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Professor. Dr. Shah Md. Mahfuzur Rahman
Professor (Honorary)

PhD, University of Dhaka, 2002
M.Sc in Nutrition, University of Dhaka, 1991
Diploma in Public Health (DPH), University of Dhaka, 1993
Diploma in Management, Bangladesh Open University, 2000
M.B.B.S, University of Rajshahi, 1987
FRSPH (Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health) London, UK, 2009

Consultant

  • Research and Publication Unitb World Health Organization, Dhaka 9 months: November 2021-December 2022
  • Head, Academic Wing Institute of Public Health Dhaka, Bangladesh March 2020- August 2021
  • Head, Food Safety Unit Head, Department of Food Safety Assistant Professor (Community Medicine) Institute of Public Health Dhaka, Bangladesh October 2016- August 2021
  • National Advisor (Food Inspection and Food-borne Disease Surveillance), Food Safety Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Dhaka, Bangladesh:
    (worked on Lien from the Govt. service) for period of some 7 years in two phases i.e. July 2009-June 2014 and September 2014-September 2016
  • Superintendent Attached: Food Safety Unit Institute of Public Health (IPH) Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • August 2014 – September2014 Programme Manager Food Safety Programme (GoB-WHO collaborative Programme, Directorate General of Health Services, MoHFW) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Bacteriologist Public Analyst Institute of Public Health Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Dhaka, Bangladesh 1995-2009 (excluding a three years+ period of Deputation for PhD programme)
  • Medical Officer Upazila Health Complexes: Rajibpur, Palashbari 1993-1995 CoordinatorShishu Sasthya Foundation Bangladesh, Dhaka 1989-1992
  • Medical Officer Save the Children Fund (UK) Shariatpur Flood Relief Programme Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1988-1989

Original Research articles published in scientific

  1. Lasker SP, Rahman SMM, Jafarullah M, Ansari MAJ, Hossain A, Amin MA
    Risk and severity of Covid-19 in relation to egg yolk and sunlight in an urban setting. Convergence 2022; 15 (1-4): 1-13.
  2. Parveen PA, Hossain F, Rahman SMM, Lima RS, Sultana A, Sultana N. A predictive score after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for optimal cytoreduction at interval debulking surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2022;48 (2) :154-59.
  3. Laskar SP, Rahman SMM, Jafurullah M, Hossain A, Ansari MAJ. Prevalence, symptom and severity of COVID 19 among permanent residence of Dhaka City. Health Science Quarterly. 2022;2(2):73-80.
  4. Laskar SP, Rahman SMM, Ansari MAJ, Jafurullah M, Hossain A. Egg yolk consumption and the risk and severity of COVID-19: Need for research. Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics. 2021;31(7):333-36.
  5. Huda SF, Hossain F, Uddin MJ, Farhana K, Rahman SMM. Evaluation of preoperative predictors of optimal cytoreductive surgery in women with epithelial ovarian cancers. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2021;47 (3) :280-88.
  6. Jahan MU; Rahman SMM. Understanding of professional ethics among a sample of medical practitioners in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2020;46 (3) :168-75.
  7. Ferdousi SS, Ferdousi S, Rahman MM, Khan MH, Rahman SMM, Fahim FR, Naafi SM. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards COVID -19 Among University Level Students in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2020;46 (3):154-160. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v46i3.52249
  8. Rahman SMM, Akter A, Mostari KF, Ferdousi S, Umman IJ, Naafi SM et al.
    Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Bangladeshi population. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020; 46 (2): 74-82. DOI: https://doi.org.10.3329/bmrc.v46i2.49015.
  9. Rahman SMM et al. Prevalence and determinants of childhood obesity in Dhaka city. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2019; 45: 68-80.
  10. Akter T, Rahman SMM et al. Implementation of Code of Practices (CoP) in selected poultry farms in Bangladesh. Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security. 2018; 2:45-55
  11. Al-Mamun M, Rahman SMM, Turin TC. Microbiological quality of selected street food items vended by school-based street food vendors in Dhaka city. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 2013; 166:413-18
  12. Al-Mamun M, Rahman SMM, Turin TC. Knowledge and awareness of children’s food safety school-based street food vendors in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2013;10:323-30
  13. Hossain F, Karim MM, Rahman SMM. Preoperative detection of ovarian cancer by color Doppler ultrasonography and CA125. Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin. 2010;36 (2):54- 60.
  14. Lucy R H, Haque M, Akter SFU, Hussain ZS, Rahman SMM. Epidemiology of AIDS/HIV Infection in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Private Medical Practitioners Journal. 2004;10 (1):49-52.
  15. Bhuyan MAH, Shaheen N, Nahar S, Rahman SMM, Wahed MA, Rahman MM. Nutritional status and bio-chemical profile of under five slum children in Dhaka city. Northern Medical Journal.2002;12(1) :17-29
  16. Rahman SMM, Kabir I, Akter BMD et al. Energy intake and expenditure of obese and non-obese urban Bangladeshi children. Bangladesh Medical Research Bulletin.2002;28(2): 54-60
  17. Wahed MA, Rahman MH, Islam R, Hannan J, Rahman SMM. Impact of splenectomy on pattern of growth and frequency of blood transfusion in thalassaemic children. Northern Medical Journal. 2002; 11(1):15- 19.
  18. Bhuyan MAH, Mahmud MA, Rahman SMM, Rahman MK, Shaheen N. Nutrition education exposure and nutritional status of selected household members in three Agro-ecological locations of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Nutrition. 2001; 14:31-40.
  19. Haque MF. Rahman SMM, Khan MR. Rejection of colostrum and its association with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). Bangladesh Journal of Child Health.2001; 25 (3 & 4) : 53 – 56
  20. Bhuyan MAH, Mahjabeen SE, Rahman SMM, Mannan MA. Gender bias in intra-household food distribution. South Asian Journal of Nutrition. 2001;3(1&2):25 – 30
  21. Bhuyan MAH, Rahman M, Rahman SMM. Impact of nutrition education programs on nutritional status through mass media with emphasis on television. Bangladesh Journal of Nutrition. 2000; 19:47-57.
  22. Bhuyan MAH, Rahman SMM, Bhuiya MMH, Bhuiyan MNH, Zaher MA. Nutrition status and food intake pattern among selected football players in Bangladesh. Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine (JOPSOM)1999; 18:68-72.
  23. Rahman MM, Rahman SMM, Hafez MA. Presenting features of leprosy patients attending a selected hospital. Northern Medical Journal 1999; 8:36-39.
  24. Hossain MA, Bhuyan MAH, Mollah MR, Mannan MA, Mahmud MA, Rahman SMM. Study on food behaviour and smoking in relation to oral cancer among selected patients. South Asian Journal of Nutrition.1999;1(1&2): 45 – 50.
  25. Rahman SMM, Akter BMD, Siddiqui MZA, Rashid M A. Prevalence of childhood obesity in Dhaka city. Mymensingh Medical Journal. 1998; 7:3-6
  26. Azad TMA, Bhuyan MAH, Rahman SMM, Bhuyan SA. Impact of nutrition education among the lactating mothers of rural Tangail. Bangladesh Medical Review.1998; XXIV:1-5.
  27. Rahman SMM, Akter BMD, Siddiqui MZA, Rashid M A. Colostrum feeding practices in rural Lalmonirhat. Mymensingh Medical Journal 1997; 6:76-79.
  28. Rahman SMM, Rahman MM, Farrukh MA, Haq SAKH, Hossain S. Status of iodized salt produced in Bangladesh. Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine (JOPSOM). 1997;16 (2) 92- 95
  29. Bhuyan MAH, Rahman SMM. Nutrition Education in Primary School Curriculum, its Impact and Suggested Improvement Bangladesh Journal of Nutrition (INFS,DU) 1996; 9: 17-23.
  30. Bhuyan MAH, Rahman SMM. A study on the Nutritional Knowledge Among Freshly Primary School Passed Children of Rural and Urban Areas. Bangladesh Journal of Nutrition (BNNC) 1994; 7: 15-21.
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  • Principal Investigator: A study on the acquired nutritional knowledge among selected grade VI students in the context of primary school curriculum [1991]
  • Principal Investigator: A study on the factors associated with the development of cerebral palsy
  • Principal Investigator: A study on qualitative and quantitative assessment Iodised salts. Public Health Laboratory, Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: Colostrum feeding practices in rural Lalmonirhat
  • Principal Investigator: Prevalence and determinants of childhood obesity in Dhaka city (BMRC funded as part of training on research methods)
  • Principal Investigator: Epidemiology of childhood obesity in Dhaka city [Bangladesh Medical Research Council]
  • Principal Investigator: Prevalence and determinants of chronic non-communicable diseases in Dhaka city. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka. (HNPSP supported project).
  • Principal Investigator: Are serum micronutrients altered in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Bangladesh? (National TB Programme supported project, DGHS, Dhaka).
  • Co-Investigator: Rejection of colostrum and its association with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).
  • Co-Investigator: Knowledge and awareness on children’s food safety among school-based street food vendors in Dhaka city with an assessment of quality of their food items. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.2006. (supported by HNPSP).
  • Co-Investigator: A study on relationship between tobacco consumption and Filariasis. MANOBIK. Dhaka. 2006. (supported by Filariasis project of DGHS).
  • Co-Investigator: Antibiotic resistance in environment and clinical isolates salmonella in Bangladesh. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.2007.(supported by HNPSP).
  • Co-Investigator: Knowledge and awareness of children’s food safety school-based street food vendors in Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Principal Investigator: Study on qualitative and quantitative assessment of ice cream in Dhaka city. Institute of Public Health and WHO. Dhaka.2003.
  • Principal Investigator: Study on qualitative and quantitative assessment sweetmeat in Dhaka city. Institute of Public Health and WHO. Dhaka.2003.
  • Principal Investigator: Study on qualitative and quantitative assessment Biscuits Breads in Dhaka city. Institute of Public Health and WHO. Dhaka.2003.
  • Principal Investigator: Safety & quality of weaning food & drinking water including nutrients & energy intake, and its implication on health & nutrition among infants in rural Bangladesh. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.2007.
    (supported by HNPSP).
  • Co-Investigator: Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis-E infection in Bangladesh. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka. (HNPSP supported project).
  • Principal Investigator: Food adulteration: Its impact on health, nutrition and economy. Supported by Bangladesh Medical Research Council. Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: Epidemiology of foodborne diseases in Bangladesh. WHO and IPH. Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: A study on evaluation of implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) in food industries in Bangladesh. WHO and IPH. Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: A study on the quality of various food items available in the rural market of Bangladesh. Public Health Laboratory, Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: A study on qualitative and quantitative assessment edible oils. Public Health Laboratory, Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: Epidemiology of Foodborne diseases in Bangladesh. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.
  • Principal Investigator: Child to Parents approach: A School based intervention in reducing parental smoking and secondhand smoke at home [BMRC supported]

    Principal Investigator: Assessment of Food safety Culture in Food Business operators in Bangladesh. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.

  • Principal Investigator: Healthiness of packaged food in context of Nutrient profile models. Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Dhaka
  • Principal Investigator: WHO-SEAR Nutrient Profile Model Test in Context of Bangladesh: WHO supported project through NNS
  • Principal Investigator: Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Bangladeshi population.
  • Co-Investigator: Attitude and practices towards COVID -19 among University Level Students in Bangladesh.
  • Principal Investigator: Effectiveness of Telemedicine on health and health system during COVID-19 Pandemic. Institute of Public Health, Dhaka.
  • Principal investigator: Digital health: implications for public health emergencies including COVID-19 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Dhaka
  • Principal Investigator: Preparedness of school going children and their parents for Back to school in the Covid-19 Pandemic: A community-based assessment
  • Principal Investigator: Assessment of nutrient labelling and claimed nutrient contents of locally produced packaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages [Supported by WHO, Dhaka through National Nutrition Services]
  • Principal Investigator: Comparing the extent and nature of unhealthy food and drink TV marketing to girls and boys across nine countries in Asia [supported by IDRC, Canada and technical support: Taylor’s University Malaysia]
  • 1998-till date: Life Member, Bangladesh Medical Association, Dhaka
  • 1990-till date: Life Member, Bangladesh Public Health Association, Dhaka
  • 1990-till date: Life Member, Bangladesh Dietetic Association, Dhaka
  • 1998-till date: Life Member, Bangladesh Nutrition Society, Dhaka
  • 2009-till date: Fellow, Royal Society of Public Health, UK
  • 1998-2001: Member, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Dhaka

Editorial Board

  • 1998-2004: Assistant Editor, Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Bulletin Dhaka
  • July 2016- June 2022: Editor, Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Bulletin Dhaka
  • July 2022- till date: Member, Editorial Board,Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Bulletin Dhaka
  • 2021-till date: Member, Advisory Board, National Bulletin of Public Health IEDCR, Dhaka
  • June 2022- till date: Member, Editorial Board, Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Bulletin Dhaka