangladesh and South Asia Office during 07 March to 06 April 2005 for conducting a study entitled “Training Need Assessment (TNA) for CBFM-2 Project Beneficiaries and Project Partner Staff”.

7. Worked as the National Consultant (Communication and Extension) at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its project entitled “Support to the Strengthening of Disaster Preparedness (SSDP) in the agricultural sector” (FAO-TCP/BGD/2904) from 03^rd October 2004 to 02 February 2005. Main task was to develop “Communication Strategies for Disaster Management in Agricultural Sector”.

8. Worked as Team Leader for the study on “Food Security and Hunger in Bangladesh” during December 2003 to April 2004. The project was funded by the GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation) and executed by the RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service) Bangladesh. Main tasks were to identify the food secured-insecured and hunger stricken Upazilas of Bangladesh.

9. Worked as Team Leader for “Impact Study of the Rural Infrastructure and Community Development (RICD) Project” during 22 to 31 March 2002. The project was funded by the GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation) and executed by the RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service) in Ulipur and Nageswari Upazilas of Kurigram district.

10. Worked as Expert for “Expert(s) Study on Identification and Packaging of Newly Emerging Frontier Technologies of SAARC Countries – The Case of Bangladesh” funded by the SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC) during 01 December to 30 December 1998. The main job responsibilities were: (i) to make an inventory of available technologies in crops, livestock, fisheries, and agro-forestry in Bangladesh, (ii) to identify systems technologies developed by the different research institutes in Bangladesh and (iii) to provide information on packaging of newly emerging frontier technologies in Bangladesh.

11. Worked as Manager (Administration and Personnel), RD-9 Project, Rangpur Region Rural Development Programme (RRRDP), Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) sponsored by the European Commission (EC) from 01 October 1996 to 28 February 1997. Main job responsibilities were: (i) to supervise the village-based income generating and poverty alleviation projects, (ii) to oversee the administration and personnel section and to implement all project personnel and administrative issues, and (iii) to supervise the work of Deputy Manager (Administration and personnel), Computer Specialist, and the Common Service Coordinator.

12. Worked as Senior Socio-Economist at the System Rehabilitation Project (SRP) under the Bangladesh Water development Board (BWDB) funded by the IDA- World , Bank, World Food Programme (WFP) and European Commission (EC) during 15 December 1993 to 15 June 1994. Main job responsibilities were: (i) planning, organizing & evaluating the activities of Water Users’ Groups (WUGs) towards poverty alleviation, Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) and Water Users’ Committees (WUCs); (ii) Guiding and supervising the activities of the Embankment Maintenance Groups (EMGs) composed of women who were mainly concerned with sustainable livelihood management.

13. Worked as Socio-Economist (part- time) at the Bangladesh- Netherlands Seed Multiplication Program (BNSMP) under the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) sponsored by the Dutch Executive Agency and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) during 01 June to 30 June 1992. Main job responsibilities was planning and conducting nation-wide socio-economic survey on: (i) production potentials of pulses and oil seeds, and (ii) marketing constraints of pulses and oil seeds.

H. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND EXTRA-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

1. Working as the Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from 10 September 2014 to 07 October 2015.

2. Working as the as the President of the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES) from 09 May 2013 to till date.

3. Worked as the Head, Department of Languages, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh from 12 April 2012 to 09 September 2014.

4. Working as the Editor-in-Chief, Progressive Agriculture: An Official Journal of the Progressive Agriculturists, Bangladesh since January 2012.

5. Working as the Member, Editorial Board, Journalism and Mass Communication (ISSN 2160-6579). David Publishing Company, 9460 Telstar Ave Suite5, EL Monte, CA91731, USA since September 2013.

6. Worked as the Director, Agricultural Museum, Bangladesh Agricultural University from 25 July 2009 to 24 July 2011.

7. Worked as Head, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh from 22 June 1994 to 30 June 1996.

8. Worked as Director, Bangladesh Agricultural University Extension Centre (BAUEC) since 10 June 1999 to 23 November 2001. Major duties and responsibilities as Director, BAUEC was: planning, organizing and supervising the activities of the BAUEC Savings and Welfare Societies in each of the 29 villages of BAUEC. In addition, the Director also had to take care of training and communication, field extension, and home development aspects of the BAUEC.

9. Work as teacher guide to one week Extension Field Trip of Final year students under different Faculties of BAU to different Upazilas of Bangladesh each year starting from 1980.

10. Worked as Project Officer (part-time), Bangladesh Agricultural University Extension Centre (BAUEC), BAU, Mymensingh during 20.1.83 to 11.5.83.

11. Worked as the President of the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES) from January 2004 to December 2007.

12. Worked as the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES) January 1993 to December 2003. Worked as the Joint Secretary of the BAES for two years during 1987 to 1988.

13. Worked as Editor, Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education (BJEE) for a period of 4 years (Jan. 1989 to Dec. 1992).

14. Worked as General Secretary, Local Chapter, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), Mymensingh during 1982 to 1983.

15. Worked as House Tutor, Isha Khan Hall, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh from 02 March to 01 September 1993.

16. Worked as House Tutor, Fazlul Haque Hall, BAU, Mymensingh from 06 August to 01 November 1991.

17. Computer proficiency: Substantial working ability with windows, the micro-soft package and Internet.

18. Worked as Vice-President, Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association for the year 2000.

19. Worked as the Chairman, Managing Committee of K. B. High School from July 2010 to November 2012.

I. INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Life Member: Indian Society of Extension Education (ISEE). New Delhi, India.

2. Life Member: Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES). Worked as General Secretary of BAES since January 1993 to December 2003. Working as the President, BAES since January 2004 to December 2008.

3. Member: International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).

4. Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

5. Life Member: Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS). Worked as General Secretary of BAAS Local Chapter, Mymensingh for 2 years (1982 and 1983).

6. Life Member: Krishibeed (Agriculturist) Institution Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7. Member: Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association.

8. Member: Bangladesh Agricultural University Extension Centre (BAUEC) Savings and Welfare Society.

J. PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS ETC. AND PRESENTATION OF PAPERS

1. “Problems of landless, reasons for being landless, and means for improving the conditions of the landless as perceived by them”. Presented the paper at the national workshop on How to Reach Small and Landless Farmers held at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, organized by the Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB) on 20 November 1979.

2. “An Investigation on the Small Farmers’ Training Programme conducted at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Tajhat, Rangpur”. Presented the paper at the 6^th and 7^th Annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during 7 – 11 February 1982.

3. “Relationships of Selected Economic Characteristics of the Landless Labourers with their Problem Confrontation”. Presented the paper at the 6^th and 7^th Annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during 7 – 11 February 1982.

4. “Population Control for Agricultural Development in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the Seminar Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh on 27 February 1982.

5. “Problems in Conducting Extension Work with the Farmers”. Presented the paper at the First Krishibeed Convention organized by the Krishibeed Institute, Bangladesh, Dhaka during 12 – 13 February 1982.

6. “Samprasaron abong Palli Unnayan Karzakromey Janasankha Shikkhar Samannoy” (Integration of Population Education in Extension and Rural Development Activities), delivered the speech at the Farm Broadcasting Forum of Radio Bangladesh on September 8, 1982, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7. “A Study on the Landless: Cause of Being Landlesssness”. Presented the paper at the 8^th Annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the BAAS held at Dhaka University during 5 – 9 February 1983.

8. “Present and Anticipated Future Situation of Agricultural Education at the Primary, Preparatory, secondary and Post-secondary levels in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the Annual National Conference of the Bangladesh Krishi Shikshabeed Sammittee held the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka on9 April 1983.

9. “Extension Research on the Use of Institutional Credit by Small Farmers”. Presented the paper at the 20^th Anniversary of AERDC Conference on Investing in Rural Extension: Strategies and Goals held at the University of Reading, UK during 15 – 21 September 1985.

10. “Alternative Approaches to Extension under the framework of the Training and Visit (T&V) System in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the First National Seminar on Agricultural Extension organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES), Dhaka, Bangladesh during 11 – 12 February 1987.

11. “Role of Extension Research Towards Agricultural Development”. Presented the paper at the National seminar on Agricultural Education and Research organized by the BAAS Local Chapter, Mymensingh on 10 November 1988.

12. “Possibility of Self-sufficiency in Food through Rice Production in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the 14^th annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the BAAS held at the Bangladesh Rice research Institute (BRRI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during 29 January to 01 February 1989.

13. “Impact of Training in Improving Professional Competency of the Development Communicators towards Rural Development in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the 14^th Annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the BAAS held at the Bangladesh Rice research Institute (BRRI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during 29 January to 01 February 1989.

14. “Role of Opinion Leaders in Technology Transfer to Small Farmers”. Presented the paper at the Workshop on BAU Research Progress 189-90 during 15 – 18 January 1991 at BAU, Mymensingh.

15. “Prevention of Post-harvest Losses in Foodgrains – A Discussion”. Presented the paper at the National Workshop on Training of Rural Women for Postharvest Loss Prevention held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur during 24 – 25 July 1991.

16. “Progress and Constraints in Technology transfer”. Presented the paper at the First Biennial Conference of the Crop Science of Bangladesh held at BAU, Mymensingh during 18 – 20 January 1992.

17. “Farmers’ Use of Communication Media in the Adoption of Modern Agricultural Technologies”. Presented the paper at the First Biennial Conference of the Crop Science of Bangladesh held at BAU, Mymensingh during 18 – 20 January 1992.

18. “Potentials and Constraints of Production and Marketing of Seeds of oil Crops in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the National Workshop on Oilseed Research and development in Bangladesh held the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka during 26 29 April 1992.

19. “Farmers’ Use of Communication Media in Adopting Agricultural Technologies – A Farm Level study in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the 18^th General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research) held at Guaruza, Sao Paolo, Brazil during 16 – 21 August 1992.

20. “Women in Agriculture”. Presented the paper in the seminar on Agriculture and Society organized by the Krishibeed Institution, Local Chapter, Mymensingh on 18 November 1993.

21. “Change Agents’ Credibility as Communicators of Technical Advice”. Presented the paper at the 18^th Annual Bangladesh Science Conference of the BAAS held at BAU, Mymensingh during 22 – 24 June 1994.

22. “Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension”. Presented the paper in the workshop on Sustainable Development in Agriculture organized by the University of Reading, UK, ODA, UK during 14 January to 04 February 1995.

23. “Manpower Development in Extension in Respect of Sustainable Agricultural Development – An Experience from Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the National Workshop on Manpower Development in Extension Education for Meeting Future Challenges of Agriculture organized jointly by the NAARM (National Academy of Agricultural Research Management), Hyderabad, India, and Indian Society of Extension Education (ISEE) during 13 – 16 February 1995.

24. “Gender Research and Training”. Participated at the Workshop organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka during 25 – 26 May 1996.

25. “Problems Faced by the Resourceless Women in Participating in Group Activities”. Presented the paper at the 20^th General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research) held at Sydney, Australia during 18 – 22 August 1996.

26. “Combating Environmental Degradation in Bangladesh: New Urge for Sustainable Agricultural Technologies”. Presented the paper at the Keyodo Seminar organized by the Faculty of Applied Biological Science, Hiroshima University, Higsahi-Hiroshima, Japan on 17 July 1997.

27. “Agricultural Extension Services in Japan and Bangladesh: Lessons Learned and Future Strategies”. Presented the paper at the seminar organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh on 28 June 1998.

28. “Farmers’ Contact with Information Sources with regard to their Use of Indigenous Technologies in Crop Production: Empirical Findings from Bangladesh and Japan”. Presented the paper at the 21^st General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research) held at Glasgow, Scotland, UK during 26 – 30 July 1998.

29. "Comparative Use of Personal Cosmopolite and Mass Media in Using Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers in Bangladesh". Presented the paper at the NCDC (National Council of Development Communication) XIIth Bi-Annual Meet and General Assembly: 50 Years of Communication Research organized by the NCDC, New Delhi, India during 4 – 7 August 1998.

30. “Potentials for Privatizing Agricultural Extension in Bangladesh in the 21^st Century”. Presented the paper at the symposium on Agricultural Extension Services in the 21^st Century: Needs and Challenges organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES), Bangladesh Agricultural University , Mymensingh during 15 to 18 May 1999.

31. “Agricultural Extension Services in Japan and Bangladesh: Lessons Learned and Future Strategies”. Presented the paper at the seminar organized by the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand on 22 June 1999.

32. “Technologies Developed by the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh”. Presented the paper at the workshop organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka during 28 to 29 June 1999.

33. “Communication Behaviour of Banana Growers – An Empirical Study in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the 22^nd General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research) held at the Nanyang Technological University and AMIC (Asian Media Information Communication Centre), Singapore during 17 – 20 July 2000.

34. “Challenges in Extension Approaches and Methods in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the seminar organized by the Department of International and Rural development, The University Of Reading, UK on 19 July 2001.

35. “Use of Television as a Community Media by the Farmers in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the International Inaugural Media Conference organized by the British Film Institute, July 2001.

36. ‘Role of Educational Institutions in Implementing NAEP: A Review”. Presented the paper at the National Workshop on Implementing the New Agricultural Extension Policy, organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES) during 26-28 January 2002 hosted at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

37. “Lifelong Learning: The Experience of the Bangladesh Agricultural University”. Presented the paper at the fifth Annual Scientific Conference on Role of Life-Long Learning in Professional Development organized by Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University at hotel Agrabad, Chittagong during 13 – 14 March 2007.

38. “Use of Communication Media for Disaster Preparedness in Agricultural Sector in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the 26^th World Congress of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) on “Media and Global Divides” held at the Stockholm University, Sweden during 20 to 25 July 2008.

39. “Experience of global advancement in knowledge management and technology transfer process in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the seminar organized by the SAARC Secretariat, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 20 May 2008.

40. “Global Advancement in Knowledge and Information Management for Meeting Farmers’ Needs with special emphasis to Technology Transfer Process in Bangladesh”. Presented the paper at the Agricultural Extension Conference 2009 on Experiences & Challenges in Agricultural Extension: Meeting Farmer Needs at Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka during 27 – 28 August 2009.

41. “Farmers’ use of Mobile phones in Receiving Agricultural Information towards Agricultural Development”. Presented the paper at the 2^nd International Conference on M4D: Mobile Technology for Development at Kampala, Uganda during 4-12 November 2010.

42. “Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Rural Women in Bangladesh for the Production and Preservation of Crops and Domestic Animals”. Presented the paper at the International Seminar on Society, Politics and Climate Change (SOPOC 12) at the Nagindas Khandwala College of Commerce, Arts & Management Studies & Shantaben Nagindas Khandwala College of Science, Malad (W), Mumbai during 3 to 4 December 2012.

43. “Diversified Use of Mobile Phones by the Farmers in Bangladesh for Receiving Agricultural Information”. Presented the paper at the International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing” (AISC-2012) organized by the Department of Computer Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India during 7 to 9 December 2012.

44. “Potentials for Using Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) fir Combating Problems Arising due to Climate Change” ”. Presented the paper at the International; Conference organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES), Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and Comprehensive Disaster Management xProgramme (CDMP) during 7-8 March 2013 hosted at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

45. “Effectiveness of Social Safety Net Programs for the Rural poor in Vulnerability Situation”. ”. Presented the paper at the International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing” (AISC-2012) organized by the Department of Computer Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India during 7 to 9 December 2012.

46. “Challenges In Higher Agricultural Education In Bangladesh” Paper was presented at the SAARC Regional Expert Meeting on National Agricultural Education Systems held during 28-30 October 2013 at the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Banglanagar, Dhaka -1215.

47. Participated in the Network Meeting on “Agricultural Extension Association in South Asia” held in Kathmandu, Nepal during 14 to 15 January 2014.

K. FOREIGN COUNTRY VISITED

1. U.S.A.: i. New York, Wisconsin, Milwakee, and Chicago during January to June 1979.

ii New York during 16 to 21 August 1992.

2. U.K.: i. London in June 1979.

ii. London, Reading, Kent, New Castle Upon Tyne, Edinburg, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Liverpool during October 1983 to December1986.

iii. London and Reading during 22 to 25 August 1992.

iv. Reading and London during 14 January to 08 February 1995.

v. Glasgow during 24 to 31 July 1998.

vi. Reading, London during 9 to 28 July 2001.

3. Brazil: Sao Paolo and Guaruja during 16 to 21 August 1992.

4. India: i. New Delhi, Hyderabad and Calcutta during 09 to 18 February 1995.

ii. New Delhi, Haryana and Maharastra during 01 to 09 August 1998.

iii. Mumbai on 14 November 2010

iv. Kolkata, Mumbai, and Varanasi during 01 to 11 December 2012.

5. Australia: i. University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) during 16 to 26 August 1996.

ii. Victoria, Melbourne, Clayton, Gippsland, Churchill, Morwell. Traralgon during 19 October 2009 to 15 January 2010.

6. Singapore: i. Singapore city and Santosa Island during 26 to 29 August 1996.

ii. Singapore city, and Night Safari during 15 to 21 July 2000.

iii. Singapore city during 16 to 17 January 2010

7. Japan: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Okayama, Fukuyama, Yamaguchi, Shimonoseki and Shimane during 20 May to 15 March 1998.

8. Republic of Korea: Seoul, Pusan, and SNU during 30 October to 04 November 1997.

9. Thailand: i. Bangkok during 15 to 16 March 1998.

ii. AIT, Thamassat University, Rangchit, Bangkok, and Mahodol University during 21 to 24 June 1999.

10. Canada: Olds College, Calgary, University College of Fraser Valley, and Vancouver during 22 February

to 06 March 2000.

11. Malaysia: i. Kuala Lumpur city, and University of Malaya during 15 to 22 July 2000.

ii. Kula Lumpur, University of Pertanaian Malaysia during 17-18 October 2009

iii. HELP University, University Malayasia during 3-14 September 2012.

12. United Arab Emirate: Dubai during 8 to 9 July 2001, and 13 March 2002.

13. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): i. Jeddah, Makkah and Madina during 13 February to 12 March 2002.

ii. Jeddah, Makkah and Madina during 05 October to 20 November 2011.

14. Sweden: Stockholm during 20 to 27 July 2008.

15. Finland: Helsinki during 24 to 26 July 2008.

16. Sri Lanka: Colombo, Kandy and University of Peradeniya during 25 to 30 August 2009.

17. Qatar: Doha during 30 to 31 August 2009.

18. Uganda: Kampala during 8 to 12 November 2010

20. Ethiopia: Addis Ababa during 12 to 13 November 2010

21. Nepal: Kathmandu during 13 to 15 January 2014

22. The Netherlands: Wageningen, Wagenigen University and Research, Amsterdam during 03 – 13 May 2014.

23. Germany: Dusseldorf and Nijmegen on 11 May 2014.

L. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

a) Publication of Books/ Edited Book(s)

1. Kashem, M. A. (2012). Effectiveness of Mobile Phones as Communication Media to Poultry farm Owners in Bangladesh. Pp. 130-133 in: Vikas Kumar and Jacob Svensson (eds) Proceedings of MD2012, 28-29 February 2012, New Delhi, India.

2. Kashem, M. A. (2010) Farmers’ use of Mobile Phones in Receiving Agricultural Information towards Agricultural Development. Pp. 80-89 in: Jakob Svensson and Gudrun Wicander (eds.) Proceedings of The 2nd International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development (M4D 2010), 10-11 November 2010 Kampala, Uganda: Karlstad University Studies, 2010:31. Sweden.

3. Kashem, M. A. (2009). “Global Advancement in Knowledge and Information Management for Meeting Farmers’ Needs with special emphasis to Technology Transfer Process in Bangladesh”. Background paper of the proceedings of Agricultural Extension Conference 2009 on Experiences & Challenges in Agricultural Extension: Meeting Farmer Needs. Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

4. Kashem, M. A. (2007). “Use of Television as a Community Media by Farmers in Bangladesh”, pp. 69-76 in: Fuller, Linda K. (Ed.) Community Media: International Perspectives. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

5. Kashem, M. A. (2005). “Strategies and Approaches for Empowering Women in Bangladesh” pp. 117-129 in: R. K. Samanta (ed) Empowering Rural Women: Issues, Opportunities and Approaches. New Delhi: The Women Press.

6. Kashem, M. A. & M. A. Sarkar (2005). “Secondary Information and Analysis on Food Security and Hunger in Bangladesh”, pp. 21-65 in: Survey on Food Security and Hunger in Bangladesh. Dhaka: RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service) Bangladesh.

7. Kashem, M. A. (2004). Fundamentals of Extension Education. Mymensingh: Lima Printing Press.

8. Kashem, M. A. (1993). Appropriate Extension Strategies for Developing Countries: The Case of Bangladesh. Pp. 29-50, in: R.K. Samanta (ed) Extension Strategy for Agricultural Development in 21st Century. New Delhi: Mittal Publications.

9. Kashem, M.A. (1992). Samprasaron Biggan (Extension Science). Dhaka: Bangladesh Packing Press Limited.

b) Research Publications in Foreign/ International Journals

1. Kashem. M. A. (2014). Diversified Use of Mobile Phones by the Farmers in Bangladesh for Receiving Agricultural Information. Journal of Global Communication, 7(2): 112-119, July-December, 2014.

2. Kashem. M. A., M. G. Farouque & P. C. Roy (2013). Impact of crop varieties on household food security in Haor areas of Bangladesh. International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology, 3(2):7-11.

3. Kabir, K. H. , M. A. Kashem & M. A. M. Miah (2013). The level of knowledge of nursery Owners in the Production and Marketing of Saplings. European Scientific Journal, 9(30):342-350.

4. Kashem, M. A. (2009). Shifting from Personal Media to Mass, Interpersonal and Interactive Electronic Communication Media by the Farmers for Receiving Agricultural Information. Journal of Global Communication, 2(2).

5. Kashem, M. A. (2006). Communication Strategies for Disaster Preparedness in Agricultural Sector in Bangladesh. Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development, XVI(2):77-96.

6. Kashem, M. A., M. A. Hossain and M. S. Islam (2003) Job Performance of the Block Supervisors working in the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Economic Affairs, 48(2):109 - 114, India.

7. Hoque, M.J., K. Usami, A. Halim and M.A. Kashem (2003). Attitude of the Block Supervisors toward the Effect of Modern Agricultural Technologies on Environment - a case study in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. Journal of Rural Problem, 39(1): 137 - 139, Japan.

8. Islam, M. S. and M. A. Kashem (2001) The Level of Insecticide Use by the Selected Bangladeshi Farmers in Crop Production. Economic Affairs, 46(3):168 - 172, India.

9. Kashem, M. A. and S. K. Podder (2000). Communication Behaviour of Mehersagar Banana Growers. The Journal of Communication Studies: 88 – 99.

10. Kashem, M. A. and M. M. Hossain (2000). Farm Communication through Television in Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Extension Education, XXXVI(1&2): 65 – 68.

11. Kashem, M. A. and M. M. Islam (1999). Use of Indigenous Technologies in Agriculture by the Rural Men and Women: An Empirical Study in Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 14(2): 27-43. USA.

12. Islam, M. M. and M. A. Kashem (1999). Farmers’ Use of Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) in the Rearing and Management of Livestock: An Empirical Study in Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 13(4): 39-56. USA.

13. Kashem, M. A., H. Mikuni and M. Z. Rahman (1998). Contact with Information Sources of the Japanese Farmers in respect of Organic Farming and Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture (EFA). Journal of Agricultural and Fisheries Economics of Hiroshima University, 8: 81-88. Japan.

14. Kashem, M. A. and H. Mikuni (1998). Farm Techniques Used by the Japanese Farmers in Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Development. Applied Biological Science, 37: 39-52. Japan.

15. Kashem, M. A. and H. Mikuni (1998). Agricultural Extension Services in Japan and Bangladesh: Lessons Learned and Future strategies. Journal of Agricultural and Fisheries Economics of Hiroshima University, 8: 49-80. Japan.

16. Kashem, M. A. (1998). Social Development and Poverty Alleviation: A New Thrust of RD-9 Project. Economic Affairs, 43(1): 13-20. Calcutta, West Bengal, India.

17. Chowdhury, M.S.H., M. A. Kashem and M.A.M. Miah (1998). Loan Utilization Behaviour of the Women Beneciaries of Grameen Bank: An Empirical Study in Bangladesh. Economic Affairs, 43(2): 160-167. Calcutta, West Bengal, India.

18. Rahman, M. Z., M. A. Kashem and H. Mikuni (1997). Farmers’ Communication Behaviour for Technological Intervention: A Japan-Bangladesh Cross-Cultural Study. Journal of Interacademicia, 1(4 Spl.): 277-290. India.

19. Kashem, M. A., M. Z. Rahman and H. Mikuni (1997). Combating Environmental Degradation in Bangladesh: New Urge for Sustainable Agricultural Development. Applied Biological Science, 36(2): 115-130. Japan.

20. Anwar, A.B.M. N., M. A. Kashem and S.G. Mahboob ( 1997). Interest, Participation and Time Use of Rural Youth in Selected Agricultural Activities. Indian Journal of Extension Education, XXIII (3&4): 81-89.

21. Anwar, A. B. M., M. A. Kashem and M. M. Islam (1997). Participation of Rural Youth in Selected Household Activities in Bangladesh. Journal of Extension Education, 8(2): 1648-1653. Tamil Nadu, India.

22. Lawrence, A., C. Garforth, S.C. Dagoy, A.S. Go, A. Hossain, M. A. Kashem, K.S. Krishna, V. Naika and J. Vasanthakumar (1996). Agricultural extension, the environment and sustainability: research in Bangladesh, India and the Philippines. Agricultural Research and Extension Newsletter, 33: 1-9. Overseas Development Institute, London, UK.

23. Ali, M. O. and M. A. Kashem (1996). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Rural Women with their Problem Confrontation in Working in Groups. Economic Affairs, 41(4): 250-252.

24. Rahman, M. H. and M. A. Kashem (1995). Farmers’ Perception about the Growing and Marketing Problems of Oil Crops in Bangladesh – A Farm Level Study. Economic Affairs, 40(2): 106-111.

25. Rahman, M. H. and M. A. Kashem (1993). Growing and Marketing Problems of Pulse Crops in Bangladesh. Economic Affairs, 38(1): 24-30. Calcutta, India.

26. Kashem, M. A., A. Halim and M.Z. Rahman(1992). Farmers’ Use of Communication Media in Adopting Agricultural Technologies – A Farm Level Study in Bangladesh. Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development, 11(1): 94-112.

27. Kashem, M. A. and M.Z. Rahman (1992). Communication Media Used by the Farmers in the Adoption of Rice Technologies: A Study in Bangladesh. The Journal of Development Communication, 2(3): 17-25. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

28. Kashem, M. A. and A. Hossain (1992). Adoption Behaviour of Sugarcane Growers. Indian Journal of Extension Education, XXVIII (1&2): 92-96. New Delhi, India.

29. Kashem, M. A. and W.H.M. Jaim (1990). Possibility of self-sufficiency in Food through Rice Production in Bangladesh – Some Contradictions. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Social Sciences, 3&4 (1&2): 55- 66, July 1988 to June 1990. PARC, Islamabad, Pakistan.

30. Kashem, M. A. and G. E. Jones (1988). Small Farmers’ Perceptions of Obstacles to Improved Rice Cultivation in Bangladesh. Agricultural Administration and Extension, 29(4): 293-300. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd., UK.

31. Kashem, M. A. and G. E. Jones (1988). Obstacles in Individual Innovation Decision-Making. Indian Journal of Extension Education, XXIV (3&4): 1-8. New Delhi: India.

32. Kashem, M. A. (1988). The Rejection of Innovation. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 17: 11-14. Pretoria: South Africa.

33. Kashem, M. A. (1988). Land Reform in Bangladesh. Land Reform, Land Settlement and Cooperatives, 1&2: 63-68. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

34. Kashem, M. A. (1987). Small Farmers’ Need for Institutional Credit in Bangladesh. Savings and development, XI (2): 181-190. Milano, Italy.

c) Research Publications in Different National Journals

1. Mahzabin, I. A., M. R. Rahman, M. A. Kashem and M. A. M. Miah (2014). Food Security of Farm Households and its Constraints in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh. Journal of Innovation and Development Strategy, 8(2):10-14.

2. Kashem, M. A. (2013). Challenges in Higher Agricultural Education in Bangladesh. Progressive Agriculture, 24(1&2):61-68.

3. Farouk, M. O., M. A. Kashem & M. Z. Rahman (2013.). Commercial Potato Growers’ Contact with Information Sources through Mobile Phones. Progressive Agriculture, 24(1&2):239-249.

4. Kashem, M. A., M. A. M. Miah, M. A. Islam & P. C. Roy (2012). Factors Responsible for Yield Gap of Wheat at Farmers’ Field in Two Districts of Bangladesh”. Progressive Agriculture, 23(1&2): 91-99.

5. Mahzabin, I. A., M. A. Kashem, & M. A. Miah (2011). Household Food Security Status of Farmers in Selected Areas of Phulpur Upazila under Mymensingh District. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 23(1&2):61-66.

6. Mukta, M. Z. N., A.S.M.Z. Karim, and M. A. Kashem (2010). Cellphone Use by the Farmers in Securing Need-based Information, Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 22(1&2):7-14.

7. Miah, M. S., M. A. Kashem and M. Z. Rahman (2010) Farmers’ Preparedness for Combating Flood in Fulchari Upazila of Gaibandha District, 22(1&2):103-110.

8. Ali, M. S., A. S. M. Z. Karim, M. A. Kashem and M. M. Islam. 2010. Case Studies of a Successful Ecological Farmer and a Successful ICM Farmer. Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 19:123-126.

9. Mondol, M. A. S., M. A. Kashem, M. M. Ali and M. Z. Rahman (2009). Farmers’ Constraints in Receiving Information from the Communication Media and Their Suggestions to Overcome the Constraints. Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 3(2): 11-14.

10. Mondol, M. A. S., M. A. Kashem, M. M. Ali and M. Z. Rahman (2009). Use of Mass Communication by the Farmers in Receiving Farm Information. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 21(1 &2):9-15.

11. Roy, B. S., M. Z. Rahman & M. A. Kashem (2009). Farmers’ Perception of the Effect of IPM towards Sustainable Crop Protection. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 21(1 &2):35-41.

12. Karim, M. R., M. Z. Rahman & M. A. Kashem (2009). Farmers’ Perception of Quality and Marketing System of RDRS Seed. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 21(1 &2):73-81.

13. Ahmed, N., M. Z. Rahman & M. A. Kashem (2009). Need Assessment for Capacity Building of Women in Practicing Post Harvest Activities of Vegetables. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 21(1 &2):97-104.

14. Barman, K.S., M. A. Kashem, M. Z. Rahamn & M. A. S. Mondol (2009). Use of Mobile Phone by Farmers in Receiving Agricultural Information from the Input Dealers. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 21(1 &2):93-96.

15. M. A. Islam, M. A. Kashem, M. A. M. Miah, J. Nain & Shamima Begum (2009). Farmers’ Knowledge on Yield Contributing Aspects of Modern Boro Rice Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 6(3&4): 51-54.

16. Ali, M. S., A.S.M. Z. Karim, M. A. Kashem and M.M. Islam (2009). Correlates of Problems Faced by the Farmers in Using Ecological Agriculture. Bangladesh Journal Environmental Science. 16:131-138.

17. Mukta, M.Z.N., A. S. M. Z. Karim and M. A. Kashem (2008-2010). Use of Cellphone by the Farm People. Bangladesh Jornal of Training and Development, 21-23(1&2):33-42.

18. Islam, M. A. & M. A. Kashem (2008). Yield Gap of some High Yielding Varieties of Boro Rice. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 5(1&2): 51-54.

19. Islam, M. A., M. A. Kashem & M. A. M. Miah (2008). Alternative Cropping Pattern for Drought-Prone Areas in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 5(1&2): 43-46.

20. Ali, M. S., A. S. M.Z. Karim, M. A. Kashem and M.M. Islam (2008). Adoption of Ecological Agricultural Practices b the Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 20(1&2): 49-57.

21. Amin, M. D., M. A. Kashem & M. Z. Rahman (2008). Participation in Diversified Income Generating Activities by World Vision Beneficiaries. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 20(1&2): 9-18.

22. Islam, M. A., M. A. Kashem, M.A.M. Miah & M. Z. Rahman (2008). Management Gap in Boro Rice Cultivation at Farmers’s Fields. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 20(1&2): 91-97.

23. Rahman, M. Z., M. A. Kashem, M. H. Rahman & A.B.M.A. Haq (2008). Peoples Participation in Coastal Biodiversity Management Activities in St. Martin’s island. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 20(1&2): 109-116.

24. Muttalib, M. A., M. A. Kashem & M. A. Islam (2007). A Scale to Measure Farmers’ Attitude towards Integrated Plant Nutrient Management. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 19(1&2):11-18.

25. Rokonuzzaman, M. M. A. Kashem (2007). Changes in Livelihood Status of Farmers due to Meghna-Dhonagoda Irrigation Project. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 19(1&2):19-26.

26. Haq, A.B.M.A., A.S.M.Z. Karim & M. A. Kashem (2007). Farmers’ Knowledge on Arsenic Related Problems of Environment. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 19(1&2): 27-32.

27. Muttalib, M. A., M. A. Kashem & M. A. Islam (2007). Farm Management Orientation of Farmers in Haor Areas of Northeast Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 19(1&2):51-56.

28. Kabir, M. H., M. Z. Rahman & M. A. Kashem (2007). Effect of Monga on the Livelihoods of Landless Rural People. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 19(1&2): 63-70.

29. Muttaleb, M. A., M. A. Kashem & M. A. Islam (2007). Farmers’ Attitude Towards Integrated Plant Nutrient Management. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 34(2):185-190.

30. M. N. I. Sarker, BM. A. Kashem & M. Z. Rahman (2007). Poverty Alleviation of Rural People through Chars Livelihoods Programme. Journal of the Bangladesh Society for Agricultural Science and Technology, 4(3&4): 203-208.

31. Hasan, M. K., M. Z. Rahman and M. A. Kashem (2006). Participation of Male and Female Conventional Farmers in Farming Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 18(1&2): 57-65.

32. M. N. Haque, M. A. M. Miah, M. A. Kashem & M. A. Muttaleb (2006). Adoption of Selected Modern Rice Varieties by the Farmers in Some Areas of Mymensingh District. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 18(1&2): 89-96.

33. Farhad, A.K.M., M. A. Kashem & M.A.M. Miah (2005). Knowledge of Rural Women on IPM in Vegetable Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 18(1&2): 27-36.

34. Kashem, M. A, & M. Mamun-ur-Rashid (2005). Usefulness of Training Received by the Youths. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 3(1&2):137-42.

35. Rokonuzzaman, M. & M. A. Kashem (2005). Impact of Meghna-Dhonagoda Irrigation Project on the Changes in Crop Cultivation and Related Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32(1):57-62.

36. Rokonuzzaman, M. & M. A. Kashem (2005). Changes in Housing, Health and Sanitation after Implementation of Meghna-Dhonagoda Irrigation Project in Matlab Upazila under Chandpur District. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32(1):63-66.

37. Kashem, M. A. (2005). Factors affecting the adoption of aquaculture technologies by the farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, Special issue, 9(1): 77-79.

38. Amin, M.R., M. A. Kashem & S. Samsuzzaman (2005). Behavioural Changes of Resource Poor Farmers towards Organic Cocoon. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 17(1 &2): 75-80.

39. Rashid, M.M. & M. A. Kashem (2004). Improvement of Socio-personal Traits of Youth through Training from Youth Training Centre. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 99-105.

40. Rahman, M.S. & M. A. Kashem (2004). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Potato Growers with Their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 93-97.

41. Mortoza, M.G., M. A. Kashem & M. M. Islam (2004). Use of Agricultural Information Sources by the Group Members of Krishak Samabaya Samity (KSS). Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16 (Special Issue): 83-88.

42. Miah, M.A.M. & M. A. Kashem (2004). Role of Women in Food Security Condition of Bangladesh for the Improvement of Livelihoods. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16 (Special Issue): 69-76.

43. Kumar, R., M.A. Hossain and M. A. Kashem (2004). Farmers’ knowledge on environment in using modern agricultural technologies. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 53-59.

44. Kashem, M. A., M.A. Sarker, S. Zaman & M. M. Haque (2004). Food Security Status in Bangladesh in the Context of Sustainable Livelihoods Improvement. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16 (Special Issue): 49-60.

45. Kashem, M. A. , M. A. Hossain & Z. Haque (2004). Attitude of Rural Women in Homestead Vegetable Cultivation towards Livelihoods Improvement. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16 (Special Issue): 77-82.

46. Hamidi, M. A. M. A. Kashem, A.S.M.Z. Karim & M. M. Islam (2004). Adoption of Integrated Pest Management practices in Rice Cultivation by Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 1-8.

47. Haider, M.R., A. Halim and M. A. Kashem (2004). Variables contributing to farmers’ attitude on modern T. aman rice cultivation programme. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 67-74

48. Farhad, A.K.M., M. A. Kashem, M. A. M. Miah & A. H. Chowdhury (2004). Use of IPM Practices in Vegetable Cultivation by Women Farmers. Progressive Agriculture, 15(1):31-38.

49. Farhad, A.K.M. & M. A. Kashem (2004). Attitude of Rural Women towards Using IPM Practices in Vegetables Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 16(2): 75-83.

50. Nuruzzaman, M., M. A. Kashem & M. Z. Rahman (2003). Use of Mass media in Receiving Agricultural Information by the Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 95-99.

51. Mortoza, M. G. ,M. A. Kashem & M. M. Islam (2003). Use of Agricultural Information Sources by the Group Members of Krishak Samabay Samity (KSS). Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 75-81.

52. Miah, M. A. M. , G.K. Das & M. A. Kashem (2003). Farmers’ Feedback of Information related to Rice Cultivation in Two Villages under Mymensingh District. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 67-73.

53. Kashem, M. A., M. A. Hossain and M. S. Islam (2003). Job Performance of the Block Supervisors working in the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Bangladesh. Economic Affairs, 48(2):109-114.

54. Kashem, M. A. , M. M. Rahman & M. Z. Rahman (2003). Relationships of the Selected Characteristics of Farmers with their Use of Television in Adopting Selected Technologies. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 63-66.

55. Islam, M.S., M. A. Hossain, M.A.M.miah & M. A, Kashem (2003). Adoption of Modern Agricultural Technologies by the Farmers of Sandwip. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 30(2):331-337.

56. Hossain, M. A., N. C. Suttradhar, M. A. Kashem & M. A. Sarkar (2003). Farmers’ Awareness on environmental degradation caused by the use of modern agricultural technologies. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 41-45.

57. Hossain, M. A., M. Z. Haque and M. A. Kashem (2003). Attitude of Rural Women Towards Poultry Raising and Goat Rearing Activities of Homestead Agriculture. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 30(1):179-186.

58. Hossain, M. A., M. H. U. Sardar, M. A. Kashem & M. A. Sarkar (2003). Adoption of IPM practices by the RDRS beneficiaries under PETRRA project. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 1-6.

59. Haider, M. R., A. Halim & M. A. Kashem (2003). Variables Contributing to Farmers’ Knowledge on Modern T. Aman Rice Cultivation Programme. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 15(1&2): 137-144.

60. Kashem, M. A., M. N. Islam and M. A. Hossain (2002). Factors related to Job Performances of the Block Supervisors in the DAE. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 15(1 &2): 67 - 73.

61. Kashem, M. A. (2002). Impact of a Rural Infrastructure and Community Development (RICD) Project in Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 14(1&2): 89-95.

62. Hasan, M. M., M. A. Hossain and M. A. Kashem (2002). Satisfaction of Women Beneficiaries on Grameen Bank Rural Development Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 14 (1&2): 35 - 39.

63. Kashem, M. A. (2002) ‘Role of Educational Institutions in Implementing NAEP: A Review”. Background paper: Proceedings of the National Workshop on Implementation of the New Agricultural Extension Policy: Achievements and Constraints. Published by the Agricultural Extension Society (BAES).

64. Kashem, M. A. , M. A. Hossain & M. S. Islam (2001). Factors Responsible for Determining Communication Behaviour of the Block Supervisors. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 13 (1 & 2 ): 137 – 142.

65. Kashem, M. A. & M. S. Islam (2001). Information Sources by Farmers regarding the Use of Agro-chemicals. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 13 (1 & 2 ): 71 – 75.

66. Islam, M. S. & M. A. Kashem (2001). Farmers’ Attitude towards Judicious Use of Agro-chemicals in Crop Production. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 13 (1 & 2 ): 23 – 27.

67. Haider, M.R., A. Halim and M. A. Kashem (2001). Adoption of Improved Package of Practices for Transplanted Aman Rice Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Agriculture, 16&17:77-84.

68. Bari, M.A., M. A. Kashem & M. Z. Rahman (2001). Attitude of Farmers towards Hybrid Rice Alok 6201. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 13 (1 & 2 ): 1 – 7.

69. Shah, M. M. Islam, A. Halim & M. A. Kashem (2000). Comparative performance of GO and NGO led farmer field school in a selected area of Mymensingh district. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 &12 (1&2):107 – 114.

70. Poddar, S. K. & M. A. Kashem (2000). Use of extension contact media by the farmers in the adoption of mehersagar banana. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 &12 (1&2):89 – 94.

71. Kashem, M. A. and M. M. Islam (2000). Comparative analysis of Bangladeshi and Japanese farmers’ perception of benefits of using indigenous farm technologies. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 & 12(1&2):23-32.

72. Islam, M. S., M. A. Kashem, A. S. M. Z. Karim and M. W. Zaman (2000). The Level of Fertilizer Use by the Farmers in Crop Production. Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, 6: 146 – 152.

73. Islam, M. S., M. A. Kashem & M. R. Islam (2000). Correlates of farmers’ perception of the harmful effects of agro-chemicals on environment. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 &12 (1&2):41 – 52.

74. Islam, M. S. M, A. Kashem & A. S. M. Z. Karim (2000). A scale to measure farmers’ attitude towards judicious use of agro-chemicals in crop production. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 &12 (1&2):135 – 140.

75. Hanif, M. A., M. N. Islam and M. A. Kashem (2000). Comparative analysis between FFS and Non-FFS farmers regarding environmental awareness. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 11 &12 (1&2):33 – 40.

76. Mortuza, M.G., M. A. Kashem & A. Halim (1999). Formation and Use of Effective Farmers’ Groups in Extension Work under the DAE in the 21^st Century. Proceedings of the Symposium on Agricultural Extension services in the 21^st Century: Needs and Challenges, pp. 95-106.

77. Kashem, M.A., A.B.M.N. Anwar, M.M. Islam & M.A. Hossain (1999). Attitude of Farmers Towards the Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Agriculture. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 26(1): 105-109.

78. Kashem, M. A. (1999). Potentials for Privatizing Agricultural Extension in Bangladesh in the 21^st Century. Proceedings of the Symposium on Agricultural Extension services in the 21^st Century: Needs and Challenges, pp. 113-120.

79. Kashem, M. A. (1999). Farmers’ Contact with Information Sources in Using Farm Technologies. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 12(1&2): 61-68.

80. Islam, M.S., M. A. Kashem & A.S.M. Ziaul Karim (1999). Judicious Use of Agro-chemicals for Sustainable Agricultural Development in the 21^st Century. Proceedings of the Symposium on Agricultural Extension services in the 21^st Century: Needs and Challenges, pp. 157-166.

81. Hamid, M.A., M. A. Hossain & M. A. Kashem (1999). Use of Modern Practices in Potato Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 26(2):323-330.

82. Sarker, G. C., M. A. Kashem and M. A. Hossain (1998). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of the Poultry farmers with their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 1(2): 54-63.

83. Mortuza, M.G. M.A. Kashem &A. Halim (1998). Relationships and Influence of Group Characteristics and Organizational Factors upon the Effectiveness of Krishak Samabay Samity (KSS). Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 10(1 & 2):75-80.

84. Kashem, M.A. (1998). Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers: Path to Reach Sustainable Agricultural Development. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 10(172):27-43.

85. Kashem, M. A., M. M. Rahman and M. A. Haque (1998). Problems Faced by the Resourceless Women in Participating in Group Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 25(1): 77-81.

86. Kashem, M. A. (1998). Comparative Use of Personal Localite, Personal Cosmopolite and Mass contact Media in Using Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers in Bangladesh. Progressive Agriculture, 9(1 & 2): 1-12.

87. Hasan, F., M.A. Kashem & M.R. Haider (1998). Organizational Problem Confrontation of the Block Supervisors in Supervising Result Demonstration. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 10(172):51-57.

88. Hasan, A.F.M., M. A. Kashem and M. R. Haider (1998). Personal and Situational Problem Confrontation of the Block Supervisors in Supervising Result Demonstration. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 11(1&2): 23 – 32.

89. Hamidi, M.A., A.S.M.Z. Karim & M.A. Kashem (1998). An Overview of Integrated Pest Management Activities in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 10(172):99-111.

90. Uddin, M. A., M. H. Rashid and M. A. Kashem (1997). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Sugarcane Growers with their Perception of Information on Sugarcane Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, (Special Issue): 121-126.

91. Karim, M. L., M. A. Kashem and A.S.M.Z. Karim (1997). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Kakrol Growers with their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 10(1&2):49-54.

92. Islam, M. M. and M. A. Kashem (1997). Attitude of Farmers Towards the Use of Agro-chemicals. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 10(1&2):23-28.

93. Anwar, A. B. M. and M. A. Kashem (1997). Participation of Rural Youth in selected Agricultural Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, (Special Issue): 11-20.

94. Akanda, M. G. R., M. A. Kashem and M. M. Rahman (1997). Problem Confrontation of the Farmers in Mukta (BR 11) Rice Cultivation regarding Plant Protection Measures. Bangladesh Journal of Extension education, (Special Issue): 133-138.

95. Akanda, M. G. R., and M. A. Kashem (1997). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Rice Growers and their Problem Confrontation in Using Quality seed. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural sciences, 24(2): 87-91.

96. Anwar, A.B.M.N. M.A. Kashem & S.G. Mahboob (1996). Opinion on Management and Financing of the Rural Youth Programme by Fathers of Rural Youth. The Journal of Rural Development, 26(1): 119-128.

97. Uddin, M.A., M.H. Rashid & M. A. Kashem (1995). Perception of Information of the Farmers in Sugarcane Cultivation. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 8(1&2): 141-143.

98. Kashem, M. A. and M. Z. Rahman (1995). Relationships of selected Personal and Economic Attributes of the Block supervisors with their Credibility as Communicators. Bangladesh journal of training and development, 8(1&2): 34-41.

99. Bashar, M. K., M. A. Kashem, A. Halim, A. S. M. Z. Karim and N. Ara (1995). Relationships of selected Characteristics of Sugarcane Growers with their Adoption of Intercropping in Sugar Mills Zone. Bangladesh Journal of Sugarcane, 17: 91-97.

100.Anwar, A.B.M.N. & M.A. Kashem (1995). Participation of Rural Youth in Selected Income Generating Activities. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(1): 185-192.

101.Akanda, M. G. R. and M. A. Kashem (1995). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Mukta (BR 11) Rice Growers with their Problem Confrontation in using fertilizers. Progressive Agriculture, 6(2): 139-143.

102.Kashem, M. A., M. Z. Rahman and K. M. M. Islam (1994). A Study on the Block Supervisors: Their Roles, Perception about Supervisors and Satisfaction. Bangladesh Journal of Training and development, 7(1): 17-23.

103.Anwar, A. B. M., M. A. Kashem and S. G. Mahboob (1994). Participation of Rural Youth in Selected Agriculture and Income Earning activities: An Empirical Study. The Journal of Rural Development, 24(2): 49-62.

104.Rahman, M. S., M. A. Kashem and M. S. Islam (1993). Improved Cropping Pattern at Barind area, Rajshahi: A challenge for Maintaining Soil Fertility and Productivity. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 20(1): 131-134.

105.Rahman, M. M., M. A. Kashem and D. K. Mahfuz (1993). Economic attributed of the Small farmers and Their Use of Institutional Credit. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education,8(1&2): 47-52.

106.Kashem, m. A., M. Z. Rahman and M. H. Rahman (1992). Credibility of the Block Supervisors as Communicators. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 7(1&2): 23-32.

107.Kashem, M. A. and M. M. Islam (1992). Differences between the Contact and Non-Contact farmers under the Training and visit System: A farm Level Study. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 7(1&2): 95-100.

108.Kashem, M. A. (1992). Krishi Unnayaney Bangladesher Mohila (Women in Agricultural Development in Bangladesh). Newsletter, pp. 17-22. Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association – 1991. Bangladesh Agricultural University , Mymensingh.

109.Kashem, M. A. (1991).Opinion Leaders’ Knowledgeability and Source Credibility as Communicators of Technical Advice. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 4(2): 61-66.

110.Kashem, M. A. (1991). The Role of Opinion Leaders in the Transfer of Modern Agricultural Technologies to Small Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 6(1&2): 1-12.

111.Kashem, M. A. (1991). Small Farmers’ Opinion on the Measures for Removing of Obstacles to the Adoption of Modern Rice Cultivation Practices. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 6(1&2): 94-104.

112.Kashem, M. A. (1991). Inconveniences in Rice Cultivation as Perceived by small farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 18(1): 111-117.

113.Kashem, M. A. (1991). Effect of Distance on the Desirable Attributes and Rice Cultivation Obstacles of the Small farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 18(2): 237-241.

114.Saha, P. K., M. R. Haider, A. Halim and M. A. Kashem (1990). Performance of Contact Farmers under the Training and Visit System. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 3(2): 77-86.

115.Kashem, M. A.(1990). Differences in Knowledge Gain between Pre and Post-test of the Bank Officers. Bangladesh journal of Training and Development, 3(1): 103-103.

116.Kashem, M. A. and M. M. Islam (1990). Comparative Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude and Adoption of Agricultural Practices between the Contact and Non-Contact Farmers under the Training and Visit System. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 5(1&2): 1-7.

117.Kashem, M. A. (1990). Rational Conscientization of the Landless and Small Farmers in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Rural Development Studies, 11(2): 39-43.

118.Kashem, M. A. (1990). Land Use Pattern in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2): 205-207.

119.Kashem, M. A. (1990). Interrelationships of the Characteristics of the Small Farmers. . Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(1): 31-38.

120.Hossain, A., M. A. Kashem, A. Halim and M. A. Hossain (1990). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Extension Personnel with their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 3(2): 69-75.

121.Haider, H.R., M. M. Islam and M. A. Kashem (1990). Contact farmers’ Credibility in Disseminating Extension Messages under the Training and Visit System of Extension Work. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 5(1&2): 47-54.

122.Kashem, M. A., A. Hossain, A. Halim and M. M. Islam (1989). Relationships of Selected Characteristics of Extension Personnel with their Problem Confrontation. . Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 4(1&2): 65-70.

123.Kashem, M. A. and S. M. A. Hossain (1989). Impact of training in Improving Professional Competency of the Development Communicators towards Rural Development in Bangladesh. The Journal of Rural Development, XIX(2): 99-104.

124.Kashem, M. A. (1989). Correlates of Non-localite Behaviour of Small farmers. . Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 4(1&2): 39-44.

125.Mahboob, S. G. and M. A. Kashem (1988). Usefulness of the Small Farmers’ Training Programme. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 1(1): 9-16.

126.Kashem, M. A. and S. M. A. Hossain (1988). An Analysis of Training Programme in Soybean Production, Utilization and Extension. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 3(2): 77-81.

127.Kashem, M. A. and G. E. Jones (1988). Small Farmers’ Contact with Information Sources and its Relationships with some Selected Characteristics. Bangladesh journal of Extension Education, 3(1): 1-7.

128.Kashem, M. A. and G. C. Sarker (1988). Poultry Problem Confrontation as Faced by the Farmers in Tarundia Union of Mymensingh District. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 17(1&2): 17-22.

129.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Transfer of Technologies in Agriculture: The Obstacles and Consequences. Bangladesh journal of Extension Education, 3(2): 55-64.

130.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Quoting References in Dissertation, Scientific Papers and Reports. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 1(1): 71-77.

131.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Land Ownership Pattern and Tenancy Relationships in Bangladesh. The Journal of Rural Development, XVIII(1): 49-59. Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, Kotbari, Comilla.

132.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Krishi Samprasaroner Utpatti, Prokriti and Sampratik Chintabhabna (Origin of Agricultural Extension, Nature and its Recent Concept). Krishi Katha ( a monthly development journal in agriculture), 48(3): 123-125.

133.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Factors Responsible for Rice Cultivation Obstacles as Faced by the Small Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development, 1(2): 64-73.

134.Kashem, M. A. (1988). Extension’s Role towards Agricultural Development. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 3(1): 35-38.

135.Kashem, M. A. (1987). Small farmers’ Constraints to the Adoption of Modern Rice Technology. The Bangladesh Development Studies, XV (4):119-130.

136.Kashem, M. A. (1987). Present Problems of Agricultural Extension – A Discussion. Bangladesh journal of Extension Education, 2(Sp. Seminar Issue): 100-103.

137.Kashem, M. A. (1987). History and Development of Agriculture and Advisory Services in Bangladesh – The Past, Present and Future. Bangladesh journal of Extension Education, 2(2): 91-100.

138.Kashem, M. A. (1987). Emancipation of Small Farmers in Bangladesh and the Need for Formation of Their Groups. ADAB News (a Bi-Monthly Development Journal), XI(6): 11-13.

139.Kashem, M. A. (1987). An Analysis of Differences between Adopters and Non-Adopters of High Yielding Varieties of Rice among Small Farmers. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics, X92): 75-87.

140.Kashem, M. A. (1987). Alternative Approaches to Extension under the Training and Visit (T & V) System in Bangladesh. Bangladesh journal of Extension Education, 2(Sp. Seminar Issue): 67-85.

141.Kashem, M. A. and S. G. Mahboob (1982). Causes of Being Landless of the Landless Labourers. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(2): 143-147.

142.Mahboob, S. G. and M. A. Kashem (1981). Relationships of Economic Characteristics of the Landless Labourers with their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(2): 133-145.

143.Kashem, M. A. and S. G. Mahboob (1981). Relationships of Selected Personal and Psychological Characteristics of the Landless Labourers with their Problem Confrontation. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(2): 181-190.

d) Published Technical/ Research Reports

1. Kashem, M. A. (2007). Lifelong Learning: The Experiences of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. Pp. 47-58 in: Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Scientific Conference.13-14 March 2007. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

2. Kashem, M. A. (2005). Communication Strategies for Disaster Preparedness in Agriculture Sector. Prepared the report as the National Consultant (Communication and Extension). Dhaka: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

3. Kashem, M. A. and A. Sarker(2004). Food Security and Hunger in Bangladesh. Worked as the Team Leader of the Study. The project was funded by the GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation) and executed by the RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service) Bangladesh.

4. Kashem, M. A. (2002). Impact Study of Rural Infrastructure and Community Development (RICD) Project. Worked as the Team Leader of the study. The project is administered by the RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service). The study was funded by the GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation).

5. Kashem, M. A. (2001). Communication Behaviour and Job Performance of Male and Female Block Supervisors Working under the DAE. Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU, Mymensingh.

6. Hossain, S. M. and M. A. Kashem (1999). Expert(s) Study on Identification and Packaging of Newly Emerging Frontier Technologies of SAARC Countries: The Case of Bangladesh. SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC). South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Dhaka, Bangladesh. December 1999.

7. Haque, M.A. and M. A. Kashem (1999). Agricultural Production after the Flood 1998: Farmers’ Role and Experience in Technology Adoption and Innovation. Bangladesh Academy of Agriculture (BAAG), Dhaka. November 1999.

8. Kashem, M. A. and H. Mikuni (1998_b). Towards Sustainable Agricultural Development: Use of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) by the Farmers of Bangladesh and Japan. Research Monograph No. 2. Department of Farm Economics and Management. Hiroshima University, Japan.

9. Kashem, M. A. and H. Mikuni (1998_a). Agricultural Extension services in Japan and Bangladesh: Lessons Learned and Future Strategies. Research monograph No. 1. Department of Farm Economics and Management. Hiroshima University, Japan.

10. Kashem, M. A. et al. (1997). Extension for Sustainable Agriculture: policy and Practice in Three Asian Countries. Research Project R5984. Natural resources Policy and Advisory Department. Overseas Development Administration, UK. 137 pp.

11. Kashem, M. A. and M. A. M. Miah (1996). Implications of Environmental and Sustainability Issues for the Organization and Practice of Agricultural Extension: An Empirical Study in Bangladesh. 127 pp.

12. Kashem, M. A. (1994). Agro-ecological and Socio-economic Study in Beel Singri and Chorai Somespur: Beneficiaries Perspective. Systems Rehabilitation Project, Bangladesh water Development Board (BWDB). Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

13. Kashem, M. A. and A. Hossain (1992). Adoption and Communication Behaviour of Sugarcane Growers around Zil-Bangla Sugarmill Area in Bangladesh. Research Monograph No. 3. Department of agricultural Extension Education, BAU, Mymensingh.

14. Kashem, M. A. (1992). Block Supervisors Credibility as Communicators of Technical Advice under the T & V System. Research Monograph No. 4. Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU, Mymensingh.

15. Rahman, L., M. S. Haque, M. S. Alam, M. A. Kashem and M. H. Rahman (1991). Studies on Oilseeds and Pulses in Bangladesh: Technology testing, Farmers’ Attitude and Seed Marketing. A Research Monograph. Bangladesh-Netherlands Seed Multiplication Programme (BNSMP) of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

16. Kashem, M. A. and A. Halim (1991). Use of Communication Media in the Transfer of Technologies to Farmers: A Farm Level Study. Research Monograph No. 2. Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU, Mymensingh.

17. Kashem, M. A. (ed) (1991). Research in Agricultural Extension Education: A Compilation of Masters’ theses, 1968 – 1991. Department of agricultural Extension education, BAU, Mymensingh.

18. Kashem, M. A. (1990). Role of opinion Leaders in Technology transfer to Small farmers. Research Monograph No. 1. Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU, Mymensingh.

19. Kashem, M. A. and s. M. A. Hossain (1981). Evaluation Report of Irrigation Training. GTI Publication No. 27. GTI, BAU, Mymensingh.

20. Newaz, A., M. A. Kashem and M.H. Rahman (1980). “Literacy Programme: An Evaluation Report of Kishoreganj and Bhairab Thanas”, pp. 1-10 in: S.G. Mahboob, A. Newaz, A. Hossain and A. Razzaque (eds) A Report on the Literacy Programme in Kishoreganj Sub-division by an Agri-varsity Observation team from 23 to 26 February 1980. Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

21. Mahboob, S. G. and M. A. Kashem (1980). An Evaluation of Small farmers Training Programme conducted at the Agricultural Training Institute, Tajhat, Rangpur. The report is published by the FAO-TCP Project 6 BGD/6702, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

22. Hossain, S. M. A. and M. A. Kashem (1980). Evaluation Report of Training of Soybean Production and Utilization. GTI Publication No. 21. GTI, BAU, Mymensingh.

23. Kashem, M. A. and A.muhammad (1979). Evaluation Report of In-service Training on Soybean Production and Utilization in Bangladesh for Thana Extension Officers. GTI Publication No. 10. GTI, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

24. Karim, M. R., M. A. Hossain and M. A. Kashem (1978). Evaluation Report of In-service training on Agriculture and Rural Development for the Bank Officers. GTI publication No. 5. GTI, BAU, Mymensingh.

25. Hossain, M. A., M. R. Karim and M. A. Kashem (1978). In-service Training Course of Seed Production and Certification – An Evaluation Report. GTI Publication No. 2. Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh.

e) Publication of Scientific/ Popular Articles in the Daily National Newspaper

1. Kashem, M. A. (1998). Technology Transfer in Agriculture: The Rich Becoming Richer and the Poor Poorer. The Independent, 07 Nov. 1998.

2. Kashem, M.A. (1997). Social Development. The Bangladesh Observer, February, 1997.

3. Kashem, M.A. (1989). Upazila Agricultural Administration Need to be rationalized. The Bangladesh Observer, 7 Sept., 1989.

4. Kashem, M.A. (1988). Formation of Small Farmers’ Groups. The Bangladesh Observer, 14 June ,1988.

5. Kashem, M.A. (1988). Establishing Farmers’ Service Centres. The Bangladesh Observer, 27 April, 1988.

6. Kashem, M.A. (1988). Effective Extension Service. The Bangladesh Observer, 6 April, 1988.

7. Kashem, M.A. (1988). Channeling the Extension the Extension Activities. The Bangladesh Observer, 22 April, 1988.

8. Kashem, M.A. (1988). Alternative Extension Approach. The Bangladesh Observer, 13 May, 1988.

9. Kashem, M. A. (1988). Barriers to Agricultural Development. The Bangladesh Observer, 20 & 21 March 1988

M. References

1. Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain

Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC)

UGC Bhaban, Agargaon

Dhaka-1207

Bangladesh

Tel: 02-8181633 (office), 02-8033895 (res)

Mobile: 01755596997

e-mail: akhtardso@gmail.com

2. Professor Dr. M. Afzal Hossain

Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Mymensingh 2202

Bangladesh

Tel: 02-9881511

Mobile: 01715-280464

e-mail: mafzalbau@gmail.com

3. Professor Dr. M. Shams-Ud-din

Vice-Chancellor

Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)

Dumki, Patuakhali

Bangladesh

Tel: 04427-56011 (off), 04427-56010 (res)

Mobile: +88-01711-933 742;

e-mail: drshams.bau@gmail.com

Signature: ______________________

Dr. M. Abul Kashem

Date 12 February 2016

Extension Education

Friday, February 12, 2016

Curriculum Viate of Dr. M. Abul Kashem

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION

B. ACADEMIC DEGREES

C. AWARD RECEIVED

E. SERVICE EXPERIENCE

M. References

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