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Annual Report July 2012 – June 2013 Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

Introduction

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) was founded in February 1973 through the promulgation of Presidential Order 15 of 1973 with the objective of promoting peaceful applications of nuclear energy in Bangladesh. Since then, BAEC has been continuing its contribution to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh with the spirit of Prosperous Digital Bangladesh Concepts introduced by the government and by this time emerged as the largest organization for scientific and technological research especially in the field of nuclear energy in this country. The essentially goal-oriented research & development (R & D) programs in physical, biological and engineering sciences and nuclear power field have been undertaken in the light of the overall need of the country so that the outcome of the activities can be directly applied for socio-economic betterment in food & agriculture, industry, power, health or medicine, resource assessment and environmental protection.

Programs are chosen in a manner so that the priority, aspiration and needs of the country are amply reflected in their execution. Notable services of BAEC include modern nuclear medicine services to mass people, specially to the poorest section of the society, protection of public health and the environment through radioactivity monitoring of all imported food items, practice of safety culture against all kinds of radiation hazards, sterilization of medicine and medical equipment, food preservation, development of high quality polymer materials, chemical analysis of industrial products for QC purposes, chemical analysis of food and environmental samples for protection against pollution, industrial NDT and material testing services etc. In the last few years, the BAEC has undertaken the challenge of implementing the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) as one of its priority task.

The BAEC’s R & D programs are executed through its different institutes, centres and laboratories equipped with state-of the-art facilities and installation. The major facilities include 3 MW TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor, 3MV Tendem Accelerator Facility, 3MV Van de Graff Accelerator, Two Co-60 gamma irradiator, Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facilities, nuclear medicine and scanning devices installed in National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS) and 14 INMAS’s distributed at different district headquarters, Radioisotope Production Laboratory, Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory, Beach Sand Minerals Processing Pilot Plant etc.

Apart from R & D activities, the following divisions of BAEC are playing vital role in executing various programs undertaken by BAEC.

International Affairs Division (IAD): This division is playing a key role for maintaining focused liaison with many foreign countries and international organizations particularly International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with a view of transferring the technology and development of human resources in the field of nuclear technology. This division is also in constant communication with IAEA in order to fulfil the country’s obligation in matters related to Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It also maintains liaison with other international bodies like RCA, FNCA etc.

Planning Division: This division is responsible for planning, development and execution of different ADP and special R & D projects.

Scientific Information Division: This division is responsible for focusing the activities of the Commission through the mass media (Radio, Television and Newspapers), publishing various Reports, Scientific Journals, Newsletters etc., Selection, Collection, Processing and Dissemination of information in the field of scientific research and technological development in the areas of Nuclear Science & Technology.

R & D activities conducted during the period from July 2012 to June 2013 in the various fields of nuclear science & technology are described in the next page.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

I. PHYSICAL SCIENCES

1. ACCELERATOR FACILITIES DIVISION, AECD1.1 ObjectiveThe objectives of this Division are (a) to operate and maintain the 3 MV Van de Graaff Accelerator and its associated auxiliary systems (b) to develop ion beam experimental facilities (c) to utilize the accelerator ion beam for research and development works in the field of health, environment, agriculture, industry, etc. (d) to provide accelerator beam time to other users for research and service purposes and (e) to do research, training and service for quality cancer care an Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP) will be established.1.2 ProgrammeAccelerator Facilities Division of the Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka operates and maintains the 3 MV Van de Graaff Accelerator and its associated auxiliary systems, which is capable of accelerating proton, deuteron and alpha particles with beam currents in the range of nano-to micro-amperes. Besides this, this division has been initiated to establish a research institute under the ADP project entitled as “Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP) at AECD”. The researchers of various groups are utilizing the Van de Graaff Accelerator widely for doing research for elemental analysis of environmental, health, biological, agricultural and industrial samples with various IBA techniques including Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) and Proton Induced Gamma Emission (PIGE). 1.3 Research and Development Work1.3.1 Operation and maintenance of the 3 MV Van de Graaff acceleratorThe right beam port alignment has been done successfully and the vacuum leakage of the left beam port has repaired. Routine calibration of data acquisition system and routine maintenance of the system has been done effectively. Now the accelerator is in operation. According to the user’s demands, the accelerator has been operated to produce and accelerate the proton beam for sample irradiation. 1.3.2 Analysis of environmental changes and related health aspects aftermath of natural

disasters This research work will provide the quantitative information regarding the elemental composition of the environmental ingredients and also the radiological environmental data. Thirty number of different soil samples are collected from selected areas, prepared as pellets and the experiments have been done using IBA techniques PIXE and PIGE. The analysis is in progress by suitable statistical methods and software GUPIX and MAESTRO-32. A PhD thesis will be submitted under this program.1.3.3 Analysis of elemental profile and pollution level determination of soil of some shore

areas using PIGE and PIXE techniquesThe objective of the research work is to develop a methodology using the PIXE and PIGE techniques for the identification of the pollutant in some shore areas of Bangladesh and to find the exact quantification of essential and toxic elements of soil and to provide sufficient information to evaluate its impact on human health and environment. The sampling sites have been selected and 10 samples are collected, preparation is in progress for pellet making. The experiments will be done by accelerator proton beam and data acquisition will be done using IBA techniques PIXE and PIGE. A PhD thesis will be submitted under this program to the department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

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1.3.4 Study of the effects of industrial pollutants using ion beam analytical techniquesThe objective of this research work is to find the exact quantification of essential and toxic elements of soil and vegetables of some industrial polluted areas and to provide sufficient information to evaluate its impact on human health and environment. Average elemental concentration levels of Al, Si, K , Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn , Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Sr, and Pb were found to be 5023, 358, 5538, 4917, 2280, 1672, 407, 29073, 46, 47, 32, 83, 9, 6, 177, 125, 158 and 35 ppm, respectively. A PhD thesis has been submitted under this research program and degree awarded at August 2012.1.3.5 Study of elemental profile of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh The main objective of the research work is to explore and identify the elements present in medicinal plants. To estimate the concentration of trace elements in those plants or parts of those plants are commonly considered as useful and efficient for various therapeutic purposes. Average elemental concentrations for K, Ca, Sc, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn Ni, Sb, La and Ce have been found to be 28369, 54008, 150, 1260, 1078, 427, 104, 445, 130, 29 and 252 mg/kg respectively. An M.Sc. Thesis has been submitted under this research work and degree awarded at June 2013. 1.3.6 Study of elemental profile of some fishes of Islampur, Savar The objective of this research work is to find the exact quantification of essential and any type of toxicity in fishes of Islampur, Savar area and to provide sufficient information to evaluate its impact on human health and environment. Average elemental concentration for Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Cd, I, Pb 10.25, 9.87, 9.97, 48.38, 228.21, 1.02, 6.25, 41.09, 155.86, 4.67, 102.03, 7.46, 60.09, 10.1, 91.6, 0.19, 3.2 and 0.012 (mg/kg) respectively. An M.Sc. Thesis has been submitted under this research program and the degree awarded at June 2013. 1.3.7 Elemental analysis of soil around NMC Rajshahi using IBA techniqueThe main objective of the present study is to find the toxicity or deficiency of some trace elements in the soil samples around the Nuclear Medicine Centre, Rajshahi. The elements that were found to be present in these samples measurable quantities are Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn, Rb and Co which are 1120, 9706, 68270, 28000, 2760, 874, 12236, 957533, 11640, 14134, 31533, all are in ppm respectively. Except Cl and K all other elements that are Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn, Rb and Co are found to be a high concentration which may transfer to food stuff and consequently may affect the human health. 1.3.8 Study on LINAC physics and instrumentationThe study has been carried out in order to introduce interior details of the LINAC physics and instrumentation. LINAC produce X-rays and high energy electrons for medicinal purposes in radiation therapy and also used for particle physics. The linear accelerator uses microwave technology to accelerate electrons through the wave guide and allows these electrons to collide with a heavy metal target. As a result of the collisions, high-energy x-rays are produced from the target. Radiation can be delivered to the tumor from any angle by rotating the gantry and moving the treatment couch.1.3.9 Study of spatial resolution of a positron emission tomography (PET) system After setup and calibration of the camera, the spatial resolution of the system was measured by acquiring data using one and two 68-Ge line sources. Each source had activity of 0.37±0.04 MBq, and the coincidence events were acquired for 300 seconds in two dimensional (2D) mode. The images were reconstructed with a Hamming filter of cutoff frequency 0.4 and using a 256 by 256 matrix. In each case, a Gaussian fit was performed on the profile across the central plane of the reconstructed images. Superimposed is a pair of Gaussian fit curves indicating a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 8.8 mm. Compared the values with other similar PET scanners, the miniPET

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spatial resolution appears significantly poorer. The scanner geometry was not perfectly circular probably which degrades the resolution.1.3.10 Image noise analysis of a 0.2m field of view PET cameraThe performance characteristics such as resolution, SF and NECR of the camera were reasonably consistent. For imaging studies, sinogram data were generated using a water filled Jaszczak SPECT phantom with 10 MBq 18-F and a uniform cylindrical phantom with 7.74 MBq 68-Ge. The image was reconstructed with the FBP technique using a Hann filter of cutoff frequency 0.3 of the Nyquist frequency. A region of interest (ROI) was drawn over the large cold region and at the centre. Mean pixel value and standard deviation were measured within the ROI. To reduce the noise in the image, different cutoff frequencies of the Nyquist frequency were applied to choose the appropriate frequency. The study indicates, as the cutoff frequency is reduced, the distinction between the cold region and the surroundings becomes blurred, with the result that the mean pixel value increases significantly. Results also show that coefficient of variation (CV) decreases with the decrease of cutoff frequency, as less noise is transmitted to the reconstructed image.

2. CHEMISTRY DIVISION, AECDThe Research and Development area of the Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka is diversified into the following specialized branches of modern chemistry: a) Advanced Analytical Chemistry b) Environmental Chemistryc) Clinical/Medical Chemistry d) Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Energy Conversion Technology e) Academic Training and analytical Services. During the reporting period (July 2012-June 2013), the Divisional efforts continued in different research programmes under the above major disciplines of interest are summarized below:2.1 Research and Development Works(a) Advanced Analytical Chemistry2.1.1 Chemically modified natural cellulose and their applications in dyes and heavy metals

removalThe objective of this study is to develop an effective sorption-based technology for removal of non-biodegradable textile reactive-dyes and heavy metals from wastewater. In the present work available natural cellulose (hardwood sawdust) was chemically modified with NaOH and sorption of a reactive dye and few heavy metals were investigated using the modified cellulose. Dye and heavy metal sorption capacities of modified adsorbents were examined by UV-Visible and AAS methods, respectively. The structural change of sawdust was confirmed by FTIR-spectrum analysis.2.1.2 Synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles and study of their oxidative propertiesThe applications of Mn-Oxide nanoparticle as an effective oxidant for degradation of organic contaminants in water was evaluated. In this study the structural properties of Mn3O4 nanoparticles synthesized through reduction of KMnO4 with glycerol by sol-gel method were studied by XRD technique. The organic dyes, viz., methylene blue and orange red were found to be completely decolorized from their aqueous solution on treating the dyes with Mn3O4 suspensions in acidic media. 2.1.3 Transfer of metals from soil to vegetables and assessment of possible health riskThe present study was conducted for measurement of trace metal levels in agricultural soil and

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vegetables collected from Rooppur, Pabna as well as for determination of transfer factors of the measured elements to evaluate potential health effects of the people in the area concerned. Results showed that, the intake of toxic metals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn Co, Cr, V, Ni, Pb and Cd) from vegetables was not high and found within the permissible limits recommended by WHO, Food & Nutritional Board and US EPA. (b) Environmental Chemistry2.1.4 Trace element contamination in the river PadmaAn investigation of the heavy metal levels in water and sediment of the river Padma was carried out for evaluation of aquatic environmental pollution. The elements analysed in water were Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn, Cr, Cd, Pb, As and sediment samples showed the presence of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Pb and As. Most of the trace element contents in the river sediment were found not to exceed the background levels. The Enrichment factor and Sediment Pollution Index for almost all the measured elements in sediment samples were found within natural sediment concentration limit without ecological risk. 2.1.5 Transfer of Toxic elements from soil to plant in the Industrial Area of Dhaka and its

impact on Surrounding EnvironmentThe environment pollution in certain part of Keraniganj district due to industrial and municipal activities were investigated in the light of toxic metal levels in soil and plant samples. The result obtained from this study showed that concentrations of the toxic elements (i.e. Co, Cd, V, Cu, Ni, Cr, Mn, Zn and As) in soil were higher than the world average values except Pb and Fe levels. Moreover, plants contained higher concentrations of Zn and Mn and low concentrations of As, Cu and Co compared to world average values. 2.1.6 Geochemical behavior of the trace elements in the Aquatic environment of the

Buriganga River The physicochemical parameters and heavy metal status of water and sediment of the river Buriganga were investigated for evaluation of the degree of pollution. The elemental concentrations in water and sediment were found in the sequence: Fe>Mn>Cu>Zn> Ni>Pb> As> Cd> Cr and Fe>Zn>Cu>Cr>Pb>As>Ni>Cd>Mn, respectively. The enrichment factors for Zn, Pb, Fe, As and Cu in sediment indicated anthropogenic sources responsible for heavy metal pollution. The partition coefficient, Kd values were found in the order of Fe>Cu>Zn>As>Pb and hence high Kd values indicated less leaching or dissolution from the sediment. 2.1.7 Evaluation of surface and groundwater in Rooppur Nuclear Power Project Site as

coolant for the upcoming NPP of BangladeshThe surface and groundwater of RNPP site collected in winter, summer and spring seasons were investigated for physicochemical properties, cation and anion contents to assess their quality as reactor coolants with respect to corrosion. Temperature, pH, EC, TDS, salinity, cations (Al, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Ni, and Cu) and anions (NO3-1, SO4

-2, PO4-3, Cl-1, HCO3

-1) were measured. From the overall evaluation groundwater was found to be more suitable than surface water as coolant.2.1.8 Health risk assessment of heavy metals via dietary intake of vegetables collected from

an area selected for introducing a Nuclear Power PlantThe present study aimed to investigate heavy metals in vegetables grown on the area under Roopur Nuclear Power Plant Project to evaluate their effects on the consumers. According to assessment it was found that the Health Risk Index and the Hazard Index values for most of the measured elements in vegetables (Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb) were within the safe limit. The Metal Pollution Index values for bottle groud leaf, water spinach, lady’s finger, spinach and tomato

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were very high indicating heavy metal contamination which might have significant threat on human health.2.1.9 Impact of trace metals on aquatic organisms of the River PadmaThis study ascertains the influence of trace heavy metals on some aquatic organisms of the river Padma and assesses the health risk from the harmful effect of toxic metals in the river-fishes. Under this investigation water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and milfoil (Myriophylum spicatum) plants and commonly consumed small fishes collected from the river were analyzed for trace heavy elements using EDXRF technique. In consideration of human health related with fish consumption the daily dietary intake levels were observed to be very much low for Cu and Zn and marginally high for As and high for Pb compared to respective FAO/WHO suggested standard values.2.1.10 Identification of PM sources between day and night during monsoon and wintertime in

DhakaThe main objective of this work is to find out the characteristics of particulate matter (PM) sources during winter and monsoon seasons. The PM (PM10 and PM2.5) collected in winter and monsoon periods at the continuous air monitoring station (CAMS-2) at the Farm Gate site were analyzed using reconstructed mass (RCM) method and the sources- sulfate, sea salt, smoke, soil, carbonaceous sources, Zn and Pb were identified. The data set was also analyzed by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method for identification of sources like mixed sources, soil dust, road dust, sea salt, Zn and fugitive Pb. Both RCM and PCA methods showed the same characteristics of sources. 2.1.11 Identification of sources from fine particulate matter using carbon fraction dataThis work focuses the identification of carbonaceous sources using PMF modeling. This was done in two ways. Firstly, total OC and EC data were included in the elemental data set to separate out the sources of fine PM. Secondly, fractions of OC and EC data were included in the elemental data set to find out the sources of fine PM. The main goal was to find out the haze contributing particles from local aerosol extinction coefficient and sources derived from the fine PM using PMF2 modeling.2.1.12 Chemical characterization of biomass burning deposits from cooking stoves in

BangladeshThe chemical characterization of biomass burning smoke deposition from cooking stoves at the rural areas in Brahmondi, Narsingdi, Bangladesh was studied. The smoke deposits collected from the kitchen ceiling were analyzed for K, Ca, Ti, Fe, Mn, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, and Pb. The surface morphology of all smoke deposits was almost similar. The concentrations of the elements measured followed the sequence as, K>Ca>Fe>Ti>Pb>Zr >Zn>Mn>Sr>Rb>Cu>Co> Mo>Nb>Y. The elemental concentrations in the present biomass burning smoke deposits were much higher than those of the European and USA biomass burning emissions.2.1.13 Study of some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tobacco

smoke condensate (TSC) in Bangladesh perspectiveSome carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) namely naphthalene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene and pyrene were studied in tobacco smoke condensate (TSC) of twenty cigarette samples using GC-MS. The results obtained are as follows: naphthalene and fluorene were found at very high concentration in one of the samples and the values were in the range of 2.654-52.550 µg/kg and 1.675-19.520 µg/kg, respectively. Phenanthrene and anthracene levels were 9.106 and 50.110 µg/kg in BC1, 1.942 and 10.680 µg/kg in BC3 and <0.0002 µg/kg in BC2, respectively. 2.1.14 Study of petroleum hydrocarbons (NHs) pollution in Padma river waterThis study involved the analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons in Padma river water samples. The hydrocarbons-Decane(C10), undecane (C11), dodecane (C12), tridecane (C13), and pentadecane (C15)

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were found below the detection limit of 0.0002 µg/L. The other hydrocarbons- Tetradecane (MDL-1.1450 µg/L), hexadecane (MDL-1.4890µg/L), heptadecane (MDL-3.3493 µg/L) and nonadecane (MDL-8.3950 µg/L) were also found below the detection limits in the samples. Only one sample showed the presence of eicosane at concentration level of 7.795µg/L. The recovery results are as follows: Decane (C10)- 99.73%, undecane(C11)- 83.614%, dodecane(C12)- 95.7%, tridecane(C13)- 86.897%, tetradecane(C14)-71.86%, pentadecane(C15)-64.2%, hexadecane(C16)-73.54%, heptadecane (C17)-75.54%, nonadecane(C19)-88.95% and Eicosane(C20)- 98.59%. 2.1.15 Investigation for some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in Padma

river waterThe polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were investigated in some Padma river water samples. The concentrations of PAHs obtained were as follows: Naphthalene: <0.0002-0.5192µg/L, phenanthrene: <0.0002-0.6808 µg/L, anthracene: <0.0002-0.8189µg/L and pyrene: <0.0002-0.8768 µg/L. Fluorene was found below 0.0002 µg/L in all samples. The recovery for naphthalene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene and pyrene were 93.92%, 68.65%, 95.26%, 94.23% and 92.50%, respectively. 2.1.16 Seasonal variation in levels of phenol and phenolic derivatives in Padma river waterPhenol and few phenolic derivatives were studied in Padma river water samples collected from different points during rainy and winter seasons. The concentrations of phenol in rainy season samples at Lalonshah bridge East point were found in the range of 0.094-1.514µg/L whereas in the winter season the level was found below 0.003µg/L. In both seasons, the phenol contents of water at Rooppur Char and Baer Char points were in the range of MDL-0.1295 µg/L whereas at Lalonshah West and Pakshi points, it was found below the detection limit. In both seasons, 2-methyl phenol was found below the detection limit at all points and 3-methyl phenol level in Hardinge Bridge samples was found to be 0.083µg/L. (c) Clinical/Medical Chemistry2.1.17 Serum copper level in children with Thalassemia majorThalassaemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder resulting in chronic hemolytic anaemia. The aim of this study was to determine serum copper level in patients with beta thalassemia major. Copper, one of the essential trace elements was found to be significantly increased in thalassemia major patients compared to controls. This increased level of copper may be due to hemochromatosis that occurs as complications in thalassemia major. This study was taken to investigate and compare serum copper level in beta thalassemic major patients with the normal individuals.2.2 Services RenderedThe Division regularly provides analytical services to different organizations (Govt., Semi-Govt. and Private etc.). The services mainly include quality control and quality certification of raw materials and products, clinical assay, academic pursuit and chemical analysis of different materials. The analytical services for heavy elements, both essential and toxic, are being carried in different fields such as food and agriculture (fertilizers and plant material), fisheries (fish products), metallurgy (coin, gold, silver, alloy), geology (soil, rock, sediment), commerce and industry (paint, salt, tea, drinks, oil), human health and medicine (multi-vitamin mineral tablet, hair, nail, blood, urine and skin), environmental samples (air, soil and water) etc. The analytical services for some organic compounds also have been provided. During the reporting period, in the present laboratory 1858 samples have been analyzed for 2461 parameters.

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3. ELECTRONICS DIVISION, AECD3.1 ObjectiveElectronics Division has been providing services through repair and maintenance of various types of medical, analytical and nuclear instruments belonging to all divisions of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD). The Division has also been developing of embedded system, FPGA based system and PC based system to facilitate nuclear and analytical research at AECD. To achieve self reliance in the field of advanced instrumentation in National level the division organizes National Training Course (NTC). 3.2 ProgrammeMain activities of the Division are in the following areas: Design and Development of customized prototype system for measurement & control Repair & Maintenance of Nuclear, Medical & Industrial equipments Training Program Research Collaboration3.3 Design and Development of Customized Embedded SystemThe design activity of the division mainly focused towards the prototype design of customized instruments to facilitate nuclear and analytical research at AECD. The following system has been designed and developed during this period: PC based Temperature and Relative Humidity (T & RH%) monitoring and data logging

system(ongoing). Data acquisition module Microcontroller based light intensity controller for fountain at AECD Prototype microcontroller based wireless water level detection system for water tank using

ultrasonic distance measurement sensor. Microcontroller based 8 digit 7 segment display using MAX7219 driver Simulation of FPGA based Single Channel Analyzer (SCA) used in nuclear counting system

(on going). Water Pump Controller Logic Gates Test circuit Development of trainer kits for National Training Course (NTC)3.4 Repair and Maintenance of Electronic InstrumentsActivities of the division is concentrated to repair and maintenance of electronics equipment used by different divisions of AECD.

Sl. No. Type of the instruments No. of instruments

1. Scientific, Nuclear and Analytical 25

2. Computer (System Unit, with software installation), Printer 72

3. Telephone and Intercom System 110

3.5 Training Course Organized and Seminar Arrangedi) Two National Training Courses on “Microcontroller and Interfacing” Nov.2012 were organized

by the division. Total 52 participants from seven Polytechnic Institutes attended in the training course.

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ii) National Training Course on “Introduction to LabVIEW – Virtual Instrument and PC based Control System” 30 June - 04 July, 2013 was organized. Total 14 participants from eight different organizations attended in the training program.

iii) Electronics Division conducts three months long industrial attachment training program for students of Dhaka, Comilla, Mymensingh, Bogra, Ahsanullah, National and Bangladesh Polytechnic Institutes. Total 52 students attended this program from October 2012 to January 2013.

4. EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD4.1 ObjectiveThe objective of Experimental Physics Division is to do research and development activities in both fundamental and applied fields of science and technology. The division is studying to grow, characterize and development some technologically important photovoltaic thin film materials as these are utilized as base blocks for the photovoltaic solar cells. EPD is efficiently able to develop device-quality thin films of various light absorber and transparent materials. The characterization includes optical, electrical, morphological, compositional, structural, magnetic and so on. Thereby, EPD mainly concentrates on thin film technology in view to bring down the material cost considerably and effectively.4.2 Programme Development and characterization of elemental, binary, ternary and quaternary semiconducting

materials in thin film form. Development and characterization of diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS) thin films. Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide based thin films for optoelectronic

applications. Studies on the fundamental properties of absorber and transparent coating materials of thin film

solar cells.4.3 Research and Development Works4.3.1 Structural, optical and electrical properties of vacuum evaporated CdTe thin filmCadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a crystalline compound semiconductor, where Cd is a divalent element and Te is a hexavalent element is called II-VI (two-six) compounds. It is usually sandwiched with Cd sulfide to form a p-n junction photovoltaic solar cell. The objective is to prepare CdTe thin films on glass substrate by Vacuum Evaporation method and investigation of structural, optical and electrical properties by varying film thickness and also varying substrate temperature. The structural studies were carried out by XRD. Each film shows a preferred orientation along [111] plane of cubic phase, in addition two other prominent planes (220) & (311). The grain size of the films was small and was within the range from 32 to 52nm. With the increase of substrate temperature, the micro strain and dislocation density decreased. All the films have high absorption coefficient (~105 cm-1) above the fundamental absorption edge. The calculated band gap energy (Eg) was found to increase (1.49eV to 1.55eV) with varying thickness and decrease (1.56eV to 1.46eV) with varying substrate temperatures. The high absorption coefficient and nearly optimum band gap energy of this material is favorable for solar photovoltaic application, which are in agreement with others research work.4.3.2 Preparation of graphene oxide based infrared photo detector and mcharacterization Infrared (IR) detection is an important subject for military and scientific applications. Graphene oxide (GO) is an attractive candidate for optoelectronic applications due to its fascinating optical and electrical properties. GO absorbs light in the infrared wavelength regime. Therefore, we investigate

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its infrared photodetecting properties. Solution of GO was prepared by improved synthesis method. Thin films were prepared on clean glass substrate with different concentration. It was found that photo detecting capacity of GO thin film varies with various concentrations. Current increases with concentration and time. 4.3.3 Preparation of graphene oxide thin film and characterization of optical and electrical

propertiesSince Indium Tin Oxide is an expensive material, graphene oxide (GO) can be used alternatively as a window layer in a thin film solar cell. Therefore our objective is to prepare GO thin film on clean substrate and characterize it for cost reduction and large area production. Thin films were prepared on glass with different concentrations. Thin films of concentration 0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.075 mg/ml were prepared. Films were annealed from 150C to 200C temperatures. Different optical and electrical parameters were studied. Surface study showed smooth top surface as seen by the scanning electron microscope. The annealed films treated without hydrazine revealed better performance than the hydrazine treated films. Non-reduced film showed insulating behavior. 4.3.4 Characterization of graphene oxide based thin film solar cellPolymer is an expensive material in organic thin film solar cell. Therefore GO-based organic thin film solar cell replacing PEDOTT: PSS with chemically converted graphene loxide was characterized. The utilization of graphene oxide thin films as the hole transport and electron blocking layer in organic photovoltaics is demonstrated. Organic GO-based thin film solar cell was characterized. The photo voltage increased with illumination. The cell area was 2×2 mm2. The resistance increased from 0.8 KΩ to 2.3 KΩ with the increasing voltage from 0.23 to 0.65 mV. 4.3.5 Synthesis of Co doped ZnO diluted magnetic semiconductor thin film materialsThe objective of the present work is to prepare Co doped ZnO thin films to evaluate cobalt effects on the structural, optical, electrical and magnetic properties of the films. The X-ray diffraction pattern indicated that the Co doped ZnO is a hexagonal wurtzite structure without a second phase. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy revealed that the Co ions were introduced into the ZnO. The calculated values of the lattice constants a and c were found to be 3.24111 Å and 5.19898 Å, respectively. It is observed a little different of lattice constant with Co (cobalt) variation. The XRD results indicate that Co-doped ZnO thin film prepared by spray pyrolysis deposition has good crystallite quality.4.3.6 Preparation and characterization of CuInS2 thin film materialsA good absorber material is the most important factor of thin film solar cell. The CuInS2 materials band gap of about 1.5 eV matching almost ideally to the solar spectrum. CuInS2 thin film has just attracted more attention recently. Very little work on thin thin films by spray pyrolysis has been reported. Therefore, the objective is deposition and characterization of CuInS2 thin films to make it as an efficient material for solar cell absorber. The ternary compound semiconductor CuInS2 (CIS) thin films have been successfully synthesized by a simple spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD) method. High values of optical absorption coefficient (105 cm-1 ) with near optimum band gap 1.45 eV have been obtained. All the films exhibit p-type conduction. The SEM images of the CuInS2 thin films showed good compound formation. The XRD spectra of the samples showed tetragonal structure and good crystallinity was found in CIS-2 films. The sharp, high intensity and more characteristic peaks showed an improvement of crystallinity at 225C for the four different new concept of Cu:In:S ratio.

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5. HEALTH PHYSICS DIVISION, AECD 5.1 ObjectiveThe objective of R & D and service activities of Health Physics Division are to ensure protection against ionizing radiation by means of: (i) population exposure control by monitoring environmental radiation and measurement of radioactivity in environmental samples, food stuffs, imported and exportable samples;(ii) occupational workers exposure Control by monitoring individual radiation exposure and workplace monitoring throughout the country in order to keep the radiation level below the dose limit as per recommendation of ICRP series 103, 2007 and as per requirement of NSRC Rule 1997; (iii) monitoring and control of radioactive sources of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka as per requirement of NSRC Rule-1997; (iv) Training and education on radiation protection; (v) Providing radiation protection service on demand basis.ª5.2 Research and Development Work5.2.1 Radioactivity in rain waterThe observed activity concentrations of 226Ra found in rain water samples varied from 0.15 Bql-1 to 13.27 Bql-1 with mean concentrations 4.52 ± 1.26 Bql-1. The activity of 232Th was found in the rain water samples varied from 0.43 Bql-1 to 22.66 Bql-1 with mean concentration 4.36 ± 1.37 Bql-1. The 40K activity in these rain water samples was found to be in the ranged from 14.45 Bql-1 to 182.45 Bql-

1 with average 59.66 ± 3.07 Bql-1. No artificial radionuclide was detected at any of the sample. 5.2.2 Worldwide proficiency test on the determination of natural and artificial radionuclides

in water and moss soil: An IAEA inter-comparison studyThe inter-comparison programme (IAEA-CU-2012-03) was initiated under joint collaboration between BAEC and IAEA. The natural and artificial radionuclides in water, hay and soil such as IAEA-01, IAEA-02, IAEA-03, IAEA-04 and IAEA-05 were determined for worldwide proficiency test in the Health Physics Division. The radioactivities of 40K, 208Tl, 210Pb, 212Pb, 228Ac, 51Cr, 57Co, 60Co, 65Zn, 85Sr, 137Cs, 134Cs, 139Ce, 152Eu & 241Am were measured in the samples using a low-level gamma counting system, which consists of HPGe detector. 5.2.3 Radioactivity measurement in air sample at INMU, DhakaThe concentrations of 131I and 99mTc in the air samples were to be varied from 0.19-60.67 mBq/m3

and from 0.25-40.27 mBq/m3. The radioactivity of Pb-212, Pb-214, Ac-228, Bi-214, K-40 were to be varied from 0.59±0.001- 295.39±0.004 mBq/m3, 13.55±0.0015-1910.88±0.01mBq/m3, 0.69±0.0085-570.77±0.016 mBq/m3 7.85±0.007-2192.32±0.028 mBq/m3, 19.69±0.052- 256.07± 0.054 mBq/m3.5.2.4 A study of determination of the natural radionuclides in soil samples collected from

different locations of Barendra region of Rajshahi and mining region of Dinajpur For Barendra region soil samples, it is found that the activity concentration of 238U ranges from 31.9±1.3 to 42.7±1.4 Bq/kg with mean 36.7±1.4 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 232Th ranges from 52.9±1.6 to 68.9±1.7 Bq/kg with mean 59.7±1.7 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 40K ranges from 232.5±2.3 to 320.6±2.4 Bq/kg with mean 282.5±2.3 Bq/kg. For Mining region soil samples, activity concentration of 238U ranges from 31.3±1.3 to 48.3±1.5 Bq/kg with mean 37.1±1.4 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 232Th ranges from 44.5±1.5 to 81.9±1.9 Bq/kg with mean 56.9±1.7 Bq/kg, activity concentration of 40K ranges from 222.0±2.3 to 475.7±2.5 Bq/kg with mean 343.7±2.4 Bq/kg. 5.2.5 Study on the transfer factor of radionuclides from soil to food crops in Teknaf,

BangladeshTen vegetable samples have been collected from the location of Tulatuli, Lambari and Moheskhali villages at Teknaf thana under Cox,s Bazar district. Vegetable samples have been counted for the measurement of concentrations of 40K, 226Ra, 238U and 232Th. The average activity concentrations of

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226Ra, 238U, 232Th and 40K in papaya samples were 80.95±13.61, 64.77±38.47, 83.53±20.50 and 1691.45±244.98 Bq kg-1, respectively.5.2.6 Radioactivity measurement in air sample at AECD campus, DhakaThe radioactivity ranges from 0±8.17E-05 – 646.926±9 E-03 mBq/m3 for 214Bi which mean value of 323±4.5E-03mBq/m3 whereas the range of radioactivity concentration of 214Pb was 0.231±2E-03 – 421±1.34 E-03 mBq/m3 which mean value of 210±1.6E-03 mBq/m3, whereas the range of radioactivity concentration for 212Pb was 1.8±1.4 E-03to 117±3E-03mBq/m3, which mean value of 59.4±2.2E-03 mBq/m3, whereas the range of radioactivity concentration of 228Ac was 0±1.25 E-03–161 ±2E-03 mBq/m3 for which mean value of 80.5±1.6E-03, whereas the range of radioactivity concentration for 40K was 0±5.12E-02–147.07±5.284E-02 mBq/m3 for which mean value of 73.5±5.2E-02 mBq/m3respectively. 5.2.7 Determination of environmental gamma radiation doses due to 40K at AECD campus

following in-situ methodIn-Situ Environmental gamma-ray dose rate due to 40K was measured at 15 locations of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) using portable HPGe detector (Model No. GEM25P4-83). The dose rate was varied from 0.05851mGy.h-1 to 0.1222 mGy.h-1 with an average of 0.09232 ± 0.01663 mGy.h-1.5.2.8 Measurement of gross alpha and gross beta activity in bottled water The gross alpha and gross beta activity in bottled water of Bangladesh have been measured by using a zinc sulphide scintillation detector. 14 samples were collected from the different market of Dhaka city. The present study may helpful in establishing a regulatory limit on radioactivity in bottled water in Bangladesh. 5.2.9 Radioactivity measurement in air sample collected from several locations in Dhaka cityAir samples have been collected from several locations in Dhaka city by using Hi-Volume Air Sampler (The Staplex Company, Model-IFTA-2, Sl. No.-22407) in air filters (TFA No.-2133). Total twenty air sample have been collected on air filters and the air filters were counted by HPGe detector. The HPGe detector was calibrated by standard source Eu-152 which was mixed with air filter in same geometry. 5.2.10 Concentration of radioactivity in different food samples imported from SAARC and

other countries100 imported food samples were collected from local market viz. Ananda bazar, New Market, New super Market, Kaptan bazar, Moulavi bazar and Tant bazar (Narayanganj). Different Food samples such as Anchor Beans, Dabli, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Rice, Red Wheat, Lentils, Basmati Rice, Chhola, Palm Oil and Soybean Oil were imported from different countries such as Australia, China, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Malaysia and Nepal. The radioactivity range of 208Tl and 228Ac of 232Th series are found to be (0.50- 4.82) Bqkg-1 and (4.40 – 28.97) Bqkg-1, respectively and that of 214Pb and 214Bi of 238U series are found to be (3.40- 26.77) Bqkg-1 and (2.43- 32.03) Bqkg-1, respectively. The radioactivity range of 40K is found to be (93.19 - 418.52) Bqkg-1. No artificial radionuclide was observed. 5.2.11 Analysis of radioactivity in urine samples from INMU and CNMU, DhakaThe concentrations of 131I and 99mTc in the urine samples were measured with High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector. It showed that the range of the concentrations were to be varied from 6.39 ±0.01 to 575.54±0.52 Bq/l and 12.67±0.02 to 413.12±0.18 Bq/l for 131I and 99mTc respectively. The committed effective doses for those were also calculated using the radioactivity concentration and the dose coefficients according to ICRP publication 71. It showed that the range of effective

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doses were to be from 0.0152×10-3mSv to 11.3×10-3 mSv due to inhalation of 131I, on the other hand due to contamination of 99mTc the range of effective doses were to be 0.595×10-3mSv to 19.3×10-

3mSv. The committed effective doses were to be within 2mSv. 5.2.12 Study of radiation exposure in and around PET-CT and cyclotronThe highest gamma radiation exposure was 898.44 µSv. This dose was measured using TLD and it was placed behind the PET-CT scan machine. The radiation exposure due to neutron was 19.63 µSv. Here TLD was placed at the LTF panel in Cyclotron Vault. The radiation exposure due to gamma and for neutron is negligible in the PET-CT and cyclotron compared to other medical imaging modalities.5.2.13 Measurement of element correction coefficient of new TLD To measure ECCs, 100 new TLD cards were annealed. Before using as a field card the annealed TLD cards for measuring ECCs were placed on the surface of an ICRU slab phantom made from PMMA, sized 30 cm 30 cm 15 cm at Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), Savar. The phantom was placed at 1 m distance from 137Cs gamma emitting source, the dose rate at that distance was 67.600 mSv/h. 5.2.14 Study on energy response of Harshaw 7-LiF: Mg, TiTo determine energy response, 32 TLD cards were sent to Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan. Eight set cards, each having 3 TLD cards, were exposed to 2 mSv dose by using x-ray at eight different energies ranging from 37 to 162 keV. Two set cards were given same exposure by using 241Am and 137Cs sources having energies 60 and 662 keV, respectively. The irradiated TLDs were measured at Health Physics Laboratory (HPD) of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka using TLD reader (Model – 4500 Harshaw, Bicron). The measured doses were normalized relative to the dose of 137Cs. The response of 7‐LiF: Mg, Ti TLDs in different energies was found to be within 0.85 – 1.15.5.2.15 Verification of neutron dose measurement conversion factor To verify the neutron dose measurement conversion factor which was determined (8.06 µSv/nC) previously, eight TL Cards (four elements, Model Harshaw BGN 6776) were annealed. The annealed TLD cards were placed on the surface of a slab phantom made from PMMA, sized 30 cm 30 cm 15 cm at Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), Savar. The phantom was placed at 60 cm distance from 241Am-Be neutron source, the dose rate at that distance was 0.344 mSv/h. The total exposure time was 87 minutes and the delivered dose was 0.499 mSv. The exposed TLDs were measured at Health Physics Laboratory (HPD) of Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka using TLD reader (Model – 4500 Harshaw, Bicron). The average measured charge was 65.11 nC and using the conversion factor (8.06 µSv/nC) the average measured dose was determined 0.525 mSv (delivered dose was 0.499 mSv), which was within 5% variation. 5.2.16 Study of patient doses during computed tomography examinationsCalibrated 50 TLD chips were packed into polythene sheet in 10 rows and 5 columns have been using for the measurement of effective doses of patients during CT scan such as chest, abdomen etc. Effective doses of eight patients have been measured and further work is under process. 5.2.17 Study of patient doses in interventional catheterization proceduresPatients going through CAG have average effective dose of 61.13 mSv within a range of 1.01 mSv to 987.8 mSv, while those who underwent PTCA have average effective dose 109.79 mSv within 1.034 mSv to 923.10 mSv ,who underwent both CAG and PTCA have average effective dose of 151.70 mSv within 1.041 mSv to 886.90 mSv and who underwent PPM have average effective dose 33.02 mSv within 1.623 mSv to 312.30 mSv The average value of DAP found in this study are 6913.44 cGy-cm2 for CAG, 4579 cGy-cm2 for PPM which are comparable with those published by

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other authors. However the average value of DAP found for PTCA procedure is 16927.5 cGy-cm2

which is significantly larger than those found by other authors. 5.3 Services5.3.1 Services rendered to imported and exportable food samplesDuring the reporting period, 1782 imported milk & milk products samples & other samples and exportable samples were tested in this division. The radioactivity level of 137Cs in all the samples was within the limit as per Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control Rule 1997.5.3.2 Individual monitoring service This division, the only individual radiation monitoring service provider in Bangladesh, has been providing service all over the country to the occupational workers who have been working in different radiation fields such as medicine, industry, agriculture, education and research. Till June 2013, the total number of organizations and radiation workers came under this service was 2931 and 6476, respectively. 5.3.3 Gross alpha and gross beta servicesDuring the reporting period, gross alpha and gross beta activity (04 samples) were tested in this division.5.3.4 TLD ServicesDuring the reporting period, 250 new TLD badges have been issued to radiation workers of 114 new organizations. Doses of 6987 TLD badges of 2354 old organizations were also measured quarterly. 5.3.5 Radiation level monitoring servicesThe radiation level monitoring of five division of AECD viz. Health Physics Div, Non-Destructive Testing Div, Accelerator Facilities Div, Materials Science Div and Chemistry Div is being performed regularly.

6. MATERIALS SCIENCE DIVISION, AECD 6.1 ObjectiveMaterials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka is directly involved with the latest materials research and development work. In order to extend the research program on some advanced materials, this division bulk soft and permanent magnet ferrites are prepared by ceramic method, nano-particles of ferrites are synthesized by wet chemical method and the metallic nano-particles are prepared from amorphous ribbon by melt spinning technique. Structural, Magnetic and Electrical properties are studied using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive x-ray analysis, Mössbauer spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, B-H loop tracer and impedance analyzer, electrometer and Hall Effect measurement system. To develop academic program this division carries out various research programs through national and international collaboration under which post-graduate research projects such as M.Sc./M.Phil./Ph.D. are supervised. Services are provided to different industries and research organizations through XRD, VSM, SEM systems. 6.2 Programme Development of spinel type soft ferrites using magnetite and commercial grade raw materials

and study of their characteristic properties. Synthesise, characterization and study of the magnetic and structural properties of nanometric

scale ferrite/dielectric materials. Development of ferrite permanent magnets from beach sand mineral magnetite extracted from

Cox’s bazar beach sand.

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Study of the magnetic and structural properties of amorphous/nanocrystalline materials. Study of the structural and magnetic properties of perovskites. Crystallographic characterization and quantitative phase study of inorganic, organic, thin film

and unknown materials by XRD method. In-situ high temperature phase transition study of binary alloys. Study of the magnetic and electrical properties of microwave ferrite materials. Mineralogical study of soil, rock, clay, terracotta and silt materials by XRD method.6.3 Research and Development Work6.3.1 Study of the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of pure and Zn doped cobalt

ferriteStructural, magnetic and electrical properties of CoZnxFe2-xO4 (x=0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4) prepared by conventional solid state reaction method were studied. The decrease of lattice constant for pure cobalt ferrite than the reported value is also observed due to the presence of Co3+ ions. The sharp fall of the permeability with temperature indicates the homogeneity and the single phase of the studied samples, which have also been confirmed by XRD experiment. Permeability as a function of frequency decreases with Zn content up to x=0.3 and increases for x=0.4. The dielectric constant decreases with increasing frequency, which confirms the dielectric behaviour of the ferrite materials. DC electrical resistivity initially decreases for x=0.1 and then increases up to x= 0.4. The decrease of resistivity may be related to higher porosity, lower density of the sample. 6.3.2 Study of structural, transport and magnetic properties of Ni-Cu-Zn ferritesInfluence on the electromagnetic and transport properties of Fe-deficient Ni-Cu-Zn ferrites was studied. Ni0.28Cu0.10Zn0.62O)(Fe2O3)1-x where x= 0.00, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08 were prepared using the solid state reaction technique. The phase identification was carried out by x-ray diffraction. A slight increase of Curie temperature (Tc), saturation magnetization (Ms) and initial permeability (µ) have been found with increasing Fe-deficient. From the B-H loops, the romance (B r) and coercive force (Hc) were determined. Saturation induction (Bs) and Br/Bs are measured from low field B-H loops is found to increase with increasing Fe-deficient up to x = 0.04 thereafter decrease. 6.3.3 Preparation of permanent magnets and study of their magnetic, electrical and

structural propertiesHexagonal ferrite is a class of ceramic magnet having large technological applications such as permanent magnet, microwave device and magnetic recording media. In order to get permanent magnet four different compositions were prepared having formula SrFe12O18, BaSr2(Fe2O3)6, SrCr(Fe2O3)6 and SrSn(Fe2O3)6. Further activities will be taken by melting all of the samples using an Induction Furnace for get a fine alloy composition.6.3.4 Structural, magnetic and electrical transport properties of ZnO based diluted magnetic

semiconductor The powder of diluted magnetic semiconductor Zn0.9Ni0.10O was prepared using standard solid state reaction technique. XRD patterns confirmed formation of single phase hexagonal Wurtzite structure of ZnO with a small signature of NiO. The lattice parameters ‘a’ and ‘c’ were calculated and they were found to be very close to the reported values for ZnO based DMS. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to study the surface morphology and grain size measurement. VSM and impedance analyzer measurements indicated dominant paramagnetic ordering along with a slight ferromagnetism in fabricated compositions. 6.3.5 Study of the magnetic and electrical properties of calcium substituted Mn-Zn ferrites

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Substitution of Ca in MnxZn0.4Ca0.6-2xFe2+xO4 ferrites, where x=0.30, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15and 0.10 sintered at 1300°C have been studied. The XRD patterns confirmed the single phase cubic spinel structure of samples without having any other intermediate phases. Curie temperature of the samples was determined and the values were found to be decreased from 365 to 335°C with increasing the Ca-content for the x values from 0.30 to 0.10, respectively. Real part of permeability decreases with increasing Ca-content for both the temperature and frequency dependent cases. 6.3.6 Study of structural, magnetic and electrical properties of nickel substituted Li-Mg

ferrites Structural, electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties of Ni-substituted LixMg0.5Ni0.5-2xFe2+xO4

ferrites, where x= 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10 and 0.00 sintered at 1300°C were studied. The bulk density of the samples decreased in the range from 4.47 to 4.21 gm/cc with increasing the Ni-content for the x values from 0.25 to 0.00, respectively. The XRD patterns confirmed the single phase cubic spinel structure without any impurity phases. Curie temperature of the samples was determined and the values were found to be decreased from 542 to 530°C with increasing the Ni-content. The temperature and frequency dependent permeability, loss tangent and Q-factor have been determined in the temperature range from 0 to 550°C and the frequency range from 1 to 500 kHz. Dielectric Constant and resistivity have been measured as a function of frequency and the values were found to be decreased with increasing frequency and decreasing Ni-content. 6.3.7 Effect of annealing condition on the structural and magnetic properties of

nanocrystalline FINEMET alloy with composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10

The effect of annealing condition on FINEMET type of alloy with nominal composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10 prepared by rapid solidification method has been investigated on the structural and magnetic properties of the alloy. XRD results indicate that the sample form nano-structured Fe3Si phase at 475°C. In the as-cast condition and for annealing temperature of 4750C, the Curie temperature of the sample was measured to be 4250C and 4190C, respectively and the Curie temperature of the residual amorphous phase decreases with increasing annealing temperature. Superior soft magnetic properties of the alloy were obtained at 5500C for 15 minutes of annealing time. 6.3.8 Study of the effects of rare earth elements substitutions on the microstructure and

electromagnetic properties of strontium and barium hexaferritesBarium hexaferrite with the general formula BaO.6(Fe2O3) has been prepared by double sintered method at sintering temperature of 1100ºC, 1200ºC and 1300ºC. Structural characterization of BaO.6(Fe2O3) by XRD is under process. Strontuim hexaferrite with the general formula SrO.6(Fe2O3) is under preparation.6.3.9 Annealing time and temperature dependent structural and magnetic properties study

of nanocrystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 alloy Structural and magnetic properties of Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 soft magnetic alloys, obtained by rapid quenching method and subsequently annealed at various annealing temperature from 475°C to 650°C for different annealing time from 5 to 30 minutes, have been studied by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) and Impedance. After getting the nanocrystalline phase, the Curie temperature of the residual amorphous phase gradually decrease with the increase of annealing temperature. The temperature dependence of initial permeability of amorphous and devitrified toroid shaped samples has been measured.

6.3.10 The influence of annealing treatment on the exothermic behavior and structural properties of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 ribbon

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Nanocrystalline structure offers a new opportunity for tailoring soft magnetic materials. Nanocrystalline alloy in the form of ribbon with the composition of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5 Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9

prepared by rapid quenching method has been studied for structural, crystallization behavior and nanocrystalline phase formation by Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements. Nanocrystalline alloy with this composition shows excellent soft magnetic properties when they are heat treated above the crystallization temperature of the amorphous state and produce homogeneous ultrafine grain of α-Fe(Si) with bcc structure having average grain size Dg

≈ 18 – 24 nm. The results of evolution of magnetization of the amorphous samples are well correlated with results of crystallization behavior manifested by DTA measurement of samples previously annealed under identical temperature.6.3.11 Sonochemical synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles and characterizationThe paper reports the synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticle by sonochemical method followed by sintering at temperatures ranging from 200-1400C for 3 hrs. We have successfully obtained ultrafine particles of 2-50 nm size in the heat treatment range of 200-1200C. This can be compared with the particle size in the range of 6-110 nm that was obtained by chemical co-precipitation of NiFe2O4 in our previous study in the similar range of heat treatment. Abrupt change of B-H loops manifested in coercivity, Hc and maximum induction, Bmax due to the change of sintering temperature from 1200C to 1100C indicates transition from ferrimagnetic towards superparamagnetic state. NMR studies of the particles less than 5 nm (sintered at 200ºC) coated with biocompatible chitosan yielded T1 and T2 relaxivities as 0.001 and 0.045 sec-1 ppm-1 respectively. Higher value of T2

relaxivity by an order of magnitude than T1 indicates that this is suitable as T2 contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging.6.3.12 Synthesis, characterization and nuclear magnetic resonance study of chitosan-coated

Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 nanoparticlesUltra-fine particles of Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 series (0x1) were synthesized through wet chemical co-precipitation method followed by calcination at 200C for 4 hours. Grain size determined by using the Scherrer’s formula has been obtained in the range of 2 nm for MnFe2O4 up to 6.8 nm for ZnFe2O4. Formation of ferrites has also been confirmed by selected area diffraction (SAD) patterns of TEM and Fourier Transform Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR). The particles of different compositions in the series have been coated with biocompatible chitosan in order to study their application as contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Coating with chitosan has been examined by FTIR, where a strong bonding of chitosan molecules to the surface of ferrites is observed. Spin-spin, T2 relaxivities of nuclear spins of hydrogen protons of the solutions for different ferrites were measured from concentration dependence of relaxation time by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). 6.3.13 Structural and magnetic properties of two-phase alloy of Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18

prepared by suction-castWe have prepared Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 two-phase magnetic alloy in order to study their structural and magnetic properties by arc melting followed by suction casting. In order to study the disposition of different phases of binary two-phase alloy of Co82Zr18, the constituent phases of Co11Zr2 (or Co5.1Zr) and Co23Zr6 have also been prepared under similar condition. X-ray diffraction and electron diffraction studies of Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 reveal two-phase character of the alloy systems. Vicker’s hardness of both Co82Zr18 and Co74Fe8Zr18 are considerably high. However, mechanical properties improved with the addition of 8 at.% Fe since this led to an enhancement of % deformation from ~4% to about 11%. Magnetic properties of these systems are governed by strong magnetic anisotropy of Co11Zr2 phase and antiferromagnetic behavior of Zr.

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6.3.14 Synthesis and characterization of Fe and Co-based Ferrite nanoparticles and study of the T1 and T2 relaxivity of chitosan coated particles

We report the possibility of the use of biocompatible chitosan coated ferrite nanoparticles for possible contrast agent in nuclear magnetic resonance applications. The single phase ferrite particles are synthesized by chemical co-precipitation (CoFe2O4 and Fe3O4) and by the route applying ultrasonic vibration (CoFe2O4 and Co0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4). Although magnetic anisotropy of CoFe2O4

nanoparticle leads to finite coercivity even for nanoensembles, superparamagnetic cobalt ferrite has been obtained by applying ultrasonic vibration in this study with almost zero coercivity and remanence. Substitution of Co by Zn in CoFe2O4 increases the magnetization with a small increase in coercivity and remanence. T2 relaxivity of particles is much higher synthesized by the application of ultrasonic vibration than chemical coprecipitation. We report that the T2 relaxivity of nuclear magnetic resonance of these particles are two orders of magnitude higher than corresponding T1

relaxivity. Thus these particles are evidently suitable as contrast agent for T2 weighted MR images.6.3.15 Structural and magnetic properties of nanostructured eutectic CoFeZr alloyWe report the mechanical and magnetic properties of the binary eutectic alloys Co90.5Zr9.5 and Fe90.2Zr9.8, and the pseudo-binary alloys Co82.4Fe8Zr9.6, Co78Fe12.4Zr9.6 and Co49.2Fe49.2Zr9.6 prepared by arc-melting followed by suction casting. Suction-cast Co49.2Fe49.2Zr9.6 gave the highest VHN of 713 as well as the highest magnetic moment of 1.92 (at 5K) and 1.82 mB (at 300K) per formula unit. The magnetization vs. applied field data at 5 K show a directional anisotropy, which has been explained in terms of collinear and non-collinear magnetization due to exchange frustration and transverse spin freezing due to the presence of antiferromagnetic Zr. 6.3.16 Super paramagnetic behavior and T2 relaxivity of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles for magnetic

resonance imagingIn the present study, ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by the chemical co-precipitation followed by calcinations at 473 and 673 K for 4 hrs. Particle sizes obtained were 4 and 6 nm for the calcination temperatures of 473 and 673 K respectively. To study the origin of system’s low temperature spin dynamic behaviour, temperature dependence of susceptibility was investigated as a function of particle size and frequency. Temperature dependence of at different frequencies also resulted in peak shift. Relaxation time dependence of peak temperature obeys a power law, which provides the fitting parameters within the range of super paramagnetic nature of the particles. Further, dependence of relaxation time and peak temperature obeys Vogel-Fulcher law rather than Néel-Brown equation demonstrating that the particles follow the behaviour of superparamagnetism of slightly interacting system. 6.4 Services 6.4.1 Service provided by XRDTotal 329 samples of ZnO, BaTiO3, Cu, Dolomite, NA-MMT, DDA-MMT, Ribbons, Ferrites, Sand, Ash, Films and Compounds from different Universities and Industries have been studied by XRD.6.4.2 Service provided by SEM & EDXTotal 124 samples of Fe-Ni, Al alloy, SnCu, PVC, CuInSe, Al-Zr oxide, Ba and Li-Mg Ferrites, Archeological Sample, ZnO, Ribbons, Ferrites, Films and Compounds from different Universities and Industries have been studied by SEM & EDX.6.5 Collaboration WorkTo improve the research quality, Materials Science Division is involved with a collaboration work titled on Magnetic and structural properties of Ferrites, Nanocomposites and Perovskite Materials with International Program for Physical Sciences (IPPS) under International Science Program of

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Uppsala University, Sweden. On the other hand, to help in the development of manpower, this division is involved with the preparation of question paper, evaluation of examination paper, evaluation of thesis paper in the level of M.S. /M.Phil./Ph.D. at different public Universities in the country. This division is also involved with the collaboration research work with different public and private Universities in the country.

7. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DIVISION, AECD 7.1 ObjectiveNon-Destructive Testing (NDT) Division has been working as an excellent centre for R & D, acquisition & dissemination of knowledge and technology on NDT in the country. Since its inception, NDT Division has been working with right earnest to develop and promote the science and practice on NDT and its application in industries throughout Bangladesh having the objective of reducing foreign dependency and to make Bangladesh self-reliant on NDT technology for facilitating its socio-economic development.7.2 ProgramConsidering the present industrial needs NDT Division has taken up the following programs: Research & Development on NDT techniques those are useful to our industries Render valuable NDT services and consultancy to the local industries Training and Certification to develop expertise and proficiency of local NDT practitioners to meet

international standard7.3 Research and Development Work7.3.1 Development of technical working procedures of NDT methodsTo control & maintain the quality of industrial products & to assure reliability to the users, it is required to use NDT applications in all stages of processes for the uninterrupted operation of the industrial components. Considering the demands of the industries & to make these industries benefit & productive, NDT Division is continuing it’s application based R&D programs. For this purpose the details technical working procedures of both conventional & advanced NDT methods like Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant & Eddy Current Testing have been developed to solve various technical problems exists in industries. Depending on the geometry, dimension, orientation of the components, service condition, anticipated defect nature in the component and applicable codes & standards, the working procedures were developed for the inspection of different equipment used in various industrial sectors viz. Power Generating Equipment, High Rise Building Structures, Ship Buildings, Fertilizer Factories, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cement Factory, Amusement Park etc. 7.3.2 Corrosion evaluation and wall thickness measurement in insulated pipes by tangential

radiographyThe scope of this work is to evaluate the corroded zones and to measure wall thickness of insulated pipes by tangential radiography in order to make a correlation in assessing the remaining life time of power plants, petroleum, petrochemical industries etc. without removing specially insulations from the metal part so that the cause of accident due to fire & leaks, low production or unpredictable shutdown of plants can be minimized. For this purpose radiographs of few small diameter pipes have been taken using X-Ray and by evaluating the film the thickness of pipe has been assessed primarily & attempt has been taken to perform the above mentioned program applying modern technology Digital Industrial Radiography.

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7.3.3 Development of eddy current testing technique for heat exchanger tubeEddy Current Testing Method has been using as a quality control tool for the inspection of numerous engineering components particularly the ferro-magnetic and non-ferromagnetic Heat Exchanger Tubes, Feed Water Heater Tubes, Condenser Tubes, Air Conditioner Tubes etc. of Petrochemical Industries. A program on the above topic has been taken whose objective is to interpret the signals arising from different known defects and finding the better response of a defect at a particular frequency by utilizing Multi Frequency Eddy Current Testing Equipment - MS 5800 with Multiview 6.0R software. Few experiments have been performed with the equipment having options to use 4 frequencies simultaneously. For this purpose artificial defect of ASTM standard tube of Stainless Steel material has been analyzed experimentally.7.3.4 Digital industrial radiographic method for industrial practicesThe scope of this work is to make the digital image of an object onto the imaging plate by the ionizing radiation and processing the image with the aid of appropriate computer facility in order to enhance their contrast & spatial resolution and to sharpen and smoothen their edge definitions for analysis of object structures. Digital image of few welding joints have been analyzed to assess the wall thicknesses by adjusting different parameters of Pentameter Window available in the I See! Software and thus enhanced digital image quality was achieved upon applying this function. 7.4 NDT Training and Education ProgramNDT Training and Certification program has been taken up in BAEC since 1986 under the framework of IAEA/RCA plan to build a strong and effective infrastructure at international standards & to attain self reliance in this field. Under this program, NDT Division has organized 61 National Training Courses on various NDT methods from which about 950 people have been trained. A large number of the above trained people have been working abroad with good reputation.7.4.1 National training courses During this tenure, NDT Division of AECD in active collaboration with NDT Personnel Certification Committee organized the following two National training courses as per ISO 9712.i) National training course on radiographic testing level-2, 01 Oct. – 14 Nov. 2012This 62nd National NDT training course was attended by 15 participants from 03 Govt. and 03 private organizations like Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Co. Ltd. Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Industrial X-ray, Castle Construction Ltd., Star Bangla Technical Training Institute and 02 self Participants.ii) National training course on radiographic testing level-1, 16 June - 04 July 2013This 63rd National NDT training course was attended by 15 participants from 08 Govt. and 02 private organizations like Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd., Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation, Bangladesh Air Force, Gas Transmission Co. Ltd., Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory Ltd., Training Institute for Chemical Industries, Jamuna Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Bangladesh Army, Solutions NDT & Inspection Services, Lucky Group of Companies and 02 self Participants.7.4.2 Customized training courses and workshop i) A training course entitled “Radiographic Film Interpretation for A-Star NDT Training and Service

Centre (BD) Pvt. Ltd.” was organized at NDT Division AECD during 03-07 February 2013 where 05 participants of A-Star NDT Training and Service Centre (BD) Pvt. Ltd. attended.

ii) A training course entitled “Radiographic Testing Method for BAF Personnel” was organized at AECD during 17 Feb – 07 Mar 2013 where 10 officials of different grades of Bangladesh Air Force took part.

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iii) A national workshop entitled “AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT & Plant Condition Monitoring”, was arranged jointly by Bangladesh Society for Non-Destructive Testing (BSNDT), Saj Engineering & Trading Company and Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka (AECD) held at AECD from 25-26 January 2013. A total no. of 92 delegates from 40 different Government/Private organizations & Universities took part in this workshop. Local Experts along with 05 foreign experts delivered theoretical talks & practical demonstrations in the technical sessions of the workshop.

7.5 ServicesOne of the objectives of this Division is to render NDT services and consultancy to the local industries in both Government and Private sectors using different NDT methods. During this period the industries received different kinds of NDT services from this Division are: Buildtrade Engineering Ltd., Energypac Power Generation Ltd., Bangladesh Industrial X-Ray, Fantasy Kingdom Complex, Highspeed Group of Companies, Dreks Associates, Saj Engineering & Trading Co., Western Marine Services Ltd., BITAC, Khulna, Polash Urea Fertilizer Factory Ltd., Charuta Pvt. Ltd., Shanta Glass House, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., BITAC, Dhaka.7.6 Collaboration7.6.1 IAEA projectAt present this division is continuing an IAEA project titled “Supporting Advanced Non-Destructive Examination for Enhanced Industrial Safety, Product Quality and Productivity”, Project No. RAS/1/013.7.6.2 Basic NDT training for BAF officersDuring this reported period, the concerned persons of the NDT Division delivered theoretical lectures on different NDT methods to the 49th, 50th & 51st Flight Safety Officer's (FSO) Training Courses organized by the "Flight Safety Institute", Dhaka of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). Besides the participants from Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Army & Bangladesh Navy, 03 participants from India, 03 participants from Srilanka, 03 participants from Jordan & 01 participant from Malaysia was present in these courses. The NDT Division also conducted one day long practical demonstration class for the above course. This collaboration is likely to be continued.

8. ENERGY INSTITUTE, AEREEnergy institute is committed to building a favorable infrastructure for sustainable energy research and to promote the technological know-how in both renewable and non-renewable energy fields. With a view to accomplish the research and development activities in various fields within the scope and interest of the institute two distinct divisions have been created,, namely, (1) Nuclear Energy Division-that facilitates with the opportunity to carry out R&D in the desired fields of Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Safety and Plasma Science and Fusion Research and (2) Renewable Energy Division- that facilitates with the opportunity to perform R&D in the desired fields of Solar Energy, Hydrogen Energy and Miscellaneous Energy Research-that includes researches on Wind, Biomass, Coal and Environmental, Hydroelectric power, Geothermal, Tidal and Wave etc.8.1 Research Activities The utmost priority of the Institute is to help Bangladesh become energy independent through building technologically sound group of professionals and sharing knowledge and expertise with other apposite experts in and outside the BAEC. The primary objectives of the institute are to- build trained and skilled manpower in different areas related to energy production undertake and promote R&D activities in the respective fields

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develop new technology for efficient and cost-effective energy production Perform R&D in renewable sources, including hydrogen energy improve fuel cell technology and materials needed for fuel cells support academic activities, such as M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. studies and carry out collaborative

research programs 8.2 Achievements Perform design and analysis of a typical PWR core Develop new models and methodologies to analyse pebble bed type HTRs Perform overall safety aspects during irradiation of TeO2 in the CT of TRIGA reactor Simulation of TRIGA coolant system and perform safety analysis using RELAP5 code Generation of cross-section library for ORIGEN code to evaluate fission product inventory

from TRIGA LEU fuel Formulation of a research project on renewable energy is underway Setting-up of Plasma Assisted Surface Technology laboratory is underway Expansion of research activities through international cooperation

9. INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, AERE(a) Computer Training and Services DivisionComputer Training and Services Division (CTSD) is one of the core divisions of Institute of Computer Science (ICS). The main objectives of CTSD are to conduct basic & applied research in the field of Computer Science & Engineering, and ICT education and training. CTSD publishes several articles in the peer reviewed journal as well as it provides training and consulting services to BAEC, such as software and web application development, maintenance and up gradation of inter-network infrastructure of BAEC, broad band internet service, manpower development. The CTSD division also provides training services to university and polytechnic students. The division conducts policy and ICT relevant national and international collaborative work with the Ministry of Science & technology as well as International Nuclear Information System (INIS), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the field of Computer Science & Engineering, and ICT education and training.9.1 Research and Development Work9.1.1 Design, and deployment of optical fiber network from ICS to central administration

division of Atomic Energy Research EstablishmentThe optical fiber network design and its deployment have been completed. As a result of this optical fiber network, Central Administration Division of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) is getting a high speed internet service.

9.1.2 Design, install and implementation of e-learning system at BAECInstallation has completed and ready to offering e-Learning courses of Nuclear Education. This e-Learning System is based on "MOODLE", an open Source Learning Management System (LMS) which is dedicated for e-Learning system of Nuclear Education. BAEC e-Learning system has opened up to offering various courses on nuclear education and training. As a result, it becomes easy to disseminate the nuclear education among the BAEC employees and nuclear power awareness to the bottom of the pyramid people to develop a nuclear culture that ultimately leads to build our dream Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).

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Atomic Energy Research EstablishmentThe optical fiber network design and its deployment have been completed. As a result of this optical fiber network, Hostel & Guest House of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) is getting a high speed internet service.

9.1.4 ServicesSl. No. Name of Service Duration Acceptation Bodies

1. Broad Band Internet Service On going BAEC2. BAEC Domain based Mailing Service On going BAEC3. Web Administration Service On going BAEC4. Consultancy to the Scientists on the

Computer and ICT. On going BAEC

9.1.5 Other ActivitiesWith the collaboration of Ministry of Science and Technology, this division is performing various activities to fulfill the goal of Digital Bangladesh. CTSD Division has participated in the contest of Digital Bangladesh, “Digital Innovation Fair-2012”. (b) Computer Software Development Division9.2 Research and Development Work9.2.1 Incorporating macroeconomic data into BI systems in order to enhance the

management decision making process The modern retailer operates in an environment of continual change; in terms of consumer trends and the now ubiquitous use of technology. Retailers have always been under economic pressure, but globalization and technology have made the cost of inefficiency and inadequate planning particularly damaging to their growth or survival. Retail management is faced with having to make decisions in an economic environment that is perpetually in a state of flux. These decision makers turn their appraisal inwards, using indicators that are rooted solely in the company’s own past or in the present performance in order to make predictions about the future. While many retailers look towards Business Intelligence (BI) systems to help guide them forward, they may not fully understand the limited scope of the data they are working with; not realizing that even though their systems are processing enormous amounts of data, there is still a large amount of important information that is not being integrated into their decision making systems. Macroeconomic indicators play a very important role in the success or failure of a company from daily operations at the departmental level up to the enterprise level, gauging the year ahead. Macroeconomic data thus should be imported into retail BI systems in order to improve the accuracy of forecasting. The goal of this project is to prove the hypothesis that retail companies should integrate macroeconomic data with their BI systems in order to enhance their overall reporting capabilities, which leads to better strategic decision making capabilities for retail management.This project surveyed the attitudes of retail management in terms of their current BI system practices, as well as to the introduction of macroeconomic data as an enhancement to their BI systems data set. Feedback on the proposed use of macroeconomic data in a retail BI system and its effectiveness for decision making was reviewed with poll participants as well as interviewed subjects. It is learned from the research that a BI system that uses external factors such as macroeconomic data to enhance its data and in particular its forecasting capabilities adds more value to a retail company’s management team. In general, it has been seen through poll questions that most retail management teams would consider the use of macroeconomic data as a viable enhancement to their organization’s BI system, however with concerns in the area of complexity.

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9.2.2 Investigation of data driven analyzer to improve software testingAggressive deadline of system delivery, changing requirement specifications, exhausting manual testing, and lack of trained staff represent main problems of software testing process. There is always need to speed up testing process as much as possible while maintaining the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the system. Several techniques are already invented to derive test cases automatically based on system’s design trying to ease up the testing process. Data, on the other hand, represents the main reason for creating software. Computers receive, manipulate, compute, transmit, register, read, and display data. Software deals with data whether it is information system, embedded systems, data-collection systems, or batch processing system. Wherever there were computers, there was data to be processed by them. It is possible – at least from theory perspective – to establish an analyzer which search, analyze, and organize the input and output of data in any system to generate potential test cases or help the test engineer to generate them by study the interacting between the data items. This research investigates how data could be used to help testers in understanding the system under test and generate various test cases by analyzing its data’s access and interaction with functions and other data items inside and outside targeted system, and by verifying functional dependency of the system. Also the research proposes an initial framework and design of Data Analyzer which provides the tester with the power to peek inside the tested application by analyzing its data: input, output and data’s variables and their interactions. Moreover, it establishes several techniques to investigate, follow, and visualize the results in a way that makes a sense of data, helps tester to think better, compares data more efficiently and eventually helps the tester to make the right decisions. 9.2.3 Design and development of foreign visit database for BAECEach year employees of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) goes abroad to attend Expert Mission, Scientific Visit, Fellowship, Training Course, Workshop, Meeting, Seminar, etc. For each foreign visit a Government Order (GO) need to be issued. There is always need to store these GO related data in a central repository. Commission thus wanted to have a database which will store all these data as well as generate required reports. For this a database is designed and being developed using MySQL and PHP programming language. Different search and list options are provided to various reporting. About there year data is also entered into the database for testing. 9.2.4 Maintenance of BAEC websiteThe website of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), both Bangla and English versions, is required to be updated regularly. During this year, request has been sent to all institute/ division via Scientific Information Division (SID) to send their up-to-date information. After getting up-to-date information from different institute/division, web pages of the respective institute/division were updated. Recruitment notice, tender, circular, seniority list, etc are regularly published in the dynamic notice board area. Citizen charter of BAEC was also published during this period. During this year a total of 85 pages were updated. The website of BAEC was attached with virus and later Malware was detected and than cleaned up. (c) Computer System Division9.3 Services Provided9.3.1 Assemble, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of personal computerA number of new computers have been assembled for ICS as well as other Institute of BAEC. Beside this, around 6 computers have been assembled and 29 computers have been repaired and upgraded during this period. A list of these activities for the period of July’2012 to June’2013 is given below:

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SL. No. Name of Institute No. of PC1. Institute of Computer Science 112. Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit 013. Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology 014. Institute of Food and Radiation Biology 025. Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology 026. Central Engineering Facilities 067. Central Administrative Division 028. Computer Assemble of AERE Store 069. Scientific Information Unit 0110. Central Finance and Accounts Division 03

9.3.2 Preparation of ID card The official ID card for each employee working in BAEC is prepared by Computer System Division (CSD), ICS. In July’2012 to June’2013 more than 506 ID cards have been prepared by CSD from different Institutes/ Divisions in BAEC.

Sl No Name of the Institute No. of Card1. Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology 362. Institute of Food and Radiation Biology 233. Institute of Electronics 174. Central Engineering Facility 175. Institute of Computer Science 166. Nuclear Mineral Unit 037. Central Administrative Division 318. Central Finance and Accounts Division 169. Security Branch 0710. Daily Basis Employee, AERE 5611. Student, AERE 4212. Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka 6713. BAEC Head Quarter 2814. National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka 1815. Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Center, Cox’s Bazar 1916. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi 3917. Training Institute, AERE 0418. AERE Clinic 0319. Reactor Operating and Maintenance Unit 0920. Scientific Information Unit 0521. Energy Institute 0122. Institute of Radiation & Polymer Technology 0123. Driver (Outsider), AERE 1524. Contractor Employees, AERE 12

10. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS, AERE

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(a) General Electronics DivisionThis division deals with the design, development and fabrication of electronic instruments which are mainly used for test and measuring purposes.10.1 Research and Development Work10.1.1 Nuclear instrumentsA number of Nuclear Instruments have been designed in the General Electronics Division. These are Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter (PRDM), Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor (HFRM) and Area Radiation Monitor (ARM). These Instruments have been supplied to different Institutes and Industries of the country.10.1.2 Microcontroller based portable radiation dose rate meter (MDGE)Microcontroller based Radiation Dose Rate Meter (MDGE) has been designed and developed with analog display and working satisfactorily in several institutes.10.1.3 Microcontroller based hand and foot radiation monitor In order to improve the nuclear safety features of the existing Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor, the Microcontroller-Based Hand and Foot Radiation Monitor project has been taken up. Fabrication is going on.10.1.4 Microcontroller based area radiation monitor (ARM)Microcontroller Based Area Radiation Monitor development work is going on.10.1.5 Automatic room environment control system Design and Development of Microcontroller based automatic room environment control system initiated for insect rearing room. The developed system will be used in IFRB, AERE, Savar. Development work is going on. 10.1.6 Development of microcontroller based area radiation monitorThe project entitled “Development of Microcontroller Based Area Radiation Monitor” is a vital work. The software development of the project work is going on.10.1.7 Automatic room environment control system Software design of the project is going on. 10.1.8 Production works

Sl. No. Name of Equipment Quantity Users Remarks1. Microcontroller based Portable

Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model No: MDGE-11, Serial No: 101201

01 BSMEC, Cox’s Bazar.

Working satisfactorily

2. Microcontroller based Portable Radiation Dose Rate Meter, Model No:MDGE-11, Serial No: 061301

01 Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital, Uttara, Dhaka.

Working satisfactorily

10.1.9 Repair and maintenance worki) A Portable Dose Rate Meter, model no: DRGE-31, serial no: 060401 of Nuclear Mineral Unit,

AERE, BAEC has been repaired at 22 October, 2012.ii) A Cooled Incubator, Model no: MIR-153, serial no: 51005672 of Food technology Division,

IFRB, AERE has been repaired at 17 December 2012.iii) A Portable Dose Rate Meter, model no: DRGE-31, serial no: 020302 of Gamma Source

Division, IFRB, AERE, BAEC has been repaired at 1 January, 2013.10.1.10 In-house training coordination

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A training “Basic Electronics”, held in Institute of Electronics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, has been conduct from 10 September 2012 to 09 October 2012. 10.1.11 TC projectIAEA Technical Cooperation Project (BGD/0/009) “Supporting Instrumentation and Control used in the Research Reactor and in Laboratories” (2012-13) cycle has been started on January 2012.(b) Medical Instrumentation Division10.2 Research and Development Work10.2.1 Design and development of power recorder A microprocessor based power recorder was designed and developed which can record the electric line condition for twenty four hours. At present this instrument can measure under voltage, over voltage, normal voltage and power failures. Instead of microprocessor now it has been replaced by a microcontroller.10.2.2 Design and development of temperature recorder A microprocessor based temperature recorder was designed and developed which can record the atmospheric temperature for twenty four hours at any place. This instrument can measure atmospheric temperature from 0º C to 100º C. Instead of microprocessor now it has been replaced by a microcontroller.10.2.3 Design and development of a general purpose temperature controller A General Purpose Temperature Controller was designed and developed which can measure the temperature from 0º C to 200º C. For sensing temperature, PT-100 has been used. The prototype of Temperature controller is working satisfactorily and now it has been used in the VLSI laboratory.10.2.4 Trainingi) Industrial attachment training course was given to the students of Islamic University of

Technology (IUT) for one month.ii) Industrial attachment training course was given to the students of different Polytechnic Institute

for two months.10.2.5 Repair and maintenance worki) UPS-1000Cii) Extension Board(c) Nuclear Electronics Division10.3 Research and Development Work10.3.1 Design, development and fabrication of the prototype nuclear counting systemNuclear counting system is used in many nuclear experiments. It is also a basic system to learn nuclear science and technology. The main objective of this project is to develop such system for education purpose. The system may also be useful for nuclear scientists. Design and development work of this system has been completed10.3.2 Design, development of a nuclear data acquisition system using lab VIEWLabVIEW is very powerful design software that converts a PC into virtual instrument. The objective of this project is to develop user-friendly nuclear instrument, which will be helpful to the scientists and engineers. The hardware and software part of this system has been completed. Now interfacing with PC is in progress.

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The survey meter produced by IE or other survey meter come for repair and service will be calibrated under this program. The main objective of this program is to fulfill the “Electronic calibration of gamma ray survey meter”. 3 KVA online UPS has been procured. Setup the management system is done partially. 10.3.4 Design and development of microcontroller based programmable timer for supply

controlIn this development work, we have developed a microcontroller based programmable timer with digital display system that can be configured to connect the AC main line to the instruments for a predefined time interval. This device can function in two modes: manual mode and programmable mode. In the programmable mode, the device connects AC main line to the power outlet for a set interval. On the other hand, the device works as a switch board in the manual mode.10.3.5 Development of sensor simulator with precise microcontroller based display system We have designed a sensor simulator that can be connected to the circuit terminals rather than the sensor. By using the simulator, sensor based electronic circuit could be tested and verified before real applications. The output voltage of the developed simulator can be varied from -1V to +1V with a precise step change of 1mV. A microcontroller based display system has been developed to show the accurate measurement of voltage provided by the sensor simulator.10.3.6 Design and development of microcontroller based high precision digital pH meter Precise measurement and perfect analysis of pH value for a solution is essential in multitude applications ranging from the agricultural sector to clinical laboratories. The objectives of this work are to design and develop an inexpensive microcontroller based highly precise pH meter. To remove unwanted noise, digital signal processing technique will be used developing microcontroller program.10.3.7 Production of electronic gazettesThe number of PCB board design is 14.10.3.8 Repair and maintenance workRepair three computers and Power Supply of IE, AERE.10.3.9 Training i) A total number of 58 students of different Polytechnic Institutes completed their 11 weeks (23

October 2011 to 15 January 2012) Industrial Attachment Training course.ii) A number of students of MIST, Mirpur Cantt. Dhaka completed their industrial attachment

training course (02 December to 24 December 2012). (d) Production Division10.4 Production WorkIn order to meet the requirement of different institute of BAEC and organization of the country, the following electronic instruments have been produced. 10.4.1 Production of digital pH meter: Quantity - 03Measuring range: 0-14 pH, Resolution: 0.01 pH, Input Impedance: 10¹² Ohms, Accuracy: ± 0.01 pH, Type of pH electrode: Combination type, Temperature compensation : Manual, Input Base current: 10 Pico Amp. (Approx.), Power requirement: 220 V AC, 50Hz, Readout: 3.5 digit display, Weight: 1.5 Kg (Approx.)

10.4.2 Production of a.c. voltage stabilizer: Quantity - 03

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Upper cut-off voltage : 270V, Lower cut-off voltage: 120V,Time delay: Direct (No delay), 30 sec (For TV/Comp),: 3 min (For Fridge),Stabilized output: 205-235V, Input voltage: 220VAC, 50Hz, Type: 160-250V,Weight: 8 Kg ( Approx. )10.4.3 Production of drop-out-relay: Quantity - 02Upper cut-off voltage: 250V, Lower cut-off voltage : 160V, Time delay: 3 min (Adjustable), Input voltage: 220VAC, 50Hz, Output (safe range): 160-250V, Weight: 1.8 Kg (Approx.)(e) Repair and Maintenance Division10.5 ObjectiveThis division has been providing services through repair, maintenance and installation of scientific, nuclear medical, industrial and nuclear instruments of different Institutes and Establishments of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and outside the organization. In addition to this design, development, fabrication and up-gradation activities are being carried out in this division.10.5.1 Repair, maintenance and installationAbout forty eight (48) instruments are repaired, maintained and installed during this time according to the requisition of the user. The Instruments are : Area Radiation Monitor, Microwave Oven, Computer CPU, Laser Printer, Epson LQ2180 Printer, CRT Monitor, LCD Monitor, UPS, Oscilloscope, 6KVA UPS, Drop Out Relay, Oven, Radiation Survey Meter, HSM Clothing Monitor, Ampere Meter, Refrigerator Temperature Controller, Incubator, Neutron Survey Meter, Computer Power Supply, Sealer Machine, Electronic Balance etc.10.5.2 Trainingi) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Polytechnic Institutes is

conducted. This year all together fifty four (54) students of Mohila (Dhaka), Dhaka, Kustia, Bhola, Jessore, Comilla, Barisal, Habigonj & Rajshahi Polytechnic Institutes attended the three months training programme from 16 October 2012 to 07 January 2013.

ii) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Gazipur is conducted from 30 September to 25 October 2012. This year about eighty eight (88) students attended the training programme.

iii) Industrial Attachment Training Programme for the students of Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Mirpur Cantt., Dhaka is conducted from 02 December to 24 December 2012. This year all together eighteen (18) students attended the training programme.

(f) Center of Excellence for VLSI Technology 10.6 Objectives To Fabricate Semiconductor Devices To provide environment for conducting advanced research in the field of semiconductor

technology To develop a good research team to conduct research in the field of state-of-the-art

nanotechnology To train & develop skilled manpower for supporting the future electronics industries in

Bangladesh To develop higher efficiency solar cells To initiate research collaboration with home & foreign universities and industries To help the Government to achieve the goal of developing and industrializing high technologies

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The laboratory consists of large state-of-the-art cleanroom which has two white rooms, one yellow room, one dress exchange room and two other rooms for various uses. To maintain the cleanliness inside two air handling unit and HEPA filters are used; temperature is controlled by a dedicated chiller unit. Protocol has been developed for maintaining the cleanroom standards.ii) Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition furnaceGenerally PECVD is used as passivation system. PECVD is also very important for Carbon Nanotube synthesis which has numerous novel applications for research in the field of advanced electronics. Protocol development for PECVD is under progress.iii) Rapid thermal processing furnaceRTP is a kind of annealer which has versatile application in semiconductor manufacturing technology such as Dopant activation, Thermal oxidation, Metal reflow, Diffusion, Contact annealing, Nitridation, Silicidation, Selenization, Sulfuriuzation, crystallization, densification etc. Work protocol has been developed for RTP to be used in semiconductor research.iv) Low pressure chemical vapor deposition furnaceLPCVD is used for converting an intrinsic semiconductor to extrinsic semiconductor by doping process as per requirement. It is also used for producing high purity, high performance solid materials. By this process thin films and many other requirements are fulfilled in semiconductor industries. Work protocol for LPCVD is under development.v) Reactive ion etcherIn reactive ion etching chemically active plasma is used to etch or remove the undesired portion of deposition from the substrate. Work protocol is being developed for RIE. vi) 4 -Probe station and analyzerIt is a very sensitive instrument which can accurately measure and analyze the electric properties of sample under consideration. Protocol has been developed and the instrument is being used for characterization of various samples.vii) Mini coater system/thermal and e-beam evaporatorThe mini coater is a general purpose high vacuum coating system. The modular system is configured for the application of a vacuum coating with the thermal evaporation and electron beam evaporation system. It can evaporate any small and medium scale material for film deposition on substrate. Film thickness can also be monitored during the deposition process. Work protocol has been developed for the instrument and it is used regularly for various research activities. viii) Stylus profilometerStylus Surface Profilometer is a measuring instrument used to measure a surface's profile, in order to quantify its roughness. Protocol has been developed for the stylus profilometer and has been used for characterizing various samples prepared using mini coater system in the laboratory.ix) Wafer CharacterizationSilicon Wafer preparation by thinning and polishing using lapping machine and surface profiler has been done for wafer characterization.

11. INSTITUTE OF RADIATION AND POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, AERE11.1 Activities

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To provide irradiation service to private companies for commercial purpose To provide irradiation service to research organizations for R & D purpose. To expand cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public

sectors through mutual exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and expert services.

To continue innovative R & D works related to Chitosan, Polygeline, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Jute Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Biodegradable Packaging Materials, Textile Dye Effluent, Polymer and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell.

To develop human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology.11.2 Research and Development Work Extraction and Pilot Scale production of chitosan from prawn shell waste: Suitable

methodology has been developed. Application of extracted chitosan and Na-Alginate for plant growth promoter: Samples are

field trialed for various vegetables and crops and optimum ratio, concentration and process has been developed.

Development of advanced wound dressing material: Bio-adhesive hydrocolloid dressing materials has been developed and characterized. Trials have been done in both animal and human subjects. Sample showed very high potential to be used as accelerated wound healing material.

Organic solarcell: Organic solar cell has been developed using thin film technology and locally available natural dye. Some very promising natural dyes have been indentified and purified.

Textile waste treatment: Researches are ongoing to develop sustainable treatment techniques for both liquid and solid textile waste. Waste has been successfully detoxified and modified to form biofertilizer. Development of suitable method for reuse textile waste water is also ongoing.

Green composite material: Light weight, durable and low cost composite materials have been developed. One of the most promising composite is Jutin which is made from jute reinforced polyester composite. Jutin is already well accepted in the mass population in Bangladesh and several field trials have been already done.

Recycling of waste: Extensive researches are conduced to recycle and reuse of several wastes like polyethylene, PET bottle, jute waste (caddies) etc.

11.3 ServicesIrradiation service provided to private companies for commercial purpose giving assurance of complete sterilization of products or deliver dose as per company demand. The statistics of revenue earned by the institute through radiation sterilization of spices, medical products and pharmaceutical raw materials during the reporting period are given below:

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MonthNo. of Consignments

Irradiated Quantity in kg/cft Total Incomein Taka

January, 2013 2 2894 kg 100438.00

February, 2013 5 382cft+9014.40kg 357988.00

March, 2013 2 9490kg 256230.00

April, 2013 3 480cft+5220kg 284940.00

May, 2013 0 0 0.00

June, 2013 5 675cft+864kg 225855.00

Total = 17 1537cft+27482.40kg 1225451.00

12. ISOTOPE HYDROLOGY DIVISION, AERE 12.1 Research and Development Work12.1.1 Applying isotope techniques to investigate groundwater dynamics and recharge rate for

sustainable groundwater resource management (RAS/7/022) This is an on-going IAEA Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) project of BAEC. The prime objective of this project is (i) to assess the status of groundwater, especially origin & recharge condition of water, groundwater age, mixing pattern, water dynamics and connectivity of different aquifer systems; and (ii) to establish the baseline data on pollutants and isotopes of surface and groundwater for better management of groundwater resources. Under the project 58 nos. groundwater and 10 nos. river water samples were collected from different upazilla areas of Sylhet district for hydrochemical and isotopic analyses. The pH, Eh, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO) and HCO3

- values of the collected groundwater samples ranged from 5.40 − 7.32, +73 to -27.8 mV, 24.2 to 27.5°C, 70.8-726 µS/cm and 22-244 mg/L respectively. The river water physiochemical parameters pH, Eh, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO) and HCO3

- values ranged from 5.40 – 7.10, +24.4 to +73 mV, 25 to 27°C, 72.8-104 µS/cm and 22-60 mg/L respectively. All the samples for isotopic analysis were sent to the Isotope Hydrology Lab, IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 12.1.2 Rainfall sample collection for IAEA-GNIPUnder IAEA-GNIP (Global Network on Isotopes in Precipitation) project, Isotope Hydrology Div. installed three rain–gauge stations in Sylhet , Savar and Barisal area in order to collect rainfall samples for isotopic and hydrochemical analyses. The main goal of this project is to construct Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) to characterize the recharge origin, replenishment rate, mixing process, interconnection between aquifers and evaporation as well as to predict the climatic changes.12.1.3 Some aspects of water quality parameters of water bodies in Savar industrial areas: an

attempt to estimate pollution statusThis was a joint collaborative research & development program (R&D) between Isotope Hydrology Div and Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University. This work started from January 2011 and Completed on December 2011. Three areas i,e, EPZ industrial area, Bongshai river of Savar industrial area and AERE lake were selected for the study. Surface water was collected from those areas for the measurement of different physical, chemical and bio-chemical parameters. Among the three study area, EPZ area and Bongshai river area are highly polluted due to industrial effluent and AERE Lake is comparatively less polluted area. From the six months results, it is found that pH values of area ranges from 6.55-8.01, EC value ranges from 180-330 µS/cm, BOD ranges between 10-160 mg/L, COD values from 10-150 mg/L and TOC values varies from 10-50 mg/L. The effluents have considerable negative effects on the water quality of the receiving water bodies and as

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such, they are rendered not good for human use. It is therefore recommended that the careless disposal of industrial wastes without pretreatment should be discouraged. 12.1.4 Investigation of hydrochemistry and stable isotope composition of precipitation in the

central part and northeastern of BangladeshThe IAEA Global Network for Isotopes in Precipitation (GNIP) program was established to determine the temporal and spatial variations of environmental isotopes in precipitation. Knowledge of the current regional isotopic composition of meteoric water can be particularly useful in providing evidence for recharge provenance and groundwater residence times as well as predicting the climatic changes. Under the IAEA-GNIP program, two rainfall sample collection stations had been installed in Savar (central part of the country) and Sylhet (northeastern of Bangladesh) area in 2009. The Isotope Hydrology Division, INST are performing the monthly sampling, compiling the meteorological & physico-chemical parameters and shipping samples to IAEA for isotope analyses. The study examines the oxygen-18 (δ18O) and deuterium (δ2H) composition of archived precipitation samples from two representative monitoring sites; Savar and Sylhet during the years 2009 through 2012. Weighted yearly mean values over the 4-year (2009 – 2012) monitoring period for Savar rainfalls are -5.31‰ for δ18O and -33.8‰ for δ2H. In the case of Sylhet rainfalls, weighted yearly mean values of δ18O and δ2H are -4.57‰ and -27.5‰ respectively. Yearly arithmetic mean values for Savar and Sylhet stations are -5.12‰ and -4.63‰ for δ18O and -32.2‰ and -27.0‰ for δ2H respectively. A local meteoric water line (LMWL) for middle part of the country is constructed from the Savar precipitation data by using the linear least squares regression techniques .The Savar meteoric water line plots close to the global water line but is slightly below it at heavier values. On the otherhand, in case of samples collected from the rainfall station in Sylhet, it is seen that, approximately, all the sample points are situated on the Global Meteoric Water Line (GMWL). The annual rainfalls of Savar and Sylhet stations range 1311-1925 mm and 2358-3859 mm respectively. The northeastern part gets more rainfall than central part of Bangladesh. Over the 4-year (2009 – 2012) monitoring period, the highest rainfall in Sylhet was recorded 1189 mm in the month of June 2012. Physico-chemical and hydro-chemical properties of the rainfall samples of two stations are measured to see the seasonal variations. The pH values in the precipitation samples of 2012 of Savar area are found higher than those of Sylhet area, ranging 3.52-6.94 and 5.15-6.16 respectively. The higher pH in the rainfall of Savar area indicates fairly alkaline in nature. DOC concentrations of Savar and Sylhet rainfalls of 2012 vary 3.48–9.85 mg/L and 1.44–6.43 mg/L respectively. The higher DOC value in Savar rainfalls is particularly found in the month of March 2012. High summer DOC concentrations in the precipitation may be related in part to the higher summer biological emissions and concentrations of biological particles in the atmosphere.

13. HEALTH PHYSICS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT, AERE13.1 Environmental Radioactivity MonitoringAssessment and control of radiation exposure to occupational workers and the public have been performed as follows under the ERM program: Different environmental samples such as surface soil, surface water, underground water, vegetables, fish, milk, meat, etc., collected from 8 predefined locations around 10 km radial distances of the research reactor of AERE, were suitably processed and analyzed for the detection and measurement of different natural and artificial radioanuclides using Gamma Spectrometric System. The analysis revealed that only naturally occurring radionuclides were present in the measured samples and no contamination with artificial radioelements was detected. Therefore, there was no effect on the environment due to the operation of the Research Reactor (RR) and other radiological installations in AERE. . The radioactivity level obtained in the analysis was compared with the standard data. Moreover, different environmental

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samples such as soil, pond water, tube well water, vegetables etc., collected and analyzed from within 10 km radial distances around Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant site for baseline data. A report has been submitted to the convener of the relevant Working Technical Committee.13.2 Collection and Interim-Storage of Radioactive Waste (RW)About 57 kg of solid radioactive waste (used resin) has been collected from resin column of 3MW TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor (RR) and were safely stored at the interim storage room of the Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facility (CWPSF). Contaminated animal carcasses (140 nos.) generated from QC related work of Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) have been treated with Calcium-Oxide and safely stored for further management. 13.3 Radiation Dosimetry Services by Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)(i) Calibration & Standardization of Radiation Measuring Equipment & Dosimetry: Calibration & standardization of 104 radiation survey meters/pocket dosimeters and 100 TLDs

of Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka were performed. 2 electrometers and 7 ionization chambers of different Medical College Hospital have also been calibrated and standardized.

Radiation Dosimetry of Radiotherapy Units: Output dose of radiotherapy (Teletherapy: 60Co) units of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka and National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka have been measured in accordance with standard IAEA Protocol TRS-398. Moreover, using the SSD Laboratory facilities, the radiation dose calibration of Linear Accelerators (LINACs) of Khwaza Yunus Ali Medical College & Hospital, Sirajgong have been performed.

One electrometer and three ionization chambers of Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College and Hospital, Bogra and one electrometer and four ionization chambers of National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka were calibrated and Standardized.

(ii) Quality Assurance Program: Five sets (total no. 11) of TLD of IAEA/WHO were irradiated as a part of inter comparison

program for protection level and therapy level dosimetry.13.4 Radiation Protection ServicesThe following radiation protection services were provided during the reporting period: Radiation protection service has been provided at Institute of Radiation and Polymer

Technology (IRPT) during the retrieval of Co-60 source from the stuck position to shielded condition.

Radiation survey has been performed on the surface of the newly prepared shielding container (as per recommendation of HPRWMU) of disused 60Co source of radiotherapy department at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh for the safe transport of the disused source from MMCH to CWPSF, INST, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Internal doses of occupational radiation workers of INST and ROMU have been assessed by Canberra Fastscan Whole Body Counting System.

Radiation monitoring and protection services have been provided during the replacement of old detector (boron-carbide) by an uncompensated Ion Chamber at Reactor Operation Maintenance Unit (ROMU), AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Routine radiation monitoring works have been performed at RIPD, RNPD, ROMU and IRPT of AERE.

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Investigation on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in Environmental Samples around TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor of Bangladesh has been completed.

Efficiency Calibration of Whole Body Counting (WBC) System at Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) of AERE, Savar, Dhaka”, has been performed.

14. NUCLEAR MINERALS UNIT, AERE14.1 ObjectiveNuclear Minerals Unit (NMU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is mainly responsible for the exploration and exploitation of nuclear minerals in the geological setup of Bangladesh. The unit is also involved with different geological, geo-environmental, geophysical logging, academic and GIS (Geographic Information System) related programs. NMU is now working on marine radioactivity, geochemical and mineralogical characterization of radioactive rock and sediment, radon survey in potential radioactive anomalous zone of Bangladesh and geoenvironmental studies. The unit provides services on the applications of nuclear techniques in the mineral resource exploration and development.14.2 Research and Development Work Exploration of uranium, thorium and other associated precious metals. Provide borehole grophysical logging services to different organizations. Determine the geochemical, mineralogical and petrographical properties in terms of their

radioactivity and economic potentiality. Locate and present different data related to nuclear mineral exploration using GIS and Remote

sensing and providing digital mapping service. Find out the contamination level of soil and water in land and coastal region by radionuclide

and heavy metals due to geoenvironmental changes. 14.3 Field and Research Activities i) Geological field work entitled“Radioactivity and Radon Measurement in the Sediment and

Groundwater of Southeastern Coastal Area of Bangladesh” has been done from 19/01/2013 to 28/01/2013 at Cox’s Bazar under the S&T project.

ii) Geological field work entitled “Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) survey has been done from 28/01/2013 to 04/02/2013 in Khulna City area under the S&T project.

iii) Geo-electrical Investigation of the aquifer characteristics to delineate aquifer boundaries and ground water potential in Khulna City Area has been done from 20/06/2013 to 25/06/2013.

iv) Determination of heavy minerals and elemental concentration present in the Kuakata Beach area.

v) Determination of elemental concentration of soil and sediment sample of the Jamuna river sediment, industrial area of savar and coastal area of Cox’s Bazar region.

vi) Coal sample analyses for elemental and ash content.vii) Grain size analysis of Jamuna river sediment and Shamlapur area of Cox’s Bazar beach.14.4 Project Activities i) A project Entitled “Geo-electrical Investigation of the aquifer characteristics to delineate

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completed under Special Allocation from the Ministry of Science and Technology for the Financial Year 2012-2013 with approval of the BAEC.

ii) A project Entitled “Radioactivity and Radon Measurement in the Sediment and Groundwater of Southeastern Coastal Area of Bangladesh” has been successfully completed under Special Allocation from the Ministry of Science and Technology for the Financial Year 2012-2013 with approval of the BAEC.

14.5 Service and IncomeProviding geophysical logging services to Falgu Sandhani Limited, Sigma Associates and RFL Construction, NMU earned Tk.4,20,000/- (Taka four lacs twenty thousand) only.

15. NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY DIVISION, AERE15.1 Research and Development Work15.1.1 Study on chromium absorption from aqueous solution using iminodiacetic acid

adsorbent prepared from glycidyl methacrylate grafted polyethyleneIminodiacetic acid adsorbent was applied to remove chromium from aqueous solution by batch technique. The parameters like concentration of chromium in solution, pH of solution and contact time of adsorbent were investigated. The adsorption of chromium depends on concentration of chromium in solution, pH of solution and contact time of adsorbent. The maximum value of chromium (~88 mg/g of adsorbent) was removed from 100 mg/L chromium solution at pH 1.73 with contact time 24 h.15.1.2 Preparation of superwater absorbent hydrogel from carboxymethylcellulose/acrylic

acid blend solution using gamma radiation Superwater absorbent hydrogel (SWA) was prepared from aqueous solution of carboxymethy-lcellulose (CMC)/acrylic acid (AAc) blends followed by neutralization with alkali using Co-60 γ-irradiation source at room temperature. Gel fraction of SWA increases with increased radiation dose and concentration of AAc in CMC/AAc blend and attains a maximum value at 5 kGy radiation dose. With increased radiation dose as well as AAc content in blend, water absorption capacity of SWA decreases. SWA enhances the water retention capacity of sand and soil. Biodegradation of SWA was also investigated and found that it was biodegradable. 15.2 ServicesPeriodically analysis of Cooling Water of TRIGA MARK-II Research Reactor was carried out.15.3 Academic Activities During this period three M.Sc. students completed their thesis from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Dhaka University under the supervision of scientists of NRCD.

16. RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION DIVISION, AERE 16.1 Research and Development Work Validation of production and quality control equipment. Test production of cold kits e.g. MDP, DTPA, DMSA etc. Quality control of produced kits which include bio-distribution to mice, toxicity test, test for

pyrogenecity, sterility etc. One of the IAEA TC Project, BGD/6/022, “Producing Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals” with

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Minimizing the higher level of radiation exposure during I-131 bulk solution dispensing16.2 Production16.2.1 Tc-99m generators productionDuring the period 2012-2013, Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology produced 14-19 Tc-99m chromatographic generators every week and supplied to the nuclear medicine centers of the country. Import of generator is completely substituted by local production. RIPD is now meeting the full demand of Tc-99m generator of the Center of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound (CNMU’s) under the umbrella of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. During this year RIPD has also supplied Tc-99m generators to some private and government run nuclear medicine centers (United Hospital, Apollo Hospitals and Lab Aid, Dhaka), and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and Combined Military Hospital (CMH). The Tc-99m generators produced at the cGMP compliant new facility are comparable with the best quality generator available in the global market. The Tc-99m obtained from these generators are used for the diagnostic studies of different organs and organ system in nuclear medicine. During this fiscal year the division produced 821 Tc-99m generators in 49 batches (average strength 10 GBq/ generator). The price of 821 Tc-99m generators, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic energy commission, is approximately Tk. 6,34,038,000 (Six crores thirty four lacs and thirty eight thousand) whereas the actual market price is much higher. 16.2.2 I-131 Radioisotope productionDispensing of bulk I-31 is cost effective. RIPD imported and dispensed 1284.32 GBq bulk I-131 in 22 batches according to the need of the nuclear medicine centers. The price of this dispensed bulk I-131, fixed by Bangladesh Atomic energy commission, is approx. 1,12,68,000/- Tk. (One crore twelve lacs sixty eight thousands only).16.2.3 Kit production facility:Cold kits are radiopharmaceuticals which work as carrier for Tc-99m by making complexes with Tc-99m. Each kit is organ particular so it is easier to diagnosis different organ and organ system using kits. With collaboration of IAEA TC project BGD 2011 and national ADP project the establishment of a kit production facility has been completed. This ISO certified clean room and all necessary equipment are functioning properly and some batches of Tc-99m cold kits are produced. Important quality parameters of produced kits have been checked before human administration which include bio-distribution to mice, toxicity test, test for apyrogenecity, sterility etc.

17. REACTOR AND NEUTRON PHYSICS DIVISION, AERE The Reactor and Neutron Physics Division consists of three different research groups and is carrying

out Research and Development activities in the following three areas.(a) Neutron Scattering (NS)(b) Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)(c) Neutron Radiography (NR)17.1 Research and Development Work(a) Neutron Scattering (NS)17.1.1 Synthesis and determination of structural parameters of La doped dielectric materials

(Ba1-xLaxTiO3 (x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05) by X-ray and neutron diffraction techniquesLanthanum (La) doped BaTiO3 was synthesized by polyvinyl alcohol (pva) evaporation method. Three different concentration of La (1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 at.%) were used for doping. All the samples were sintered at 1350C in air. Both the X-ray and Neutron diffractions were done to characterize the samples. The data were analyzed by the computer code RIETAN 2000 using Rietveld technique. The

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X-ray diffraction patterns of the three samples confirmed single phased tetragonal perovskite structure. Space group of the samples was found to be p4mm. The lattice parameters ‘a’ and ‘c’ were calculated from Bragg peak position using REITAN 2000 code. In X-ray diffraction method the measured values of ‘a’ and ‘c’ for x = x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05 are 4.004348Å, 4.003709Å 4.069734Å and 4.040664Å, 4.031691 Å 4.036706 Å respectively. Similarly in neutron diffraction method the values of ‘a’ and ‘c’ for x = x=0.01, 0.03 and 0.05 are 3.995711 Å, 3.973596 Å, 3.991013 Å and 4.013869 Å, 3.919801 Å 3.991356 Å respectively. The agreement between observed and the calculated data was excellent and well consistent. 17.1.2 Preparation and characterization of ZnxMn1-xFeCrO4 (x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 & 0.8) ferrites by

X-ray diffractionThe spinel compounds ZnxMn1-xFeCrO4 with x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 have been prepared by solid state sintering method. X-ray diffraction studies were performed for structural characterization. X-ray diffraction patterns taken at room temperature showed that a single phased crystalline structure was developed in all the spinel compounds. After proper indexing of the X-ray diffraction patterns it appeared that the well known spinel structure having cubic symmetry were formed in the compounds. The lattice parameters (a0 ) of the individual compound were calculated from the X-ray diffraction patterns using Nelson-Riley extrapolation method. It was observed that the value of lattice parameter gradually decreases with increasing Zn-ion substitution in the system. 17.1.3 Microstructure and nano hardness of the industrial grade stainless steel (SUS-316)

under proton (H+) irradiated condition Irradiation induced microstructural damage and nano hardness of the industrial grade stainless steel (SUS-316) have been studied under proton (H+) implanted condition at room temperature. The implantation scheme such as - proton flux (fluence), irradiation time, and penetration depth in the target materials were estimated by Monte Carlo Simulation Code SRIM-2008. X-ray diffraction study of the annealed samples prior to the proton implantation showed the austenitic fcc structure and no significant change was observed after proton implantation in it. Microstructural observation made by Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) revealed that 1 dpa of proton-irradiation induced the structural damage extended up to 1 µm depth from the surface. The nano hardness study showed that the hardness level of the irradiated sample increased monotonically with the irradiation doses. Proton dose of 1 dpa caused 65% increment of hardness level on average in case of uniformly irradiated samples. It was realized that the increment of hardness was a consequence of microstructural damages by the formation of interstitial dislocation loops in the sample matrix keeping the lattice structure unaffected. 17.1.4 Metallurgical observations of a number of metallic artifacts extracted from old forges

in Japan A metallurgical study was carried out on a number of metallic samples collected from very old and abandoned forges situated near Izumo city of Shimane prefecture in Japan. Samples were designated as Kakehi Tatara (in Japanese) and identified as Kakehi-14, Kakehi-29, Kakehi-30, Kakehi-33, Kakehi-34 and Kakehi-35, as per the number of wells dug for hunting the samples. In the naked eye observation samples were looked like rusted iron lump of heterogeneous sizes having brownish and blackish colours. A variety of minerals such as- Wustite (FeO), Fayalite (2FeO.SiO2), Hercinite (FeO.Al2O3), rutile (TiO2), ulvospinel (2FeO.TiO2) etc. were identified by observing the structural morphologies in optical microscopic studies. SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) study agreed with optical microscopic study and revealed that most of the samples were the composite of iron oxides along with a few amount of carbon, silica (SiO2), alumina (Al2O3) etc. Vickers micro hardness test revealed that several samples

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were moderately hard and some others were nonmetallic oxides and too brittle to measure the hardness. It was concluded that the samples were the by-products of old blacksmith’s forges which were abandoned for hundreds of years.17.1.5 Study of the crystal and magnetic structures of the spinel oxides MgCrxFe2-xO4 by

neutron diffractionThe spinel system MgCrxFe2-xO4 (x=0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) has been prepared by solid state sintering method in air at 1573K. X-ray and neutron powder diffraction experiments have been performed on the samples at room temperature for structural characterization. Rietveld refinement of the neutron diffraction data reveals that all the samples of the series possess cubic symmetry corresponding to the space group Fd3m. The distribution of the three cations Mg, Fe and Cr over the two sub lattices and other crystallographic parameters has been determined precisely. The results reveal that Cr has been substituted for Fe selectively. Cr ions invariably occupy the octahedral (B) site for all values of x. Mg and Fe ions are distributed over both A and B sites for all x values. With increasing ‘x’ the occupation of Mg increases in the A site and decreases in the B site for all the samples, while the Fe ions gradually decreases in both the sites for all values of ‘x’. The lattice constant decreases with increasing Cr content in the system. The magnetic structure at room temperature was ferrimagnetic for all the samples.17.1.6 Small angle neutron scattering study of CTAB and gemini surfactant at room

temperatureThe SANS experiment has been carried out for different concentrations (such as 0.1M, 0.2M, 0.3M and 0.4M) of CTAB micellar solutions and Gemini or dimeric surfactant in D2O. Gemini or dimeric surfactant consists of two hydrophobic chain and two hydrophilic head groups covalently attached by a hydrophobic or hydrophilic spacer. Small Angle Neutron Scattering measurements from bis cationic C16H33N+(CH3)2-(CH2)m-N+(CH3)2C16H332Br- dimeric surfactants referred to as 16-m-16, for different length of hydrocarbon spacer lengths m=5,6,8,10 and 12 are reported. The measurements have been carried out at two concentrations 0.01M and 0.03M for all spacer lengths. The length and nature of spacer of the spacer chain connecting the two head groups mainly determine the micellar morphology in the case of dimeric surfactants (16-m-16, 2Br-). SANS studies further indicated that the dimeric surfactants, 16-m-16, 2Br- form disk or cylindrical micelles for m4 and ellipsoidal or spherical micelles for m5. The dimeric surfactant was prepared in D2O (99.5 atom % D2O pure) for SANS experiment. The use of D2O instead of H2O provides better contrast in neutron experiments. The SANS experiments on these samples were carried out using SANS spectrometer at BARC. The measurements for all the Gemini surfactants were made for the different concentrations. The temperature for all the samples was kept at 30 0C. The data have been analysied using Hayter and Penfold model to calculate the interparticle structure factor S(Q) taking into account the screened Coulomb interactions between the dimeric micelles. Peak occurs at Qm= 2/d, where d is the average distance between the micelles for CTAB. SANS analysis showed that the micellar structure depends on spacer length. The fractional charge on the micelle increases with the increase in spacer length and decreases when the concentration is increased. The packing parameter is high for the Gemini surfactants having short spacers. The value of the packing parameter decreases with an increase in spacer length. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical prediction based on the packing parameter.(b) Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) 17.1.7 Study of inorganic pollutants in sediment of Buriganga river in Bangladesh by neutron

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Hazaribagh is the largest tannery region in Bangladesh. This area consists of more than 200 tanneries which generate 7.7 million liters of liquid waste and 88 million tons of solid waste every day. The direct discharge of these wastes contaminates the ground and surface water with dangerously high concentrations of chromium, as well as cadmium, arsenic and lead. About 12 million people of Dhaka city largely depend on the Buriganga’s water for drinking, fishing and carrying merchandise. To find the contamination level of Buriganga river caused by the Hazaribagh tannery, 9 sediment samples were collected from 3 locations at 3 depths with 30 ft interval for covering 90 ft bank of Buriganga river. The samples were collected by using acrylic pipe with a rubber stopper and a rubber sample remover. The collected samples and Certified Reference materials (IAEA-Soil-7, IAEA-SL-1, NIST 1633b Coal Fly Ash) were prepared for irradiation. Two irradiation schemes were performed using pneumatic transfer (rabbit) system at the TRIGA Mark –II research reactor: (i) Long irradiation was performed with the thermal neutron flux of 2.75×1013 n/cm2/sec for 14 minutes and (ii) Short irradiation was performed separately for each sample with the thermal neutron flux of 2.75×1012 n/cm2/sec for 40 seconds. After irradiation, gamma-ray counting was performed with a high purity germanium (HPGE) detector (CANBERRA, 25% relative efficiency, 1.8 keV resolution at 1332.5 keV of 60Co) coupled with a digital gamma spectrometer (ORTEC, DSPEC JrTM). The quantification was performed based on relative standardization approach. The results revealed that some heavy metals like As (arsenic is a metalloid, but is usually classified as a heavy metal), Cr, Fe, Mn, Zn etc. are found to be in elevated levels in the Buriganga river compared to the world references. Even the presently measured Cr concentration is two to three times higher compared to the former studied (Mohiuddin et al., 2011; Ahmed et al., 2010) in the same river. This indicates that contamination level is increasing day by day. The present data will be utilized as a baseline data to determine the future pollution status. As fishes from the Buriganga river being a major source of protein, they can accumulate the investigated heavy metals and migrate to the human body and can cause several adverse health effects. The sources of these metals in the Buriganga river are mostly industrial like tannery, refinery, etc. and municipality wastes. Further deterioration of this situation may lead to a biologically dead river having severe impact on aquatic life and city dwellers. The immediate action must be taken by the environment controlling authority to enforce the industrialist to use treatment plant prior their effluent disposal.17.1.8 Determination of elemental composition and natural radioactivity of local cements used

for nuclear shielding materials Biological concrete shielding surrounding a nuclear reactor accumulates radioisotopes induced by (n, γ) reaction through operation life-time and cause difficulty in waste management of the activated shielding after decommissioning. To protect humans and environment from this residual radioactivity there has been a strong desire to develop a concrete that retains little residual radioactivity. With the aim of developing a low activation concrete using local ingredients, in this study cement samples from local markets of Dhaka were collected and analyzed by instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). Around 60 mg of each sample and standard was irradiated altogether using pneumatic transfer system (thermal neutron flux: 2.0x1013 cm-2s1) of 3MW TRIGA MARK-II research reactor at Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka. Elemental concentrations of Ce, Hf, Fe, Sb, Sc, Tb, Ta, Zn, Cs, Co and Eu, which are mainly responsible for producing long-lived radionuclides in the concrete shielding, were determined in the cement samples. It is observed that among the ordinary Portland cements (OPC), fly ash free OPCs contain lower concentrations of the studied elements. When average concentrations of the studied elements in white Portland cements (WPC) are compared to those in OPCs, WPC contains lower concentrations of the elements. Activity concentrations of primordial radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th and 40K are also determined in the samples by using high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry system. To develop a low activation shielding, it is necessary to choose concrete compositions with low

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concentrations of the mentioned elements and primordial radionuclides. Data of elemental composition of the studied cements can be used to choose aggregates necessary for constructing nuclear shielding especially for the future nuclear power plant projects in Bangladesh.17.1.9 Determination of inorganic toxicity with especial reference to chromium in fish and

poultry feeds using NAA techniqueFeeds production for fish and poultry from tanned skin-cut wastes is the most direct phenomenon of chromium eco-toxicity leading to food chain contamination in Bangladesh. So, it is important to find out the Cr and other toxic element in fish and poultry feed as well as in poultry chicken and in cultivated fish to complete the toxicity identification in the entire chain. As a case study, the Agro Industry in Bogra has been considered. Four categories of poultry feeds, five categories of fish feeds and nine raw materials (Used to prepare the feeds) were collected from this industry. In order to determine wide range of elements in the sample reactor based neutron activation analysis were used. To apply relative standardization approach, three standards: IAEA-Soil-7, IAEA-SL-1 and NIST-1633b (Coal Fly Ash) were irradiated with samples at 3MW TRIGA MARK-ІІ Research Reactor for 2 hours at Dry Central Thimble (DCT) with a neutron flux of 1.52 1013 x/cm2/sec. Concentrations of some heavy metals such as Cr, Fe, Sb, Th, Zn etc. were detected in the samples. Among these elements only Cr exceed by the levels allowed by the world references for fish feeds and raw material (Fish meal). The raw materials for fish feed has been made locally (Bangladesh). This elevated level of Cr content indicating that the fish feed raw material might be produced from tanned skin-cut wastes. The poultry feeds for which raw materials (meat and bone meal) imported from the Netherland, no Cr toxicity was observed in it. The Cr content in local fish meal was found to be 10293 ppm and all the fish feeds were contaminated accordingly. Further study is necessary for the determination of Cr in fish and poultry chicken from the same industry to investigate the chain of contamination.17.1.10 Participated in FNCA-RRU/NAA Inter-comparison exercise In order to control the quality of the 12 participating laboratories from eight countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia-4 labs, Japan-2 labs, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam) under the FNCA RRU/NAA project, three samples namely AGAL-10 (Hawkesbury River Sediment), Biosoil AGAL-12 (Mixture of sausage sludge and loam) from National Measurement Institute of Australia Reference Materials and JSD-2 Stream Sediment from Geological Survey of Japan have been distributed for the determination of major, minor and trace elements using NAA method. We have analyzed these samples based on short and long irradiation for the determination of wide range of elements. The analytical results have submitted to the FNCA authority in due time. All the data have compiled and compared the results among the member states laboratories. The BAEC-NAA results are quite comparable with the assigned values of sediments that ensure the quality of the analytical status.(c) Neutron Radiography (NR)17.1.11 Study of the internal structure of electronic components RAM DDR-2 and

motherboard of Nokia-3120 by using neutron radiography echniqueNeutron radiography technique has been applied in the present study to detect the internal structure of electronic components RAM DDR-2 and Motherboard of Nokia-3120. In present experiment, electronic RAM model: DDR-2 and motherboard of mobile phone, NOKIA-3120 was collected from local market. Thermal neutron radiography facility of 3MW TRIGA MARK-II research reactor at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Savar, Dhaka has been adopted for present research. A series of neutron radiographic images were taken to find the optimum exposure time for the samples. The optimum exposure time is 2 minutes 45 seconds evaluated in this experiment. Some spots have

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been identified from the neutron radiographic image of each sample.17.1.12 A study of the morphological change in plant pod by using direct film neutron

radiography techniqueNeutron Radiography (NR) is a powerful tool for non-destructive testing of materials for industrial applications and research. At present, NR application is being used in agricultural research also. In this study, neutron radiography technique has been adopted to know morphological changes during ripening process of an oil seed plant. Thermal NR facility of 3MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor of AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been utilized in the present study. In the present work oil seed plant named Brassica napus L and Hyacinth bean are used as samples. These samples were collected from Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute. A series of neutron radiographic images have been taken to study morphological changes of these samples at different times of interest after flowering up to ripening. Finally, the seeds were found only in hydrogenated material inside the pods.17.1.13 Quality study of automated machine made environmentally friendly brick (KAB)

sample using film neutron radiography techniqueNeutron radiography (NR) technique has been adopted to study the internal structure and quality of the KAB bricks made by Hoffman kiln method. Thermal neutron radiography facility installed at the tangential beam port of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh is used in the present study. Measurements were made to determine the internal structure and quality of the automated machine made environmentally friendly brick sample. In this case, optical density/gray values of the neutron radiographic images of the sample have been measured. From these measurements, the porosity, water penetrating height, water penetrating behavior, initial rapid absorption of water (IRA), elemental distribution/homogeneity and incremental water intrusion area in the sample have been found. From the observation of different properties, it is seen that, homogeneity of the Hoffman kiln brick KAB is not perfectly homogeneous and contains small internal porosity; the incremental water intrusion area is very poor, and the water penetrating height through the two edges is higher than the middle part; the initial rapid absorption (IRA) rate is also very poor and the water penetrating behavior of the samples is different as like as stair, capillary, wave and zigzag shape. From these points of view, it is concluded that the quality of the environmentally friendly brick KAB is better. The results obtained and conclusion made in this study can only be compared to the properties of bricks produced under similar conditions with similar raw materials. 17.1.14 Quality study of hand made brick-DK using neutron radiography techniqueNeutron radiography is a powerful non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for internal evaluation of materials, such as voids/cavity, cracks, homogeneity, water absorption behavior, etc. It involves attenuation of a neutron beam by an object to be radiographed and thus to make the registration of the attenuation process (as an image) on a film or video. In the present investigation neutron radiography (NR) imaging technique has been adopted to study the quality like homogeneity, porosity, water penetrating height, behavior of incremental intrusion area, initial rapid absorption (IRA) of the brick-DK sample. Thermal neutron radiography facility installed at the tangential beam port of 3MW TRIGA MARK-II reactor is used in this study. In this cases optical density or gray values of the neutron radiographic images of the sample is measured. From this measurement it is found that the contents of the sample is not uniformly distributed all over the sample which indicates the presence of large number of internal porosity, at the two edges water uptake is slightly poorer than the middle part and initial rapid absorption is very high. Water penetrating inside the sample is faster. The results obtained and conclusion made in this study can only be compared to the properties of bricks produced under similar conditions with similar raw materials.

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17.2 Human Resource Development1. One member successfully completed the national workshop on “Nuclear Security Culture in

Bangladesh” held in 18-20 June 2013, at BAEC organized by IAEA in cooperation with the BAEC.

2. One member successfully completed the national workshop on “Human Resources Development for Strategy and Plan of Rooppor Nuclear plant.” held in 15-18 March 2013, at BAEC under RNPP project of BAEC.

3. One member successfully completed the training course on “Nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness course at BAEC” on 09 -13 December 2012, TI, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

4. One member successfully completed the training course on “reactor engineering course at BAEC-1” at 10-20 February 2013, TI, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

5. One member successfully completed the training course on “Programming with JAVA” at 25 March – 15 May 2013, ICS, AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

18. REACTOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE UNIT, AERE18.1 IntroductionThe TRIGA Mark-II research reactor of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) is the only nuclear reactor in the country. It has a maximum steady-state thermal power of 3 MW. The reactor achieved its first criticality on 14 September 1986. The reactor has so far been used in various fields of research and utilization such as, Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), Neutron Radiography (NR), Neutron Scattering (NS), production of radioisotopes, training of manpower (local and foreign) etc. Reactor Operation & Maintenance Unit (ROMU) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the reactor and it’s associated equipment and systems ensuring appropriate level of safety as delineated in the Safety Analysis Report (SAR). ROMU is also responsible for the preparation of various Safeguards and Additional Protocol related reports on routine basis. These reports are sent to the IAEA through Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Division (NSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.18.2 Commissioning of the digital instrumentation and control system of the BAEC TRIGA

research reactorSince its first commissioning (1986), the reactor is operated using analog control system. Most of the spare parts of analog control system are going to out of date. It has become very difficult and almost impossible in some cases and very much expensive to procure spare parts for the maintenance of the analog control system of the reactor. In this situation, the analog control system was replaced with the digital control system under an ADP project titled “Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control Division 2nd Phase and Installation of Digital Control System for the TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”. The installation work of the digital control system was commenced on July 20, 2011 and completed on June, 2012. The digital control system was tested and commissioned by ROMU personnel in presence of GA-ESI, USA experts.After successful installation of the Digital Control System, the reactor was operated at different power levels for 8 hours and 48 hours in presence of the GA-ESI, USA representative. The main purpose of this operation was to check the performance of the digital control system and other safety related systems of the reactor. Commissioning test of the digital control system of BAEC 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II research reactor is performed satisfactorily except few spurious high power spikes which caused automatic scram of the reactor. Finally, ROMU personnel fixed the scram problem successfully.

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18.3 Maintenance WorkSeveral preventive as well as corrective maintenance works were carried out on the cooling system, ventilation system, radiation measuring systems, beam-ports and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) system of the reactor during the reporting period. Some of the major maintenance works carried out during the reporting period were as follows:1. Design and fabrication of reactor pool level switches support to install float level switches at

different height of reactor pool. 2. Maintenance and draw tube of Shim#1 and Regulating control rod of the reactor were cleaned.3. The high voltage power supply of linear multi-range power channel (NMP-1000) was replaced

by a new one.4. The faulty module of primary coolant flow was replaced and calibrated.5. 250 kVA DG was repaired by replacing automatic voltage regulator (AVR) and speed

controller.6. 2 kVA UPS battery of DAC (supplied by GA-ESI, USA under digital console project) were

replaced by six (6) numbers of new batteries.7. Four (4) numbers of sealed lead acid batteries were replaced in solar 1 kVA UPS and it was

installed at Thermal Power Calculator (TPC).8. Modified and developed pneumatic control system of the reactor hall main entry door and

installed by replacing the old one. A new air compressor was also installed for supplying air to the pneumatically operated reactor hall main entry door system.

9. Repair and maintenance of fire detection and alarm system.10. Maintenance of all CCTV camera system of research reactor building.11. Calibration of Thermal Power Calculator.12. Installation of new Ion chamber near reactor core.13. Repair and maintenance of secondary pump 2 (change bearing, seal, gaskets, etc.)18.4 Operation StatisticsDuring the reporting period the reactor was operated at different power levels (50 W-3000 kW) to provide neutron beam to various reactor users. A total number of ninety nine (99) irradiation requests (IRs) were catered during the period for conducting the performance tests and calibration of High Performance Powder Diffract meter and various R&D activities. Reactor and Neutron Physics Division (RNPD) of INST used the neutron beam of the reactor for carrying out various R&D activities. The reactor also operated for testing and commissioning of the new digital control console, and other I&C system of the reactor. During this period, the total burn-up of the reactor fuel was about 554.482 MWh. Monthly operation data of the reactor during the reporting period are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Monthly Operational Data for July 2012 to June 2013.

MONTH OPH MWH HFP CuOPH CuMWH CuHFP DOP CuDOP

Jul 12 69.050 20.552 0.65 69.050 20.552 0.65 12 12

Aug 12 17.883 19.903 0.000 86.933 40.455 0.65 10 22

Sep 12 22.333 33.145 0.000 109.267 73.600 0.65 9 31

Oct 12 67.883 111.252 0.000 177.150 184.852 0.65 18 49

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Nov 12 58.317 92.834 0.000 235.467 277.686 0.65 19 68

Dec 12 33.467 66.632 0.000 268.933 344.318 0.65 7 75

Jan 13 28.367 57.744 0.000 297.300 402.062 0.65 12 87

Feb 13 25.950 52.959 0.000 323.250 455.021 0.65 10 97

Mar 13 44.667 65.514 0.883 367.917 520.534 1.533 11 108

Apr 13 0.000 0.000 0.000 367.917 520.534 1.533 0 108

May 13 3.983 0.842 0.000 371.900 521.377 1.533 1 109

Jun 13 22.400 33.105 0.000 394.300 554.482 1.533 6 115OPH = Operating Hours; MWH = Mega Watt Hours; HFP = Hours at Full Power; Cu = Cumulative; DOP = Days Operated.

18.5 Safeguards and Related ActivitiesROMU routinely carries out certain activities which are considered as part of the international obligations that fall on Bangladesh as a signatory of different treaties, agreements and protocols signed between Bangladesh and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the International Nuclear Non-proliferation regime. Under these agreements different types of Safeguards reports such as Inventory Change Report (ICR), Material Balance Report (MBR), Physical Inventory Listing (PIL) and Additional Protocol to the Safeguards reports of the AERE facility such as yearly and quarterly update declarations etc. are prepared by ROMU. All these reports and declarations are routinely submitted to the IAEA through the Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Division (NSSD) and International Affairs Division (IAD) of BAEC.18.6 Training Program Organized(i) Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator Training ProgramThe facility has so far been used to train up a total of 27 personnel including several foreign and national to the level of Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO). During the reporting period two licensed SROs and seven ROs were working at the facility.(ii) Industrial Attachment Training ProgramA total of thirteen undergraduate engineering students received their industrial training from ROMU during the reporting period. The student came from different universities which included 10 students from Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) and 3 students from National Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka.

19. REACTOR PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING DIVISION, AERE The program of the division is to conduct R&D activities using modern methods for the computational analysis of nuclear reactors, with particular emphasis on reactor physics, design and safety. Here we procure and implement computer codes related to reactor engineering and nuclear data processing with international collaboration. The ultimate objective of the division is to support the development of infrastructure for future nuclear power programs to meet the ever increasing demand of electricity.19.1 Research ActivitiesFor the economic and efficient use of the TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, in-core fuel management study is very important. Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics safety studies are needed to ensure the safe operation of the reactor. In these regard different neutronic calculations were studied with the

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Monte Carlo code MVP and the deterministic code SRAC and WIMS-CITATION. Thermal hydraulic and Transient analysis of the TRIGA reactor has been performed with the code COOLOD-N2 and EUREKA-2/RR. In addition, the shield design calculation of radiation facility has been performed using Microshield Code. Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics benchmark calculation has been done under IAEA CRP program. Also the division supports the higher study program of different local universities.

20. TANDEM ACCELERATOR FACILITIES DIVISION, AERE 20.1 Research and Development Work“PIGE EXPERIMENTAL SETUP” has been installed successfully in this division. A new experimental setup using another beam port for Nuclear Data Research is under construction. The main research and development activities are: An analysis on elemental differences in vegetables, crop and soils of ila affected area in

compared to non-ila affected area in the southern part of Bangladesh has been carried out. An analysis of elements in leaf, root stem of jute, amaranth, data, kalmi, spinach and okra has

been done for the major and minor elemental analysis. An elemental analysis of soil of jute, amaranth, data, kalmi, spinach and okra has been done. A trace elemental analysis is made on trial banana, hog plum, spirulina, chicken, litter using

PIXE technique. A number of soil samples have been analyzed to find out the concentration of radioactive

elements for health issue. Trace element analysis on some fish sample has been carried out using PIXE technique. A number of medicinal plants have been analyzed to figure out their elemental concentrations. Some pineapple samples have been analyzed to find the concentration of trace elements using

PIXE technique20.2 ServicesThe division has provided elemental analytical service to a number of vegetables, plants, soil, fruit and fish samples from different Institutes/Divisions/Units.21. BEACH SAND MINERALS EXPLOITATION CENTRE, COX’S BAZAR21.1 ObjectiveAn IAEA Technical Cooperation (TC) Project (BGD/7/006) entitled as “Determining Radionuclides and Trace Elements in the Sediment and Seawater of the South-eastern Coast” is being implemented. Under this TC Project presence of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) could be detected in coastal sediments, sea water and ground water and as well as marine and coastal Biota. Besides Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre (BSMEC) has long been carrying out research and development activities which includes geological field survey for exploration of heavy minerals and their exploitation using Pilot Plant.21.2 Noticeable Activities and AchievementsA survey has been carried out using Alpha Guard Radon Monitor at Cox’s Bazar area. The main objective of the field survey was to detect and monitor the presence of the Radioactive Radon (Rn222) in soil, ground and surface water and air. At the same time samples are collected for further analysis. Laboratory based mineralogical analysis and some related fundamental researches along with heavy mineral processing have been going on. For reassessment of existing heavy mineral deposits and radioactivity of the coastal areas geological field works at Moheshkhali Island was carried out.

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Laboratory analysis of heavy mineral samples that were collected from field has been done in terms of heavy mineral separation, physical analysis and microscopic observations. Heavy fraction of these samples was fractionated in terms of grain size of different mesh using sieve shaker. Laboratory scale enrichment of radioactive mineral Monazite has been done and its possible to gain 90% enriched Monazite at laboratory.A large number of students, teachers and researchers of different universities and research organizations have visited the Pilot Plant and observed the R&D activities of the Centre.21.3 Services and IncomeTotal income from services on Individual mineral separation and selling of different minerals during the reporting year is Tk.2,28,002/-(Taka Two Lac Twenty Eight Thousand and Two Only).\22. RADIOACTIVITY TESTING AND MONITORING LABORATORY, CHITTAGONG22.1 Objective Radioactivity Monitoring of Food and Environment Radiation Protection and Safety Education and Research22.2 Programme Radioactivity measurement of imported food and allied materials (Measurement of radioactivity

in imported food and allied materials is a mandatory work of the laboratory to implement the Nuclear Safety & Radiation Control Rules-1997, SRO No. 205-Law /97, Bangladesh.)

Radioactivity measurement of exportable food and allied materials. Radioactivity measurement of miscellaneous materials. Radiation Protection Service. Radiation protection service during transportation of radioactive materials from Chittagong port

to different destinations of Bangladesh. Radiation survey of the exportable scrap materials at work-site of the ship-breaking yard. Environmental radiation monitoring. Workplace radiation monitoring. Radiation protection service at different industrial units, radiotherapy units, X-ray installations. Cooperation with other scientific organizations, universities, private and public sectors through

mutual exchange of educational programs, training, technical cooperation and expert services. Development of human resources in the field of nuclear science and technology22.3 Research and Development Work(a) Coordinated Research program with International Organisations: IAEA/RCA

Project-RAS/7/024: Supporting nuclear and isotopic techniques to assess climate change for sustainable marine ecosystem management

(b) Coordinated Research program with Research with Universities and other Research Organizations:

i) Analysis of radionuclides of sediments inside the ship-breaking area, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Environmental behaviour of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides released from the Karnaphuli river sediment containing municipal and industrial wastes of Chittagong city.

ii) Radionuclide contamination and toxicity study of the ship scrapes and wastes.

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iii) Determination of radionuclide’s and radiological risk in sediment containing petroleum wastes generated from oil refinery industrial area, Potenga, Chittagong.

iv) Environmental impact assessment of radionuclides in sediments and some commercially imported fish including some parameters of water quality in the Karnafuli river , Chittagong.

v) Study of the naturally occurring radionuclide concentrations and the estimation of dose rates for the samples collected from the Chittagong urea fertilizer limited.

vi) Radiometric study of sediment of the Karnaphuli river and the Bay of Bengal.vii) Assessment of terrestrial radionuclides in the northern part of Chittagong city corporation.viii) Investigation on elemental and radionuclide contamination of soil in some ship breaking areas

of Chittagong, Bangladesh.ix) A comparative study on radioactivity of sediments collection of sand and soil from Potanga sea

beach of Bay of Bengal, Chittagong.22.4 ServicesRevenue income from Radioactivity Testing of Imported and Exported Food Samples by Gamma

SpectrometryMonth July

2012Aug.2012

Sept.2012

Oct.2012

Nov.2012

Dec.2012

Jan.2013

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Mar.2013

April.2013

May2013

June2013

Total

Monthly Samples

789 740 572 514 689 505 749 490 513 723 747 705 7736

Monthly Income(Lac. Tk.)

98.75 86.78

80.73 82.98

77.84 59.42 83.22

56.71 78.30

98.94 98.69

103.41 1005.77

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1. AGROCHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH DIVISION, AEREAgrochemical and Environmental Research Division is involved in research, services and manpower development relating to residues of pesticide & elemental analysis (trace & heavy metals) and their impact on environment.1.1. Research and Development WorkDuring the reporting period, the method validation of different pesticides (Captan, Endosulfan, Carbaryl, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Cypermethrin, Deltamethrine) has been completed using Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer. In a st6udy, ten (Banana and honey) samples collected from some selected fields of Bangladesh were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). All samples were found contaminated with Ca, Cr, Cu, Cd, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn metals. However, the contamination level was below the FAO/IAEA recommended values. 1.2. ServicesAnalytical Services using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) , High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) were rendered to different organizations namely, Centre for Environment and Geographic Information Service, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur, Dhaka University, British American Tobacco Bangladesh for the analyses of pesticide residues , heavy metals in samples as per their requirement and earned revenue of Tk 7,32,930/-(Seven Lac Thirty Two thousand Nine hundred Thirty Taka

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only).Total samples analyzed during the reporting period were Two hundred sixty four.

2. FOOD TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, AERE2.1 Research and Development WorkProcess and product development for the preservation of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat through irradiation.

2.1.1 Effect of gamma-ray induced mutant strains of aspergillus niger on citric acid fermentation using molasses and jackfruit based medium

Aspergillus niger is most commonly known among the various fungal strains screened for citric acid production, when cultivated in carbohydrate-rich medium of fermentation. In the present study, a number of indigenous raw materials such as molasses and jackfruits have been used for citric acid production. The previously isolated gamma-ray induced second step in mutants 14/20 and 79/20 of A. niger were reradiated by 60Co Gamma beam-650 source at a dose rate of 0.674 kGy/hr aiming to further increase the production of citric acid. In absence of Prescott salt and in mixed fermentation medium the highest production of citric acid was found by further mutated. A. niger 14/20 with gamma radiation at 20 Krad which was about 16.16 mg/ml and lowest citric acid production was found in molasses media by further mutated A. niger 14/20 with gamma radiation at 10 Krad which was found 9.22 mg/ml on the day 13 but it was higher than that produced by the un irradiated strain. In absence of Prescott salt highest production of citric acid was found by further mutated A. niger 79/20 with gamma radiation at 20 Krad in mixed fermentation medium which was about 15.94 mg/ml. Lowest citric acid production was found in molasses media by further mutated A. niger 79/20 with gamma radiation at 10 Krad which was found 9.08 mg/ml on the day 13 but it was higher than that produced by the un irradiated strains.2.1.2 Effect of biomass and sugar in citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using

molasses and jackfruit as substratesThe production of citric acid was not same in all fermentation mediam. Without the presence of Prescott salt highest citric acid production was found in mixed fermentation medium throughout the fermentation period and lowest production of citric acid was found in molasses media. Whereas with the presence of Prescott salt lowest production of citric acid was obtained in jackfruit medium and highest amount of citric acid was produced in molasses medium throughout the fermentation period. In both cases A. niger 79/20 yielded lower amount of citric acid than A. niger 14/20. From the experiments it can be opined that both molasses and jackfruit could be used for the production of citric acid but in case of mixed substrate the citric acid production is much economically feasible and was proved more potential for citric acid production. It is apparent from the results that the maximum yield of citric acid was also dependent on sugar level and biomass.2.1.3 Biochemical composition and effects of radiation on sensory, biochemical and

physiological quality of fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)The effects of irradiation (0.5 and 1.0 kGy) on sensory, biochemical, physiological attributes of spinach were investigated during 12 days of post-irradiation storage at 12°C and 60% RH. Spinach treated with 1.0 kGy showed acceptability in colour, flavour, texture and overall condition till 12 days during storage period whereas at the same period, control and 0.5 kGy treated samples were spoiled. Reduced rate of weight loss was observed in irradiated samples compared to control over the whole storage period. A minor decrease in the ascorbic acid content was the only adverse effect observed in irradiated spinach compare to control sample and no other major changes occurred in TSS, pH value of treated and untreated samples of spinach. Radiation processing of spinach at 1.0

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kGy extends the shelf life without affecting sensory and nutritional qualities. Thus, radiation can be used for the shelf -life extension of leafy vegetables and is not harmful to health.2.1.4 Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma irradiation and

assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspectA study was conducted to determine the effects of radiation on biochemical (moisture, protein, fat, ash, carbohydrate, calcium and phosphorus) and microbiological qualities (TVBC, TCC and TFC) of three different dried fishes (Cheap, Loitta and Chingri) collected from retails markets. Among the three non-irradiated dried fishes, the highest moisture content (40.85 ± 0.42) was found in Chepa compare to Loitta (19.48% ±0.40) and Chingri (17.09% ±0.77). Highest rate of total protein content was found in non-irradiated Chingri (60.39 ±0.75) and Loitta (55.85% ± 0.40) compare to Chepa (32.67 ± 0.06). Results revealed that radiation (3 and 5 kGy) has no significant effect on biochemical composition of three experimental dried fishes. Results of microbiology showed that total viable bacterial count (TVBC) was estimated in non-irradiated Chepa (5.58 ± 0.14 log cfu/g), Loitta (3.72 ± 0.09 log cfu/g) and Chingri (5.34 ± 0.15 log cfu/g) respectively which was significantly reduced by 1 to 3 logs at 3 kGy and 3 to 5 logs at 5 kGy gamma radiation. Maximum Total coliform count (TCC) was found in non-irradiated Chepa (5.28 ± 0.02 log cfu/g) compare to Loitta (3.23± 0.09) and Chingri (4.56 ± 0.06). Total fungal count (TFC) was recorded as 3.60 ± 0.09 and 3.78 ± 0.05 log cfu/g in non-irradiated Chepa and Chingri respectively but there was no TFC in non-irradiated Loitta. At 3 and 5 kGy , no TCC and TFC were found in all dried fishes2.2 Services Services provided for the nutritional analysis of poultry feed and food products and earned Tk. 35,600/- (Thirty five thousand six hundred taka only). 2.3 Other Activities2.3.1 IAEA CRP project Use of Irradiation for Shelf Stable Sterile Foods for Immunocompromised Patients and other Specific Target Groups. IAEA Research Contract No, 15052. ( On going).2.3.2 IAEA RCA ProjectRAS/5/062, Title “Building Technological Capacity for Food Traceability and Food Safety Control System through the Use of Nuclear Analytical Techniques (On going).

3. GAMMA SOURCE DIVISION, AETRE3.1 Utilization of the Co60 gamma irradiatorGamma Source Division of IFRB rendered irradiation services to different institutes/ organizations and private companies using Co60 gamma irradiator. After replenishment in December 2009, the activity of the Co 60 gamma source was 62 kCi. During this reporting period, the activity of the source was 442.96 kCi on 01/07/2012 and 38.86 kCi on 02/06/2013. At the same time, the dose rate was 1.735 kGy/hr. on 01/07/2012 and 1.570 kGy/hr. on 02/06/2013.Many research organizations including BAEC were provided with irradiation services for R&D purpose. The names of the beneficiary research organizations/institutes are-Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB), Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit (TBBRU), Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), ICDDRB, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI), Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute, Stamford University, Bangladesh Mashrum Research and Extention Center, BARI, Gazipur etc. The division also rendered commercial sterilization services to different pharmaceuticals companies. The name of the service providing companies are: The ACME laboratories Ltd., Square Consumer

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Products Ltd., Harun Biochemical, Sanofi Aventis, G.A. Company, General Pharma Ltd., Polycon Ltd., Lab-C, Aristopharma Ltd., Beacon Pharma Ltd., National Trading Corporation, T.F. Plastic and Petrydish Co. Ltd., Pran Agro Ltd., Harvest Infertility Care Ltd., Ibn Sina Pharma Ltd., Chittagong Eye Infermary and Training Complex, Kazi & Kazi Tea, Inner Vision, M/S Rifa Enterprise, Apex Pharma Ltd., Apex Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Ltd., Popular Pharma Ltd., ACI Ltd., ZAP Natural Poduct Ltd., Doctor’s Health Products etc.

3.2 DosimetryDosimetry is the only way to determine the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples. For determining the absorbed dose of the research and commercial samples different dosimetry system were used such as, Ceric-cerous, Amber Perspex, Red Perspex, Fricke dosimeter etc. Wave length and dose range of different dosimeters are given below:

Sl. No. Name of dosimeter Wave length (λ) Dose Range1. Fricke Dosimeter λ – 305 nm 0 to 400 Gy.

2. Amber Perspex dosimeter λ – 603 to 651 nm 01 to 30 kGy

3. Ceric-Cerous Dosimeter - (Potentiometer) 01 to 50 kGy

3.3 MaintenanceMaintenance is required for safe operation of the source and safety of the radiation workers. The maintenance of the gamma source was performed periodically for smooth and proper operation of the gamma irradiator. For maintenance, required spare parts and equipments were procured from local market and supplier.3.4 Radiation ProtectionRadiation protection is required for the safety of the operator, worker, public and the environment. Before starting operation, necessary steps were taken to prevent the radiation hazards such as TLD badges and survey meters. The badges used by the workers were tested at regular intervals by the Health Physics Division to evaluate and to determine the exposed dose of the workers. According to the IAEA standard, the received dose by the worker should not exceed the minimum dose level of 2.5 µSv / hour. Emergency response plan were maintained to keep the worker free from any hazard and accident. Trained personnel were involved in operation services because they can take necessary steps in emergency situation and know how to tackle the situation and to control with the different authorities like Police, Fire brigade & Medical surveillance for emergency situation.3.5 Income of the SourceGamma Source Division rendered sterilization services for Commercial products and earned Tk.20,63,105/- (Twenty lac sixty-three thousand one hundred five) only in this reporting period.

4. INSECT BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION, AEREThe division focuses in developing the methods of management of insect pests using nuclear and biotechnological approaches; developing quarantine treatment for fresh agricultural produces; and exploiting of beneficial insects. 4.1 Research and Development Work4.1.1 Management of melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae and oriental fruit fly, B. dorsalis using

sterile insect technique (SIT)i) Impact of gut bacteria incorporated adult diets on the ovariole number and fecundity of

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pumpkin fly, bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:Tephritidae)Tephritidae is a large family that includes many fruit pests and these are usually adopted for housing large quantities of bacteria in their digestive tract. Explorations on different fruit fly’s associated bacterial community revealed that most of fly’s gut microbiota is dominated largely by free-living bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae. These symbionts are known to play significant role in fly’s different fitness parameters. Therefore, efforts were made to isolate and to identify the mid-gut bacterial community of laboratory host reared pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:Tephritidae) using conventional biochemical techniques. Colony characterization of the isolated bacteria was conducted on Nutrient agar and MacConkey agar plates. Isolated gut-bacterial species viz., Proteus rettgeri and Klebsiella oxytoca were examined through incorporating with protein (casein:yeast extract:sugar, 1:1:2) and sugar diets to study the effect of bacteria supplemented diets on the ovariole number and fecundity of B. tau. A total of nine bacterial species were identified under the family Enterobacteriaceae. The bacterial species were Proteus rettgeri, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella oxytoca, Streptobacillus moniliformis, Alcaligenes faecalis, Haemophilus ducreyi, Erwinia sp., Chromobacterium lividum and Flavobacterium picketti. Mean ovariole number were 20.66 ±2.51, 20.56±3.53, and 22.41±3.75 for B. tau fed on P. rettgeri, K. oxytoca incorporated protein diets and only protein diet, respectively. Experimental result revealed no significant influence of gut bacteria added adult diets on the fecundity of B. tau fed on above mentioned diet treatments.ii) Male sterility dose determination and optimization of male ratio of pumpkin fly,

bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for application in sterile insect technique

The pumpkin fruit fly, B. tau is one of the most destructive pests on cucurbit vegetables of Bangladesh. So far, very limited scientific data are available on the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) approach for pumpkin fly, B. tau. The study aimed to determine the male sterility dose and to optimize the ratio of irradiated and unirradiated male pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) for field application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). The percent of sterility attained in F1 generation was 33.84, 46.55, 64.21, 86.54, 90.63, 100 and 100 at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 Gy dose treatment of adult male respectively. Complete sterility of male pumpkin fly was observed at 60 Gy. Fixed numbers of virgin females were allowed to mate with unirradiated and irradiated (60 Gy) males at 1:1, 1:2, 1:5 and 1:9 ratios. Comparing with control group, a sharp decrease of pupal recovery was observed when females were allowed to mate with varying ratios of irradiated males. Minimum pupal recovery (42 fold less) was obtained at 1:9 ratio. Percent of viable adults and fliers were significantly decreased as the irradiated males were increased from 1:2 to 1:9 ratios mated with females. Significantly deformed adults were increased as the ratios of irradiated males were increased. All the above parameters suggest that 1:9 ratio of normal vs sterile males of pumpkin fly is apparently the effective ratio for releasing sterilized male melon fly in nature for possible field application of SIT.4.1.2 Combined effect of gamma irradiation and microwave energy on the quality (color,

firmness and storage loss) of cucumber (cucumis sativus L.)The external colour, firmness and storage loss of cucumbers were determined at different quarantine treatment methods including the untreated control group. The effects of the treatment of 100 Gy gamma irradiation, 180 watt microwave energy (10 seconds) and both 100 Gy gamma irradiation and 180 watt microwave energy together were analysed against untreated fresh cucumbers. Treated and untreated fresh cucumbers were kept at 25°C and relative humidity was maintained between 80 and 90%. Up to 15 day storage period, highest damage (30%) was recorded from the controlled cucumbers (no treatment applied) while the lowest damage was recorded (13.3%) when cucumbers

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were subjected to both gamma irradiation and microwave energy together. Damage of 16.66% cucumbers was recorded when they were treated with gamma irradiation only. During the same period no significant difference of firmness were observed in both the treated and untreated cucumbers. The colour analysis showed no significant differences of L (darkness) and b (blue to yellow) values during the storage period. On the contrary, significant differences were observed on green to red values (a). Further works are on-going.

4.1.3 Sensitivity of immature stages of dengue fever mosquito, aedes aegypti (L.) to gamma radiation

Aedes aegypti is a cosmopolitan urban mosquito that causes dengue every year in Bangladesh. The present study was carried out to observe the sensitivity level of immature stages of A. aegypti mosquito to gamma irradiation. Different developmental stages of A. aegypti were exposed to a series of irradiation dose in Co60

gamma source to observe sensitivity regarding egg hatching, pupation, adult emergence, mortality and body size. Irradiation dose of 1-10 Gray was applied to eggs, 10-100 Gy to larvae and 10-250 Gy was applied to pupae. Egg hatching, pupae formation and adult emergence decreased with increasing dose. Pupation decreased significantly with increasing radiation dose in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th instar larvae. Regression analysis showed increase of percent mortality with increasing dose significantly in both 19-23 hrs old (early) and 42-46 hrs old (late) pupae. A linear positive relationship was found between doses and mortality in both larvae and pupae. Irradiation of early and late pupae had no significant effect on adult emergence up to 40 Gy, however, while higher dose applied (100 to 250Gy) emergence rate decreased significantly. Lethal dose, LD50 and LD90 for 4th instar larva are lower than pupae but higher than eggs. Even, LD 50 and LD90 for early pupae were lower than late pupae. However, no significant effect of radiation on wing length was observed in adults treated at pupal stage. 4.1.4 Development of mass rearing, selection of male sterility dose of dengue vector, Aedes

aegypti for application in sterile insect techniqueFemale Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread human pathogenic viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue fever, and Chikungunya. Much of the struggle against these diseases has relied on a combination of prophylactic measures such as vector control including insecticides and traps. At present, dengue transmission can be reduced or interrupted by controlling its mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti by Sterile Insect Technique. Sterile dose selection of A. aegypti mosquito was observed as a part of SIT. Radiation was applied to adult male which were mated with same number of females after emergence. Effect of different radiation dose (longevity, egg hatching rate, male and female ratio, pupation) determined up to F1 and F2 generation of Aedes aegypti. A. aegypti exhibited decreased fecundity and egg hatch success in relation to radiation dose up to F1 generation. Further works are on-going.4.2 On–going IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project (CRP)1. IAEA Cooridinated Research Project entitled Management of mosquitoes using sterile insect technique (CRP Contract No. 14686)2. Use of Symbiotic Bacteria to Reduce Mass-rearing Costs and Improve Mating Success of Selected Fruit Pests in Support of SIT Application (CRP No. 17011/RO).

5. MICROBIOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL IRRADIATION DIVISION, AERE5.1 Research and Development Work5.1.1 Assessment of microbiological status of chanachur, a traditional snack and its quality

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Chanachur is an Indian sub-continental traditional ready-to-eat spicy snack which is consumed mostly as one of the favourite street food. In this study microbiological status of chanachur was determined and its quality was improved by applying gamma radiation. To assess the microbial load in chanachur samples four types (non-branded coded as S1 and branded coded as S2, S3 and S4) were collected and Total Viable Bacterial Count (TVBC), Total Coliform Count (TCC) and Total Fungal Count (TFC) were determined by spread plate method using Nutrient Agar (NA), MacConkey Agar and Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), respectively. TVBC, TCC and TFC values for four types of chanachur samples were ranged from 1.18×105 to 2.1×104 CFU/g, 1.2×104 to 3.0×103 CFU/g and 1.5×104 to 2.0×103 CFU/g respectively which were beyond the satisfactory or acceptable level. To improve the quality of chanachur samples, a series of doses of gamma radiation viz. 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 and 15.0 kGy were applied. Irradiation with 2.0, 5.0 and 10.0 kGy, microbial load was decreased by 1 to 3 log but not completely eliminated. After applying the radiation dose of 15.0 kGy, all kinds of viable microorganisms including spores were eliminated rendering the chanachur samples sterile and safe for consumption. Bacteria associated with the chanachur samples were also identified through cultural, morphological and different biochemical studies.5.1.2 Isolation and characterization of acetobacter and gluconobacter spp. from sugarcane

and rotten fruitsPotential acetic acid bacteria were investigated from different readily available sources. Seven different samples (sugarcane bagasse, sugarcane juice, sugarcane juice processing water, soil, rotten apples, rotten red grapes and rotten white grapes) were collected from local market. After processing and enrichment, samples were inoculated on Glucose Yeast Calcium carbonate (GYC) agar plates and incubated at 30C for four days. Nineteen different bacterial colonies were selected and isolated on the basis of clear zone formation on GYC medium. The bacterial isolates were identified on the basis of their morphological, biochemical and physiological characterization. Among nineteen isolates, one was identified as Acetobacter aceti, one as Acetobacter pasteurianus, one as Acetobacter orleansis, two were identified as Acetobacter cibinongensis, and the remaining fourteen isolates were identified as Gluconobacter spp. As potential acetic acid producers, only the Acetobacter isolates were further assessed for their acid production capability under different temperature and pH using ‘Potency Index’ as a potency determining parameter. Temperature 30C and pH 5.5 were found to be the optimum temperature and pH respectively for maximum acetic acid production by most of the species. Acetobacter pasteurianus with the highest P.I. value of 3.78 was the most potent acetic acid producer among these isolates.5.1.3 Isolation and screening of biodegradable plastic producing bacteria from compost

samplesPHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a group of biodegradable plastics of biological origin. These are attractive substitutes for conventional petrochemical plastics due to similar material properties as thermoplastics e.g., polypropylene. Moreover, it is completely biodegradable upon disposal under specific environmental conditions. PHAs are accumulated as a carbon and/or energy storage material in various bacteria usually under the condition of excess carbon source and limiting nutritional elements such as N, P, S, O, or Mg. In this study, attempts have been made to isolate PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate) producing bacteria from rich natural microbial source such as compost. Six different types of compost samples were collected from Bhawal Mirzapur, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. For isolation, 10 g of compost from several composting sites was mixed with 90 mL of distilled water. A dilution series up to 10-9 was made using distilled water. Aliquots of 0.1 ml were plated onto nutrient agar and PHA agar plates and were incubated for 24–48 h at 37 C. In this study, 48 isolates were initially isolated from six compost samples. Bioslurry showed the highest count 3.75×109 cfu/g whereas Poultry slurry 2 did not support any bacterial growth. All the bacterial isolates were qualitatively tested for PHB production following the viable colony method of

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screening using nile red and Sudan Black B dye. After primary screening using Nile red, 16 isolates were found to give orange fluorescence under UV (360 nm). Then they were further grown on nutrient agar plate and tested with Sudan black. Based on the intensity of the fluorescence and Sudan black coloration, high PHB producers were selected. Out of 48 isolates, sixteen isolates were successfully screened as PHA accumulating bacteria. These bacteria can be a potential source for commercial production of biopolymer. Further studies are being continued to identify these strains.

5.1.4 Development of a simple method for the determination of DD value of chitosan samples Chitosan is typically obtained by partial deacetylation of chitin. The product is a copolymer of N-acetylglucosamine units and D-glucosamine units. Degree of deacetylation (DD) is one of the main parameters characterizing chitosan. The most precise measurements of DD require sophisticated equipment (NMR spectrometer), not available at many laboratories worldwide working on chitosan. Within the same method, there are usually many analytical procedures for performing measurements and calculations and many ways of interpretation of results. It is obvious that not every research laboratory has an NMR spectrometer. Moreover, this method, although probably the most precise, is not suitable for routine measurements of DD due to high costs (deuterated solvents, depreciation of equipment, specialized staff time) and time-consuming sample preparation procedure. There is a need for low-cost, simple, yet sturdy and reliable methods and procedures for DD determination. The aim of this work is to develop a new, simplified method and compare a few of the existing analytical techniques on the same set of chitosan samples. The method consists of titrimetric determination and online monitoring of chitosan samples of nimal DD in the range os ….%. Moreover, evaluation of the ease of performance and availability of reagents in the developed methods will also be performed.5.1.5 Citric acid production by aspergillus niger ca16 using cheap carbon source sugarcane

juiceCitric acid is a commercially valuable microbial metabolite which is produced mainly by submerged fermentation of starch- or sucrose-based media, using the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger. Industrially, large-scale production of citric acid uses beet or cane molasses, sucrose or glucose syrup as carbon source. In recent years, the use of cheap substrates e.g., agro-industrial wastes or surplus materials has gained global attention due to its economical and environmental benefits. In this study, attempts have been made to produce citric acid using cheap carbon sources such as sugarcane juice under submerged condition. For this purpose, sugarcane juice was collected from different vendors and brought into laboratory. Sugar estimation was carried out immediately after collection by Anthrone ulphuric acid method. This process was repeated for several batches to get an average value on the sugar content of the substrate. It was found that the average sugar content of sugarcane juices were in the range of 7-10%. Experiments are ongoing to compare the citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using sucrose.5.2 Services and annual incomeRoutine services for microbiological analysis of food, food supplement, water and medical products were rendered for different pharmaceuticals and food industries. The division earned Tk. 1,20,000/- (One Lac Twenty Thousand Taka only) in this financial year.

6. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING DIVISION, AERE6.1 Research and Development Work6.1.1 High yielding mutants with shorter life cycle selected in rice irradiated with carbon ion

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To obtain fixed mutant(s) with photoperiod-insensitive, short day-length and shorter plant height with higher yield from local T.aman Ashfal. Heights were measured randomly from ten M1 plants of each irradiated dose at 3 weeks after transplanting. M2 seeds were harvested individually from three fertile M1 plants at 5 months after transplanting. The M2 seeds were spread on a seed bed on July 16, 2009. Survived seedlings were transplanted on August 17, 2009 and they were grown during Aman season. Number of days to heading was recorded as the number of days required from sowing time when 50% of plants of each line headed. Days of maturity was recorded as the number of days required from sowing time when 90% of plants of each line appeared with yellowish grains. These two data were recorded through visual observation by visiting the plots every alternate day. Plant heights, number of effective tillers per plant and panicle length were measured at the time of maturity with randomly selected 5 competitive plants. M3 seeds were harvested separately from each M2 plant. M3 plants were grown as plant progeny during next Boro (long day) season (December 2009 to May 2010). Data were recorded as the same as described in M2. Grain characteristics such as length (L) and width (W) of unhusked and husked grain were recorded in October 2012. Survival rate and plant height was determined to examine the effect of carbon ion irradiation over the plant growth cycle. Survival rate of the irradiated seeds were significantly decreased at 60 Gy and remains gradually at higher doses. Seedling height also gradually decreased with the application of increased rate of irradiation dose. The height of the seedlings were reduced almost half compared to unirradiated seeds and it was started at 80 Gy and gradually goes to at higher doses. Since the cultivar Ashfal is a highly photoperiod sensitive in which, none of the control plants headed during the Boro season. However, we have found nine M1 plants headed under the same growing conditions. It was confirmed that photoperiod sensitivity was genetically altered in the fertile M1 plants. It was also observed that in M2 generation, the plant height of mutant lines were markedly shorten and yield also increased. 6.1.2 An efficient micropropagation system for murraya paniculata l. through shoot tip and

nodal segment cultureTo develop an efficient and reproducible in vitro propagation protocol for M. paniculata L. through shoot tip and nodal explant culture. Shoot tips and nodal segments of garden grown plants were used as explants and cultured on MS supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of BAP, Kin and NAA for shoot multiplication. Maximum shoot regeneration was found in MS supplemented with 2.5 mgl-1 BAP. With repeated subculture and addition of 100 mgl-1casein hydrolysate to the medium enhanced the number of shoots per culture and incorporation of 100 mgl -1

urea to the medium increased the length of shoots. Individual elongated shoots were rooted well on half-strength MS supplemented with 1.0 mgl-1each of IBA and IAA within four weeks of culture. Well-rooted plantlets were transferred to pots containing soil and compost (2:1) for hardening. During hardening 70% plantlets survived, which were subsequently transferred to the experimental field.6.1.3 In vitro plant regeneration in nayantara (catharanthus roseus l.) through callus cultureTo develop an efficient and reproducible in vitro propagation protocol for Catharanthus roseus L. through shoot tip, leaf and inter-node culture. Different types of explants viz. shoot tip, leaf and inter-node segment showed various response for calli induction during culture onto MS fortified with hormonal supplements at the dark condition. Among those explants, leaf segment and inter-node segment appeared best to callus induction when cultured onto MS fortified either with BAP + 2, 4-D or 2ip at a concentration of 2.0 mg/l each. The colour of the calli were brownish to cream. The calli produced from different types of explants were maintained on the same medium by repeated subculture after every five weeks up to three months. But, no shoots were regenerated during subculture of these calli at this condition. With the treatment (BAP + 2, 4-D and 2ip + 2, 4-D) appeared better for induction of calli compared to treatment (BAP, 2ip). Several authors obtained calli in Catharantus rosues L. using different types of explants with MS fortified and different hormonal supplements of 2, 4-D. The present findings are partially similar with those observations.

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The regeneration of adventitious shoots from leaf and inter-node segment derived calli were depending on both auxin and cytokinin. Though huge amount of calli were developed from leaf and inter- node segments and maintaining them at Dark condition for three months, but no multiple shoot regeneration were obtained in this condition. For multiple shoot regeneration, these two types of calli were cultured onto MS supplemented with different concentrations of BAP and Kin (0.2 mg/l -1.5 mg/l) singly adding with NAA (0.2 mg/l -1.5 mg/l) by shifting them from dark to light condition. Among the various hormonal supplements used, best response towards multiple shoot regeneration was noticed from both leaf and inter-node derived callus on MS fortified with BAP and NAA both 1.0 mg/l each. In this combination, an average of 18 shoots were regenerated from leaf segment derived calli. On the other hand, an average of 14 shoots were regenerated from inter-node segment derived calli. The regenerated multiple shoots were routinely sub-cultured for further multiplication in the same medium and the number of shoots increased 3 to 4 folds at this stage. The regenerated shoots (5 -8 cm) were excised from the clamp of multiple shoots and placed onto half strength of MS supplemented with various concentrations of IBA and IAA (0.2 to 2.5 mg/l) for root induction. The percentage of root formation and the number of roots per shoots significantly varied depending on concentrations of IBA and IAA. The higher frequency of rooting (100%) with highest root numbers (7.8 ± 0.34) was obtained in the medium containing 1.0 mg/l IBA. All the rooted plantlets were subsequently transferred to small pot containing sand, loamy soil and coco-peat at the ratio of 1:1:1 and gradually shifted to out door condition. The survival rate is about 90 % under natural environmental condition. The protocol thus established could be exploited for commercial propagation of these very important medicinal as well as ornamental plants in the country.

7. RADIATION ENTOMOLOGY AND ACAROLOGY DIVISION, AERE7.1 Research and Development WorkThe R & D activities of Radiation Entomology and Acarology Division is primarily focused on development of environmentally safe integrated pest management techniques against insect and mite pests of economic importance by using gamma radiation, biodegradable botanicals, hormones, pheromones, bio-control agents and chemical pesticides.7.1.1 Comparative study of post embryonic growth and development of blow fly (lucilia

cuprina) in natural and artificial diet In the present study growth and developmental parameters of blowfly reared on natural (Tilapia fish) and artificial diets (composed of wheat bran, whole milk powder, chicken egg, agar and water) were recorded and compared. The larval and pupal periods lasted almost the same time with the both diets tested. The larval and pupal periods on artificial diets were slightly longer than those on natural diet but the differences were not statistically significant ( p>0.05). Egg to pupa transformation rate (63-68%) and adult emergence rate (97-98%) were found almost similar when larvae reared on natural diet and those reared on artificial diets. In the present study, the mean generation time, the time from the oviposition until female offspring were mature enough to oviposite their own eggs, was 14.70 days for artificial diet and that was 13.72 days for natural diet. Although the development of L. cuprina on artificial diet was a bit slower than on natural diet but the differences between natural and artificial diets were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The larval and pupal mortality and developmental durations were not significantly different when larvae reared on natural and on artificial diet. These results suggest that the nutritional quality of artificial diets is comparable with those of natural diet. 7.1.2 Radio-sensitivity on blowfly, lucilia cuprina, pupa in presence and absence of oxygenOxygen levels affect the sensitivity of insects to radiation. The increased radiation damage in a high-oxygen environment is a general phenomenon in radiobiology. Damage induced by radiation is typically lower in an oxygen-reduced environment (hypoxia) than in air, so usually higher doses are needed to produce comparable reproductive sterility. However, we have no data about what

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happened if the blowfly pupa is irradiated in absence of oxygen. The present study was thus undertaken to determine the effect of radiation on some biological aspects (percent adult emergence, longevity) of blowfly pupa in presence of oxygen (aerobic condition) and absence of oxygen (anaerobic condition). The percent adult emergence under anaerobic and aerobic condition for 25Gy, 35Gy, 45Gy and 55Gy was 96, 97, 97.5, 95 % and 97, 97.5, 94.5, 97.5 % respectively. Longevity under anaerobic and aerobic condition for 25Gy, 35Gy, 45Gy and 55Gy was 27.83, 28.84, 24.37, 24.41 day and 27.82, 27.85, 22.96, 24.33 day respectively. The above data revealed that irradiated blowfly pupa either in presence or absence of oxygen did not affect significantly on percent adult emergence and longevity.7.1.3 Study on the quality measurements of blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) reared on cost effective

artificial larval diet for the releasing of field to control dry fish pest Blow fly, Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a major pest of sun-drying fish industry in the costal area of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has taken R & D programme to implement Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in the off shore Islands for suppressing blow fly population. The major component of SIT is the production of high quality blow fly in laboratory mass rearing. The quality as expressed by larval and puapl weights as well as F1 adult longevity and fecundity were found significantly different in natural and artificial diets. Larval and pupal weights were relatively greater (Larva 36.57±3.75, Pupa 29.11±8.07 mg) in those resulted from artificial diet than those of natural diet (Larva 34.58±1.80 mg and Pupa26.28±3.29 mg ). Adults emerged from heavy pupa reared on artificial diet lived longer life as well as laid significantly more number of eggs per female than those from natural diet. In conclusion, both the diets tested, the production quality of L. cuprina showed significantly higher with artificial diet than natural diet. Thus artificial diet can be used for mass rearing of blowfly larvae for several basic and applied studies.7.1.4 Collection and identification of moth in AERE campusIn the present study we have collected a good number of moths by using a light trap in the AERE campus and succeeded to identify them up to species level. Among the collected 1489 moths 683 belong to the family Pyralidae, followed by Noctuidae (470), Arctiidae (207), Geometridae (41), Lymantridae (33), Hypsidae (18), Lymacodidae (17), Ctenuchidae (8), Drepanidae (7), Sphingidae (5), Notodontidae (4) Psychidae (1), Nolidae (1) and Lasiocampidae (1). The highest 58 species of moth was recorded from the family of Noctuidae followed by 44 species of Pyralidae, 16 species of Geometridae, 13 species of Arctiidae, 6 species of Lymantridae, 4 species of Sphingidae, 3 species of Ctenuchidae, 2 species of Lymacodidae, 2 species of Hypsidae and only 1 species was recorded in each family of Drepanidae, Psychidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Lasicampidae. The above mentioned results have shown that the largest and the 2nd largest numbers of moths were recorded from the family of Pyralidae (683) and Noctuidae (470) in contrast the largest and the 2nd largest numbers of species belongs to the family Noctuidae (58) and Pyralidae (44). Considering these results the family of Noctuidae showed highest species diversity among the recorded families in the study area.7.1.5 The effects of photoperiod on some aspects of biology of stored dry fish pest, dermestes

maculatus (coleoptera: dermestidae)The effect of three photoperiod regimes on the reproductive and developmental parameters and adult survival rate in Dermestes maculates (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) were investigated under laboratory conditions (30±2oC temperature and 65±5% relative humidity) on dried Katchki fish. The photoperiods tested were: 12 hours light and 12 hours dark period (LD 12:12), 24 hours light and 24 hours dark period (LD 24:24). The mean incubation period was significantly longest in the light regime. The fecundity and fertility was significantly higher in the LD 12:12 regime and lower in 24 hours light period. Pupal weight was significantly higher in the dark period. The pre-oviposition period was significantly longer in the 24 light regimes and lowest in the LD 12:12. Oviposition period was insignificantly high in LD 12:12, low in 24 hours light period and intermediate in 24 dark

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8. TISSUE BANKING AND BIOMATERIAL RESEARCH UNIT, AERE8.1 ObjectiveRadiation sterilized tissue allografts are frequently used in the field of orthopaedic surgery, oral & maxillofacial surgery, opthalmology and burn & cosmetic reconstruction. Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research Unit (TBBRU) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is regularly providing high quality radiation sterilized amnion membrane allografts and bone allografts to different hospitals and clinics throughout the country to treat different sorts of health problems, such as burns, acid violence, leprotic ulcer, bedsore, traumatic open wound, diabetic wound, opthalmological defects, degenerative bone diseases, congenital deformities, bone fractures, gap non-union from traumatic accidents, oral and maxillofacial defects etc.. At present, 130 hospitals/clinics and more than 350 surgeons & physicians are involved with these activities through procurement of tissues and utilization of radiation sterilized tissue allografts. Moreover, this tissue bank arranges public and professional awareness programmes to increase tissue donation and applications. Above all, researchers of this unit are working on the development of new biomaterial and allograft substitutes to mitigate the huge demand of graft material. 8.2 Research and Development Work 8.2.1 Processing of radiation sterilized human amnion membrane for use in rehabilitative

surgeryAmniotic sacs were collected aseptically from labor room after normal vaginal deliveries in a sterile plastic container containing sterile physiological saline (0.9%) and were preserved temporarily in freezer (-20ºC). At the time of collection, each container was labeled with donor information, hospital registration number and date of collection. The sacs were collected only from the healthy and diseases free donors. The containers were placed in a cool box and transported to the tissue-banking laboratory as early as possible. After transportation to the tissue banking laboratory, amniotic membranes were separated aseptically from sacs using sterilized surgical instruments. The membranes were then placed in a sterile conical flask and shaken with sterile physiological saline using a mechanical platform orbital shaker for several times (5/6 times). Then the membranes were spread on sterile surgical gauge and placed on the plastic frame racks under sterile condition. The membranes were then oven dried at the temperature 40±1ºC for over night (14-16 hours). The dried membranes were then cut into different standard sizes e.g., (20x10 cm, 10x10cm) and special size for eye (5x5 cm), triple packed in polythene envelopes, vacuum-sealed and labeled properly under laminar flow cabinet. The membranes were then sterilized by gamma irradiation at the dose of 25 kGy. The radiation sterilized grafts were supplied to different hospitals after sterility test in accordance with the requirements. During the reporting period, 957 pieces of amniotic sacs were collected and 3936 pieces of amniotic membrane allografts were prepared for clinical use in rehabilitative surgery. 8.2.2 Processing of radiation sterilized human cancellous bone allografts (chips/blocks,

dowels etc.)Human femoral heads were collected in sterile poly pack from clinically acceptable live donors undergoing surgical treatment, such as excised femoral head in fracture neck of femur (FNF), in replacement hemiarthoplasty or in total hip replacement (THR). After procurement, bone tissues were properly labeled and stored temporarily at -40ºC. Bones were then transported to the tissue banking laboratory (TBL) in cool box. In TBL, bones were stored in a freezer (-40 or -80ºC) temporarily until processing. During processing, bones were removed from freezer for thawing and

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were kept in a glass beaker containing sterile distilled water and were placed in a temperature controlled water bath for three hours at 60ºC for pasteurization. After pasteurization, the bones were preserved at-40ºC deep freezer for at least overnight. All soft tissues were removed from bones and then cut into pieces of different shapes and sizes using electric bandsaw and were placed in a sterile conical flask. All these works were done aseptically. The bone chips/segments from individual donors were washed separately with sterile distilled water several times at room temperature (±25ºC) using an electric shaker to remove blood. The bone pieces were then washed with warm (50ºC) sterile distilled water to remove fatty material using water bath shaker at 50ºC. Finally, the bone pieces were rinsed with cold sterile distilled water for 2-3 times. After washing, the bone pieces were transferred to freeze drying rack and kept in a freezer (-40ºC) till freeze drying. The bone pieces were freeze dried at -500C. Freeze-dried bone pieces were triple packed in polyethylene envelope, properly labeled under laminar flow cabinet and sterilized by gamma irradiation at the dose of 25 kGy. After sterility test, the bone grafts were supplied to the hospitals as per requirements for use in reconstructive surgery. During the period, 620 raw bone tissues were collected from different hospitals and 9776 cc of freeze dried radiation sterilized bone chips, blocks, dowels etc. were prepared for clinical use in orthopaedic reconstruction.8.2.3 Processing of frozen irradiated massive bone allografts Long bone, such as femur, tibia, fibula etc. were collected from seronegative live donor after total knee replacement (TKR) operation, corrective osteotomy and primary traumatic limb amputation surgery. After procurement, the bones were temporarily preserved at –40ºC in the hospitals/clinics and were then transported to the tissue banking laboratory in insulated cool box and preserved under frozen condition (–80ºC) until the processing began. For processing, the frozen long (massive) bones were first thawed to room temperature and then the bone marrow as well as the remnants of muscles attached to the bones were removed using sterile surgical instruments under aseptic condition. Then the bones were treated with providone iodine solution for 30 minutes and washed several times with plenty of sterile distilled water to remove blood. After proper washing, the bones were first packaged and vacuum sealed in polyethylene package and wrapped with fabric and again vacuum sealed in another outer layer of polyethylene package and labeled with graft identification number, dose and date of gamma irradiation, preservation conditions, expiry date etc. Finally, the bones were packaged and vacuum-sealed in a third layer of polyethylene. The bones were then placed in an insulated cool box and the cool box was kept in deep freezer (–80ºC) for at least overnight. For sterilization at the dose of 25 kGy, the cool box with the frozen bones was transferred to the gamma irradiator. After irradiation, the bones were preserved at –80ºC and supplied to hospitals/clinics after sterility testing. During the period, 10 massive bones were processed for clinical use in limb salvage surgery.8.2.4 Quality control of radiation-sterilized tissue allografts (amnion and bone)To provide high quality allografts, tissue procurement, processing, abelling, quality control practices were documented and were performed in accordance with approved standard operating procedure and instructions. After sterilization of tissue allografts, gamma irradiated tissues from every donor were checked for the presence of viable microorganisms. For this purpose, small bone pieces from each donor were gamma sterilized under similar conditions and was inoculated in test tubes containing sterile media viz., nutrient broth, brain-heart infusion broth, thioglycollate broth, and Sabouraud Dextrose broth. The tubes were observed up to 14 days for any type of microbial growth. After comparing with the control tubes, if no contamination found, then the particular batch was released for the dispatch to the hospitals. During the period, 735 amnion samples from 52 batches and 512 bone samples from 27 batches were tested. All processed samples were found microbiologically safe.

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8.2.5 Mammalian cell culture: Isolation and culture of human epidermal cellCultured keratinocytes grafting has become an alternative therapeutic approach for the treatment of acute cutaneous wounds that are unresponsive to traditional treatments. Keratinocytes were cultured from human skin by traditional feeder-dependent method and explants outgrowth technique using serum containing media. A comparative study was performed between these two methods and effect of different parameters (donor age, sample storage time, attachment factor, and serum concentration) on keratinocyte culture was also examined. In feeder-dependent method, keratinocytes were isolated by cold trypsinization technique and were cultured on mitotically inactivated mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Highest Keratinocytes count (1.6×106 cells/ml) and percentage of cell viability (93%) was obtained when cells were isolated after 24 hours of skin collection from youngest (3 years old) donor. In explants culture, cell proliferation rate was higher in 20% serum containing medium in comparison with 10% serum. During this period, keratinocyte cells were cultured experimentally from thigh skin of two donors (age: 3 and 10), two foreskin samples (age: 5 and 7 years) and abdomen skin of one 29 years old donor.8.2.6 Comparative study on microbiological aspect, biochemical and biomechanical

properties of calf and human boneIn recent years, the demand of bone allografts has increased drastically. But the supply of allografts is very limited. In this context, TBBRU is trying to introduce the use of xenograft in reconstructive surgery. Therefore, a research work has been initiated to determine the microbiological quality, biochemical composition, bone mineral density, and mechanical competence of calf and human bone samples. During the period, research work on microbiological aspects and bone mineral contents of the bone tissues were performed. Initial bioburden level of calf bones was 3.10×103 to 2.95×105 cfu/g and it was 3.10×102 to 3.20×105 cfu/g in human bone samples. D10 values of the isolates ranged from 0.32 to 2.72 kGy and 0.70 to 1.49 kGy in calf and human bones respectively. 8 kGy gamma radiation was found effective to eliminate all microorganisms of human and calf origin. The concentrations of Zinc (Zn) and Sodium (Na) were slightly higher in human bone in comparison with calf bone. Other bone minerals determination is in progress.8.2.7 Extraction and characterization of hydroxyapatite from natural sourcesResearchers of TBBRU are working on the development of new biomaterial and allograft substitutes to mitigate the huge demand of graft materials. To develop biocompatible scaffold for bone tissue engineering aiming to use as an alternative to bone allografts in the treatment of skeletal defects, systematic studies on this research programme was undertaken including: (i) extraction of hydroxyapatite from available biological waste materials (e.g. bovine cortical bone, egg shells etc.), (ii) extraction of chitosan from shrimp shell, (iii) isolation and purification of collagen from natural sources (e.g. bovine tendon), (iv) fabrication of biocompatible composite scaffold using gamma radiation, (v) determinnation of the effects of the scaffold on osteogenic cell attachment and proliferation, ( vi) evaluation of the potency of the new biomaterial as an alternative to bone allografts alone or in combination with bone morphogenic protein (BMP). During the reporting period, Hydroxyapatite was extracted from bovine cortical bone by both low and high temperature sintering and also synthesized from eggshell by hydrothermal process and biomimetric synthesis. For characterization of the as-prepared hydroxyapatite, quantitative elemental analysis, phase identification, particle size determination and microstructural analysis are in progress.8.3 ServicesDuring the period (July 2012 – June 2013), 4180 pieces of radiation sterilized amnion membrane allografts, 9786 cc freeze dried bone allografts, 184 eye grafts (amnion membrane) and 03 radiation sterilized deep frozen massive bone allografts have been supplied to different hospitals/clinics

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throughout the country. Using these grafts, 450 burn, skin-wound patients & opthalmological defective patients and 277 orthopaedic defective patients were treated successfully and were restored to normal health.8.4 Public and professional awareness activitiesTissue transplant surgeries improve life quality, even save life of thousands of people. But these miraculous surgeries are possible only because of the generosity of donor families and the commitment of people who make the decision to donate. In our country, the majority people are familiar with the concept of blood transfusion and organ transplantation but the concept of tissue transplantation is relatively new to them. To make the concept familiar and to inspire tissue donation, seminars were arranged at different hospitals. Beside these, discussion meeting with physicians were arranged regularly to increase professional awareness. During this period, TBBR Unit has organized 05 seminars in Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Comilla Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Sylhet Medical College Hospital and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Agargaon, Dhaka for the promotion of public & professional awareness to increase tissue procurement and clinical use of radiation sterilized tissue allograft in reconstructive surgery.

9. VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUE ANALYSIS DIVISION, AERE9.1 Research and Development WorkVeterinary Drug Residue Analysis Laboratory (VDRAL) is a newly established division of IFRB. VDRAL deals with Development and validation of screening/analytical methods for detecting veterinary drug residues in foods of animal origin. The specific aims of this division is to monitor residues of veterinary drugs in foods of animal origin to protect public health and enhance international trade through utilization of nuclear and allied analytical methods.9.1.1 Comparative analysis of the efficiency of different solid phase extraction (spe) columns

for determining tetracyclines in foods of animal origin The aim of the present study was to compare the efficiency of several SPE cartridges for tetracycline determination from animal tissue by ELISA and to develop optimal experimental conditions that can later be applied for screening and the quantification of the veterinary drug residue analysis. Solid Phase Extraction is an important step of sample preparation for the screening method of tetracyclines in animal tissues by ELISA. Efficiency of four different cartridges were compared. The SPE cartridges tested were r-biopharm No. R2002 (RB), Chromabond C18ec (3ml/200mg) (CB), Biotage Isolute C18(ec) (6ml/1g) (IS) and Mega Bond ELUTE C18 (6ml/1g) (MB). In the search of the best recovery and clean-up, extraction conditions and solvents were same for all four (SPE) cartridges tested. There were no significant differences in the performance (evaluated as % binding of SPE cartridges for determination of tetracyclines by ELISA.9.1.2 Development of an appropriate confirmatory (HPLC) method for the determination of

tetracyclines analytes (chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline and tetracycline) using HPLC (Agilent 1260 infinity series)

An appropriate confirmatory (HPLC) method for the determination of tetracyclines analytes (chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, and tetracycline) using HPLC (Agilent 1260 infinity series) were developed and the following parameters were measured.(i) Standard solutions of the analytes (chlortetracycline, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, and tetracycline) were prepared. A standard curve was prepared using the concentration of mixed standard solution of the analytes for the determination of concentration of those analytes present in an unknown sample.

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(ii) Optimized chromatography (HPLC) and Diode Array Detector (flow of mobile phases, gradient, injection volume, column temperature, range of UV spectra). (iii) Reproducibility of retention times and peak areas were checked.

10. NUCLEAR MEDICINE10.1 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCESNINMAS (former INMU) is the apex Nuclear Medicine facility in Bangladesh and it is located in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) premise. The Institute provides medical imaging using nuclear techniques and therapeutic treatment services. 10.1.1 Objective To improve and upgrade Nuclear Medicine facilities in Bangladesh. To render specialized medical services to the people using nuclear technology. To conduct training of physicians, physicists, radio pharmacists and technologists in the field of

nuclear medicine. To conduct academic and research activities. To coordinate and standardize the activities of all nuclear medicine establishments of BAEC.10.1.2 Major activities The services rendered by the institute are: Clinical (both diagnostic and therapeutic) Academic and Research & Development.A. Clinical ServicesClinical services are provided in the following six divisions: Scintigraphy Division Nuclear Cardiology Division Nuclear Nephrology Division In-vitro Division Thyroid Division and Ultrasound and Color Doppler DivisionDiagnostic Activities The institute is equipped with 3 SPECT facilities. The Scintigraphic studies are: Bone scan,

Brain scan, Kidney (DTPA, DMSA), GFR, Hepatobiliary, HIDA, Lymphoscinti-graphy, GI bleeding, Thyroid Scan, parathyroid, Salivary, Cardiac and Testicles , Lung Perfusion etc.

Thyroid Uptake Imaging. BMD (Bone Mineral Densitometry) for early detection of osteoporosis/osteopania. Conventional and Power & Color Doppler ultrasound Imaging. At present there are 5 Color

Doppler’s including one 4D, one 3D and three 2D machines. All sorts of diagnostic USG, including normal B-scan of different organs, HRUS of superficial organs and Color Doppler of vascular system are routinely performed.

Hormone Analysis: All thyroid related hormones like, T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, LH, FSH, pituitary hormones, estrogen, progesterone, prolactine, testosterone, follicular stimulating and

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leutinizing hormones, Tumour Marker Tg, CEA, Calcitonin etc.Therapeutic Activities The therapeutic component of NINMAS’s activity is extensively in the treatment of thyroid

cancer and hyperthyroid patients using I-131. P-32 therapy for myeloproliferative disease. Strontium-90 for pterygium, corneal neovascularization and squamous cell carcinoma of the

conjunctive. I-131 labeled MIBG for diagnosis and therapy of neuroendocrine tumors. Polycythaemia Vera, Metastatic bone pain, Pleural effusion, malignant ascities, radionuclide

synovectomy etc.Patients Investigated and Income

Number of Patient Total Income63,106 2,88,58,950/-

B. Academic Activities NINMAS is the only institute in the country where a post graduate degree M.Phil.(Nuclear

Medicine) course is conducted for the medical graduates under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). The number of students passed were 8 in the year 2012-2013.

During this period 8 students completed M.Phil thesis were supervised by the NINMAS personnel under BSMMU.

Eight (8) doctors completed their one year training program in the field of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound from this Institute.

Six (2 physicians and 3 Technologists) are conducting DAT online education program. Weekly journal review as continuous education program was conducted on recent Nuclear

Medicine & Allied Sciences related works regularly in this institute. Scheduled lectures were delivered to post graduate students of different disciplines of BSMMU.Training/Workshop/Seminar/Conferences hosted at/by NINMAS Course Completion Program of Resident Nuclear Medicine Physicists under the IAEA/ RCA

Project “Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training” (RAS/6/038) NINMAS, Dhaka, Bangladesh,12-14 December, 2012.

A Seminar on “Recent advancement in Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Management’’ based on ‘‘Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies in the Region’’, NINMAS Auditorium, BSMMU Campus, Shahbag, Dhaka, 01 October, 2012.

18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 Junuary 2013, NINMAS Auditorium.

C. Research and Development Activities The institute has a significant number of both large and small projects and programmes under the auspices of Research and Development division.Current Research Projects at NINMASIAEA/RCA Project Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training (RAS/6/038). Improving Cancer Management with Hybrid Nuclear Medicine Imaging (RAS/6/061). Building Capacity with Distance Assisted Training For Nuclear Medicine

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Professionals(RAS/6/064). RCA/UNDP Project Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies in the Region CRP

(Coordinated Research Project with IAEA) Project Development of Quantitative Nuclear Medicine Imaging for Optimized Patient Specific

Dosimetry (E2.10.07).Ministry of Science & Technology Project Establishment of Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET-CT)

Technology with Cyclotron facilities.In-House Project Changing trend pattern incidences of differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Mode of presentation of young patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Role of low dose radioiodine in remnant ablation in thyroid cancer and comparison with high

dose. Demographic pattern of patients and color Doppler assessment of lower limb vessels at INMU. Correlation of PI and RI of umbilical and middle cerebral vessels of foetus of normal pregnancy

with those in mothers with carcinoma of thyroid. Relationship between sonographically detected fatty change in liver and biochemical findings

(LFT and lipid profile) and patient’s height, weight, abdominal circumference. Comparison of perabdominal and pervaginal ultrasound findings of BPCO with hormone

findings. Colour Doppler and Power Dopplers evaluation of solid thyroid nodule to predict malignancy. Duplex study of vertebral arteries in patients with the. Assessment of carotid vessels in DM and TIA. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography of different limb joints. Duplex study of portal vein in non - cirrhotic condition. Duplex study of uterine artery to predict pre- eclampsia. Case- control study. Duplex study of penile vessels in erectile dysfunction (Pharmaceutical augmented). Less fetal movements and oligohydraamnios associated with high S/D ratio of umbilical artery.

10.2 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, DHAKAThe following service oriented works were successfully accomplished:10.2.1 Diagnostic Services In Vivo Procedures Routine diagnostic services Scintigraphic studies of Brain, Bone, Liver, Hepatobiliary, Kidney (DTPA & DMSA), Cardiac,

HIDA, Lymphoscintigraphy GI Bleeding, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Salivary and Testicles etc.In Vitro Procedures Different types of hormone analysis i.e. T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, TG, FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Prolactine, PSA, Tg, Ca-125 and Calcitonin etc.Ultrasound and Colour Doppler Imagine

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Conventional Ultrasonography & Doppler Ultrasound studies were routinely done as an associated modality to in vivo diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures which plays an important role for the diagnosis of various diseases.10.2.2 Therapeutic ServiceRadionuclide therapy services were applied to the following cases:Thyroid cancer & Thyrotoxicosis etc. routinely were done. In addition to this treatment was given to the patients of Hypothyroidism and IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorder).

10.2.3 Health Service and Revenue CollectionLast financial year (2012– 2013) a total of 28127 patients was given health services from this Centre and Total revenue collection was Tk. 1,16,40,920.00 (Taka One Crore sixteen lac forty thousand nine hundred twenty) only.10.2.4 Research ActivitiesAt present ongoing research projects, are Comparison of IDD situation and goiter prevalence among the children (6-12 years) of endemic

and non-endemic area of Bangladesh. "First trimester fatal screening for congenital anomalies with sonographic measurement of fatal

nuchal translucency (NT)". Strengthening Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical Exposure, RAS/9/065, 10.2.5 Academic ActivitiesScheduled lectures were delivered to both under graduate and post-graduate students of DMC, Scientists of this Institute have been delivering scheduled lectures to the post graduate students of ‘M. Phil course in Nuclear Medicine’ conducted by the Faculty of Post Graduate Medicine of Dhaka University. Two students completed their M.Sc. thesis in this Institute. Weekly journal review / seminar on recent advancement of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound

related works are being done regularly. During last year, 15 doctors completed their one year training program in the field of Nuclear

Medicine & Ultrasound. In last year, 6 students of Diploma in Electronics Engineering from Dhaka & Mohila Polytechnic

Institutes have completed their Industrial attachment (12 weeks) in the field of Nuclear Medicine equipment.

All the new equipment (except BMD) are now functioning properly and are in full swing operation for execution of the Centre’s routine and research work. However, some minor works like, auditorium decoration (including furniture, lighting & audio visual system) etc. are not yet completed.

10.3 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, MITFORDINMAS, Mitford is situated in the campus of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital in the old part of Dhaka city. A brief description of the services rendered by this centre is highlighted below.10.3.1 Scintigraphy (Nuclear Scan) SPECT-CT neuroimaging of investigations in the diagnosis of functional neuro-abnormalities. Central Nervous System Imaging. SPECT neuroimaging of investigations in the diagnosis of functional neuro-abnormalities

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Radiocolloid Liver, biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract imaging. Hepatobiliary imaging. The gastro-intestinal tract scintigraphy . Imaging of skeletal system (Bone scan). Salivary gland imaging, parathyroid imaging etc. 10.3.2 Nuclear NephrologyRenal Scintigraphy provides important functional data to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with a variety of suspected genito-urinary problems. The available tests at CNMU, Mitford are: Kidney DTPA study ( Renogram) Kidney scan-Planar, Spect & SPECT-CT (DMSA) GFR + Renogram DTPA Captopril Renogram Renal cortical scintigraphy Testicular scan 10.3.3 Thyroid SectionThyroid section deals with both diagnosis and therapy of thyroid disorders. Diagnosis Thyroid Uptake test: to exclude thyroiditis from thyrotoxicosis and for dose determination in

cases of thyrotoxicosis. Thyroid scan: To see the size of the thyroid and to evaluate the functional status of the gland or a

nodule. Ultra sonogram: High resolution ultrasonogram of the thyroid is also done in this division to see

the texture of the gland and nature of any nodule (anatomical delineation). In-vitro tests: Huge numbers of hormone assay tests are done in the in vitro division. T3, T4,

TSH, FT3, FT4, TG and anti-thyroid antibody levels are analyzed. Therapeutic I-131 therapy for thyrotoxic patient. Hypothyroid & thyroiditis. I - 131 therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer.10.3.4 Radioimmunoassay section The in-vitro procedures include radioimmunoassay of hormones, red cell survival test, estimation

of red cell mass. The most common label used in this section is I-125 which may be attached to an analyte as in radioimmunoassay (RIA) or to a reagent (antibody) as in radioimmunometric assay (IRMA).

Assays commonly done are of the following: Serum total T4, total T3, free T4, free T3, serum TSH, serum prolactin, serum follicular stimulating hormone, serum testosterones, serum leutinizing hormone, etc.

10.3.5 Bone Mineral DensitometryAnother most important diagnostic service at CNMU, Mitford is Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD), providing detail information about the degeneration of bone related to age and other pathological disorders. 10.3.6 Ultrasound & Colour Doppler DivisionUltrasound imaging system is playing a very important role in Bangladesh. Trained and experienced manpower is available in this center and complicated cases get enormous benefit from their expertise

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& experience. A. Diagnosticsi) General Purpose & High Resolution B-Mode All sorts of abdominal USG: Hepatobiliary system, renal system, gynaecological, etc. Pregnancy related: pregnancy profiles, biophysical profile, scan for anomalies. Small parts USG with high frequency probe: breast, testes, eye, thyroid, parotid, brain, etc. Musculoskeletal USG: Hip joint. Superficial USG: Subcutaneous lesions.

ii) Doppler Various Colour and Power Doppler studies are done: Peripheral vascular Doppler: for PVD, DVT, varicose veins etc. Portal venous Doppler: for cirrhosis, portal hypertension. Carotid Doppler: For ischemia, stenosis. Renal Doppler: For renal artery stenosis, transplant study. Penile Doppler: For erectile dysfunction. Umbilical cord Doppler: IUGR, placental insufficiency. Tumor vascularity. Testicular torsion.iii) Transrectal: Prostate.iv) Transvaginal: Pelvic pathologies. Infertility cases for folliculometry. B. Invasive i) Biopsy : USG guided biopsy from different organs, e.g., kidney, liver, tumor, thyroid, etc. ii) Aspiration: Aspiration of liver abscess, pleural effusion, ascites, etc. These are meant for therapeutic purposes as well as cytology and histopathology. 10.3.7 Patients Investigated and Income

Name of Month Number of patients Monthly incomeJuly, 2012 1,505 6,16,900.00August, 2012 799 3,21,550.00September, 2012 1,510 6,31,150.00October, 2012 1,088 4,37,950.00November, 2012 1,389 5,52,450.00December, 2012 1,311 6,07,400.00January, 2013 1591 7,60,850.00February, 2013 1610 8,31,900.00March, 2013 1660 8,71,800.00April, 2013 1917 10,22,600.00May, 2013 1784 9,01,800.00June, 2013 1870 8,29,200.00 Total = 18034 83,85,550.00

10.3.8 Academic Activities1. Lectures are delivered to M.Phil. students which is conducted by the NINMAS under the

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Salimullah Medical College who are placed at this center by rotation. 3. On-job training for honorary trainee doctors. 4. Seminars are conducted jointly by the INMAS, Mitford and SSMCH on different topics. 10.4 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, CHITTAGONGInstitute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong is one of the oldest Nuclear Medicine Institute in Bangladesh and was established in 1970. Modernization of this institute was completed on 30th June 2008. This institute is presently functioning with facilities like Dual Head & Single Head SPECT Gamma Camera, CT Scanner, Thyroid Scanner, Ultrasonogram, Colour Doppler and In-Vitro Laboratory for Radioimmunoassay (RIA) with Computerized Gamma Well Counter and other necessary facilities. During the period form 1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013, a total of 41,819 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were performed in this institute from which revenue collection was 1,67,10,450/- 10.4.1 Routine Diagnostic Activitiesi) Scintigraphic proceduresDuring the period under report patients attended for various diagnostic investigations like scintigraphy of bone, kidneys, thyroid, brain, liver, and other static and dynamic studies. Gamma Camera was used for these studies. Renal differential/split functional analysis (Renogram) is a non-invasive but informative procedure among these.ii) In-vitro studies (radioimmunoassay)Estimation of thyroid-related hormones like T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, & TG and also several other hormones like, LH, FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, Progesterone, Oestradiole, AFP and Cortisol. These hormones were assayed in this institute by radioimmunoassay technique with computerized system using IAEA data processing software. iii) UltrasonographyUltrasonographic examination is routinely performed in this institute. As a result a good number of patients were able to receive this service. Apart from assessment of Pregnancy, Ultrasonography of Liver, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys, Urinary Bladder, Uterus, Ovaries, Prostate, Thyroid, Brain, etc. were also performed. iv) Colour DopplerDifferent Vascular diseases are diagnosed by colour doppler. Placental circulation can be diagnosed by colour doppler during pregnancy and by observing the blood circulation, one can differentiate normal and abnormal tissues. v) CT Scan By CT scan, different diseases of brain, lung, chest & abdomen are diagnosed accurately. 10.4.2 Treatment procedures A considerable number of thyroid disorders like, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism & Thyroid cancer patient were treated in this institute. A total No. of 159 hyperthyroid patients were treated by radio-iodine therapy and 60 thyroid cancer patients were treated by radio-iodine ablation therapy. During the period a total number of 18 eye patients were treated by using Sr.-90 beta-applicator for pterygium, corneal vascularization, and chronic conjunctivitis diseases. 10.4.3 Patients Investigated and Income

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July, 2012 3670 1,467,450.00August, 2012 2158 816,400.00September, 2012 4442 1,627,850.00October, 2012 3418 1,249,800.00November, 2012 3665 1,379,950.00December, 2012 3335 1,367,800.00January, 2013 3561 1,429,900.00February, 2013 3287 1,320,300.00March, 2013 3488 1,443,750.00April, 2013 3429 1,455,800.00May, 2013 3515 1,552,400.00June, 2013 3851 1,599,050.00

Total = 41,819 1,67,10,450.00

10.5 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RAJSHAHI10.5.1 Activities (i) Diagnostic (ii) Therapeutic (iii) Research and Development (iv) Education (v) Publication(i) Diagnostic WorkThe following routine diagnostic works are done in this centre:

1. Thyroid Studies 2. Brain Scan 3. Renal Studies 4. Bone Scan 5. GIT Scan

6. Ultrasonography 7. Color Doppler 8. USG guided FNAC and aspiration of peritoneal fluid 9. RIA & IRMA (T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, Prolactin, Testosterone, FSH, LH, Progesterone)

(ii) Therapeutic Work(a) 131I Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis. (b) 131I Therapy for Thyroid Cancer (c) Beta Radiation therapy for certain Eye diseases e.g. Pterygium, Vascularised corneal ulcer etc.(iii) Research and Development WorkVarious Research programmes are going on in relation to hypothyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, well-differentiated thyroid cancers, renal diseases, fetal maturity, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases by using in vivo and in vitro nuclear techniques and ultrasound.10.5.2 Income No. of Patients No. of Investigations Income (Tk.)18,120 31,192 85,51,750.00

10.5.3 Training Programme Organized1. Fellowship training on “High Resolution Ultrasonography with Interventional Sonography” in

Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigo, Japan, From Sep. 2012 to Feb. 2013.2. “Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC (NRECB-1)-2013, Two week long. Jointly Sponsored

by Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.3. “Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC (NRECB-1)-2012, One

week long”, at BAEC, Jointly Sponsored by Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

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10.6.1 Regular WorkA Total of 18639 Patients were enrolled for different tests in the Year July 2012 to June 2013. For different tests monthwise total numbers of patients are given bellow:Year 2012 2013Month July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May JuneNo. of Patients 2319 1497 2407 1699 1732 1298 1548 1352 1434 1637 1576 183910.6.2 IncomeTotal Income in the fiscal year July, 2012 to June, 2013 was Tk. 81,19,600/-.

10.7 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, RANGPUR10.7.1 Introduction Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur is located in the northern part of the country in the premises of Rangpur Medical College Hospital. The centre provides diagnostic & therapeutic services to the people of Northern part of Bangladesh covering greater Rangpur, part of greater Bogra & Dinajpur using Nuclear technology & ultrasound system. Since inception in 1989 the centre made a great impact in this region for the betterment of health services. During the period from July 2012 to June 2013 a total number of patients diagnosed & treated are 13,211 & revenue earned amountsTk. 44,80,250 /-.10.7.2 ActivitiesThe activities being carried out in this centre are: 1. Diagnostic 2. Therapeutic 3.Research & development 4. Education 5. Publication.i) Diagnostic Services The following Diagnostic services are done in this centre include a) Thyroid Studies b) Renal Studies c) Bone Scan d) Brain Scan e) Liver Scan f) Tubal Patency g) Ultrasonography of various organs and h) Radioimmunoassay of thyroid hormones e.g. FT3, FT4 & Prolactin.ii) Therapeutic Services Iodine-131 Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis Iodine-131 Therapy for Thyroid Cancer Beta Radiation Therapy for Pterygium, Vascularised Corneal Ulcer etc.10.7.3 Research and Development Work By using invivo & in vitro nuclear techniques & ultrasound, various R & D programmes are going in relation to hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, thyroid cancers, renal diseases, foetal maturity & hepatobiliary diseases, scientific discussions on journals collected through Internet are usually made time to time.10.7.4 IncomeAttendance of patients and revenue collection during July, 2012 to June, 2013.

Sl. No. Months No. of Patients Revenue Earned (Tk.)1. July 2012 1,249 4,21,750/-2. August 2012 787 2,47,750/-3. September 2012 1,376 4,63,950/-4. October 2012 1,188 3,87,900/-5. November 2012 1,186 3,83,500/-6. December 2012 806 2,60,100/-

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7. January 2013 937 3,07,200/-8. February 2013 1,012 3,39,650/-9. March 2013 1,029 3,76,950/-10. April 2013 1,190 4,09,400/-11. May 2013 1,249 4,28,000/-12. June 2013 1,202 4,54,100/-

Total = 13,211 44,80,250/-10.7.5 Academic Activities 1. The centre is carrying out academic activities in Collaboration with the Department of

Physiology, Endocrinology, Gyenocology & Oncology Dept. of Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

2. Arranged scientific & technical discussions on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasonography for our newly appointed doctors & scientists.

3. INMAS, Rangpur also offered three months industrial attachment training programme for the final year students of Rangpur Polytechnical Institute.

4. Lecture/demonstration to the students of Rangpur Medical College about the role & procedures of Nuclear Medicine.

10.8 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, MYMENSINGH10.8.1 Patient ManagementAll equipments of this Institute are working properly. A number of new studies were introduced with SPECT-CT gamma camera which are unique to the Institute. Service charge income has been increased in a large scale. The information of the facilities and services of the centre are available in a website: www.inmasmym.org which are updated regularly. System of patient appointment through internet are in the pipeline. During the period of 1st July 2012 to 30th June 2013 the following number of patients has been evaluated for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in this Centre and service charges earned: Number of investigations & patient treatment performed Service charge42612 2,04,84700/-

10.8.2 Research and Development Work Role of Color Doppler in the evaluation of hepatic neoplasm with cytopathological correlation. Ultrasound evaluation of traumatic patients in a tertiary level Hospital. Uniformity and multiple Head Registration (MHR)/centre of Rotation (COR) Quality control

status of newly installed Hybrid SPECT/CT. Effectiveness of Radioiodine therapy in treatment of hyperthyroidism.

10.9 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, DINAJPURInstitute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Dinajpur was established primarily in the year 1982 at Dinajpur Sadar Hospital campus to serve the endemic goiter zone of greater Dinajpur and Rangpur district. In the following three decades the centre served a huge number of patients with Thyroid Disordes.10.9.1 ActivitiesBoth Diagnostic and Therapeutic facilities are available here.i) Diagnostic

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Both In-vivo and In-vitro techniques are used in this center for diagnosis of diseases.(a) In-vivo technique: The following tests are performed here for diagnosis of various diseases. Thyroid Uptake: This test is performed with thyroid uptake system to determine the function of

thyroid gland. Nuclear Imaging: Diseases of bone, brain, liver, kidney, thyroid gland etc. are detected by

taking images of the respective organs with SPECT machine. BMD: Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) is used to assess bone mineral content of the patient

for detection of osteoporosis and osteopenia. Renogram: This test is performed with SPECT machine to determine the fnctional status of

kidneys.(b) In-vitro technique: Thyroid related hormones (T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, and Tg) are being

estimated in the lab by Radio Immunoassay (RIA) technique with modern instruments.(c) Ultrasonogram with color Doppler: Ultrasonogram both conventional, 3D, live 3D and color

Doppler ultrasound are available here.(d) Therapeutic: (i) Radioactive Iodine (I-131) is used for treatment of thyrotoxicosis and thyroid

cancer. (ii) Sr-90 is used after Pterygium operation of eye.The number of patients attended here from Jyly 2012 to June 2013 was 7190 and Tk. 31,53,450 (Thirty-one lac fifty-three thousand four hundred fifty) only collected as investigation fees.

10.10 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, BARISALInstitute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal is situated in the campus of Shere Bangla Medical College & Hospital. The Institute deliver its services to the patients attending Sher-E-Bangla Medical College hospital for treatment and also to the people of Barisal division and neighboring districts, like, Madaripur, Goplaganj & Bagerhat. The Institute is equipped with two computerized gamma camera , One small organ scanner, BMD, thyroid uptake, 4D Ultrasonogram and Radioimmunoassay (RIA) laboratory.10.10.1 Activitiesi) Diagnostic Activities Ultrasonography & Color Doppler: Ultrasonography is the main diagnostic tool of the

Institute. Around 80% of patients are handled through this system. Sonography of abdominal organs, thyroid gland, pediatric brain, testes, mammary gland etc. are highly popular among the referring physicians. Colour doppler studies of the peripheral vessels, carotid arteries and other organs are being done routinely. Endocavitary scan and 4D Ultrasonography of fetus & different organs are also done here.

RIA laboratory: Serum T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Progesterone, Testosterone are confidently estimated on weekly basis.

Nuclear Medicine: Bone scan, Renal scan, Renogram, Thyroid scans are routinely done.ii) Therapeutic activities I-131 therapy: I-131 therapy is given to Hyperthyroid & Ca- thyroid patients. Follow-up: Toxic & Ca thyroid Patients are then followed up periodically for the rest of their

lives. Beta-radiation: Beta-radiation is applied to Postoperative Pterygium patients using Sr-90 source.iii) Research and Academic Activities Disease spectrum of referred cases in Nuclear Medicine.

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Discussions of Journals collected through Internet are made time to time.10.10.2 Services

Sl. No. Diagnostic activities No. of patients

1. Ultrasonography 9883

2. Thyroid & other related hormones 5029

3. Radio-iodine (I-131) therapy ( Toxic patient)144Radio-iodine (I-131) therapy ( Ca thyroid )

Radio-Iodine Whole body scanning 4. Others ( Scan / Renogram /follow up) 186

Total = 15242

10.11 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, KHULNA10.11.1 IntroductionInstitute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna is located in the South-west part of the country in the premises of Khulna Medical College Hospital. The institute provides services to the people of greater Khulna and nearby districts using nuclear technology and Ultrasound system. 10.11.2 ActivitiesThe activities of the institute during the period may be divided in the following groups:i) Clinical services, ii) Academic and iii) Research and Development.i) Clinical service providedNuclear Imaging: (1) Thyroid Scan (2) Liver-spleen Scan (3) Bone Scan (4) Brain Scan (5) Renal Scan (6) Renogram (7) Whole Body Radioiodine Scan.In-vivo non-imaging study: Radioactive Iodine Uptake test.In vitro nuclear medicine procedure (Radioimmunoassay)Hormones: T3, FT3, T4, FT4, TSH, TMAb, FSH, LH, Prolactine, Progesterone, Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol. Cancer marker: AFP, PSA, Thyroglobulin.ii) Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine: Treatment of Graves’ disease, Toxic Multinodular goitre and Toxic adenoma using low dose

Radioiodine – 131. Treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer using high dose Radioiodine – 131. Brachy therapy of eye using Sr-90 beta applicator in Post-operative Pterygium.iii) Ultrasound & Colour Doppler Ultrasound:(i) General purpose: Abdominal organs, Pregnancy, Paediatric ultrasound. (ii) High resolution ultrasonography: Thyroid, Breast, Testis. (iii) Ultrasound guided aspiration: Liver abscess, Pleural effusion (iv)Transvaginal ultrasound: Uterus, Ovaries, Ectopic pregnancy (v) Transrectal ultrasound (vi) Carotid and vertebral artery Doppler (vii) Peripheral vascular Doppler (viii) Liver Doppler study (ix) Renal Doppler study (x) Aortic aneurysm evaluation (xi)Pregnancy evaluation.iv) Thyroid Clinic:Nuclear Medicine Physicians of the institute offer medical consultation for the patients of various

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thyroid diseases. Patients are getting advantages of treatment facilities with all diagnostic support for thyroid problem in one station.v) Attendance of Patients and Revenue collection:During the reporting period, a total number of 27,994 patients were enrolled and total income was Tk. 1,05,56,700/-vi) Research and Development Activities Value of BMD in primary ovarian insufficiency. Evaluation of renal function using DTPA Renogram in Diabetic individual.

10.12 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, BOGRAThe Institutie of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences Bogra is a government institute of specialized and applicable research oriented health service. The government fund and labors are totally used here for public health service and mankind. The main objective of the centre is to apply Atomic Energy in a safe and peaceful way for the Well being of mankind, rather than to use it in destruction. The centre is mainly involved with diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases using radiopharmaceuticals. Academic and research activities are also conducted here. SPECT, Gamma Camera. BMD, Thyroid Uptake System, Gamma counter, Pterygium Application, Ultrasonogram and other associated ultra-modern equipments are available in this Center. At present, 36 officers and stuffs are working here. In 2012-2013 fiscal year, Tk. 92.51 lakh from the revenue budget were allocated for the centre. Expenditure included salary for officers and stuffs, Tk.75.33 lakh, supply & service Tk.14.73 lakh, repair and maintenance Tk.1.95 lakh & asset collect/buy Tk. 0.50 lakh. 10.12.1 Service Provided The activities of the Centre are divided into following 7 categories: i) DiagnosisA) Radioisotope Scan: 1. Brain Scan, 2. Kidney Scan, 3. Liver- Spleen Scan, 4. Bone Scan, 5. Hepatobiliary Scan, 6. Thyroid Scan, 7. Renogram, 8. Salivary Gland Scan, B) SPECT Studies: 1, Bone, 2. Liver, 3. Bone, 4. Kidney. C) Hormone Assay, D) Bone Densitometry, E) Ultrasonogram. ii) Treatment/Therapy by radioisotope Radio-iodine therapy for Thyriod Cancer, and Hyperthyroidism. Beta-Radiation to eye in postoperative Pterygium to prevent recurrence of the disease. 10.12.2 Research and Development Work a. Bone Density mesasurement in Normal population. b. Changes in liver tissue in Arsenic Poisoning.c. Assessment of thyroid hormone status in School going Children. 10.12.3 Patients attended and Income

No. of Patients Investigated No. of Patients Treated Total of patients Total Income12303 178 12681 Tk. 49,92,500/-

10.13 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, FARIDPURInstitute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur was established along with other three institutes in Mitford, Comilla and Bogra as a common project. The institute is situated in the premises of Faridpur medical college hospital. The foundation stone was laid on 15 September 1995 by the then minister of health and family planning, the peoples republic of Bangladesh. The

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construction was completed in early 1997 and the centre started functioning in October 1997. Patients from greater Faridpur district and adjacent areas usually attend the centre to receive nuclear medicine services if required. The institute has been rendering services through the following divisions: Nuclear scanning /Scintigraphy Division Thyroid Division In-vitro Nuclear Medicine Division Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Division Bone densitometry Division Ultrasound DivisionIn the fiscal year 2012-2013, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science (INMAS), Faridpur has done the following diagnostic patient studies, patient therapy, research and development works. Total 13237 patients attended the institute in that fiscal year.10.13.1 Patient Services

No. Services Total No. of Patients1. Ultrasonogram (normal and high resolution) 65672. USG Guided FNAC 713. High resolution USG / TVS 3604. Color Doppler Study 295. Thyroid Scan & Uptake 3556. Renogram with or without GFR 847. Whole body Bone Scan 298. Radio iodine Therapy 269. Thyroid Hormones (T3 T4 TSH FT3 FT4 TG) 4801

10.Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinzing Hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL), Progesterone and Testosterone

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Total = 13,23710.13.2 Income Tk.52,76,850/- (Taka fifty two lacks seventy six thousand eight hundred and fifty) only. 10.14 INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCES, COMILLAThis institute is equipped with one Dual Head SPECT camera, two RIA counter, Bone Mineral densitometry (BMD), Two Conventional ultrasound and one Color Doppler Ultrasound machine. The centre also has facility of Radio-iodine therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Ca-thyroid and -radiation in post surgery pterygium cases.10.14.1 Routine ActivitiesNumber of Paying Patients = 16201Number of Free Patients = 155Total Patients = 16356Total Amount Received = Tk. 66,95,550/-.10.14.2 New Activities Tissue Banking.Tissue Banking. Training (6 months) on Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound.

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III. ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES

1. ENGINEERING DIVISION, HQ1.1 ObjectiveBangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has been engaged in research and development (R & D) activities in the various fields of Nuclear Science and Technology in the country. Under the Charter of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Engineering Division (ED) has been entrusted with responsibility for installation, testing and operation of various scientific, nuclear and engineering equipments, facilities and building up & maintenance of physical infrastructures for smooth operation of R&D programs of BAEC. This division is also supposed to be a key responsible for installation, operation and maintenance of proposed 2000 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) at Rooppur, Pabna. Following activates already have been performed by Engineering Division during 2012-2013.Following activates already have been performed by Engineering Division during 2012-2013.1.2 Various ADP projects under implementation Establishment of Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring Laboratory at Mongla, Khulna. Establishment of positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) with

Cyclotron facilities. Construction of 2000 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (First Phase). Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar. National Data Centre (NDC) Project of CTBTO, Sitakundo, Chittagong. Infrastructure Development and Capacity Enhancement of Institute of Food and Radiation

Biology(IFRB), AERE, Savar Establishment of Nuclear Medicine Centre & Sterile Insect Technique Unit at Cox’s Bazar.1.3 Already completed projects under direct and indirect supervision Establishment of Atomic Energy Centre Chittagong (1st revision). Accomplishment of Essential Activities to Implement 600MW (e) Rooppur Nuclear Power

(RNP) project, Pabna. Upgrading of research and service facilities of nuclear medicine centres Bogra, Barishal,

Khulna, Mymensingh, Rangpur and production of TC-99 KIT Strengthening of Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Savar, Dhaka. Extension of CNM&U (Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound) Chittagong. Extension of Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Center at Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi and

Dinajpur. Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Sylhet, Rajshahi, Dinajpur and

Chittagong. National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB) a Project of Ministry of Science and Information &

Communication Technology at Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Head Quarter Complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,

Dhaka-1207” Project. Training Institute and Laboratories Facilities project Tandem Accelerator Facilities project at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. Completed the Vertical Extension of BAEC, HQ Bhaban project ( from 5th to 6th floor)

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Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound Project, Chittagong Modernization of Centre for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound, Mitford, Comilla & Faridpur

Project. Strengthening of Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) Facilities, AERE, Savar. Nuclear Medicine Centres Barisal, Khulna, Rangpur and Mymensingh. Renovation of BSEC Cox’s Bazar and Upgradation of Pilot Plant. Strengthening of Radiation Testing & Monitoring Laboratory, Chittagong. Replacement of Damage Decay Tank of the Research Reactor at AERE,Savar. Expansion and modernization of Research Facilities of Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka etc.1.4 Works Completed Design, drawing, procurement installation, repair and maintenance of air-conditioners of all

institutes / centers / establishments located both in and outside of Dhaka. Renovation/routine annual repair and maintenance works of Bangladesh Atomic Energy

Commission Head Office, Dhaka, BAEC Housing Colony Banani, Dhaka & all other institutes / centers of BAEC in and outside of Dhaka.

Renovation work of Institute Building & ‘F’ type Residential Quarters of Beach Sand Exploitation Centre at Cox’s Bazar.

Repair and maintenance of 65 ton central air conditioning plant of Auditorium at BAEC, HQ. Procurement & installation of local and foreign equipments/machineries/ spares for BAEC

Head Office and 14 (fourteen) INMAS of BAEC. Maintenance of 4’’ dia 465 feet depth deep tube well at Banani Housing Colony. Design, drawing, procurement, installation, repair and maintenance of various scientific and

engineering equipment at various establishment /centers /institute and BAEC, HQ. Procurement, installation, testing, running, operation & maintenance of 250 KVA substations

and other relative works at Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Centre at Cox's Bazar. Replacement of VCB (Vacuum Circuit Breaker) at IFRB, AERE, Savar. Replacement of AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) of 10.5 KW generators at INMAS,

Rajshahi. Installation of foundation stone & related works for inaugural ceremony of "Construction of

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project (1st Phase)". Design, drawing, procurement, installation, repair and maintenance of fountain at AECD etc. According to new design recast the water supply pipe line network system from pump house to

overhead tank and overhead tank to different building and repairing of existing damaged sewerage pipe line at BAEC housing colony, Banani.

Renovation /repair and maintenance works of newly allotted and old allotted flat like C-type(old & new), D-type building, hostel building, annex building, guest house building, pump house, guard room, security shade, boundary etc at BAEC housing colony, Banani

Providing painting work outside of the existing C-type, D-type building, hostel building, guest house building, pump house, guard room, security shade including necessary dismantling and replastering of damaged cement plaster at BAEC housing colony, Banani.

Renovation (Acoustical) works of committee room at BAEC head quarter.

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Repair and maintenance of various fire fighting and alarm system at BAEC, HQ. Repair and maintenance of fountain at BAEC, HQ.1.5 Services Rendering various services related to repair & maintenance works (civil, electrical, mechanical

& sanitary) of various facilities (Institutes/ Establishments/Centers) of BAEC. Planning & designing services (civil, electrical, mechanical and sanitary) contributed to various

facilities (Institutes/Establishments/Centers) of BAEC. Providing technical expert services in various Centers/institutes/different projects of BAEC and

other National Projects outside BAEC like National Oceanographic Research Institute (NORI) High Tech Park etc. Taking necessary steps to find out technical problems in various facilities (civil, electrical,

mechanical & sanitary) of centers / institutes / establishments of BAEC and taking of remedial measures.

Providing transport service including routine repair & maintenance of transports of BAEC transport pool.

Providing technical services to BAEC establishments / Centers / Institutes regarding civil, electrical, mechanical & sanitary works regularly in and outside of Dhaka.

vii) Responsible for implementation of CTBTO seismic auxiliary station-AS007, Bariodala, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

viii)Cleaning of existing ground water reservoir & overhead water tank at BAEC housing colony, Banani.

1.6 Preparing of Development Project Pro-forma (DPP)This Division is directly contributing in preparation of Development Project Pro-forma (DPP) of various Development Projects of BAEC under Govt. ADP Program.

2. CENTRAL ENGINEERING FACILITIES, AERE2.1 IntroductionThe fundamental works of Central Engineering Facilities (CEF) in Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) are to help all its institutions by providing all kinds of equipment as well as providing helps in their installation, repair replacement and maintenance needed in carrying out various R & D works. CEF has been taking care of the engineering facilities to be needed in AERE Campus. CEF is responsible for formulating all engineering related jobs as for example-designing, planning, installation, operation and maintenance of all facilities of AERE, the largest research complex of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC). Power supply system, Gas system, water supply system, civil and sanitation system of AERE are the main lookouts of CEF. To fulfil the requirement of the R&D activities, the CEF is providing services for design, development, construction, technical support, implementation and maintenance of the infrastructures already developed at AERE. There are five divisions in the CEF and activities of each division during the reporting period are narrated in the sub-sections. In addition there is an on-going project under the CEF on solar energy utilization and development of related technology.2.2 Mechanical Engineering DivisionThere are two section in the mechanical engineering division. The major activities of each section are given during the reporting period.

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i) Mechanical Maintenance SectionMajor activities of the Mechanical Maintenance Section Repaired colony side pump 2A. Repaired office side pump 2A Repaired centrifugal pump 3c( ETA 80- 20) at colony Repaired & Maintained of underground Water pipe line AERE Painted fan , gates and other equipment in AERE office & residential area Supply drinking Water Which use in different laboratories to the area of the office and

residential area regularly Operated & maintained deep-well turbine pump & other pumps regularlyii) Air-Condition SectionMajor activities of the Air-Condition Section Installation work of 2 ton, 2 nos. Split type A/C for HPRWMU, INST at AERE Installation Work of 3 ton, 1no. Split type A/C DG office at AERE Seal type compressor installation, Repairing, Testing & Commissioning of Water chiller for

Gamma Radiation (Co-60) Plant IRPT at AERE General servicing around 60 nos. of window & 40 nos. split type A/c in all institute at AERE Around 30 nos. of Refrigerator & Freeze have been repaired in different institute at AERE Repaired Central air–conditioning plant in INST Auditorium (40ton) Replaced around 20 nos. Compressor of freeze, window & Split type A/C in all institute at

AERE. Replaced around 8 nos. blowers of window & Split type A/C in all institute at AERE. Repaired others Refrigeration system (cooling incubator, Dehumidifier etc). Weekly operate & maintained central A/C of INST Auditorium.2.3 Engineering Workshop DivisionTo carry out research and development activities, the engineering workshop division has been providing services for design, development and giving technical supports for implementation and maintenance of infrastructures of AERE.Service Rendered Planned and designed for workshop related work. Repaired and maintained regularly of the existing AERE facilities based on demand. Taken necessary steps to find out technical problems and to give out appropriate solution. Designed and developed items & accessories required for research activities. Performed machining, welding, sheet-metal works, carpentry works etc. Managed repair and maintenance works related to door, window, furniture etc of AERE Office

& AERA Colony.Activities Conducted/Implemented Drawing designed and fabricated a Rainfall Collector for Isotope Hydrology Division of INST. Making contact for Mask using Thermal Evaporator for VLSI research.

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Designed, fabricated and installation of wooden display board for TBBRU, AERE. Drawing designed and fabricated a trolley for Tandem Accelerator Facilities Division of INST,

AERE. Drawing, designed and fabricated 164 nos of Led-Pot for Isotope carrying in different Centre

for Nuclear Medicine & Ultrasound from IHD, INST. Drawing designed and fabricated Mold for Shielding materials of Reactor and Neutron Physics

Division of INST. Drawing designed and fabricated a Rainfall Monitoring for HPRWMU of INST. During the reporting period, this division has successfully completed job request of 35 nos. of

machining work, 42 nos. of welding, 26 nos. of sheet-metal and 158 nos. of carpentry works received from different institutes of AERE.

2.4 Electrical Engineering DivisionThe following works have been completed by this division during the period from January 2013 to December 2013: Supply, Installation and Repair/Maintenance work of IFRB 100 KVA sub-station at AERE,

Savar, Dhaka. Earthling device for Energy Institute at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. Vertical extension (2nd and 3rd floor) of Officer Hostel (Electrical Estimate) at AERE, Savar,

Dhaka. Renovation Electrical works of Main Distribution Board (MDB) IFRB at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. Electrical wiring of 60 KVA Diesel Generator connection from Generator room to SDB of

TBBRU at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. Renovation Electrical work of Hall-room ROMU at AERE, Savar, Dhaka. Supply, Installation and Repair/ Maintenance work of IRPT 750 KVA sub-station at AERE,

Savar, Dhaka. Electrical renovation work in Insect Bio-technology division (Room No-211) at AERE, Savar,

Dhaka. Supply and Installation of 600 KVAR Power Factor Improvement (PFI) Plant CEF sub-station

at AERE, Savar, Dhaka.2.5 Civil Engineering Division Construction of R.C.C Road in office area. Construction of R.C.C Road in colony area Construction of bituminous road in front of IFRB Construction of master Drain in colony area Construction of Tin Shed building beside anser Shed Construction of Vertical Extension of Boundary wall From School gate to NIB border Construction of Generator room of TBBRU Repair maintenance of carpeting road in office area Repair maintenance and painting work of ROMU, IFRB, CAD (partly) Repair maintenance of Various quarters. Rapair maintenance and painting works of ROMU Bathroom modification work of ROMU Screeding work of Reactor building.

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Activities Conducted/Implemented Designed, fabricated and installed repaired panel box for radio-isotope production division of

INST, AERE. Designed and fabricated mold of shielding materials for Reactor and Neutron Physics Division

of INST, AERE. Fabricated In-core irradiation safety experiment set-up for Reactor Operation and Maintenance

Unit. Repaired, maintained and fitting-fixing of Venetian blind of different laboratories of INST and

IE. Designed, fabricated and installed MS Framed laboratory table for NRC Division of INST. This division has successfully completed job request of Machining work, welding, sheet-metal

and carpentry works received from different institutes of AERE.2.6 Engineering Design & Documentation DivisionThere is a Design & Documentation Division under the CEF. The main activities of this division is to design new buildings, wiring diagram of electrical substation, transmission, Plumbing & pipe fitting, gas line water supply line, generator installation, design & develop frame structure for installation of A/C etc.Training ProgrammeThe facility has so far been used to train up a total of 12 personal from Gopalgonj Polytechnic Institute, Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute & Alhaz Mokbul Hossain University Collage in different fields during the reporting period. The field is as follows.Sl. No. Name of Institution Name of Trade No. of Student Total

1. Alhaz Mokbul Hossain University Collage Electrical 512

2. Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute Electrical 2

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3. ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION, AECDObjectiveThe objective of the Division is to provide engineering and technical services to research & development activities of the centre. This division has following sections: Workshop section, Glass Blowing section, Electrical section, Draughting section, Air-conditioning section, Installation, Utility and Civil Engineering section to support divisional activities. This Division is also provides all utility services such as electricity, water supply, ventilation, air-conditioning, civil works etc. through the respective sections. Technical and expert services are provided to different Institutes/Division of BAEC and other National Scientific Educational Institutions in the country.Brief Description of WorkDuring the reporting period this Division received 367 jobs requisition from different division of AECD, BAEC HQ, AERE and also other organization of the country. Besides the routine jobs involving the operation & maintenance of all utility services were done as usual.3.1 Workshop Section: During the reporting period, this section has received 11 jobs requisition

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and completed all the works satisfactorily. Some significant jobs are: SS hot plate, steel plate, partex door and desk drawer have been prepared according to the

supplied drawing of Experimental Physics Division. Slide cutting machine has been repaired of Chemistry Division. 24 PCB board has been prepared for Electronics Division. Preparation of 5 cork valve for liquid nitrogen cylinder of Chemistry Division. One forcep has been prepared for Health Physics Division. 3.2 Welding Section: During the reporting period, this section has received 7 jobs requisition and all the jobs were completed satisfactorily. Some significant jobs are: Repaired of gate of AECD. Made 4-wheeler 2 trollys for Health Physics Division. Made one three steps lader for Health Physics Division. Repaired cleaning trolly for Administration. Repaired door for water pump of shower. 3.3 Glass Blowing Section: This section has received 2 jobs requisition during the period and completed all the works satisfactorily. Some of them are described below. Prepared glass rod for Chemistry Division. Prepared pipate for Chemistry Division. 3.4 Draughting Section: During the period, this section completed 2 jobs. Some of them are below: Drawn graphs of Library according to the supplied sample. Drawn a map according to the supplied sample of Health Physics Division.3.5 Electrical Section: During the period, this section has received 16 jobs requisition and completed all the jobs satisfactorily. Some of the major works done during the period are mentioned below: Electric line wiring and connection work have been done for AFD. Electric line wiring and connection for XRF Lab have been done for Chemistry Division. New Electric line construction & laying work have been done for Library. Electric line connection work has been done for Electronics Division.3.6 Air-Conditioning Section: During the period, the section completed 11 jobs. Installed & repaired many Air-conditioners of AECD as well as BAEC Head quarter building in addition to routine maintenance & servicing works. A few are mentioned below:3.7 Installation works done: 2 AC has been installed in the Chemistry Division. 2 AC has been installed in the Health Physics Division. 1 AC has been installed in the NDT Division. 2 AC has been installed in the AFD Division. 1 AC has been installed in the Accounts Section.3.8 Repairing works done: 1 AC has been repaired in the AFD.

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1 AC has been repaired in the HPD. 2 AC has been repaired in the CD. 2 AC has been repaired in the Accounts Section. 2 AC has been repaired in the Administration Section. 1 AC has been repaired in the MSD.3.9 Installation, Utility and Civil Engineering Section: During the period, the Utility section have received 7 jobs requisition and completed all the works satisfactorily. Mainly the replacement works of all defective water lines, basins and toilets of AECD campus have been done.

IV. NUCLEAR POWER AND ENERGY DIVISIONA. ActivitiesNuclear Power & Energy Division evaluates the necessity of the nuclear power in Bangladesh and plans to generate electricity economically using nuclear energy. This division is actively involved in completing necessary activities to implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Project. Under its continuation, the contract “for Development of the Feasibility Evaluation Environmental Impact Assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the Performance of the Necessary Engineering Survey and Environmental Studies (Contract No- 77-258/1110500)” was signed between Bangladesh and Russian Federation in the last month. In order to coordinate and implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Project in the national and international level, this division also maintains liaison among Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Ministries, International Atomic Energy Agency and vendor country.B. Activities to implement Rooppur Nuclear Power Project In order to create public awareness about nuclear safety, this division along with MOST

arranged a seminar titled “Nuclear Power: A chance of successful economic and socio – political development” participated both from Bangladesh and Russian Federation.

In order to have advice about the contract negotiation and financing, an expert from Rosatom (Overseas), Mr. Milkow Kobachev visited Bangladesh from 9 – 15th May 2013.

In order to finalize the contract for the development of the feasibility evaluation, environmental impact assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the performance of the necessary survey and environmental studies, a five-member Russian delegation team visited Bangladesh in the last 9 – 11th June 2013.

To establish company for Rooppur NPP, a bilateral meeting was convened by the acting Chairman and the member (Bio-Science) with the juries council about the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) provided by the juries council in 13 th

June 2013. In that meeting, some recommendations were given to establish company. A four-member expert from IAEA visited Bangladesh from last 10 – 13 th March 2013 to

participate in a workshop titled “Development a human resource development strategy and plan for the establishment of the Rooppur NPP” with an objective to develop human resource development. In that workshop, the recruitment for the Nuclear Power plant, sorting, training, eligibility and licensing were discussed.

C. Human Resource DevelopmentIn order to develop human resource, there have been provisions to train the core manpower in the vendor and IAEA arranged countries. Train-the-Trainers of the Learning Management Systems (LMS): National and Regional

Approach the LMS Utilization and Hands-on Training, 05-08th March, 2013, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

Inter Regional Training Course on “Nuclear Power Plant Contracting, Pre-Construction,

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Construction and Management”, 26-30th November, 2012, Beijing, China. Technical Training Programme for Station Operators with GURALP Equipment, 10-14

September, 2012, Vienna, Austria. FNCA the 4th Meeting of Study Panel on the Approaches toward Infrastructure Development

for Nuclear Power”, 26-27th July, 2012, Bangkok, Thailand. Scientific Visit: Establishing infrastructures for the introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant, 18-

29th March, 2013, Bulgaria. Regional Workshop on Financing Model for Nuclear Power Plant Projects, 28th Jan- 01st Feb,

2013, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria. Technical Meeting on Information Exchange among experienced and future operators, 16-18th

October, 2012, Vienna, Austria. Regional Meeting on Financing Model for Nuclear Power Plant Projects, 03-07th September,

2012, Jakarta, Indonesia. Technical Meeting on Assessment for Embarking Countries, 24-28th June, 2013, IAEA

Headquarters, Vienna, Austria. Workshop on Integrated Management System (IMS) for Nuclear Power Industry, arranged by

IAEA, 26-29th November, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh. IAEA regional meeting on successful launching of Nuclear Power Programs, 29th Oct- 9th

Nov, 2012, Republic of Korea. FNCA the 4th Meeting of study panel on the approaches toward Infrastructure Development for

Nuclear Power, 26-27th July, 2012, Bangkok, Thailand. Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Program, 02 years (2012-2015), KAERI, Republic of Korea. Regional Workshop for Organization Concerned by the Safety of Nuclear Installations on

Communication and consultation with Interested Parties, 05-09th November, 2012, KINS, Korea.

National Workshop on Integrated Management System, 26-29th November, 2012, BAEC, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Technical Meeting on the Co-operation for HRD Among Embarking and Experienced Countries, 04-06th June, 2013, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.

Regional Meeting on Successful Launching of Nuclear Power programmes, 29th Oct- 09th Nov, 2012, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

INPRO Dialogue Forum on Global Nuclear Energy Sustainability: Drivers and Impediments for Regional Cooperation on the Way to Sustainable Nuclear Energy Systems", 30th July-03rd August, 2012, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria.

National Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture, 18-20th June, 2013, AECD, BAEC. School of Nuclear Energy Management, 27th May-10th June, 2013, Tokyo/ Tokaimura. Physical Protection and Security Management of Radioactive Source, 11-14th February, 2013,

AECD, BAEC. Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring, 13-17th January, 2013, AECD, BAEC. Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-2012), 04-29th November, 2012. Fellowship Programme on Funding and Financing of NPP, 14th January-13th February, Vienna,

Austria. Nuclear Knowledge Management School 2012, 03-07th September, 2012, lCTP, Trieste, Italy. Inter-regional Training Course on Evaluation of Sustainable Energy Strategies for Addressing

Climate Change Issue Using IAEA’s Model “MESSAGE”, 15-26th April, 2012, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

Nuclear & Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course, 09-13th December, 2012, AERE, Savar.

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The Ninth Annual WNU Summer Institute 2013, 29th June-09th August, 2013, UK. Master's Degree Programme in Nuclear Engineering at KINGS, March 2013-February, 2015,

Ulsan, South Korea. Orphan Source Search and Security Training, 9-13th September, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh TM on the Role and Responsibilities of the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing

Organization (NEPIO) during Phase 2 of the IAEA Milestones Approach, 3-5th September, 2012, Amman, Jordan.

Scientific Visit: Nuclear Power Plant Planning and Pre-operational Support, 15-26th April, 2013, Obninsk, Russian Federation.

Besides, a team of skilled negotiator has been trained to discuss about the funding and financing of Nuclear Power Project with the vendor country.

D. Research ActivitiesThis division continues research activities with National University and Jahangir Nagar University on the long term fuel demand, energy security in the long term, the role of energy in the context of socio – political development and the economic dimensions of nuclear energy. Besides these, this division conducts a class in the Department of Nuclear Engineering of Dhaka University. Also, this division supervises a thesis of the student of Physics Department of Dhaka College. E. Achievements(i) In the month of last June, the contract titled “Feasibility Evaluation, Engineering Survey and Environmental Studies msµvšÍ Contract “for Development of the Feasibility Evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the Performance of the Necessary Engineering Survey and Environmental Studies (Contract No-77-258/1110500)” was signed.(ii) The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Dhaka University was opened in order to develop skilled manpower for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project.

V. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION1. IntroductionInternational Affairs Division (IAD), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), has been maintaining assigned liaisons regularly with the international organizations and foreign countries since its inception. The liaisons are bordered normally to the nuclear technology transfer, enrichment of nuclear instrumentation establishing nuclear energy and development of human resources for the peaceful application of nuclear technologes in the country. Under the supervision of BAEC and concurrently the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), IAD directly communicates with international organisation to get international projects and simultaneously monitors the progress of the implementing projects. In order to strengthen the overall nuclear capability of the country, this division makes liaison for foreign trainings, fellowships and scientific visits for scientists, engineers, doctors, geologists, technicians and administrators. IAD also works to arrange expert missions, international meetings, seminars, trainings, etc. in BAEC as well as in the country. In order to enhance R&D (Research and Development) works, IAD plays an important role to execute bilateral and multilateral agreement with foreign countries. In addition, in order to fulfill the international obligations related to nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, IAD has also been in constant communication with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Organization (UNO), etc. since the inception of BAEC. A brief description of the activities of IAD during the period of “July, 12 – June, 13” is presented below. 2. Activities2. 1 Technology Transfer

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BAEC has been receiving technical assistances mainly from IAEA through Technical Cooperation (TC) Projects, Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) Projects, Non-agreement Regional Technical Cooperation (RTC) Projects, Coordination Research Projects (CRP) and other special projects of IAEA secretariat. As the assigned liaison point of IAEA, IAD is liable to monitor the progresses of these projects, to collect the development reports from the project counterparts and to submit them to the IAEA, to arrange expert visits, scientific visits, trainings and fellowships for the scientists involved with these projects. IAD also helps the project counterparts to organize training courses, seminars, meetings, etc. in the country.2. 1.1 Technical Cooperation (TC) ProjectsIn the financial year 2012-2013, IAD worked for eight (8) ongoing TC projects and simultaneously to obtain new TC projects in different piority fields of development perspective of the country. The TC projects are covering the areas on Establishing Nuclear Power, Upgrading Nuclear Instruments, Veterinary Drug Residue Measurement, Development of Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment, Determination of Radionuclide and Trace Elements in Sediments, Promoting Radiation Processed Biodegradable Materials, Improving Childhood Nutrition, Research Reactor Safety, General Atomic Energy Development, Radiopharmaceuticals, Radioactive Waste Management, Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition with Plant Breeding and Genetics, Radiation Technologies and Tracer Techniques for Industrial Processes and Ground-Water Hydrology. Table 2.1 includes the description of the ongoing TC projects for which IAD worked in the reported financial year July 2012-June 2013.

Table 2.1.1: IAEA-TC projects for the cycle 2012-2013.Sl. No. Name of the Project approved by IAEA Name of the Counterpart

1. Implementing an Ageing Management Programme for the TRIGA Research Reactor ( BGD/1/012)

Engr. Md. Abdus Salam, Director, ROMU, AERE

2. Production of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals (BGD/6/022) Dr.Md. Azizul Haque, CSO, INST,AERE3. Strengthening Occupational Radiation Protection

( BGD/9/012)Dr. Aleya Begum, CSO AEC, Dhaka

4. Strengthening the PET/CT-CYCLOTRON Facility (BGD/6/023)

Mr. Md. Nurul Islam, CSO, INMU, Dhaka

5. Assessing Crop Mutant Varieties in Saline and Drought Prone Areas Using Nuclear techniques (BGD/5/028)

Dr. Mirza Mufazzal Islam, PSO, BINA

6. Strengthening oncology department of Bangaban-dhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BGD/6/024)

Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroj, Member ( Bio Sc.) BAEC. Dhaka

7. Supporting Instrumentation and Control Used in the Research Reactor and in Laboratories (BGD/0/009)

Mr. Md. Abu Sayed Haque, PSO, IE, AERE, Savar

8. Establishing Infrastructures for the Introduction of a nuclear Power Plant (BGD/2/012)

Dr. Md. Shawkat Akber, Director, NPED, BEAC Dhaka

2.1.2 Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) ProjectsRCA is an inter-governmental agreement among IAEA member states of East Asia, south East Asia and Pacific region. The projects among the seventeen countries of this region are commonly known as RCA Projects. Such projects are involved in research, development and training activities in the related fields of nuclear science and technology through sharing of regional resources including facilities, equipment and expertise as well as pooling of knowledge. In the financial year 2012-2013, IAD performed liaison for twenty (20) RCA projects covering different vital nuclear fields namely- Agriculture, Food, Health, Industry, Radiation Processing, Environment and Pollution Control, Radiation Protection and Water Resources. Table 2.1.2 describes the RCA Projects for which IAD worked in the reported period. Table 2.1.2: RCA Projects Continued in the Financial Year 2012-2013.

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Sl. No Project Title Project Counterpart Year1. Enhancing Capacity for Effective Use and Maintenance of

Nuclear Instrumentation (RCA). RAS/0/060Ms. Anisa Begum, CE, AEC, Dhaka

2012-2013

2. Characterizing and Optimizing Process Dynamics in Complex Industrial Systems Using Radiotracer and Sealed Source Techniques (RCA)RAS/1/012

Dr. Md. Ashraful IslamCSO,SID, BAEC, Dhaka

2012-2013

3. Supporting Advanced Non-Destructive Examination for Enhanced Industrial Safety, Product Quality and Productivity (RCA) RAS/1/013

Mr. Jafar Sadique, CE, AEC, Dhaka

2012-2013

4. Supporting Radiation Processing for the Development of Advanced Grafted Materials for Industrial Applications and Environmental Preservation (RCA). RAS/1/014

Dr. Nirmal Chandra Dafader, CSO & Head,INST, Savar

2012-2013

5. Improving Soil Fertility, Land Productivity and Land Degradation Mitigation (RCA). RAS/5/055

Dr. M. A. Sattar, CSO, BINA, Mymensingh

2012-2013

6. Supporting Mutation Breeding Approaches to Develop New Crop Varieties Abaptable to Climate Change. (RCA). RAS/5/056

Dr. A. N. K. MamunPSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar

2012-2013

7. Implementing Best Practices of Food Irradiation for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Purposes. (RCA). RAS/5/057

Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam CSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar

2012-2013

8. Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training (RCA). RAS/6/038

Ms. Kamila Afroj QuadirCSO,INMU, BSMMU, Dhaka

2009-2011

09. Improvement of Image Based Radiation Therapy for Common Cancers in the RCA Region (RCA). RAS/6/053

Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Faruque, Associate Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka

2009-2011

10. Improving Cancer Management with Hybrid Nuclear Medicine Imaging (RCA). RAS/6/061

Dr. Faridul Alam,CMO & Director, INMU, BSMMU,Dhaka

2012-2013

11. Supporting 3D Image Guided Brachytherapy* Services (RCA). RAS/6/062

Prof. Dr. Shahana AfrozMember (Bio-Science), BAEC, Dhaka

2012-2013

12. Strengthening the Application of Nuclear Medicine in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease (RCA). RAS/6/063

Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman CMO,CNMU, Barisal.

2012-2013

13. Building Capacity with Distance-Assisted Training for Nuclear Medicine Professionals (RCA). RAS/6/064


2012-2013

14. Strengthening the Application of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to Improve Cancer Treatment (RCA). RAS/6/065

Prof. Dr. Sheikh Golam Mostofa, Director, NICR & Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka

2012-2013

15. Reducing the Shortage of Oncology Professionals through an Applied Sciences of Oncology Course (ASOC) (RCA). RAS/6/066

Dr. B. K. Bose, CMO & Director, CNMU, Dinajpur,

2012-2013

16. Marine Benchmark Study on the Possible Impact of the Fukushima Radioactive Releases in Asia-Pacific Region (RCA). RAS/7/021

Mohammad. Zafrul KabirSG, NMU, AERE, BAEC, Dhaka

2009-2011

17. Applying Isotope Techniques to Investigate Groundwater Dynamics and Recharge Rate for Sustainable Groundwater Resource Management (RCA). RAS/7/022

Mr. Nasir Ahmed, CEINST, AERE, Savar

2012-2013

18. Supporting Sustainable Air Pollution Monitoring Using Nuclear Analytical Technology (RCA). RAS/7/023

Dr. Bilkis Ara BegumCSO, AEC, Dhaka

2012-2013

19. Supporting Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques to Assess Climate Change for Sustainable Marine Ecosystem Management (RCA). RAS/7/024

Mr. Masud Kamal CSO & Director, RTML, Chittagong

2012-2013

20. Radiation Processing of Polymeric Materials for Agricultural Applications and Environmental Remediation (RCA). RAS/8/109

Dr. Md. Emdadul HaqueCSO & Director, NSSD, BAEC, Dhaka

2009-2011

2.1.3 Non-Agreement Regional Technical Cooperation (RTC) Projects:

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These projects are Asia Region Based Supported by IAEA Technical Cooperation (TC). In these projects, countries from Middle East are also involved with the seventeen RCA countries. In the reported year, IAD made liaison for twenty Six (26) RTC projects covering- Nuclear power planning, Sustainability of Nuclear Institute, Nuclear Capacity Enhancement, Strengthening Radioactive Waste Management and Radioactive Exposure Control, Irradiation, Physical Protection, Strengthening Health Support, etc. which are enlisted in the Table 2.1.3.

Table 2.1.3: RTC projects continued in the financial year 2012-2013.Sl. No. Name of the Project Project Counterpart

1. Reviewing Country and Regional Program. (NLO)RAS/0/062

Dr. Faisal Kabir Director, Director, IAD, Dhaka

2. Providing Pre-Project Assistance. (NLO) RAS/0/063 Dr. Faisal Kabir Director, IAD, BAEC, Dhaka

3. Supporting Nuclear Education and Training through e-Learning and Other Means of Advanced Information Communication Technology (ICT) RAS/0/064

Dr. Md. Zahedul Hassan CSO, ICS, AERE, Savar Dhaka

4. Supporting Sustainability and Networking of National Nuclear Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region.RAS/0/065

Mr. A.S.M. Firoz, Chairman and RCA National Representative, BAEC, Dhaka

5. Contingency Project for Institutional Development. RAS/0/066 Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder Director, Training Division, Savar, Dhaka

6. Enhancing Safety and Utilization of Research Reactors. RAS/1/019

Mr. Ali ZulquarnainMember (Planning), BAEC, Dhaka

7. Supporting Decision Making for Nuclear Power Planning and Development- Phase II RAS/2/016

Engr. Md. Monirul Islam Member (Engr.), BAEC, Dhaka

8. Supporting Early Warning, Response and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases. RAS/5/060

Dr. Emdadul Haque ChowdhuryProfessor, BAU, Mymensingh

9. Supporting Food Irradiation Technology to Ensure the Safety and Quality of Meals for Immunocompromised Patients and Other Target Groups. RAS/5/061

Dr. Harun-or-RashidCSO & Director, IFRB, Savar

10. Building Technological Capacity for Food Traceability and Food Safety Control Systems through the Use of Nuclear Analytical Techniques. RAS/5/062

Dr. Roksana Huque PSO, IFEB, Savar

11. Enhancing Productivity of Locally-underused Crops through Dissemination of Mutated Germplasm and Evaluation of Soil, Nutrient and Water Management Practices RAS/5/064

Mr. Muhammad Monowar Karim Khan, CSO, BINA, Mymensingh

12. Supporting Climate-Proofing Rice Production Systems (CRiPS) Based on Nuclear Applications RAS/5/065

Mr. Mohammad Ekramul Haque PSO, BINA, Mymensingh

13. Strengthening Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications in Oncology in the Asia Region. RAS/6/067

Dr. Faridul Alam CMO & Director, INMU, Dhaka

14. Supporting Comprehensive Cancer Control in the Asia and the Pacific Region. RAS/6/069


15. Supporting Quality Assurance Team for Radiation Oncology (QUATRO) Training in South-East Asia RAS/6/070

Professor Dr. Sheikh Golam MostofaDirector, NICR & HospitalMohakhali, Dhaka

16. Strengthening Regional Nuclear Regulatory Authorities and Safety Culture. RAS/9/061

Ms. Rahman Samina CSO & Director, NSRCDBAEC, Dhaka.

17. Promoting and Maintaining Regulatory Infrastructures for the Control of Radiation Sources. RAS/9/062

Dr. Muhammad Ali Member (Physical Science)BAEC, Dhaka

18. Providing Legislative Assistance RAS/9/063 Dr. Satyajit GhosePSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka

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Sl. No. Name of the Project Project Counterpart19. Strengthening the Transfer of Experience Related to

Occupational Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Industry and Other Applications Involving Ionizing Radiation. RAS/9/064

Dr. Aleya BegumCSO, Health Physics Division, AEC, Dhaka

20. Strengthening Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical Exposure. RAS/9/065

Md. Selim RezaPSO, CNM & Ultrasound, Dhaka

21. Strengthening Education and Training Infrastructure and Building Competence in Radiation Safety. RAS/9/066

Dr. Debasish PaulCSO, INST, AERE, Savar

22. Strengthening and Effective Compliance Assurance Regime for the Transport of Radioactive Material. RAS/9/067

Meherun NaharPSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka

23. Strengthening and Harmonizing National Capabilities for Response to Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies. RAS/9/068

Mr. Rasheed Ahmed Amiree PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka

24. Harmonizing Approaches and Measures for Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment in Line with the International Safety Standards RAS/9/069

Md. Ashraful HoqueCE, Health Physics DivisionAtomic Energy Centre, Dhaka

25. Supporting Human Resource Development in Nuclear Security RAS/9/070

Dr. Md. Emdadul HaqueCSO & Director, NSSD, BAEC, Dhaka

26 Establishing a Radioactive Waste Management Infrastructure RAS/9/071

Dr. Md. Idris AliPSO, INST, AERE, Savar

2.1.4 Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs)Bangladesh avails IAEA research supports through the Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) too. Such research activities are normally conducted by the research institutes of both the developing and developed countries those are member of IAEA on the same research area of interest. IAEA funds a portion of the project’s cost IAD liaison for a number of CRP projects covering the research area of Food and Agriculture, Human Health, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Nuclear Installation Safety, Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology. Besides BAEC, scientific institutes and Universities of Bangladesh such as ICDDR’B, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Radiation Oncology Department of the Hospitals Centre for Woman and Child Health, are involved with CRP’s. Table 2.1.4 enclosed the CRPs for which IAD made liaison in the reported period.Table 2.1.4: Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) of BAEC during the financial year 2012 -2013.

Sl. No. Name of the Project Name and Address of the Counterpart

Remarks

1. CRP No. 18888/F 12025: Development of an Integrated Approach to Routine Automation of Neutron Activation Analysis.

Dr. Syed Mahammed Hossain CSO, INST, AERE

Completed 1st RCM, 2nd RCM

2. Study of Stable Isotope in Precipitation and pale climate Archive in Bangladesh to Improve the Evaluation of Climatic Impact (18053/RO)

Mr. Nasir AhmedCE, INST, AERE

Completed 1st RCM

3. Doctoral Coordinated Research Project on Advance in Medical Imaging technique E24019

Dr. Kamila Afroj Kadir CSO, NINMAS & Mr. Nahid Hossain, SSO, NINMAS

Completed 1st RCM

4. Application of radiation Techniques in Development of Advanced Packaging Materials for Food Products

Dr. Nirmal Chandra DafaderCSO,INST

Completed 1st RCM

5. Use of Symbiotic Bacteria to Reduce Mass-rearing Costs and Increase mating success in selected fruit Pests in Support of SIT Application.

Dr. Mafuza Khan, PSO, IFRB Completed 1st RCM

2.2 Projects of the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA):IAD is the focal point to implement the FNCA projects. The framework of this forum specified to various vital nuclear fields such as: utilization of research reactors, utilization of radioisotopes in agriculture, application of radioisotopes and radiation for medical use, public information of nuclear energy and radiation safety and radioactive waste management, safety culture of nuclear energy, human resources development. The present members of this forum are Japan, Mongolia, Kazakistan,

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Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. In the financial year 2012-2013, IAD made liaison for a number of FNCA projects which are presented below. Table 2.2.1 FNCA Projects of BAEC in the financial year 2012-2013.

Sl. Name of the Project Name and Address of the Project Leader

1. Human Resources Development Beginning: 2009 Dr. Faisal Kabir, CMO & Director, IAD, BAEC2. Research Reactor Technology Beginning: 2009 Mr. Md. Jahirul Haque Khan, PSO, INST, Savar, Dhaka 3. Bio-fertilizer Beginning: 2009 Dr. Md. Saidul Islam, CSO, Chairman Office, BAEC,

Dhaka 4. Radiation Oncology Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio-Science) BAEC,

Dhaka5. Nuclear Safety Management of Research Reactor

Facilities Beginning: 2009Engr. Md, Abdus Salam, Director, ROMU, Savar, Dhaka

6. Electron Beam Accelerator Beginning: 2010 Dr. Md. Emdadul Hoque, CSO, INST, AERE, Dhaka7. Mutation Breeding Beginning: 2009 Dr. A.N.K. Mamun, PSO, IFRB, AERE, Savar, Dhaka8. Neutron Activation Analysis Beginning: 2009 Dr. Syed Mohammod Hosain, PSO, RNPD, INST,

Savar, Dhaka9. Nuclear Safety Culture & Waste Management

Beginning: 2009Dr. Moinul Islam, PSO, INST, AERE, Savar, Dhaka

10. Nuclear Security and SafeguardsBeginning: 2012

Dr. Md. Safiqul Islam, PSO, NSSSD, BAEC

2.3 Exchange of experience and expertise Exchange Programs under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA) of Japan invite nuclear researchers from neighboring Asian countries to Japan and dispatches Japanese experts to other countries. As the focal point of this program, IAD processed the necessities in favor of the selected scientists, engineers, doctors and technicians of BAEC. The fellowships offer Research Institute Course and University Course. Both of these courses are enable to gather state-of-the-art technical knowledge and to perform high grade research activities in Japan for contributing to build up and to strengthen nuclear base and nuclear safety works in BAEC.2.4 Follow-up Training Courses (FTCs) During the reported period, three Follow-up Training Courses (FTCs) are conducted in Dhaka with the help of Japanese and Bangladeshi experts. Through the FTCs one hundred and eleven (111) participants are trained in different areas of nuclear science and technology. In addition five (05) participants for Instructor Training Course (ITC), one (1) participant for Plant safety Course one (1) participant for administrative course and one (1) participant for Basic Radiation Course have completed the courses. These courses are successfully conducted in Japan. 2.5 Service Training In case of the appropriate set up/opperation of procured new nuclear instruments specially, under ADP (Annual Developed Program) Projects, IAD works to complete the service training processes in order to avail them in the instrument maker countries. Such service trainings are financed by the instrument suppliers. 2.6 Data base of Foreign VisitorsFrom July 2008, IAD has been maintaining a data base for the foreign visits. Generally, high officials have attended in various vital conferences and meetings time to time such as RCA and IAEA annual conferences. On the other hand, scientists, engineers, doctors, geologists, technicians and administrators of BAEC, MOST and other organizations have attended in various meetings,

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conferences and workshops and have availed significant number of fellowships and trainings in the reported period under TC, RCA, RTC, of IAEA projects, FNCA projects. The flowing Table summarized the Foreign Visit Database chronologically for which IAD worked in the financial year 2011-2013.

Table 2.6.1: List of the meetings, conferences, seminar, workshop, fellowship, training, etc., availed under the TC projects, RCA projects, Non-agreement TC projects, FNCA Projects and from other sources during the financial year 2012-2013.

S.N. Participant Event Title From To Duration Country

1 Dr. Shankar Kumar Dey, Director, CNMU Faridpur

Training Course on Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies

18 Jun 2012

06 Jul 2012

19 day(s) South Korea

2 Dr. Tamiz Uddin Ahmed, Director, CNMU Chittagong

Do 18 Jun 2012

06 Jul 2012


3 Dr. Shankar Kumar Biswas, PMO, CNMU, Dhaka

Scientific Visit to Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET

18 Jun 2012

15 Jul 2012

28 day(s) Singapore

4 Dr. Syed M. Salehuddin CSO, AECD

Swiss Basic Course V 25 Jun 2012

29 Jun 2012

5 day(s) Switzerland

5 Mr. Md. Aowlad Hossain Khan, DS, MOST

Training Leadership and Management for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes

25 Jun 2012

06 Jul 2012

12 day(s) France

6 Dr. Muhammad Ali Member, BAEC, HQ

Do 25 Jun 2012

06 Jul 2012

12 day(s) France

7 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman, Director CNMU, Barisal

IAEA/RCA Project Coordination Meeting

02 Jul 2012

06 Jul 2012

5 day(s) Philippines

8 Ms. Meherun NaharPSO, NSRCD, BAEC

Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course

02 Jul 2012

10 Aug 2012

40 day(s) Japan

9 Ms. Jannatul Ferdous SSO AECD

Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course

02 Jul 2012

10 Aug 2012

40 day(s) Japan

10 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman Director, P&D BAEC

4th International Meeting on Next Generation Safegurds: Implementating Comprehensive Safegurds Agreements and Additional Protocols

03 Jul 2012

05 Jul 2012

3 day(s) Vietnam

11 Mr. Mahmud Hossain PE, NPED, BAEC

FNCA The 4th Meeting of Study panel on the Approaches toward Infrastructure Development for Nuclear Power

06 Jul 2012

27 Jul 2012

22 day(s) Thailand

12 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman PSO, NPED BAEC

Do 06 Jul 2012

27 Jul 2012

22 day(s) Thailand

13 Mr. Md. Altaf Hossen, SO, INST, AERE

Traning Course on World Nuclear University eight annual summer Institute

07 Jul 2012

18 Aug 2012

43 day(s) UK

14 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum CSO, AECD

IAEA/RCA Project Planing and Coordination Meeting

09 Jul 2012

13 Jul 2012

5 day(s) Malaysia

15 Mr. Jafar Sadique Regional Workshop on Systematic 09 Jul 13 Jul 5 day(s) South Korea

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CE, AECD Approach to Training in Nuclear Safety for the Trainers

2012 2012

16 Mr. Mohammad Sayem Mahmood, PSO, INST AERE

Annual Meeting and Regional Workshop on The Practice and Experience of Safety Analysis Licensing Review and Practice Using Computer Codes

09 Jul 2012

13 Jul 2012

5 day(s) Thailand

17 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid, Director, PSD BAEC

Regional Workshop on Providing Decision Support for Nuclear Power Planning and Development

09 Jul 2012

20 Jul 2012

12 day(s) Japan

18 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman, BAEC, HQ

Workshop on Enhancing Strategic Goals of RCARO

10 Jul 2012

12 Jul 2012


19 Dr. Md. Moinul Islam PSO, INST, AERE

The FNCA Workshop on Radiation Safety and Radioactive Waste Management

10 Jul 2012

13 Jul 2012


20 Mr. Md. Altaf Hossen SO, INST, AERE

Training Course on World Nuclear Universitys eight annual summer Institute-2012

21 Jul 2012

28 Jul 2012

8 day(s) Sweden

21Dr. Md. Faridul Alam Director, INMU, Dhaka

Initial Project Coordination Meeting 23 Jul 2012

27 Jul 2012

5 day(s) Mongolia

22 Dr. Md. Azizul Haque CSO, INST, AERE

Expert mission on Acceptance tests of the Tc-99m generator Facility at PNRI

23 Jul 2012

03 Aug 2012


23 Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain SSO, NPED, BAEC

Training Course on INT/2/017 Dialogue Forum on global Nuclear Energy Sustainability: Drivers and Impediments for Regional Cooperating on The way to sustainable Nuclear Energy systems

30 Jul 2012

03 Aug 2012

5 day(s) Austria

24 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque, Ambassador, BD Embassy, Russia

Bangladesh Delegation to hold consultation with Russain Federation on the Russain State Credit for financing Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant from

04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

25 Mr. Mohammad Shahidul Haque Secretary, L&PAD

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

26 Mr. A.K.M Mashiur Rahman, EAA to PM Office

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

27 Mr. Ranjit Kumar Chakraborty, Secretary Minitry of Finance

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

28 Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad Secretary, Minitry of Finance

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

29 Mr. A.S.M. FirozChairman BAEC, HQ

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

30 Mr. Masud Ahmed Member, Planning Commission

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

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31 Mr. Rabindranath Roy Chowdhury, Joint Secretary MOST

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

32 Mr. Iqbal Mahmood Senior Secretary, Minitry of Finance

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

33 Mr. Riaz Hamidullah DG MOFA

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

34 Mr. Architect Yeafesh Osman, Minister, MOST

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

35 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat Akbar, Director, NPED BAEC

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

36 Mr. Syed Abdus Samad Executive Chair, Board of Investment

Do 04 Aug 2012

09 Aug 2012

6 day(s) Russia

37 Mr. Mohammad Zafrul Kabir, SG, NMU, AERE

IAEA/RCA Annual Project Review meeting

06 Aug 2012

10 Aug 2012

5 day(s) Vietnam

38 Dr. Mubarak Ahmed Khan Director, IRPT AERE

Conference on Application and Infrastructure Sectors.

07 Aug 2012

07 Aug 2012

1 day(s) India

39 Dr. Md. Quamrul Huda Director, EI, AERE

Workshop on Feasibility Studies for the Introduction of a Nuclear Power Project

08 Aug 2012

10 Aug 2012

3 day(s) China

40 Mr. Md. Monirojjaman Monshi, SO, NPED BAEC

Ph.D On Electrical Engineering 10 Aug 2012

Contd. - UK

41 Ms. Murshida Khatun Engineer, NPED, BAEC

INT/2/017 Group Fellowship Training for Developing national Long-Range Nuclear Energy Strategies

20 Aug 2012

30 Aug 2012

11 day(s) USA

42 Mr. Mahabubur Rahman SSO, ROMU, AERE

Reactor Engineering I- Reactor Physics

20 Aug 2012

12 Oct 2012

54 day(s) Japan

43 Mr. Ashraful Haque SE ROMU, AERE

Reactor Engineering II- Thermal Hydraulics Fuel/Materials Engineering

20 Aug 2012

12 Oct 2012

54 day(s) Japan

44 Mr. Masud Kamal Director, RTML Chittagong

IAEA/RCA Project Planning and Coordination Meeting

21 Aug 2012

24 Aug 2012

4 day(s) Austria

45 Mr. Md. Mofazzal Haider PSO, NSRCD BAEC

Training Course on First Response to Radiation Emergencies: Procedures for Ports and Customs Office

22 Aug 2012

26 Aug 2012

5 day(s) USA

46 Dr. Md. Idris Ali PSO, INST, AERE

Do 22 Aug 2012

26 Aug 2012

5 day(s) USA

47 Dr. Shahana Afroz Member, BAEC, HQ

IAEA/RCA Project Planning and Coordination Meeting

27 Aug 2012

30 Aug 2012

4 day(s) Japan

48 Dr. Md. Khairul IslamPSO, IAD, BAEC

IAEA National Liaison Officers/National Liaison Assistants Induction Workshop

27 Aug 2012

31 Aug 2012

5 day(s) Austria

49 Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman Do 27 Aug 31 Aug 5 day(s) Austria

94



Director, P&D BAEC 2012 2012

50 Dr. Syed Mohammod Hossain, CSO, INST AERE

1st Research coordinated Meeting of CRP-1888/12025 Development of an Integrated Approach to Ruting Automation of Neutron Activation Analysis

27 Aug 2012

31 Aug 2012

5 day(s) Netherlands

51 Mr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain Member, BAEC, HQ

INPRO Dialogue Forum on Global Nuclear Energy Sustainability: Long-term Prospects for Nuclear Energy in the Post Fukushima Era

27 Aug 2012

31 Aug 2012



IAEA/RCA Regional Executive Management Meeting for Policy makers and end users on Green Radiation Processing for Agricultural, Environmental and Industrial Applications Project Review meeting

27 Aug 2012

31 Aug 2012

5 day(s) Vietnam

53 Mr. A.K.M. Asaduzzaman Additional Secretary, MOST

Sanction of Bangladesh Delegation to participate Technical Meeting on the Role Responsibilities of Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization Phase-2

03 Sep 2012

05 Sep 2012

3 day(s) Jordan

54 Dr. Satyajit GhosePSO, NSRCD, BAEC

Do 03 Sep 2012

05 Sep 2012

3 day(s) Jordan

55 Mr. Muhammad Mufazzal Hossen, SO NSRCD, BAEC

Do 03 Sep 2012

05 Sep 2012

3 day(s) Jordan

56 Dr. Faisal KabirDirector, IAD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Occupational Health and Psychological Test and Evaluation of NPPs Staff

03 Sep 2012

06 Sep 2012

4 day(s) China

57 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque Director, ED BAEC

Workshop on Occupational Health and Psychological test and Evaluation on NPPs staf

03 Sep 2012

07 Sep 2012

5 day(s) China

58 Mr. Uddipan Das, SO NPED, BAEC

Joint ICTP-IAEA School of Nuclear Knowledge Management

03 Sep 2012

07 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Italy

59 Mr. Md. Shahzamal SO, IE, AERE

International Training Course on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Facilities

03 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012

12 day(s) China

60 Mr. Sagar AlamEngineer, NPED, BAEC

IAEA/ANSN Regional Workshop on Nuclear Safety Tailored for Regulators

03 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012


61 Mr. Alok ChakrabortySAO, BAEC, HQ

Second Session of the Nuclear law Institute

03 Sep 2012

05 Oct 2012

33 day(s) Austria

62 Mr. Md. Emdad Hossan Engineer, ED, BAEC

IR C-2 Assembling adjustment and optimization of neutron/X-ray radiation Detector and the Signal processing electronics

03 Sep 2012

22 Feb 2013

173 day(s) Japan

95



63 Dr. Nasima AkhterSMO, INMU, Dhaka

Foundations of PET-CT Program and Clinical Placement under Endeavour Execuitive Awards

09 Sep 2012

03 Nov201

2

56 day(s) Australia

64 Mr. Md. Hasinur RahmanPSO, NPED, BAEC

Technical Training Program on Guralp Equipment for Station Operators.

10 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

65 Mr. Md. Monirul Islam Member, BAEC, HQ

Do 10 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

66 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan CSO, ICS, AERE

Do 10 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

67 Dr. Md. Shuza Uddin SSO, INST, AERE

IR C-8 Fundamental Investigation of neutron imaging techniques with accelerator baded neutruon source

10 Sep 2012

01 Mar 2013

173 day(s) Japan


FNCA Workshop on Human Resources Development

12 Sep 2012

14 Sep 2012

3 day(s) China

69 Mr. Md. Firoz AhmedAssistant Secretary MOST

Bangladesh Delegation to Attend the 41General Conference on Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA) and 56th IAEA General Conference

14 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

8 day(s) Austria

70 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat AkbarDirector, NPED, BAEC

Do 14 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

8 day(s) Austria


Do 14 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

8 day(s) Austria

72 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman BAEC, HQ

Do 14 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

8 day(s) Austria


Bangladesh Delegation to Attend the 56th IAEA General Conference

17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

74 Mr. Mohammed Jafar Ullah PS to Minister MOST

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

75 Dr. Rafiqual Islam Secretary, MOST

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

76 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman CSO, IAD BAEC

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

77 Mr. S.M. Saiful Haque Ambassador, BD Embassy, Russia

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

78 Mr. Nazrul Islam Head, UN Office Geneva

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

79 Mr. Abdul HannanAmb, UN Off, Geneva

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

80 Mr. Dilip Kumar Basak Additional Secretary MOST

Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

81 Dr. Shahana Afroz Do 17 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

5 day(s) Austria

96



Member, BAEC, HQ

82 Ms. Rahman Samina Director, NSRCD BAEC

Meeting on Plenary of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum

21 Sep 2012

21 Sep 2012

1 day(s) Austria

83 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum CSO, AECD

Conference on Visibility and Air Polluting

24 Sep 2012

29 Sep 2012

6 day(s) USA


Asian Regional Symposium for Global Natural Fiber Forum

25 Sep 2012

27 Sep 2012

3 day(s) India

85 Ms. Rafia Akhtar KhanSO, IFRB, AERE

Masters of Science in BiotechnologyFall-2012

30 Sep 2012

Contd. - UK

86 Mr. Md. Ziaur RahmanSO, IFRB, AERE

Doctoral Course on Science for Bioresources

30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Japan

87 Mr. Md. Mamunur Rashid SSO, NSRCD BAEC

Doctoral Course on the Investigation on Nuclear Reactor Cross Sections

30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Japan

88 Mr. Shahadat HossainSSO, INST, AERE

Doctoral Course International Join Education Programme

30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Japan

89 Mr. Md. Zahid Hasan SO, TBBRU, AERE

Functional Pathology, Ph.D 30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Japan

90 Mr. A.K.M. Mizanur Rahman, SSO, CNMU Dhaka

Ph.D in Faculty of Engineering 30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Malaysia

91 Ms. Mahfuza Begum SSO, INST, AERE

Ph. D. Faculty of Engineering Institute for Postgraduat Studies

30 Sep 2012

Contd. - Malaysia

92 Mr. Golam Qutube Rabban Majumder, SSO, NSRCD, BAEC

Ph.D. in Nuclear Reactor Technology 30 Sep 2012

Contd. - UK

93 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque Director, NS&SD \BAEC

FNCA Workshop of the Project on Radiation Processing of Natural Polymers in 2012

02 Oct 2012

05 Oct 2012

4 day(s) Kazakhstan

94 Mr. Mahmudul HasanDG, AERE, Savar

INT/2/013 International Training Course on Safeguards and Security for Newcomers

08 Oct 2012

12 Oct 2012

5 day(s) Finland

95 Dr. A.K.M. ZakariaCSO, INST, AERE

RCARO/KAERI Regional Workshop on Radiation Application Technology

08 Oct 2012

19 Oct 2012


96 Dr. Md. Didarul Alam Chowdhury, Director, SID, BAEC

Technical Meeting on Stakeholder involvement in Nuclear Power-Developing Sustainable Relationships, Expending Resources, And Creating Value

09 Oct 2012

11 Oct 2012

3 day(s) Austria

97 Dr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman PSO, EI, AERE

RD-4 Modeling and Application of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Codes to Nuclear Energy System Safety Problems

09 Oct 2012

22 Mar 2013

165 day(s) Japan

98 Dr. Abdullah-Al Mahin SSO, IFRB, AERE

IR B-11(4): Evaluation of Cs-137 uptake to plants and their fruits Accumulated by root Microbe

09 Oct 2012

22 Mar 2013

165 day(s) Japan

97



networks developing to take plant nutrients from soils


Regional Training Course on Effictive and Sustainable Regulatory Control of Radiation Sources

15 Oct 2012

19 Oct 2012

5 day(s) Indonesia


Group Scientific Visit on Establishing Nuclear Power (BGD/4/024)

15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China

101 Ms. Iti Rani PoddarJoint Secretary, MOST

Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China


Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China

103 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz Chairman BAEC, HQ

Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China

104 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque Director, ED BAEC

Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China

105 Mr. Md. Humayun Kabir Lasker, DS, MOST

Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China


Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China


Do 15 Oct 2012

23 Oct 2012

9 day(s) China

108 Mr. Md. AliuzzamanSO, INST, AERE

Regional Training Course on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Facilities (RTC)

15 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

12 day(s) Japan

109 Ms. Selina YeasminPSO, AECD

Do 15 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

12 day(s) Japan

110 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa Rezaur RahmanPE, NPED, BAEC

TM on Information Exchange among Experienced and Future Operators

16 Oct 2012

18 Oct 2012

3 day(s) Austria

111 Mr. Md. Nur Nazmul Alam SE, AECD

IAEA/RCA Training Course on Application of Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography to Metal, Automotive, Aviation, Oil and Chemical Industries

22 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012


112 Mr. Faruque Hossain Chowdhury, PSO, AECD

Do 22 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012


113 Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan CSO, IFRB, AERE

IAEA/RCA Workshop on Best Practice for Phytosanitary Applications of Food Irradiation

22 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012


114 Mr. Md. Abdul Malek Soner SSO, ROMU AERE

Reactor Plant Safety Course Under Nuclear Safety Seminar

22 Oct 2012

16 Nov 2012

26 day(s) Japan

115 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid Director, PSD BAEC

Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Nuclear Security Recommendation on Physical

29 Oct 2012

30 Oct 2012

2 day(s) Japan

98



Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities

116 Mr. Shahid Hasan DS, MOST

Do 29 Oct 2012

30 Oct 2012

2 day(s) Japan


Workshop on Regulatory Supervision of Research Reactors

29 Oct 2012

02 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Austria


Do 29 Oct 2012

02 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Austria

119 Mr. Md. Abdus Salam Director, ROMU, AERE

FNCA SMS Project 2012, Workshop/Peer-review

29 Oct 2012

02 Nov 2012


120 Dr. Md. Kabir HossainSSO, NPED, BAEC

Regional Meeting on Successful Launching of Nuclear Power Programmes

29 Oct 2012

09 Nov 2012


121 Mr. Mahmud HossainPE, NPED, BAEC

Do 29 Oct 2012

09 Nov 2012


122 Mr. Md. Karam Newaz CSO, ICS, AERE

ANSN National Centre Websites Coordinators Meeting

01 Nov 2012

02 Nov 2012

2 day(s) Japan


Pre Shipment Inspection & Training Program on Gamma Chamber-5000 Unit with Cobalt-60 Source at Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT)

05 Nov 2012

05 Nov 2012

1 day(s) India


To Participate in the Annual Review Meeting on the RCA-UNDP Project on "Regional Workshop on the Implementation Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS)"

05 Nov 2012

07 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Australia

125 Dr. A.N.K. MamunPSO, IFRB, AERE

IAEA/RCA Training Course on Application of molecular markers to mutation breeding programme with focus on traits contributing to better adaptation (biotic and adiotic stress resistance

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Australia

126 Mr. A.S.M. FirozChairman, BAEC, HQ

IAEA TC Project: Enhancing Nuclear Power Infrastructures for Countries Considering, Developing or Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes (RER/2/007)

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) France


Do 05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) France

128 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque Director, NS&SD BAEC

IAEA/RCA Final Progress Review Meeting of RAS/8/109 Combining with Project Planning Meeting of RAS/1/014

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Indonesia

129 Dr. Debashis DattaPE, NSRCD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Leadership and Management for Safety (LMS) for Regulatory Bodies and 1st Annual

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Japan

99



Meeting of the LMS Topical Group


Meeting on Communication Topical Group (CTG) of the Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN)

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012


131 Dr. Mohammad KhalaquzzamanSE, NPED, BAEC

Regional Workshop for Organization Concerned by the Safety of Nuclear Installations on Communication and Consultation with Interested Parties and Annual Meeting of the Topical Group on Communication and Consultation with Interested Parties

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012


132 Mr. Md. Abdur Rob Sheikh SO, NSRCD BAEC

Regional Workshop on Clearance of Decommissioning Waste-part-1 and Annual Meeting of the Radioactive Waste Management Topical Group

05 Nov 2012

09 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Thailand

133 Dr. Raihan HussainCMO, INMU, Dhaka

Annual Review Meeting on the RCA-UNDP Project on "Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies in the Region

07 Nov 2012

08 Nov 2012



Technical Meeting on Hands-on Experience in Developing and Managing Nuclear Power Programmes

12 Nov 2012

16 Nov 2012


135 Mr. Md. Golam RasulPG, INST, AERE

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Assessment of Radiological Risks at Basic Level

12 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

12 day(s) Thailand

136 Ms. Farah DeebaSG, NMU, AERE

Do 12 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

12 day(s) Thailand


Do 12 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

12 day(s) Thailand

138 Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam PSO, NS&SD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture

13 Nov 2012

15 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Japan

139 Ms. Shirin DelhurDS, MOST

Do 13 Nov 2012

15 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Japan

140 Mr. Md. Ashraful HoqueCE, AECD

Technical Meeting on Leadership Human Performance and Internal Communication in Nuclear Accidents

13 Nov 2012

16 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Austria

141 Mr. Md. Monzurul HaqueDirector, ED, BAEC

16th Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN) Steering Committee Meeting

13 Nov 2012

16 Nov 2012


142 Mr. Md. Shohel Rana SO, AECD

Analytical Skills Development Course 16 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

15 day(s) Finland

143 Mr. Md. Jahirul Haque Khan, PSO, INST,AERE

2nd FNCA Workshop on Research Reactor Network Project

19 Nov 2012

22 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Indonesia

144 Dr. Pabitra Kumar Bhattacharjee

IAEA/RCA Training Course on Quality Reporting of Hybrid Imaging Procedures (SPECT/CT and PET/CT)

19 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Australia

100



PMO, CNMU Chittagong in Oncology

145 Dr. Rokeya BegumCMO, INMU, Dhaka

Do 19 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Australia

146 Dr. Md. Shafiqul IslamPSO, NS&SD, BAEC

Technical Meeting on Discuss the Lessons Learned and to Enhance the International Physical Protection Advisory Service(IPPAS)

19 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Austria

147 Dr. Syed Mohammad Salehuddin, CSO, AECD

Swiss Laboratory Course-IV 19 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

5 day(s) Swaziland

148 Mr. Rumy Parvez SSO, BSD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Nuclear Material Accounting and Control at Facilities

19 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

12 day(s) Indonesia


International Conference on Nuclear human Resource Development in Asia and Pacific-Development of Human Resources for Nuclear Safety and Public Resources

20 Nov 2012

22 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Malaysia


Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture

20 Nov 2012

22 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Russia


Do 20 Nov 2012

22 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Russia


Consultancy Meeting on Optimizing Assistance for Embarking Countries Through Coordination With their Partners Countries

20 Nov 2012

23 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Austria

153 Mr. A.K.M. Saiful Islam Bhuian, SSO, RTML Chittagong

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Application of Stable Isotopes (Carbon-13, Nitrogen-15 and Oxygen-18) and trace elements as tracers of Biogeochemical change in the marine environment

21 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

10 day(s) Sri Lanka

154 Dr. Abdullah-Al Mahin SSO, IFRB, AERE

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Kyushu University

21 Nov 2012

Contd. - Japan

155 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz, Chairman BAEC, HQ

13th FNCA Ministerial Level Meeting and Senior Official Meeting

23 Nov 2012

24 Nov 2012

2 day(s) Indonesia


Do 23 Nov 2012

24 Nov 2012

2 day(s) Indonesia

157 Ms. Murshida Khatun, Engineer, NPED, BAEC

Technical Meeting on Security and Safeguards: Interfaces and Synergies in the development of a Nuclear Power Programme

26 Nov 2012

29 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Austria

158 Mr. Md. Mofazzal Haider PSO, NSRCD BAEC

Do 26 Nov 2012

29 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Austria

159 Dr. Shaikh Md. Yunus Director, INST, AERE

IAEA Technical Meeting on Research Reactor Users Networks (RRUNs)

26 Nov 2012

29 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Indonesia

160 Dr. Bilkis Ara Begum IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course 26 Nov 30 Nov 5 day(s) Indonesia

101



CSO, AECD on Quality Assurance of Fingerprint and Source Apportionment Data

2012 2012

161 Mr. Md. Amzad Hossain SO, BAEC, HQ

International Training Course on State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material

26 Nov 2012

07 Dec 2012

12 day(s) Japan

162 Mr. K.B.M. Ruhul KuddusAO, NPED, BAEC

Nuclear Energy Administration Course Under Nuclear Safety Seminar

26 Nov 2012

14 Dec 2012

19 day(s) Japan


Regional Meeting on Self-Assessment against Specific Safety Guide No. 16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme

27 Nov 2012

29 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Austria

164 Ms. Rahman Samina Director, NSRCD BAEC

Do 27 Nov 2012

29 Nov 2012

3 day(s) Austria


FNCA 2012 Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis Project

27 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

4 day(s) Vietnam

167 Ms. Nusrat Jahan, SSO INST, AERE

Postdoctoral Fellowship 29 Nov 2012

Contd. - South Korea

168 Dr. Ashoke Kumar Paul Director, CNMU, Khulna

X-ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD) under Upgrading of Research and Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine Centre and Production of TC-99 Kit Project

01 Dec 2012

05 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA

169 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur Rahman Director, CNMU, Barisal

Do 01 Dec 2012

05 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA

170 Dr. S.M. Moinul Islam Director, CNMU, Mymensing

Do 01 Dec 2012

05 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA

171 Mr. Mohammod Abu Sayid Haque, PSO, IE AERE

Operation and Service Training on X-ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD) under Upgrading of Research and Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine Centre, Bogra, Barisal, Khulna, Mymensing, Rangpur and Production of Tc-99 Kit Project

01 Dec 2012

05 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA

172 Dr. Md. Murshed Ali Director, CNMU, Rangpur

X-ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD) under Upgrading of Research and Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine Centre and Production of TC-99 Kit Project

01 Dec 2012

05 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA

173 Mr. Harinarayan Das SO, AECD

Workshop on Nanophotonics 03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Italy

174 Mr. Md. Moniruzzaman Geologist, INST, AERE

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Environmental Isotope Techniques Applicable to Ground Water Studies

03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012


175 Mr. Md. Ferdous Alam SO AECD

Do 03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012


102




International Workshop on Training Experts for Evaluation the Nuclear Infrastructure in Embarking States

03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Russia

177 Mr. Md. Selim Reza PSO, CNMU, Dhaka

IAEA/RCA Training Course on Stereo-tactic Body Radiotherapy: Basic Concepts and Early Implementation

03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Singapore

178 Mr. Abu Rayhan Mohammad Tareq SO, AECD

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Monte Carlo Simulations for CT, RPT, SPECT and design of radiotracer experiments

03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012


179 Ms. Shirin Akhter Engineer, AECD

Do 03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012


180 Mr. Mohammad Mezbah Uddin, SE, ROMU, AERE

Training Course on Preparation, Review and Assessment of Safety Documents for Research Reactors

03 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012

5 day(s) USA


Technical Meeting on the Role of Research Reactors and Related Infrastructure in the Development of Nuclear Energy Programmes

04 Dec 2012

07 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Austria

182 Mr. Md. Dulal HossainSE, ICS, AERE

Workshop on Supporting Nuclear Education and Training Though e-Learning

10 Dec 2012

13 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Austria

183 Dr. Ananda Kumar Das PSO, INST, AERE

Workshop on Innovation Approaches to a Model for Sustainable Human Resources Development and Outreach with Emphasis on Nuclear Power (RAS/0/065)

10 Dec 2012

13 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Austria

184 Dr. Md. Zahedul Hasan CSO, ICS, AERE

Workshop on Supporting Nuclear Education and Training Though e-Learning

10 Dec 2012

13 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Austria


Technical Meeting on Use of Neutron Beams for High Precision Nuclear Data Measurements

10 Dec 2012

14 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Hungary

186 Dr. Md. Nadiruzzaman SMO, CNMU, Barisal

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Imaging in Ischemic Heart Disease and Cardiac Failure

10 Dec 2012

14 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Myanmar

187 Mr. Ashraful HaqueSE, ROMU, AERE

Regional Workshop on Use of a Graded Approach for the Application of Safety Requirements of Research Reactors

10 Dec 2012

14 Dec 2012

5 day(s) Vietnam

188 Mr. Rajib RoyEngineer, ED, BAEC

Regional Workshop on National Position

11 Dec 2012

14 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Thailand

189 Dr. Mohammad Abid Imtiaz PSO, BAEC, HQ

Do 11 Dec 2012

14 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Thailand


Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety

15 Dec 2012

17 Dec 2012

3 day(s) Japan

103




Bangladesh Delegation to participate in the Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety

15 Dec 2012

17 Dec 2012

3 day(s) Japan


Do 15 Dec 2012

17 Dec 2012

3 day(s) Japan


Consultants Meeting on the INPRO Dialogue Forum on Licensing and Safety Issues for Small and Medium Sized Rectors

17 Dec 2012

19 Dec 2012

3 day(s) Austria


Bangladesh Delegation to participate in bilateral discussion with the Russian Federation

17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

195 Mr. A.R.M. Nazmus Sakib Additional Secretary, Minitry of Finance

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

196 Mr. Syed Abdus Samad Executive Chair, Board of Investment

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

197 Mr. Md. Firoz Ahmed Assistant Secretary MOST

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia


Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

199 Mr. Md. Masum Patwary Other, PM Office

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

200 Dr. Mohammad Shawkat Akbar, Director, NPED

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

201 Mr. Monowar Islam Secretary, Ministry of Power

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

202 Mr. Riaz HamidullahDG, MOFA

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

203 Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad Secretary, Minitry of Finance

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

204 Ms. Mahmuda BegumJoint Secretary, Minitry of Finance

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

205 Mr. Masud AhmedMember, Planning Commission

Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia


Do 17 Dec 2012

24 Dec 2012

8 day(s) Russia

207 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque Director, NS&SD BAEC

FNCA Workshop on Nuclear Security and Safeguards

18 Dec 2012

21 Dec 2012

4 day(s) Vietnam

208 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque Director, ED, BAEC

Scientific visit on Implementation an Aging Management Programme for

14 Jan 2013

18 Jan 2013

5 day(s) Indonesia

104



the TRIGA Research Reactors (BGD/1/012)

209 Mr. Abul KalamSE, ROMU, AERE

Fellowship Programme on Implementing an Aging Management Programme for the TRIGA Research Reactors (BGD/1/012)

14 Jan 2013

08 Feb 2013

26 day(s) Indonesia

210 Mr. Sagar Alam, Engineer NPED, BAEC

Fellowship Programme on Establishing Infrastructures for the Introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant (BGD/2/012)

14 Jan 2013

13 Feb 2013

31 day(s) Austria

211 Mr. Uddipan DasSO, NPED, BAEC

Do 14 Jan 2013

13 Feb 2013

31 day(s) Austria

212 Dr. Md. Zahedul HasanCSO, ICS, AERE

Do 14 Jan 2013

13 Feb 2013

31 day(s) Austria

213 Mr. Md. Ali ZulquarnainMember, BAEC, HQ

4th Annual Nuclear Power Asia-2013 15 Jan 2013

16 Jan 2013

2 day(s) Malaysia

214 Dr. Muhammed Sohel Rana SE, INST, AERE

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

15 Jan 2013

Contd. - Japan

215 Mr. Md. Golam Rasul PG, INST, AERE

Site Location of Reactor Facility Course in Nuclear Safety Seminar-2012

21 Jan 2013

25 Jan 2013

5 day(s) Japan

216 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa Rezaur RahmanPE, NPED, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Financing Model for Nuclear Power Plant Projects

28 Jan 2013

01 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria

217 Dr. Shahana AfrozMember, BAEC, HQ

Do 28 Jan 2013

01 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria

218 Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman Munshi, SSO, IFRB AERE

Regional Training Course on Application of Stable Isotope and Element Analysis for Food Traceability

28 Jan 2013

08 Feb 2013

12 day(s) Malaysia


Scientific Visit on Implementing an Aging Management Programme for the TRIGA Research Reactors (BGD/1/012)

28 Jan 2013

08 Feb 2013

12 day(s) USA

220 Mr. Md. Golam RasulPG, INST, AERE

Ph.D on Pollution Status and Trends in Water Quality of Industrial Area

28 Jan 2013

Contd. - Malaysia

221 Ms. Siddha Moutoshi Shome Geologist, INST AERE

Practical Training Course in NORM Waste Management

02 Feb 2013

06 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Oman

222 Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan, SSO INST, AERE

Do 02 Feb 2013

06 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Oman


The 5th Fajr International Inventions & Innovation Exhibition

04 Feb 2013

07 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Iran

224 Ms. Shampa PaulEngineer, INST, AERE

IAEA Consultancy on Building and Updating Submissions in the Net-Enabled Waste Management Database (NEWMDB)

04 Feb 2013

08 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria

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225 Dr. Md. Mustafizur RahmanPSO, INST, AERE

1st Coordination Meeting VIC of INT/1056: Supporting Non-Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Molybdenum-99 production Capacity for Nuclear Medicine Applications

05 Feb 2013

08 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Austria

226 Ms. Mahbuba BegumSO, AECD

Regional Workshop on Occupational Radiation Protection in the Mining and Precessing of Ores

05 Feb 2013

08 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Sri Lanka

227 Dr. Aleya BegumCSO, AECD

Do 05 Feb 2013

08 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Sri Lanka

228 Mr. A.K.M. AsaduzzamanAdditional Secretary MOST

Technical Meeting on Topical issues of Infrastructure Development: Nuclear Power Project Development in Emerging Nuclear Power States

11 Feb 2013

14 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Austria


Do 11 Feb 2013

14 Feb 2013

4 day(s) Austria


Annual Meeting and the Elsevier Foundation Award for Early Career Woman Scientist 2013

14 Feb 2013

18 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA

231 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman CSO, IAD, BAEC

Regional Meeting on Project Design of RCA Proposed Concepts for TCP 2014-15

18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Consultancy Meeting to Review Questionnaires used to perform Integrated Reviews of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS) against SSG 16

18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Regional Meeting on Project Design of RCA Proposed Concepts for TCP 2014-15

18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Austria

235 Mr. Md. Abu HayderSO, INST, AERE

Regional Training Course on the Cradle-to-Management of Radioactive Sources

18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Malaysia

236 Ms. Shampa PaulEngineer, INST, AERE

Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) Malaysia

237 Dr. K.B.M. Abdur RahmanDirector, CNMU, Barisal

Operation & Service Training on X-ray based Bone Densitometer (BMD) under "Upgrading of Research and Service Facilities of Nuclear Medicine Center, Bogra, Mymensingh, Borisal, Khulna, Rangpur, and Production of TC-99 Kit Project

18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA

238 Dr. S.M. Moinul Islam Director, CNMU Mymensing

Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA


Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA

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240 Dr. Md. Murshed Ali Director, CNMU Rangpur

Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA

241 Dr. Ashoke Kumar Paul Director, CNMU, Khulna

Do 18 Feb 2013

22 Feb 2013

5 day(s) USA

242 Mr. Muhammad Mufazzal Hossen, SO, NSRCD, BAEC

Masters Degree Program in KINGS 24 Feb 2013


243 Ms. Rahman Samina, Director, NSRCD, BAEC

The First Meeting on the Project Coordinators of TC Project RAS/9/061 Strengthening Regional Nuclear Regulatory Authorities and Safety Culture

26 Feb 2013

28 Feb 2013

3 day(s) Austria

244 Dr. A.N.K. MamunPSO, IFRB, AERE

FNCA FY2012 Workshop on Mutation Breeding Project

26 Feb 2013

01 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Malaysia

245 Mr. Mohammad Abdul Motalab, SSO, INST, AERE

Masters Degree Program in KAIST 26 Feb 2013


246 Mr. Khandoker Asaduzzaman, SSO, IE AERE

PhD on Trance elements in Human Teeth, a Biomarker of Environmental Burden of Toxic Metals

01 Mar 2013

Contd. - Malaysia

247 Dr. Shakil Ahmed Khan CSO, IFRB, AERE

Final Technical Meeting on Biology of the male mosquitoes in relation to genetic control programmes

04 Mar 2013

08 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Brazil

248 Dr. Md. Zahedul HasanCSO, ICS, AERE

Regional Meeting for "Train-the-Trainers of the Learning Management System (LMS): National and Regional Approach the LMS Utilization and Hands-on Training

05 Mar 2013

08 Mar 2013


249 Mr. Md. Hasinur RahmanPSO, NPED, BAEC

Do 05 Mar 2013

08 Mar 2013



Singapore 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting (SRS & CRS 22nd ASM) Incorporating Singapore Nuclear Medicine Update-2013

06 Mar 2013

09 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Singapore

251 Dr. Sharmin RezaMO, INMU, Dhaka

Do 06 Mar 2013

09 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Singapore

252 Dr. Mohammad Sazzad Hossain, SMO, CNMU Chittagong

Do 06 Mar 2013

09 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Singapore

253 Dr. Shankar Kumar Biswas PMO, CNMU Dhaka

Do 06 Mar 2013

09 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Singapore

254 Dr. Rahima ParveenMO, INMU, Dhaka

Do 06 Mar 2013

09 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Singapore


14th FNCA Coordinator Meeting 11 Mar 2013

12 Mar 2013

2 day(s) Japan


Do 11 Mar 2013

12 Mar 2013

2 day(s) Japan

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257 Dr. Sharmin RezaMO, INMU, Dhaka

The NIRS Workshop on medical responses to radiation accident in Asia-2013

11 Mar 2013

13 Mar 2013

3 day(s) Japan


ANSN Regional Workshop on Establishment of a Regional Advisory Safety Committee for Research Reactor Operating Organizations (EBP-ASEA)

11 Mar 2013

15 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Austria

259 Dr. Md. Shakilur Rahman PSO, INST, AERE

Interregional Workshop on Environmental Remediation

11 Mar 2013

15 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Brazil

260 Dr. Md. Ashraful IslamCSO, AECD

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Industrial Process Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography

11 Mar 2013

15 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Vietnam

261 Mr. Rajib Roy, EngineerED, BAEC

India International Engineering Sourcing Show

14 Mar 2013

16 Mar 2013

3 day(s) India


Technical Meeting on the Country Nuclear Power Profiles(CNPP)

18 Mar 2013

21 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Austria


Do 18 Mar 2013

21 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Austria

264 Mr. Md. Abdul Malek Soner SSO, ROMU AERE

Workshop on Operational Radiation Protection Programmes for Research Reactors

18 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Regional Project Coordination Meeting on Supporting Decision Making for Nuclear Power Planning and Development

18 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Do 18 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013

5 day(s) Austria

267 Mr. Md. Ohedul Islam Engineer, ED, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Special On-the Training (OJT) for NPP Newcomers

18 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013


268 Mr. Debabrata DasSE, QSC, BAEC

Do 18 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013


269 Mr. Md. Hasinur Rahman PSO, NPED, BAEC

Scientific Visit under the project of "Establishing infrastructures for the introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant (BGD/2/012)

18 Mar 2013

29 Mar 2013

12 day(s) Bulgaria

270 Ms. Nazma BegumDS, MOST

Do 18 Mar 2013

29 Mar 2013

12 day(s) Bulgaria


Do 18 Mar 2013

29 Mar 2013

12 day(s) Bulgaria


Do 18 Mar 2013

29 Mar 2013

12 day(s) Bulgaria

273 Mr. Khandaker Mostafa Rezaur Rahman, PE, NPED, BAEC

Do 18 Mar 2013

29 Mar 2013

12 day(s) Bulgaria

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme

18 Mar 2013

17 Mar 2015


275 Mr. Md. Monzurul Haque Director, ED, BAEC

35th Regional Meeting of the RCA Representatives

19 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Myanmar


35th Regional Meeting of the RCA Representatives

19 Mar 2013

22 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Myanmar


Regional Project Coordination Meeting on Supporting Decision Making for Nuclear Power Planning and Development

25 Mar 2013

28 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Austria


Do 25 Mar 2013

28 Mar 2013

4 day(s) Austria


Regional Meeting & Workshop on Prioritizing Cancer Control Interventions based on the Country Context and Resources

26 Mar 2013

28 Mar 2013

3 day(s) Malaysia

280 Dr. Md. Didarul Alam ChowdhuryDirector, SID, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Facilitating Adherence to and Implementation of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection on nuclear Material(CPPNM)

01 Apr 2013

03 Apr 2013

3 day(s) China

281 Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque Director, NS&SD, BAEC

Do 01 Apr 2013

03 Apr 2013

3 day(s) China

282 Dr. Md. Shafiqul IslamPSO, NS&SD, BAEC

Technical Meeting on Self-Assessment Methodologies for Nuclear Security Culture at Facilities

08 Apr 2013

12 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Austria

283 Dr. Nafisa JahanSMO, INMU, Dhaka

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on Multi-Modality Approaches in the Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

08 Apr 2013

12 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Japan

284 Mr. H.M. Borhanul AlamSO, BAEC, HQ

ICTP-IAEA School on Nuclear Security

08 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013

12 day(s) Italy

285 Mr. Md. Abdur Rob Sheikh SO, NSRCD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on the Basic Professional Training on Nuclear Safety

08 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013


286 Dr. Mohammad Abid Imtiaz PSO, BAEC, HQ

Do 08 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013



Bangladesh Delegation to participate in the Bilateral discussion with the Russian Federation on the "Site Criteria" of Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant

11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia

288 Mr. Bishwanath BanikJoint Secretary, Missing

Do 11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia

289 Ms. Rahman Samina Director, NSRCD, BAEC

Do 11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia

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290 Mr. A.K.M. Asaduzzaman Additional Secretary, MOST

Do 11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia

291 Mr. Md. Mustafijur Rahman PE, NSRCD BAEC

Do 11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia

292 Mr. Khan Md. Nurul Amin Director, PM Office

Do 11 Apr 2013

15 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Russia


Technical Meeting for the National Coordinators of the Incident Reporting System for Research Reactors (IRSRR)

15 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Austria

294 Dr. Md. Khairul IslamPSO IAD, BAEC

INT/9/174 Inter-regional Workshop on Capture of High Quality Video Materials with Core Users Part-A: Lecture Capture

15 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Austria

295 Ms. Salma SultanaSSO, AECD

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on basic Radiation Processing of Polymer Focusing on Radiation Grafting

15 Apr 2013

19 Apr 2013


296 Mr. Mohammad Zafrul Kabir SG, NMU, AERE

IAEA/RCA Regional Training Course on the analysis of marine radioactivity with application of radio-analytical procedures on environmental marine samples

15 Apr 2013

25 Apr 2013

11 day(s) China

297 Mr. K.M. Jalal Uddin Rumi Geologist, NPED BAEC

Scientific Visit under "Establishing Infrastructures for the introduction of a Nuclear Power Plant (BDG/2/012)

15 Apr 2013

26 Apr 2013

12 day(s) Russia

298 Ms. Asma BegumSO, NPED, BAEC

Interregional Training Course on Evaluation of Sustainable Energy Strategies for Addressing Climate Change Issue Using IAEAs Model "Message" (INT/2016-001)

15 Apr 2013

26 Apr 2013


299 Dr. Debashis DattaPE, NSRCD, BAEC

Scientific Visit under "Establishing Nuclear Power (BGD/4/024)"

15 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

16 day(s) Russia


Inter-regional Workshop on Cost Estimation for Decommissioning (INT/9/175)

22 Apr 2013

26 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Austria

301 Dr. Nirmal Chandra Dafader CSO, INST AERE

CRP-No 17639 1st RCM on Application of radiation techniques in development of advanced packaging materials for food products

22 Apr 2013

26 Apr 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Second Consultancy on Construction Review Mission Guidelines (CORR Guidelines): Preparing and Conducting Review Missions of Construction Project Readiness for Nuclear Power Plants

23 Apr 2013

25 Apr 2013

3 day(s) Austria

303 Mr. Md. Monzurul HaqueDirector, ED, BAEC

17th Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN) Steering Committee Meeting

24 Apr 2013

26 Apr 2013

3 day(s) Austria

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Bangladesh Delegation to participate in bilateral discussion with the Russian Federation

25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia

305 Mr. Rabindranath Roy Chowdhury, Joint Secretary MOST

Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia


Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia

307 Mr. Md. Firoz Ahmed Assistant Secretary MOST

Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia


Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia


Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia


Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia


Do 25 Apr 2013

30 Apr 2013

6 day(s) Russia

312 Mr. Md. Kamruzzaman Pramanik, SSO, IFRB AERE

IAEA/RCA Workshop on Best Practice for Sanitary Applications of Food Irradiation (RAS/5/057-9003-01)

06 May 2013

10 May 2013

5 day(s) China

313 Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam CSO, IFRB, AERE

Do 06 May 2013

10 May 2013

5 day(s) China


Technical Working Group on Nuclear Power Infrastructure (TWG-NPI)

07 May 2013

10 May 2013

4 day(s) Austria

315 Mr. Md. Dulal HossainSE, ICS, AERE

Regional Training Course on Train-the-Trainers e-Learning Courses on Energy Planning for Asia and the Pacific

13 May 2013

17 May 2013

5 day(s) Indonesia


Sub-Regional Meeting on Nuclear Security Information Exchanged and Coordination

14 May 2013

16 May 2013

3 day(s) Sri Lanka

317 Dr. Md. Asad ShariffPSO, INST, AERE

Regional Workshop on Leadership and Management for Safety and Safety Culture

20 May 2013

23 May 2013

4 day(s) Thailand


Do 20 May 2013

23 May 2013

4 day(s) Thailand


Technical Meeting on Instrumentation and Control in Advanced Small and Medium Sized Reactors (SMRs)

21 May 2013

24 May 2013

4 day(s) Austria

320 Dr. Kamrun NaharPSO, INST, AERE

Training Course on Emergency Consequence management

21 May 2013

24 May 2013

4 day(s) Austria

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321 Mr. Subhasis SardarSSO, NPED, BAEC

Interregional Training Course on Nuclear Energy Management

27 May 2013

10 Jun 2013

15 day(s) Japan


Regional Workshop on communication plan, strategies and tools

28 May 2013

31 May 2013


323 Dr. Md. Mazibur Rahman CSO, IAD, BAEC

Do 28 May 2013

31 May 2013


324 Dr. Kamila Afroj Quadir CSO, INMU, Dhaka

3rd Research Coordinated Meeting on Development of Quantitative Nuclear Medicine Imaging for Patient Specific Dosimetry

03 Jun 2013

07 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Technical Meeting on the Cooperation for Human Resource Development Among Embarking and Experienced Countries

04 Jun 2013

06 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Austria

326 Mr. Himangshu Kumar Ghosh, CSO, IE, AERE

Scientific Visit to be held in Delft University of Technology

10 Jun 2013

14 Jun 2013


327 Mr. Mahbubul HoqDirector, IE, AERE

Do 10 Jun 2013

14 Jun 2013



Workshop to Sensitize Member States to the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan(INSSP)

11 Jun 2013

13 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Malaysia

329 Dr. Muhammad AliMember, BAEC, HQ

Do 11 Jun 2013

13 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Malaysia

330 Dr. Bilkis Ara BegumCSO, AECD

Workshop on Atmospheric Composition and the Asian Monsoon, 09-12 June, 2013 and ICIMODs First Annual Regional Atmospheric Science Workshop

13 Jun 2013

14 Jun 2013

2 day(s) Nepal

331 Dr. Md. Moinul IslamPSO, INST, AERE

Regional Workshop in Sharing Experience and Progress Made in Establishing a National Strategy for Education and Training in Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety

17 Jun 2013

20 Jun 2013

4 day(s) Malaysia


IAEA Workshop on Implementation of Integrated Management Systems for Research Reactors (T3-TR-45496)

17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Austria

333 Dr. Aleya BegumCSO, AECD

Scientific Visit on Strengthening Occupational Radiation Production (BGD/9/012)

17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Japan

334 Mr. Bidhan Chandra Sutradhar, Other, INST AERE

Regional Workshop on the Demonstration of Safety Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities

17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Malaysia

335 Mr. A.K.M. Raushan Kabir Zoardar, PSO,NSRCD, BAEC

Regional Workshop on Safety Tailored for Regulators

17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013


336 Mr. Rajib Roy Do 17 Jun 21 Jun 5 day(s) South Korea

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Engineer, ED, BAEC 2013 2013

337 Mr. Mahmudul HasanDG, AERE, Savar

Annual Meeting and Regional Workshop on Optimization of Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)

17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Vietnam

338 Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid Director, PSD, BAEC

Do 17 Jun 2013

21 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Vietnam

339 Mr. Ashraful HaqueSE, ROMU, AERE

Scientific Visit on "Implementing an Aging Management Programme for TRIGA Research Reacto(BGD/1/012)

17 Jun 2013

28 Jun 2013

12 day(s) USA

340 Dr. Zeenat JabinSSO, INMU, Dhaka

RCA/UNDP Project Regional Training Course on Promoting and Accelerating Nuclear SPECT/PET Imaging Technologies

17 Jun 2013

05 Jul 2013


341 Ms. Ferdoushi BegumPSO, INMU, Dhaka

Do 17 Jun 2013

05 Jul 2013



The 21st International Conference on Ion Beam Analysis (IBA 2013)

23 Jun 2013

28 Jun 2013

6 day(s) USA


Regional Workshop on the Development of an Information System for Experience Sharing and Feedback during Construction and Commissioning of a new NPP and Annual Meeting of the OSTG

24 Jun 2013

27 Jun 2013

4 day(s) China

344 Mr. Md. Aliuzzaman Sardar PE, ROMU AERE

Do 24 Jun 2013

27 Jun 2013

4 day(s) China

345 Mr. Enayet HossainPRO, MOST

Regional Meeting on Stakeholder Involvement for Countries Embarking on Nuclear Power Programmes

24 Jun 2013

27 Jun 2013

4 day(s) Jordan


Do 24 Jun 2013

27 Jun 2013

4 day(s) Jordan


Technical Meeting on Assessment for Embarking Countries

24 Jun 2013

28 Jun 2013

5 day(s) Austria


Commonwealth Natural Fiber Partnership Meeting

25 Jun 2013

27 Jun 2013

3 day(s) UK


International High Level Conference on the "Nuclear Power in 21st Century"

27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia

350 Ms. Shahnaz BegumOther, Other

The International Industrial Forum ATOMEXPO 2013 will be take place in the run-up to the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st century

27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia

351 Ms. Saima Shahin Sultana DS, Minitry of Finance

Do 27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia

352 Mr. A.S.M. Firoz International High Level Conference 27 Jun 29 Jun 3 day(s) Russia

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Chairman, BAEC, HQ on the "Nuclear Power in 21st Century"

2013 2013

353 Mr. Abul Kalam AzadOther, Other

The International Industrial Forum ATOMEXPO 2013 (the International Ministerial Conference on NP in the 21st century)

27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia


Do 27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia


International High Level Conference on the "Nuclear Power in 21st Century"

27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia


Do 27 Jun 2013

29 Jun 2013

3 day(s) Russia

357 Mr. Md. AliuzzamanSO, INST, AERE

Training Course on The Ninth Annual WNU Summer Institute 2013

29 Jun 2013

Contd. - UK

From the Table, it can be seen that in the financial year 2012-2013, in total 357 High officials BAEC authorities, Scientists, Engineers, Doctors, Geologists, Technicians and Administrators had availd different meetings, conferences, seminars, scientific visits, workshops, fellowships, and trainings through various projects, MEXT, private companies and other sources.

VI. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1. Planning and Development DivisionAs a premier research organization of the country, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) has been engaged in research and development activities in different disciplines of nuclear science & technology for peaceful application of atomic energy. Keeping the national interest on science and technology policy and objectives in view, BAEC identified the necessity of research & its particular field of area and launched vigorous & active efforts for solving those smoothly. There are 7(Seven) development projects of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) which have been included in the Annual Development Programme (RADP) of 2012-2013. The total ADP allocation for the year 2012-2013 for Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission was Tk. 7372.00 Lakh, An amount of Tk. 7372.00 Lakh. Out of this granted allocation, Tk. 7372.00 Lakh has been spent up to 30 June 2013 making an implementation rate of 100% under the reporting period. 6(Six) new projects, in total, have been proposed for the FY 2013-2014 from BAEC to the concerned Ministry. The entire picture on the advancement of all the development projects are shown in Table-1.

Table 1: Status of advancement of all the development projects of BAEC under ADP (Taka in lakh).Sl. No. Name of the Project,

Approval Status and Imple-mentation Period

Estimated Cost Total(FE)

Cumulative Expenditure upto June 2012 (FE)

Revised Allocation 2012-2013 (FE)

Amount of Fund Released(FE)

Expenditure 2012-2013 (FE)

Percen-tage of expen-diture

A) Approved On-Going Projects:1. Establishment of Atomic Energy

CentreChittagong (1st Revision)(July 2006-December 2013)

2435.00(212.25)

1284.81(140.00)

650.00(65.00)

650.00(65.00)

650.00(65.00)

100%

2. Accomplishment of Essential Acti-vities to Imple-ment 600 MW(e)

2210.00(0)

946.81(0)

450.00(0)

450.00(0)

450.00(0)

100%

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Sl. No. Name of the Project, Approval Status and Imple-mentation Period

Estimated Cost Total(FE)




Expenditure 2012-2013 (FE)


Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (July 2008-December 2013)

3. Infrastructure Development and Capacity Enhancement of Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB) (July 2010-December 2014)

1796.00(670.00)

594.85(217.00)

450.00(180.00)

450.00(131.00)

450.00(131.00)

100%

4. Establishment of Nuclear Medicine Centre & Sterile Insect Technique Unit at Cox’s Bazar. (July 2011-June 2014)

1415.00(740.00)

129.68(0)

500.00(250.00)

500.00(250.00)

500.00(250.00)

100%

5. Establishment of PositronEmission TomographyCom-putedTomography (PET-CT) with Cyclotronfacilities)(October 2011-September 2015)

12000.00(9655.00)

40.00(0)

987.00(800.00)

987.00(800.00)

987.00(800.00)

100%

6. Establishment of Radioactivity Testing and Moni-toring Laboratory at Mongla (July 2012-June 2016

1559.00(265.00)

0(0)

50.00(0)

50.00(0)

50.00(0)

100%

7. Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (First Phase) (March 2013- June 2017)

508708.81(442577.00)

0(0)

4240.00(3672.00)

4240.00(3672.00)

4240.00(3672.00)

100%

Sub-Totaol (A): 530123.81(454119.25)

2996.15(357.00)

7327.00(4967.00)

7327.00(4967.00)

7327.00(4967.00)

100%

Implementation rate with allocation : 100%; Implementation with fund release : 100%Sl. No. Name of the Project,Approval Status

andImple-mentation PeriodEstimated CostTotal(FE)




Expenditure 2012-2013(FE)


B) Proposed New-project1. Development of Industrial Production

Technique of Jutin Reinforced Polymer Composite Corrugated Sheet (Jutin) (July 2012-June 2015)

2025.00(993.00)

0 0 0 0 0

2. Establishment of Centers of NuclearMedicine & Ultrasound at Sadar Hospital Campuses of Kushtia &Jessore.(July 2012-June 2016)

9560.00(3170.00)

0 0 0 0 0

3. Development of National Nuclear Information Centre for fast and effective communication among BAEC establishments and related international bodies. (July 2012-June 2015)

1211.587(0)

0 0 0 0 0

4. Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (July 2012-June 2016)

0 0 0 0 0

5. Establishment of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics (INMP) at AtomicEnergy Centre Dhaka(July 2013-June 2017)

6025.00(3450.00)

6. Establishment of Advance Institute of Nuclear Education and Training(July 2013-June 2016)

2394.62(1459.99)

0 0 0 0 0

Sub Total (B) : (0) (0) (0) (0) 0.0Grand Total (A+B) : 2996.15

(357.00)7327.00(4967.00)

7327.00(4967.00)

7327.00(4967.00)

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2. Quality Management Division2.1 IntroductionEvery organization including those engaged in R & D needs a certain level of Quality Management for optimal use of its resources, improvements of its performance and above all to maintain adequate quality at stages of all work. Since its inception Quality Management Division (QMD) has been working with right earnest to develop, implement, maintain, and manage Quality Management System (QMS) within the BAEC. Main objectives of QMD are to: advice the Commission on all issues related to overall ‘Quality Policy’ and ‘Health, Safety &

Environment Policy’; develop BAEC central Quality Manual and Procedures; facilitate the development of QA Manual and Procedures for each Institution/Department in

consultation with relevant personnel; keep liaison with the Institution/Department for proper implementation and maintenance of

QMS; conduct periodic audit to ascertain implementation of QM program; record results of audit along with nonconformities (if any) and submit a report to Commission

together with the recommendations on general acceptability of the work and suggestion on rectification, if applicable;

evaluate the effectiveness of QM program and make suggestion from time to time on necessary modification/improvement;

arrange necessary training on QM for developing in-house capability with the assistance of external consultants, if necessary;

keep records of important quality issues and monitor progress in resolving them; help promote ‘Quality Culture’ within BAEC.The purpose of the QMS is to formalize an organization-wide integrated management system for improving the quality of R&D, training, services, constructions, installations and other supporting activities in BAEC. An effective QMS absolutely requires management commitment, adequate resources and formal program and the responsibility for enforcement of QMS always lies with top management.

2.2 QMS Implementation Activities2.2.1 Appointment of Director for Quality Management DivisionAs per the proposal of QMD the Commission issued an Office Order (Office Order No. - 62/2013, dated: 30 Jan. 2013) through which a Director was appointed for the Division first time with clearly pointing out the Terms of Reference (TOR) of QMD.2.2.2 Review of quality and progress of R&D and service activities of different Institutions

under Physical Sciences DivisionThe Committee formed to implement QMS in different Institutions under Physical Sciences Division carried out following two meetings. Meeting with AECD (01-08-2012) where 27 scientists were present; Meeting with INST (06-12-2012) where 22 scientists were present.

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Both the meetings were presided over by the Member (Physical Sciences), Dr. Mohammad Ali. Director, Physical Sciences Division and Head, QMD were present in the meetings. The minutes of the meetings were issued. Issues highlighted in the meetings are summarized as follows: QMS related meetings should be arranged on a regularly basis and QMS procedures should be

followed to achieve desired goals; QMS should be implemented so that young scientists can use its effectiveness to make new

milestones in R&D/Service activities; More quality scientific papers, technical reports should be published and services rendered by

the Institutions to different stakeholder should maintain adequate quality level. Number/quantity of these kind of service should also be increased;

Scientific & Technical Review (STR) Committee meeting should be held at regular intervals and General Procedure for Programme Approval & Periodic Evaluation (BAEC/SOP-001) shall be implemented properly in all Institutions;

R&D/Service program should be planned as per the available resources and quality should be maintained. Resource should be utilized optimally;

Job Descriptions for all position should be prepared and adequate training should be arrange for young scientists;

Transparency and accountability in all activity should be maintained and quality culture should be established in all Institutions

2.2.3 Approval of Procedure for Submitting Title & Abstract of Published Scientific/Technical Paper for Publishing on the BAEC Website (BAEC/SOP-004)

The document mentioned above was drafted to describe procedure of submitting title and abstract of published scientific/technical paper for publishing on BAEC website. Creating a web based database of all published scientific/technical papers of BAEC researcher in national and international journal is significantly important for dissemination of information to the new comers and for improvement of quality of research activities. This web based database will be helpful in: providing information regarding research work within BAEC and in selecting new research

programme communicating among the researchers regarding research activities and in avoiding duplication

in research work providing ready reference of R&D activities for new comers and in improving the overall

quality of research activitiesNecessary actions were taken for the review of the document. The procedure was approved by the Chairman of BAEC on 06-06-2013. Copy of the procedure was distributed to the director of different Institutions of BAEC on 18-06-2013 by the authority. 2.2.4 Organogram An updated organogram is essential prerequisite for proper implementation of QMS. Hence, QMD took necessary initiatives and was involved actively to prepare a draft of updated BAEC organogram.2.2.5 Drafting BAEC Quality Policy As an essential part of implementing QMS an organization must have Quality Policy. So, necessary activities were executed to draft BAEC Quality Policy.2.2.6 RNPP Contract Draft Documents ReviewQMD played an active role in reviewing the draft of Contract documents for 1st phase activities

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2.3 OthersSome essential facilities were developed in QMD for its being a new Division.

VII. NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS AND SEQUIRITY DIVISION1. IntroductionNuclear Safeguards and Security Division plays a leading role in planning, implementing and evaluating the security measures in different nuclear and radiological facilities in Bangladesh. This Division is also designated to maintain records of all nuclear material in the country. The major objectives of this Division include: (1) to fulfill the obligations under international treaties, agreements, protocols and conventions related to nuclear safety and radiological emergencies including safeguards and physical protection of nuclear and radioactive materials and illicit trafficking; (2) to maintain safeguards procedures of the State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSAC) and (3) to ensure physical protection of nuclear material and radioactive sources and associated installations in the country. In addition to these, this Division is responsible for taking necessary steps for being party to international legal instruments required for the implementation of the proposed Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) of Bangladesh. On behalf of BAEC, this Division is acting as focal point to work with different strategic partner such as IAEA, U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA), Asia-Pacific Safeguards Network (APSN) etc. for the issues of nuclear safeguards and security and physical protection of radioactive materials and associated facilities.The major activities accomplished by the Division during the reporting period are stated below:2. Routine Activities2.1 Nuclear safeguards related activitiesi) Preparation and submission of safeguards reports (MBR, PIL, Yearly Updated Declaration) of 2012 to IAEA for Location Outside Facility (LOF), BDZ- under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and the Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.ii) Submission of safeguards reports prepared by Reactor Operation and Maintenance Unit (ROMU) of 2012 to IAEA for AERE facility under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and the Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement.2.2 Nuclear security related activitiesi) NSSD in cooperation with US DOE organized two training programs and one seminar at national level during the reporting period. First one was ‘Search and Secure Training Course’ held in September 2012 focused on hands-on training with relevant radiation detection and identification equipment in locating, identifying, packaging and transporting radioactive sources especially that are orphaned or out of regulatory control. This training is the first of its kind in Bangladesh and contributed to develop skilled manpower to search, locate and identify radioactive sources and bring the orphaned sources (if any) under regulatory control. A seminar on Radiological Security Awareness was held on 10 March 2013 and another training course on Physical Protection and Security Management of Radioactive Sources was held on 11-14 March 2013. All these programs were participated by representatives from the NBR, DGFI, NSI, BGB, CID, DB, RAB, BAERA, radiotherapy departments of different government and private hospitals, BINA and BAEC.ii) This Division is acting as focal point in developing Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) for Bangladesh. In response to IAEA’s request, NSSD hosted a meeting in Dhaka during 28-30 May 2013 to discuss and finalize the draft INSSP template for Bangladesh. Two experts of

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IAEA as well as representatives from different organizations relevant to the implementation of nuclear security activities in the country such as Ministry of Science and Technology, BAERA, BGB, Customs Agency, Airport Authority, etc. were present in this meeting.iii) NSSD in cooperation with IAEA organized a National Workshop on Nuclear Security Culture in Dhaka on 18-20 June 2013. Decision makers and administrative high officials with responsibilities for security of nuclear material from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Defense, National Board of Revenue, BGB, a variety of law enforcement and intelligence agencies such as CID, SB and RAB, BAERA, various radioactive source-user organizations such as BINA, various Institutes and Divisions of BAEC, radiotherapy departments of different government and private hospitals and Security vendors participated in this important workshop.iv) Under the Basic Ordering Contract (BOC) No. 11968-AD8, Rev. 1 between BAEC and Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) of US DOE., this Division is working to enhance the security activities at AERE and other government and private radioactive source-user installations. NSSD with US DOE team has conducted several assessment visits at different sites during the reporting period and installation of various physical protection measures such as biometric access control system, more sensitive CCTV and sensors, etc. At the aforesaid sites are under process.v) Undertaken necessary initiative to become a Party to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.2.3 Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) related activities(1) Involved in the activities of coordination committee and different working technical group as formed by the Commission in connection with the implementation of the RNPP and put contribution to develop several documents such as (i) Policy for State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Materials (SSAC) in Bangladesh, (ii) Policy for Nuclear Security on Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities in Bangladesh, (iii) Design & Development of Design Basis Threat (DBT) Program for Implementation of Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, (iv) Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy, (v) Regulation on Design Principles for Safety of Nuclear Power Plants, (vi) Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management Policy and Strategy in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, etc.2.4 Additional responsibilitiesScientists of this division worked in various committees of BAEC such as Editorial committee and Sub-committee of Editorial Board of Nuclear Science and Applications, ACR modification committee, Bio-data evaluation committee, documentary film editing committee and many other document preparation committees.

VIII. TRAINING INSTITUTE, AERE, SAVARFive training courses were accomplished at the Training Institute (TI) under basic professional and basic foundation training programmes of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) including i. Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012 ii. Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)-2012 iii. Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-1 (ERMCB-1)/2013 iv. Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1 (RECB-1)/2013 and v. Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013 (BNOC-2013) during the tenure of the report. Of those, BRCL-1 and BNOC-2013 were arranged by the own resources of BAEC and the rest three courses viz. NREPCB-1, ERMCB-1 and RECB-1 were jointly sponsored by BAEC and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) under Follow-up Training Course (FTC) programme. TI has also furnished training formalities of 16 officers and staffs of BAEC in other local institutes of

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Bangladesh outside BAEC. A. Training Courses Arranged at the Training Institute:1.1 Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012The training programme of the Training Institute (TI) of the fiscal year 2012-2013 was formally started with Basic Russian Language Course (BRLC-1)/2012. This course was held during 04-11-2012 to 29-11-2012 with allocation of necessary budget by the commission. Arrangement of a Russian Language Course was necessary following recent agreements of co-operation between the Governments of Bangladesh and Russian Federation for establishment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) where BAEC will have to take major responsibility in this regard. The course was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio Science), BAEC on 4 th November, 2012 at the seminar hall of TI as the chief guest. Member (Planning and Development), BAEC, Engr. Md. Ali Zulquarnain and Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, DG, AERE was present at the ceremony as special guests. The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director, TI. Dr. Md. Joynul Abedin, Ex-Director, INST and CSO BAEC took the responsibility of the 1st

Basic Russian Language Course as trainer of the course. The attendance percentage of the trainees has ranged from 70-100 where 50% trainees have attended the scheduled classes. A total of 26 trainees from regulatory and operating bodies of RNPP serving in various Institutes, Units, Divisions and Centers of BAEC have attended the course. All the 26 trainees of the Russian language course came out successful on the basis of the average scores of written/viva examinations, attendance, and overall behaviour of the trainees during the course period. The successful trainees have received certificates and crests as the case may be from the chief guest Mr. A. S. M. Firoz, Chairman, BAEC at the certificate award and closing ceremony of the course in the afternoon of 29th November, 2012. 1.2 Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)-

2012The 1st Follow-up Training Course (FTC-1) of 2012-2013 fiscal year entitled “Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Course at BAEC-1 (NREPCB-1)-2012 was held at the TI during 09-13 December, 2012. It was possible to conduct the said course satisfactory in time amidst various political disturbances with establishment of the residential Training Institute dormitory facilities for both trainees and trainers as well. The course was organized primarily for development Nuclear Human Resource Development in Bangladesh deploying the ITC trained scientists of BAEC at JAEA as instructors under the guidance of two Japanese experts. The course could be accomplished from the full hearted support and assistance of the commission, ITC trained scientists of BAEC and JAEA experts. Mrs. Maherun Nahar, PSO, NSRCD, BAEC; Shampa Paul, Engineer, INST and Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director, TI responsible as Course Co-coordinator, Assistant Course Co-coordinator and General Course Co-coordinator of the said training course respectively. Mr. Makoto Sawada, Principal Engineer, International Nuclear HRD Group, JAEA, Japan and Dr. Makoto Akashi, Executive Director, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, JAEA, Japan were two overseas instructors of this course. Four local scientists viz. Engineer Mahbubur Rahman, Director, IAD, BAEC, Dhaka; Mrs. Rahman Samia, Director, NSRCD, Dhaka; Mrs. Maherun Nahar, PSO, NSRCD, BAEC, Dhaka and Mrs. Shompa Paul, Engineer, HPRWMU, INST, AERE, Savar, were local instructors of the course. A total of 36 trainees out of 39 participants from various Institutes, Units, Centers and Divisions of BAEC came out successful in this course. The local and Japanese experts showed keen interest in improving their respective lecture materials with recent information. JAEA, Japan has donated various essential instruments and nuclear and radiological protective materials of the practical demonstration classes. The participants wore the

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protective suites against an imaginary nuclear and radiological emergency situation and became acquainted with decontamination procedures in practical demonstration classes. In addition, group discussions on an imaginary nuclear and radiological emergency situation elaborating responsibilities of various agencies of handing national and radiological emergency situations were also held. Each group have demonstrated their individual responsibilities through group discussion and answering the pertaining quarries of the audience. Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, DG, AERE has inaugurated the training course as the chief guest. JAEA expert from Japan, Mr. Makoto Sawada was present in the inaugural ceremony as the special guest. On the other hand, Engr. Md. Ali Zulqurnain, Member, Planning and Development, BAEC have attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. The range of pre-test score has varied from 40 to 93 percent where only 5 students have got less then 50% marks and only 3 students obtained more than 80% marks. On the other hand, the scores of 36 participants in post-test varied from 50 to 90 percent where 18 participants have got > 80% marks. All of the 36 trainees of NREPCB-1/2012 came out successful and received certificates from the chief/special/guest of honour and Chairperson. 1.3 Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-1 (ERMCB-1)/2013The Follow-up Training Course (FTC) “Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Course at BAEC-1 (ERMCB-1)/2013” was held at Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka during 13-17 January, 2013. The course was held at AECD as per directives of the commission where TI was directly involved at all the stages of the course. Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director, TI and Mrs. Jannatul Ferdouse, SSO, HPD, AECD, Dhaka were respectively the General Course Coordinator and Course Co-coordinator of the said course. Engr. Md. Monirul Islam, Member (Engineering), BAEC, Dhaka has attended the inaugural session of the opening ceremony as chief guest. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Member, Physical Science, BAEC and Mr. Mahmudul Hasan, Director General, AERE were also present at the inaugural ceremony of the course as special guests. Both of the JAEA experts Mr. Noboushi Arai, Consultant, and Mr. Takamitsu, Hatturi, Instructor have rendered effective expert services during the said course. Out of 22 trainees of the course 20 were from various Institutes/Units/Centers/Divisions of BAEC and 2 officers were from the Department of Environment, Dhaka. In addition to Japanese experts eight relevant scientists of BAEC have contributed as resource persons of the course. The initial level of understanding of the trainees on the subject of training was determined through a pre-test examination before start of the course. However, a post-test was arranged for the trainees after completion of all of the theoretical and practical demonstration classes to assess improvement in understanding of the trainees on the subject of training. The results of pre-test and post-test implied around 63% improvements in understanding of the trainees on the concerned subject. Each of the successful candidates received a completion certificate from the chief guest Mr. A.S.M. Firoz, Chairman, BAEC at the closing and certificate award ceremony. This Follow-up Training Course (FTC) needs to be continued for a couple of consecutive years specifically for successful establishment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh. 1.4 Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1 (RECB-1)/2013The 3rd course of the FTC-1 entitled “Reactor Engineering Course at BAEC-1 (RECB-1)/2013” under joint sponsorship of BAEC and JAEA was successfully accomplished at the Training Institute (TI) during 10 - 20 February, 2013. The nuclear experts of JAEA, Japan viz. Dr. Nobou Sasamoto and Dr. Takeshi Sakurai were two overseas instructors of this course. Professor Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member, (Bio-Science), BAEC, Dhaka have kindly inaugurated the course as the chief guest on 10 th

February at 10.00 am. Director General of AERE, Mr. Mahmudul Hasan was present in the ceremony as the special guest and was presided over by Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder,

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Director, TI. Gradual improvement of understanding of the participants on the training subject was apparent from scores of pre and post test. Regular arrangements of some more FTC courses are very necessary for development of trained manpower in nuclear field in a situation when Bangladesh is embarking as a nation having nuclear power plants (RNPP) in near future. 23 Scientists, Engineers working in various Institutes, Units, Centers and Divisions of BAEC have participated the RECB-1 course. In addition to two Japanese nuclear experts we had 7 ITC trained scientists as instructors of the concerned course. Apart from various types of theoretical lectures on reactor engineering the participants have got a unique opportunity of knowing various aspects of the lone 3MW TRIGA MARK-II research reactor including basic operational practice of the reactor (Fig. 1). On the other hand, the trainees have also visited the Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit (HPRWMU) at INST for being familiar with various aspects of radioactive waste management facilities and Secondary Standard Dosemetry Laboratory (SSDL) of HPRWMU. Senior Scientists of ROMU and HPRWMU of INST were also involved in demonstration classes. Out of 23 participants 17 have attended all the theory and practical demonstration classes while the rest 6 participants were absent for 1 to 6 classes of the course. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Member (Physical Science), BAEC, was present in the certificate award and closing ceremony as the Chief Guest, Mr. Mahmudul Hasan D.G., AERE has also attended the closing ceremony as special guest. Dr. Nobou Sasamoto has highly appreciated for effective arrangement and successful accomplishment of the course. Cent percent candidates were successful in RECB-1 course. 1.5 Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013 (BNOC-2013)A three months long foundation training course entitled “Basic Nuclear Orientation Course-2013 (BNOC-2013)” of the newly recruited Scientists/Equivalents of BAEC was accomplished at the Training Institute during 31 March 2013 to 27 June 2013. All scientists/equivalents are supposed to complete the BNOC course after their appointment in BAEC. The participants of the BNOC course have stayed at the dormitories of the TI. The main objective of BNOC course is to familiarize the major R&D activities of the commission. The participants have received sufficient number of theoretical classes from the senior most scientists/officials of the commission including the Chairman, 4 members, Secretary, Financial Adviser, Directors and senior scientists of various Institutes/Units/Centers/Divisions of the Commission. Some Important and basic classes on administrative and financial management related matters were delivered by the secretary and financial adviser of the commission. Dr. Amin Hasan Kazi, a former Director of Training Division of BAEC has offered three theoretical classes on “Elements of Modern Physics”. This course was inaugurated in a beautiful morning of 31st March, 2013 by Prof. Dr. Shahana Afroz, Member (Bio Science), BAEC as the chief guest. Among 35 Trainees of BNOC-2013 there were mostly newly recruited scientists of Physical and Biological Sciences including 6 doctors, 3 Engineers and 2 Geologists. The participants have made power point presentations on prefixed assignments at the end of the BNOC-2013. The topics were though proposed by the trainees on their field of interest, most of the presentations were very meaningful, informative and as good as professionals. The post presentation debate was also very lively and interesting. Study tour to Sylhet: A successful study tour was arranged for the trainees of BNOC-2013 to the greater Sylhet areas. Two days long study tour for Jaflong and Moulovibazar was started from the premises of the TI on 06-06-2013 at 7.00 pm. Out of 35 participants of BNOC-2013, 27 have participated the study tour. Dr. Md. Zahidur Rahman Majumder, Director TI, Dr. Ananda Kumar Das, PSO, INST and Course Co-coordinator and Mr. Mofakharul Islam Chowdhury, Librarian, TI has joined the study tour for overall supervision and guidance of the tour. The study tour of BNOC-2013 to the greater Sylhet region was very meaningful, enjoyable and memorable.The BNOC-2013 was a successful foundation course with the full hearted co-operation of all the

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concerned parties where all 35 participants came out successful by securing notable marks ranging from 75.29 percent to 89.71 percent.B. Training course accomplished at other Institute outside Training Institute:Apart from the above in house training courses, the administrative formalities for various local trainings were also accomplished at TI concerning technical, administrative and financial management courses of 07 officers and 09 staffs of BAEC held at various institutes like, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Regional Public Administration Training Center (RPATC), Network of Instrument Technical personnel and User scientists of Bangladesh (NITUB), Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI) ranging from 06 days to 10 weeks.

IX. SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION DIVISION

1. IntroductionScientific Information Division (SID) constitutes an important function of BAEC and acts as the liaison between BAEC in one hand and government, public and press on the other hand. The main objective of this division is the collection, selection, processing and dissemination of information of R&D activities of BAEC in the field of nuclear science and technology through publications, reports, press releases etc. It publishes Annual Report of BAEC, Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and Applications”, Quarterly Newsletter “Paramanu Parikrama”, various brochures etc. This division provides support to organize and manage different national and international seminars, symposia, conferences, meetings, etc. Besides these it provides active support to highlight the BAEC activity and progress to the national and international bodies such as various presentations to parliamentary committee, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) etc. This division is also responsible for compilation and submission of monthly report, annual report, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to the Ministry of Science and Technolgy as well as also inputs to various international agreements, national policies, action plan on science and technology. The responsibilities of SID are given as follows: Compilation, Editing and Publication of Scientific Journals, Periodicals, Annual Reports,

Popular scientific articles, Newsletter, Brochure, Proceedings, Souvenir etc. related to R&D works of BAEC.

Collection, selection, processing for storage and dissemination of information in the field of scientific research and technological development of all branches of sciences with particular emphasis to the nuclear technology research and development.

Maintaining liaison with the News media, TV, Radio etc. to highlight scientific programs, symposia, conference, seminar, workshop, training etc. under R&D activities of BAEC.

Maintenance and updating of information/documents. Selection, acquisition and distribution of Books, Journals, Magazines and other scientific

documents for R&D purposes. Provide assistance to scientists in establishing contact with the relevant authorities to exchange

views & ideas regarding implementation of R&D projects. Processing nomination of BAEC Scientists to attend various Seminar, Symposium, Conference

etc. arranged locally. Processing nomination of BAEC Scientists for award at home and abroad. Preparation of reports and providing information for the National Assembly/Ministry of

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Science and Technology and other relevant government authorities relating to BACE activities. Publishing tender/notification/press release of BAEC in the newspapers. Taking and display of photographs in different occasions of BAEC and documentation of

printed photographs for further use etc. Compilation, Editing and Publication of diary/Telephone index/Guide books, Booklets etc. During reporting period the following major works have been done by the Division.

Table 1. Description of work done of the Division.Sl. No. Description of Work No. of

CopiesRemarks

1. BAEC Annual Report July 2010-June 2011 300 Published and distributed

2. BAEC Annual Report July 2011-June 2012 300 In Press3. Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and Applications”

Vol.21 No.1,2 June-December 2012300 Published and distributed

4. Scientific Journal “Nuclear Science and Applications” Vol. 22

300 Under Process

5. “Paramanu Parikrama” (BAEC Newsletter) No. 102-106, October 2011 – December 2012

1500 Published and distributed

6. “Paramanu Parikrama” (BAEC Newsletter) No. 107-111, January 2013 – April 2014

1500 Under Process

7. BAEC Diary 2013 850 Published and distributed8. Tender/Advertisement etc. sent to the newspaper 60 Published in the 120 daily

newspapers9. Processing of bills (tender/advertisement etc.) Bill paid Tk. 15,20,000.0010. Press release on training, workshop etc. conducted by

BAEC28 Published in the daily

newspapers11. Photographic service (processed, printed and supplied) 200 Distributed to the relevant

places.12. Prepared news coverage of national/ international

seminar, symposium, conference, workshop etc. arranged by BAEC and other relevant scientific organizations/ professionals etc. and collected necessary information for Paramanu Parikrama.

30

13. Processed nominations of BAEC scientists to attend various scientific/ technical/ workshop/ seminar etc. arranged locally by different academic/ professional institutes.

200

14. Processed applications of BAEC scientists for national and international awards.

05

15. Processed applications of various Scientific Societies /Professionals seeking financial support/donation etc. from BAEC

10 Tk.2,50,000/-

16. National Parliamentary Questions and Answers 317. Parliamentary Committee Report 0518. Prepare and establish to KPI reports of BAEC 1219. Professionals/Technical support from BAEC to other

scientific organization3

20. Provide input for different bilateral contract or MoU or 10

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international conference/ meeting

X. SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION UNIT

1. IntroductionThe main responsibilities of the Scientific Information Unit (SIU) are to accumulate documentation of the scientific achievements of different Institutes/ Units of AERE. This Unit also conducts collection and dissemination of scientific documents of both national and international level and thus to ensure the working scientists quick access to the documented materials. Another important involvement of the Unit is to extend required co-operation and co-ordination in documenting (both electronic and traditional) the functional aspects of seminars/ symposiums/ workshops held in AERE. In the domain of public relation the Unit gets involved in attending to the official delegates from both home and abroad, visitors and guests of AERE. The activities/involvements of SIU during the period under report are as follows:A) Publication of AERE Technical Report, vol. 18: The major documentation activity of SIU within the concerned period involves publication of AERE Technical Report, vol.18. The report, with a large volume of nearing five hundred pages, covers the activities and achievements of AERE in 2012 respectively. This unit also has published of internal reports of different institutes/units of AERE. B) Acquisition of Books and Journals: In the reported year, 456 books and 12 international journals (title) were collected by the Unit.C) Subscription of E-journal: This Unit has subscribed e-journal through INASP/PERI network where a large number of e-journals and its full text are available to download.D) Co-operation and Coordination in Seminars/ Symposiums/ Workshops held in AERE: Within the period concerned, nineteen seminars/ symposiums/workshops were held in AERE. The Unit is contented to extend required co-operation and coordination in documenting (both electronic and photographic) those seminars/ symposiums/ workshops.E) Attendance to Visitors and Public Relation Work: During the period under report AERE had to host as many as twenty groups of delegates and visitors from both home and abroad. Besides these we cover all the important functions and activities within AERE and prepare the press release to publish in the news media. F) Fax Service: In the reported year, almost 560 documents has been received and sent both from home & abroad.G) News Clippings Service: As a routine work this unit collects a number of news clippings from the national dailies on BAEC affairs. The collected news clippings are distributed and preserved accordingly.H) Current Awareness Service: In the reported year, 4 different CAS bulletin has been published and distributed those through e-mail & hardcopy.I) Publication of Internal Report: In the reported year, this unit published 920 copies of 25 different reports of different Institutes/units of AERE.J) Routine Service: The routine service rendered during the period under report includes (i) Photography and documentation service in different national day ceremonies/programmes (ii) Photographic service to the officials/ employees of AERE for official purpose, (iii) Photocopy service for official purposes, etc.Indeed, the SIU has always been trying to carry out all the responsibilities accordingly although

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there are some many-fold constraints and limitations. The SIU is always engaged to achieve the target with full satisfaction of the authority.

XI. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DIVISION

1. Financial Report for the year 2012-2013During the year Revenue Budget Allocation, Fund Release, Source of Fund there of is given below: (Figure in lac Taka)

Sl. No. Head of AccountsSource of Fund 2012-2013

Allocation from Govt.

Received from BAEC own income

Total Received

1. General grant 9609.08 1470.00 11079.082. Capital grant 146.00 --- 146.00

Total = 9755.08 1470.00 11225.083. Service Charge Distribution --- 980.00 980.00

Grand Total = 9755.08 2450.00 12205.08

2. Center/Institute wise Revenue Budget Allocation is given below:(Figure in lac Taka)

Sl.No. Name of the Centre/Institute Revenue Budget Allocation

1. BAEC Head Quarter, Dhaka 1536.412. Works Branch, BAEC, Dhaka 402.863. B.A.E.C.A. Dhaka 200.764. Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka 968.305. AERE, Savar 3594.506. National Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka 393.007. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Chittagong 128.008. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajshahi 133.009. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dinajpur 99.5010. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Sylhet 97.0011. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Dhaka 195.0012. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Barisal 93.0013. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Khulna 113.0014. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rangpur 111.0015. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Mymensing 142.5016 Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Bogra 91.0017. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Comilla 79.5018. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Faridpur 90.0019. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Midford 134.5020. RTML, Chittagong 91.0021. BMSEC, Cox’s bazaar 116.5022. RNPP, Pabna 41.5023. Pension & retirment benefit 1333.25

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24. Foreign Exchange Branch, Dhaka 1040.00Total= 11225.08

25. Service Charge Distribution 980.00Grand-total= 12205.08

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XII. PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

I. PHYSICAL SCIENCESAccelerator Facilities DivisionNational1. M. M. Ahasan, S. R. Dey, M. N. Khanam, M. A. R. Sheikh, A. S. Alaamer, R. Khatun, T. R.

Choudhury and S. Akter, “Study of Moving object images using gated-PET Technique”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 11-15.

2. M. M. Ahasan, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, “Image Noise Analysis of a 0.2m Field of view PET Camera”, Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp. 32-35.

3. M. M. Ahasan, M. N. Khanam, A. S. Alaamer, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S. Akter,“Nuclear PET Sensitivity Study using a 68-Ge Line Source”, J. Bangladesh Electron. Vol. 12(1-2), 2012, pp. 57-61.

4. M. M. Ahasan, “2D PET Sensitivity Evaluation using a 20cm Diameter Phantom”, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 25-28.

5. M. M. Ahasan, K. K. Akter, M. N. Khanam, M. A. R. Sheikh, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S. Akter and M. K. A. Khan, “Sensitivity Analysis of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system”, Proc. of the Bangladesh Electronics Society, 2012, pp. 198-201.

6. M. M. Ahasan, S. Afroz, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, S. M. K. Hasan, “Image Analysis of a Newly Designed PET Camera using Filter Function”, Journal of Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol. 20(1 & 2), 2011, pp. 32-34.

7. M. M. Ahasan, A. Mahmud, M. N. Khanam, R. Khatun, S. Akter, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, M. M. Rahman, “Study of Noise Equivalent Count Rate (NECR) of a PET Camera with a FOV of 0.2m”, Journal of Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol. 20(1 & 2), 2011, pp. 35-37.

8. R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, “Study of Human Milk in Terms of Sampling Time and Age of the Lactating Mothers”, SUST Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 19(6), 2012, pp. 80-83.

9. S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, “Various Aspects of Cyclotron Physics and Instrumentation”, Proc. of the Bangladesh Electronics Society, 2012, pp. 224-226.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop1. “ Elemental Analysis of Powder Milk using IBA technique”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan and S.

Akter, the 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), BCSIR Auditorium, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp.8.

2. “Estimation of Powder Milk by Ion Beam Analysis Technique”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, A. H. M. Saadat, J. Abedin, S. Akter, M. N. Hossain, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 112.

3. “Role of Cyclotron in Radioisotope Production”, S. Akter, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 92.

4. “Various Aspects of PET Physics and Instrumentation”, S. Kumar, M. M. Ahasan, M. K. A. Khan, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter & M. N. Khanam, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 93.

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5. “Measurement of NECR characteristic of a small ring PET camera”, M. M. Ahasan, A. Mahmud, M. N. Khanam, M. A. Awal, R. Khatun, S. Akter & M. M. Rahman, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologist (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 14-15, 2012, pp. 46.

6. “Effect of Sampling Time and Educational Status of the Lactating Mothers on Hunam Milk Compositions”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp.35.

7. “Elemental Study of Human Milk by Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) Technique”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin and S. Akter, Seminar on Organic Pollutants in Food, Agricultural Products and Environment, Organized by Organic Pollutant Research Group (BAN: 04), Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, January 17-18, 2012, pp.23.

8. “Evaluation of Spatial Resolution of a Nuclear PET camera”, M. M. Ahasan, S. Kumar, M. N. Khanam, M. K. A. Khan, S. Yasmin, M. J. Abedin, R. Khatun, S. Akter, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 88.

9. “Estimation of Myalr Absorber by means of the variation of its thickness”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, A. Shariff, S. Akter, M. N. Hossain, International Conference on Advance in physics 2013, Organized by Dept. of Physics, SUST, Sylhet, January 03-05, 2013, pp. 36-37.

10. “Standarization of New IBA Scattering Chamber of the Van de Graaff Accelerator”, R. Khatun, M. M. Ahasan, M. J. Abedin, S. Akter , International Bose Conference 2013, Organized by Bose Centre for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences, DU, February 4, 2013, pp. 21.

Supervision of Thesis1. Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Sensitivity Study of a Prototype Small Ring Positron Emission

Tomography (PET) System”, M.Sc. Thesis (K. K. Akter), Department of Physics, Jagannath University, September, 2012.

2. Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Study of moving object images using gated-PET technique”, M.Sc. Thesis (S. R. Dey), Department of Physics, Jagannath University, September, 2012.

3. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Study of Noise Equivalent Count Rate (NECR) of a PET camera with a FOV of 0.2 m” M.Sc. Thesis (A. Mahmud), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, July, 2012.

4. Joint-Supervisor: Dr. M. M. Ahasan, “Elemental Analysis of Soil Samples Surrounding CNMU, Rajshahi Area by Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) Technique”, M.Sc. Thesis (M. Z. Rahman), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, June, 2013.

5. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. J. Abedin, “Study of Elemental Profile of Some Fishes of Islampur Area, Savar, Dhaka” M.Sc. Thesis (M. A. A. Rony), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, June 2013.

6. Joint-Supervisor Dr. M. J. Abedin, “Study of Elemental Profile of Some Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh” M.Sc. Thesis (S. M. Fahad), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, June 2013.

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Chemistry DivisionInternational1. B. A. Begum, P. K. Hopke, and A. Markwitz, “Air pollution by fine particulate matter in

Bangladesh”, Atmospheric Pollution Research 4, 2013, pp. 75-86.2. B. A. Begum, and P. K. Hopke, “Identification of haze-creating sources from fine particulate

matter in Dhaka aerosol using carbon fractions”, J. Air and Waste Association DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2013.784716.

3. M. S. Akbar and Y. N. Jolly. “An Approach of Manpower Development for New Nuclear Power Programmes: A case Study of Bangladesh”, International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology, Vol. 4(1), 2013, pp.19-40.

4. Y. N. Jolly, A. Islam, and A. I. Mustafa. “Impact of Dyeing Industry Effluent on Soil and Crop”, Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology, Vol. 2(6), 2013, pp. 560-568.

5. S. K. G. Magunmder, M. Ali, T. R. Choudhury and S. A. Rahin, “Effect of variety and transplanting date on the incidence of insect pests and their natural enemies”, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1(5), 2013, pp.158-167.

6. M. N. Islam, A. R. M. Tareq and M. S. Ahmed, “National. Primary nutrient status and some related physical properties of the soils of Karnaphuli tea estate, Chittagong”, ACAIJ, Vol. 13(5), 2013, pp. 191-196.

7. T. R. Choudhury, K. M. Pathan, M. N. Amin, M. Ali, S. B. Quraishi, A. I. Mustafa, “Adsorption of Cr (III) from aqueous solution by groundnut shell”, Journal of Environmental Science and Water Resources Vol. 1(6), 2012, pp. 144 – 150.

National1. M. Sultana, N. Jahan, N. Sultana, F. Mahejabin, T. R. Choudhury, “Correlation between Zinc

and Copper level of Pregnant Mother with birth weight of Neonate”, Journal of Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos., Vol. 19(1), 2013, pp.11.

2. B. A. Begum, A. K. M. E. Haque, M. K. Mahmud and A. Salam, “Particulate matter Pollution near the industrial area at Modonpur, Narayangonj”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 27-38.

3. B. A. Begum, K. Roy, F. Islam, A. Salam and P. K. Hopke, “Source identification of carbonaceous aerosols during winter months in the Dhaka city”, J. Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36, 2012, pp. 241-250.

4. Y. N. Jolly, A. Hossain, A. Sattar and A. Islam. “Impact of Heavy Metals on the Water and Soil Environment of a Paint Industry”, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Vol. 25(2), 2012, pp.159-165.

5. Y. N. Jolly. “Use of Industrial Effluents for Irrigation- A Solution to Environmental Pollution”, Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency (IWMPE 2012), 2012, pp.213-218.

6. A. K. M A. Morshed, S. Islam, T. R. Choudhury, S. R. Khan, S. B. Quraishi, A. Islam, “Zinc Status in Patients with Haemoglobin –E-ß Thalassemia”, Journal on Business and Technology, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 113-120.

7. A. T. A. Ahmed, S. Mandal, D. A. Chowdhury, A. R. M. Tareq and M. M. Rahman, “Bioaccumulation of some heavy metals in Ayre fish, sediment and water of Dhaleshwari river in dry season”, Bangladesh J. Zool. Vol. 40(1), 2012, pp. 147-153.

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8. B. A. Begum, and S. K. Biswas, “Inter-Laboratory Comparison of Test Results”, Nuclear Science and Applications Vol. 19, 2010, pp. 6-9.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Identification of haze creating sources from fine particulate matter in Dhaka aerosol using

carbon fractions” B. A. Begum, Male Declaration on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution and its likely Transboundary Effects for South Asia, A Co-ordination meeting, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, May 18-19, 2013.

2. “Identification of sources from Fine particulate matter using Carbon Fraction Data” B. A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 36.

3. “Assessment of Inorganic Contaminants of Buriganga River Sediments Using PXRF, EDXRF & INAA Techniques”,U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Nahar,, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in DU and BCSIR, Dec.07-09, 2012, pp. 88.

4. “A Study on the Level of Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of the River Padma”, S. Paul, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam and M.S. Choudhury, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in DU and BCSIR, Dec. 07-09, 2012, pp. 98.

5. “Characterization and Assessment of Surface and Groundwater of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project Site as Coolant with Respect to Corrosions for the Upcoming Nuclear Power Plant of Bangladesh”, M. Hasan, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam and M. S. Choudhury, “35 th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society(BCC2012), held in DU and BCSIR, Dec. 07-09, 2012, pp. 155.

6. “Determination of Arsenic Concentration in Scalp Hair by Epsilon-5 EDXRF and the Present Status of Arsenicosis Patient in Bangladesh”, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter and J. Kabir, “National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, held in Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka (AECD), Dec. 27-28, 2012, pp. 35.

7. “Removal of Arsenic in Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption onto Duckweed”, T. R. Choudhury, 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of scientists and technologists to achieve the MDG, organized by BAAS and BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp.13.

8. “Treatment of Textile Effluent by Gamma Irradiation and Potential Application of treated Effluent for Irrigation”, Z. Ferdous, T. R. Choudhury, S. M. Tareq, F. Parvin, J. M. M. Islam, B. Nessa, M. A. Khan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 27.

9. “Physico-chemical properties of soils of Karnaphuli tea estate of Bangladesh”, A. R. M Tareq, M. S. Ahmed and S. M. Salehuddin, 35 th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), held in Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 38.

10. “Phenol and a few phenolic derivatives: A study of organic pollutants in Burigonga river”, A. R. M Tareq, M. S. Rana, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), held in Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 83.

11. “Comparison of extraction of normal chain hydrocarbons by solid-phase extraction (SPE) and traditional method”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, 35 th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), held in Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 21.

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12. “Analysis of phenols in water from the river Padma”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, organized by Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka University, Dhaka, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 128.

13. “Recovery study of some carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using different solvents from fish samples”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq, M. J. Kabir and S. M. Salehuddin, National Conference on Physics for Technology development, organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, held in Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 33.

14. “Assessment of Trace Elements in Soils and Sediments in the Proposed Area of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Site of Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, R. Afroz, S. Rahman, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp.38.

15. “Studies on Toxic Metal Accumulation in Shrimps of Satkhira District by AAS”, K. Fatema, K. Nahar, R.C. Tasrina, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012, pp. 91.

16. “Impact of Textile Sludge on Growth of Red Amaranth”, B. Nessa, T. R. Choudhury, M. A. Khan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012, pp.91.

17. “Heavy Metals Accumulation in Valuable Marine Fishes at Ship Breaking and Industrial Area of Bay of Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam, A. Maksud, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012, pp 108.

18. “Arsenic Removal from Real-life Ground water by Adsorption on Neembark”, T. R. Choudhury, M. N. Amin, S. B Quraishi, A. I. Mustafa, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp. 145.

19. “Distribution of Trace Metals in Sediment at Ship breaking and Industrial Area of the Bay of Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam, S. Rahman, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp.146.

20. “Study of Trace Elements in Surface and Ground Water of Pabna Region in Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, R. Afroz, S. Rahman, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh , December 07-09, 2012, pp.147.

21. “An Assessment of Heavy Metals Pollution in Seawater at Ship breaking and Industrial Area of the Bay of Bengal and Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, A. H. M. S. Azam, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07-09, 2012, pp.148.

22. “Trace Metal Accumulation in Vegetables Grown in Contaminated Soil around Dhaka Export Processing Zone, Bangladesh”, Z. Ferdaus, T. R. Choudhury, M. A. Khan, National Conference on Physics for technology development, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 36.

23. “Estimation of Heavy Metals in Fishes and Vegetables in the Proposed Area of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Site of Bangladesh”, T. R. Choudhury, R. Afroz, A. Maksud, M. Rahman, M. Ali, R. Islam, National Conference on Physics for technology development, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp.37.

24. “Mobilization of Heavy Metals around the Sanitary Landfill Site at Matuail, Dhaka, Bangladesh”, Z. Ferdaus, T. R. Choudhury, B. Nessa, National Conference on Physics for technology development, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2012, pp.95.

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25. “Use of Industrial Effluents for Irrigation- A Solution to Environmental Pollution”, Y. N. Jolly, A. Islam and A. Akter, International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency (IWMPE-2012), held in DUET Gazipur, Nov.12-14 , 2012, pp. 213.

26. “Transfer of Trace Elements from Soil to Plants in the Keraniganj Industrial Area”, S. Satter, Y.N. Jolly, S. Akter, A. Islam And M. S. Sultana, the 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the Role of Scientists and Technologists to Achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp. 1-22.

27. “Geochemical Behavior of the Trace Elements in the Aquatic Environment of Buriganga River”, Q. I. Z. Dolon, Y. N. Jolly, S. Akter, A, Islam and M. S. Sultana, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on The Role of Scientists and Technologists to Achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, pp. 3-23.

28. “A comprehensive study of organic pollutants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and normal chain hydrocarbons in Padma river”, A. R. M Tareq, M. S. Rana and S. M. Salehuddin, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of scientist and technologists to achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, OP 14, pp 14.

29. “Analysis of PAHs in Burigonga river water using solid-phase extraction (SPE)”, M. S. Rana, A. R. M Tareq and S. M. Salehuddin, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference on the role of scientist and technologists to achieve the MDG, organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science, held in BCSIR, Dhaka, September 27-29, 2012, OP15, pp 15.

Supervision of Thesis1. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Carbonaceous particles in the air of Dhaka, Bangladesh”,

Ph.D Thesis (M. A. Hossain), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, June 2013.2. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Monitoring of particulate matter and black carbon

concentration at Rajshahi and Satkhira”, M.Sc. Thesis (K. S. Ahmed), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, November 2013.

3. Co-Supervisor Dr. B. A. Begum, “Particulate matter and black carbon concentration of an urban-traffic influenced site at Farm Gate, Dhaka”, M.Sc. Thesis (J. B. Islam), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, November 2013.

4. Co-Supervisor: Dr B. A. Begum, “Identification of PM sources between day and night during monsoon and wintertime in Dhaka”, M.Sc. Thesis (R. Islam), Department of Chemistry, Eden Mohila College, December 2013.

5. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Characterization and assessment of surface and ground water in Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) site as coolant with respect to corrosion for the upcoming nuclear power plant of Bangladesh”, M.Sc. Thesis (M. M. Hasan), Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

6. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Analysis of the Soil and Vegetable Sample Collected from Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Area”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. Paul), Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

7. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “A study on the Level of Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of River Padma In Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Area”, M.Sc. Thesis (S. Paul), Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

8. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Geochemical Behavior of the Trace Element in the Aquatic

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Environment of the Buriganga River,” M.Sc. Thesis (Q. I. Z. Dolon), Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, September 2012.

9. Joint-supervisor Dr. Y. N. Jolly, “Transfer of Trace Elements from Soil to Plants in Industrial Area of Dhaka and its Health Risk”, M.Sc. Thesis (S. Satter), Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, September 2012.

10. Joint-Supervisor T. R. Choudhury, “The determination of Chromium content in tannery solid wastes, tannery solid waste based poultry feed raw materials and poultry feed”, M.Sc. Thesis (M. R. Kabir), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, January, 2013.

11. Joint-Supervisor T. R. Choudhury, “Investigation on heavy metals concentration in soil, water, vegetables samples collected from Brahmaputra River and its surrounding area at Chilmari, Kurigram”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. L. M. E. Ziku), Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, January 2013.

Electronics DivisionSupervision of Thesis1. One student, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering,

Dhaka University, June, 2013 completed her thesis work on “Microcontroller Based Solar Tracking System” design.

Experimental Physics DivisionInternational 1. K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, “Synthesis of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis

deposition system”, Indian Journal of Physics, Vol. 87(2), 2013, pp. 141-146.National1. C. Das, J. Begum, T. Begum and S. Choudhury, “Effect of thickness on the optical properties of

GaAs thin films”, J. Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 37(1), 2013. pp. 83-91.2. A. Khan, M. A. Bhuiyan, G. D. AL-Quaderi, K. H. Maria, S. Choudhury, K. M. A. Hussain, S.

Akther and D. K. Saha, “Dielectric and transport properties of Zn-substituted cobalt ferrites”, J. Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 37(1), 2013. Pp. 73-82.

3. J. Begum, S. M. F. Hasan, “Influence of annealing time on the optical properties of Ag(In 0.8

Ga0.2) Se2 thin film prepared by vacuum evaporation technique”, Nuclear Science and Application, Vol. 18(2), 2009 (Published in 2013), pp. 1-4.

4. K. M. A. Hussain, H.N. Das, S.Yeasmin and M. Ali Asgar, “Effect of Mn substitution on the structural, electrical and magnetic properties in Fe3O4”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 81-87.

5. M. R. A. Bhuiyan, M. A. H. Miah and J. Begum, “Substrate temperature effect on the structural and optical properties of ZnSe thin films”, J. Bang. Acad. Sci. Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 233-240.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop1. “Study on the effect of doping on the optical property and temperature on electrical property for

Ga doped ZnO (GZO) thin films prepared by vacuum thermal evaporation technique”, J. Begum and T. Begum, International Conference on Advances in Physics, 2013 (ICAP 2013), Sylhet.

2. “Effect of Zn Substitution on the magnetic properties of cobalt ferrites”, A. Khan, G. D. Al- Quaderi, S. Choudhury, M. A. Bhuiyan, K. M. A. Hussain, A. A. Begum and S. Akhter, International Bose Conference, February 04, 2013, pp. 18.

3. “Synthesis and characterization of barium-hexaferrites ” Al- Quaderi, R. C. Gosh, K. H. Maria,

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4. “Graphene oxide thin film- A transparent conducting electrode processed by cost effective route”, F. Chowdhury, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), section 3, September 27-29, 2012, pp.10.

5. “Fabrication of highly ordered TiO2 nanotubes and electrical characterization”, F. Chowdhury, National Seminar on Electronics and ICT for National Development, Bangladesh Electronic Society Conference, October 3-4, 2012, pp. 262.

6. “Optical properties of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis deposition system”, K. M. A. Hussain, J. Begum, F. A. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das, Bangladesh Physical Society Conference, December, 2012.

7. “Influence of thickness on the optical properties of cadmium telluride thin films prepared by thermal evaporation technique”, M. Mandal, J. Begum, T. Begum and S. K. Choudhury, Bangladesh Physical Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.53

8. “Effect of annealing on the substrate temperature dependent structural and electrical properties of ZnSe thin films”, A. Islam, T. Begum, J. Begum and S. K. Choudhury, Bangladesh Physical Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.52

9. “The Reproducibility of CuInS2 thin films by spray pyrolysis deposition system”, K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, Bang. Physical Society Conference; December, 2012, pp.30

Supervision of Thesis1. T. Begum, “Optical, Structural and Electrical properties of vacuum evaporate ZnSe thin films”,

M.Sc Thesis (A. Islam), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.2. Dr. F. Chowdhury, “Chemically Converted Graphene Thin Film- A transparent Conducting

Electrode for Optoelectronic Applications”, M.Sc. Thesis (N. Jahan), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, 2012.

3. J. Begum, “Influence of thickness on the optical properties of vacuum evaporated CdSe thin film”, M.Sc. Thesis (Md. M. Hossain), Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, June, 2012.

Health Physics DivisionInternational1. A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin, and M. S. Sultana, “Radioactivity Level in Soil of

PalaeoBeach in South-Eastern part of Bangladesh and Evaluation of Radiation Hazard”, Oxford Journal of Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Doi:10.1093# RPD # nct 135, (May 27, 2013), pp. 1-10.

2. M. J. Ferdous, M. M. Rahman and A. Begum, “Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Activities of Tap Water Samples from Different Locations of Dhaka City”, Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, Vol. 13(1), 2012, pp. 01-08.

National1. R. K. Khan, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, “Radiation Dose to Patients during Coronary

Angiography and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty”, SUST Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 20(6), 2012, pp. 57-62.

2. K. A. Quadir, N. Khatun, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, “Improvement of Hot Laboratory Facilities in Nuclear Medicine”, Bang. Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 37-40.

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3. M. J. Ferdous, Z. Alam, R. K. Khan, S. M. Iqubal, A. Islam, M. A. Rahman and A. Begum, “Internal Radiation Monitoring of Occupational Staff in Nuclear Medicine Facility”, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics, Vol. 5(1), 2012, pp. 63-70.

4. S, Yeasmin, A. Hoque, S. F. Mahal, J. Ferdous, M. Begum and A. Begum, “Distribution of Natural and Artificial Radioactivity Levels of Environmental Samples from Different Districts of Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 17-22.

5. S. Yeasmin, A. Begum, A. F. M. M. Rahman, S. M. Hossain and M. M. Akramuzzaman, “Distribution of 137Cs and Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Soil at Site of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 137-140.

6. R. K. Khan, A. Hoque and A. Begum, “External Radiation Exposure of Personnel in Nuclear Medicine Centre in Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp. 33-35.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop1. “Radiation Monitoring Status and Norm in Bangladesh” A. Begum, Regional workshop on

occupational radiation protection in the mining and processing of ores, Sri Lanka, Wellampitiya, February 5-8, 2013.

2. “Progress of Radiation Protection and Health Physics in Bangladesh”, A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 64.

3. “Concentration of 226Ra, 238U, 232Th and 40K for some Plants Samples in Teknaf, Bangladesh”, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. S. Sultana and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 65.

4. “Monitoring of Radioactivity in Air Sample” R. K. Khan, A. Begum, M. J. Ferdous, A. Islam, R. Saha and M. A. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 68.

5. “Distribution of 137Cs and Natural Radioactivity Levels for Soil Samples a Collected from Different Locations in Teknaf of Bangladesh”, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. S. Sultana and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 99.

6. “Radiation Protection Services Rendered by Health Physics Division, AECD” M. S. Rahman, A. Begum, A. Hoque, S. F.Mahal, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. J. Ferdous, R. K. Khan, M. Begum, and M. Siraz, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 102.

7. “Radioacticity Monitoring of Imported and Exportable Food Samples During the Period 2007 to 2011” M. Begum, A. Hoque, S. F. Mahal, S. Yeasmin, A. Islam, M. J. Ferdous and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 103.

8. “Transfer Factor of Radionuclides from Soil to Food Crops in Tulatoli Vilage of Teknaf, Bangladesh”, A. Islam, A. Begum, S. Yeasmin and M. S. Sultana, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 103.

9. “Internal Radiation Monitoring of Occupational Workers in Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound, Dhaka” M. J. Ferdous, A. Begum, S. Rana and M. A. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 103.

10. “Effective Dose to Patient During Interventional Cardiology” M. Siraz, R. K. Khan, A. Hoque and A. Begum, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, December, 27-28, 2012, pp. 104.

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Supervision of Thesis1. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Radioactivity Measurement in Air Sample at INMU, Dhaka”,

M.S. Thesis (N. Sharmin), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.2. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Study of Patient Doses in Interventional Cardiology Procedures”,

M.S. Thesis (R. Anwar), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.3. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Analysis of Radioactivity in Urine Samples from INMU

and CNMU, Dhaka”, M.S. Thesis (S. Rana), Dept. of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

4. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Radioactivity Measurement in Air Sample at AECD Campus, Dhaka”, M.S. Thesis (R. Saha), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

5. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Effects of Soil Properties on Transfer of Radionuclides into Plant”, M.S. Thesis (A. Islam), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, January, 2013.

6. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “Study of Radiation Exposure in and Around PET-CT and Cyclotron”, M.S. Thesis (M. Hasan), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, January, 2013.

7. Co-Supervisor Dr. A. Begum, “A study of Determination of Natural Radionuclides in Soil Samples Collected from Different Locations of Barendra Region of Rajshahi and Mining Region of Dinajpur”, M.S. Thesis (M. M. Rahman), Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, February, 2013.

Materials Science DivisionInternational1. Z. H. Khan, M. M. Rahman, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Complex

Permeability of Fe-Dwficient Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Journal of alloys and compounds, Vol. 548, 2013, pp. 208-215.

2. K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha “Synthesis of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System”, Indian J. Phys., Vol. 87(2), 2013, pp. 141-146.

3. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P. S. A. Kumar and K. Chattopadhaya, “Super Paramagnetic Behaviour and T1, T2 Relaxivity of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging”, Philosophical Magagine, 2013, (online).

4. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, N. Venkatesha, P. S. A. Kumar and K. Chattopadhaya, “Synthesis and Characterization of Fe- and Co-Based Ferritenanoparticles and Study of the T1 and T2 Relaxivity of Chitosan-Coated Particles”, J. Mater Sci. Vol. 48, 2013, pp. 812-818.

5. S. M. Hoque, C. Srivastava, V. Kumar, N. Venkatesha, H. N. Das, D. K. Saha and K. Chattopadhaya, “Exchange-Spring Mechanism of Soft and Hard Ferrite Nanoparticles”, Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 48, 2013, pp. 2871-2877.

6. Z. H. Khan, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha and S. Noor, “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Cu Substituted Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, J. of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 2, 2011, pp. 81-85 (Published in August 2012).

7. S. M. Hoque, S. S. Kader, D. P. Paul, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das, M. S. Rana K. Chattopadhyay and M. A. Hakim, “Effect of Grain Size on Structural and Magnetic Properties of CuFe2O4

Nanograins Synthesized by Chemical Co-Precipitation”, IEEE Trans. Magnetics, Vol. 48(5), 2012, pp. 1839-1843.

8. Shahida Akhter, D. P. Paul, M. A. Hakim, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, B. Anjuman and F. Islam,

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“Microstructure and Complex Permeability Spectra of Polycrystalline Cu-Zn Ferrites”, J. of Scientific Research, Vol. 4(3), 2012, pp. 551-560.

9. M. Kamruzzaman, M. A. S. Karal, D. K. Saha and F. A. Khan, “Crystallization, Transport and Magnetic Properties of the Amorphous (Fe1-xMnx)75P15C10 Alloy”, J. of Crystallization Process and Technology, Vol. 2, 2012, pp. 105-110.

10. F. Nesa, A. K. M. Zakaria, M. A. S. Khan, S. M. Yunus, A. K. Das, S. G. Eriksson, M. N. I. Khan, D. K. Saha and M. A. Hakim, “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Cr3+ Doped Mg Ferrites”, World J. of Condensed Matter Physics, Vol. 2, 2012, pp. 27-35.

11. S. K. Nath, K. H. Maria, S. Noor, S. S. Sikder, S. M. Hoque and M. A. Hakim, “Magnetic Ordering in Ni-Cd Ferrite”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 324, 2012, pp. 2116-2120.

National1. A. Khanom, S. M. Rahaman and D. K. Saha, “Mineralogical Investigation of Ancient Morter in

Bangladesh”, Journal of the Dept. of Archaeology, JU, Vol. 18, 2013, pp. 103-109.2. A. Khan, M. A. Bhuiyan, G. D. Al-Quaderi, K. H. Maria, S. Choudhury, K. A. Hossain, S.

Akhter and D. K. Saha, “Dielectric and Transport Properties of Zn-Substituted Cobalt Ferrites”, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 37(1), 2013, pp. 73-82.

3. P. Bala, R. Karim. M. N. Hossan and D. K. Saha, “Crystallite Thickness Distributions on Thernal Transformation of Octadecylalkylammonium Intercalated Na- Montmorillonite”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 13, 2013, pp. 7-14.

4. S. Shahanur, M. Hasan, Q. Ahsan and D. K Saha, “Effect of Fire Retardant Treatnebt on Thermal Properities of Jute Fiber”, Bangladesh Journal of Phys., Vol. 13, 2013, pp. 45-50.

5. S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, Shireen Akhter, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das, “Investigations on the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48-x/2O4

Ferrites with the Variation of Cd Concentration”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 13, 2013, pp. 99-106.

6. P. Bala, M. N. Hossan, R. Karim, M. Nurnabi and D. K. Saha, “Isothermal Transformation of Organically Modified Na-Montmorillonite”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 23-31.

7. K. M. A. Hussain, H. N. Das, S. Yeasmin and M. A. Asgar, “Effect of Mn Substitution on the Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties in Fe3O4”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp. 81-87.

8. G. Mustafa, M. R. I. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha, S. Hussain and O. Islam, “Annealing Effects on the Properties of Chemically Deposited CdS Thin Films at Ambient Condition”, Dhaka Univ. J. Sci., Vol. 60(2), 2012, pp. 283-288.

9. M. M. Rahman, M. S. Sheak, S. Parvin, Nasiruddin, F. Ahmed, M. A. Hossain, M. Rahman, M. S. Bashar, T. Hossain and S. Akhter, “Composition, Temperature and Frequency Dependent Magnetic, Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Magnesium-Zinc Ferrites”, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 199-212.

10. S. Akhter, M. A. Choudhury and J. Rahman, “Influence of In2O3 Addition on the Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Iron-Deficient Ni-Zn Ferrite”, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36(2), 2012, pp. 153-158.

11. S. Alam, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Magnetic and Structural Properties Study of Cobalt Doped Cadmium Nickel Perminvar Ferrite with and without

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Cromium Addition”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 93-101.12. A. Khanom and D. K. Saha, “Study of Major Constituents of Mortar used in the Ancient

Architecture in Bangladesh”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 47-56. 13. S. Talukder, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb, M. A. Hakim and D. K. Saha, “Study of the Structural and

Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Doped Nickel-Zinc Perminvar Ferrite”, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp. 39-46.

14. A. Khanom, D. K. Saha, S. M. Rahaman and Al. Mamun, “Elemental Analysis of Old Morter used in Various Archaeological Sites of Bangladesh by SEM and EDAX”, J. Asist. Soc. Bangladesgh, Sci. Vol. 38(2), 2012, pp. 145-153.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Workshop/Conferences1. “Thermal Hysteresis of Permeability and Transport Properties of Cu Substituted

Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4 Ferrites”, S. S. Sikder, Z. H. Khan, M. A. Hakim, S. Akhter and H. N. Das, Int. Conf. on Advances in Physics, SUST, No. CMP-O-31, January 3-5, 2013, pp. 18.

2. “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBi0.02Fe2.48-x/2O4 Ferrites” S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul, Shahida Akhter, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and Al Mamun, Int. Conf. on Advances in Physics, SUST, Sylhet, January 3-5, 2013, CMP-0-37, pp. 19.

3. “Study of the Effect of Bi2O3 Additive on Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Ni0.35Cu0.15Zn0.50 Ferrite”, M. F. Huq, D. K. Saha and Z. H. Mahmood, International Bose Conference 2013, February 4, 2013, University of Dhaka, pp. 23.

4. “Effect of Zn Substitution on the Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrites”, A. Khan, G. D. Al-Quaderi, S. Choudhury, M. A. Bhuiyan, K. M. A. Hussain, A. A. Begum and S. Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No.P-18, February 4, 2013, pp. 21.

5. “Magnetic, Dielectric and High frequency Complex Permeability Studies of Zn-Li Ferrites”, M. H. M. Ahmed, S. Choudhury , A. K. M. Akhter Hossain, H. N. Das, A. A. Begum and S. Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, P-19, February 4, 2013, pp. 22.

6. “Synthesis and Characterization of Barium-Hexaferrites”, G. D. Al-Quaderi, R. C. Ghosh, K. H. Maria, M. A. Bhuiyan, S. Choudhury, A. Khan, K. M. A. Hussain, H. N. Das and S. Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No.Pos-P-1, February 4, 2013, pp. 40.

7. “Effect of V2O5 and Li2O on the Magnetic Properties of Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Z. H. Khan, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, S. M. Hoque and S. Akhter, Int. Bose Conference, Dhaka University, No. PP-8, February 4, 2013, pp. 42.

8. “Enhancement in Magnetic Properties of Mg Substituted Cu-Mg Ferrites”, S. Akhter, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, A. Parveen, B. Anjuman, M. A. Hakim and F. Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, Dept. of Physics, Chittagong University, March 30, 2013, No. II-B-MSME-03, Chittagong, pp. 47.

9. “Investigations of the Structural Magnetic and Electrical Properties of LiCdBiFe2O4 Ferrites”, S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, S. Ahkter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and M. A. Mamun, National Conference on Progress in Physics, Dept. of Physics, Chittagong University, 30 March, 2013, Chittagong, pp. 79.

10. “T2 relaxivity and Potential Applications of Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles in Cancer Research using Hyperthermia Protocol”, S. M. Hoque, March 18, 2013, MRRC conference room, Dept. of Diagnotic Radiology, Yale University, U.S.A.

11. “Characterization of Fe-Co Ferrite Nanoparticles for Contrast Generation and Heat Therapy in Cancer”, S. M. Hoque, Y. Huang, S. Maritim, D. Coman and F. Hyder, ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting, April 20-26, 2013, Salt Lake City, Uttah, U.S.A. (online).

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12. “Molecular Imaging Beyond Contrast Generation: Utility of BIRDS”, S. Maritim, D. Coman, Y. Huang, S. M. Hoque, and F. Hyder, ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting, April 20-26, 2013, Salt Lake City, Uttah, U.S.A. (online).

13. “Study of Temperature Dependent Nanoparticles Developed on Amorphous Ribbon”, H. N. Das, M. Al-Mamun, K. M. A. Hussain and D. K. Saha, No. A-11, International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, September 21-23, 2012, Dhaka, pp. 108.

14. “Synthesis, Structural and Physicsl Properties of Ferrite Nanoparticles”, M. Al-Mamun, H. N. Das, K. M. A. Hussain and D. K. Saha, No. A-12, International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, September 21-23, 2012, Dhaka, pp. 109.

15. “Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Nanocomposite Chitosan”, A. Sharmin, F. Parvin, J. M. M. Islam, S. M. M. Khan, S. Akhter, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-03, September 21-23, 2012, pp. 103.

16. “Development of Electrically Conductive Nanocrystalline Thin Film for Optoelectrical Application”, S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, F. Rahman, S. M. M. Khan, A. Sharmin, S. Akhter, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Int. Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-04, September 21-23, 2012, pp. 103.

17. “Development of Electrochemical Characterization of Photoactive Polymeric Film Based on Sodium Alginate and Titanium Dioxide” J. Uddin, J. M. M. Islam, M. Asif, S. M. M. Khan, S. Akhter and M. A. Khan, Int. Workshop on Nanotechnology, Dhaka, No. A-06, September 21-23, 2012, pp. 105.

18. “Materials Science and Nanotechnology”, D. K. Saha, Annual Conference and Seminar on Electronics and ICT for National Development, BES, October 03-04, 2012, AECD, Dhaka.

19. “Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of ZnO Based Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor”, R. Ahmed, Z. H. Mahmood, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Akther Hossain, National Conference on Phys. for Tech. Development, No. MS-I-A 01, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 29.

20. “Structural, Optical and Electrical Properties of CdO Thin Films Obtained by Spray Pyrolysis Method”, M. A. Rahman, D. K. Saha and M. K. R. Khan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. TF-III-A 03, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 50.

21. “Optical Properties of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System”, K. M. A. Hussain, J. Podder, J. Begum, F. A. Chowdhury, D. K. Saha and H. N. Das, National Conf. on Physics for Technology Development, No. TF-III-A 04, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 50.

22. “Investigations on Structural Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Li0.5-x/2CdxBio.o2Fe2.48-

x/2O4 Ferrites”, S. Karimunnesa, D. P. Paul , Shahida Akhter, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and Al Mamun, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 01, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 59.

23. “Structural, Electrical, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties Study of Ni Substituted Li-Mg Ferrites”, B. M. Sonia, F. Ahmed, M. M. Rahman, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, H. N. Das and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 02, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 59.

24. “Structural, Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties Study of Co Doped Cd-Ni Perminvar Ferrite with and without Cr Addition”, S. Alam, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 03, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 60.

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25. “Study of the Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Ca Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites”, A. Al Hadi, F. Ahmed, M. M. Rahman, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 04, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 60.

26. “Magnetic Hysteresis and Microstructure Evolution of Al Substituted NiCuZn Ferrites”, M. B. Hossen, H. N. Das, D. K. Saha and A. K. M. Akther Hossain, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 61.

27. “Frequency Dispersion of Permeability in Cu-Substitution on Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Z. H. Khan, S. S. Sikder, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and B. Anjuman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 08, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 62.

28. “Influence of Sintering Temperature on Magnetic Properties of Cu-Zn Ferrites”, Shahida Akhter, D. P. Paul, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das, Al Mamun and M. A. Hakim, National Conf. on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 09, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 62.

29. “Investigation on the Various Magnetic Properties of Cd Substituted Mg Ferrite”, H. N. Das, S. Akhter, D. K. Saha, K. M. A. Hussain and Al Mamun, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. MM-IV-A 10, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 63.

30. 18.“The Influence of Annealing Treatment on the Exothermic Behavior and Structural Properties of (Fe0.95Co0.05)73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 Ribbon”, R. K. Howlader, S. S. Sikder, D. K. Saha, N. Begum, M. A. Gafur and H. N. Das, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. NM-V-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 72.

31. “Effect of Ac Magnetic Field on Self Heating Temperature and Magnetization of NiFe2O4

Synthesized by Applying Ultrasonic Vibration”, F. Salehin, S. M. Hoque, Z. H. Mahmood, D. K. Saha and S. S. Kader, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. NM-V-A 09, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 74.

32. “Investigations on Crystallite Thickness Distributions during Isothermal Transformation of Octadecylalkylammonium Intercalated Na-Montmorillonite”, M. M. H. Shuvo, M. Asaduzzaman, D. K. Saha and P. Bala, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 09, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.

33. “Study of Structural, Magnetic, Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Co Doped Ni-Zn Perminvar Ferrite with and without Cr Addition”, S. Talukder, N. Begum, B. Anjuman, A. Parveen, H. N. Das, A. K. Deb and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 10, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.

34. “Effect of BiO3 Addition on Electrical and Magnetic Properties and Sintering Temperature of Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrite”, S. Ghose, Z. H. Mahmood and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 11, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 98.

35. “Effect of Copper Additives on the Magnetic Hysteresis of Ni0.28Cu0.10+xZn0.62-xFe1.98O4 Ferrites”, S. S. Sikder, Z. H. Khan, M. A. Hakim, D. K. Saha, H. N. Das and Al Mamun, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 12, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 99.

36. “Magnetic and Electrical Properties of High Temperature Sintered Ni-Cu-Zn Ferrite”, S. Bahadur, S. S. Sikder, S. Akhter, Z. H. Khan and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 14, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 100.

37. “The Reproducibility of CuInS2 Thin Films by Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System”, K. M. A.

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Hussain, J. Podder and D. K. Saha, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, No. PP 30, December 27-28, 2012, AECD, pp. 106.

38. “Preparation and Structural Properties of Zinc Doped Cobalt Ferrite”, A. Khan, S. K. Choudhury, K. M. A. Hossain and S. Akhter, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, No. NM-V-A 07, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 62.

39. “Electrical and Optical Behavior of Polymer Electrolyte for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Application”, M. J. Uddin, A. Sharmin, J. M. M. Islam, S. M. M , M. A. Mohammed, S. Akhter, M. A. Rahman and M. A. Khan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, No. PM-VI-A 05, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 80.

40. “Fabrication and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Doped Sodium Alginate Nanocomposite for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell”, M. J. Uddin, A. Sharmin, J. M. M. Islam, F. Parvin, S. Akhter, M. A. Rahman and M. A. Khan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, AECD, No. PM-VI-A 08, December 27-28, 2012, pp. 81.

Supervision of Thesis1. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of

ZnO Based Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor”, M.S. Thesis (R. Ahmed), Department of Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, July, 2012.

2. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Study of the Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Calcium Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites”, M.Sc. Thesis (A. A. Hadi), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, July, 2012.

3. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Study of Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Nickel Substituted Li-Mg Ferrites”, M.Sc. Thesis (B. M. Sonia), Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, July, 2012.

4. Co-Supervisor S. Akhter, “Study of the Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Properties of Pure and Zn Doped Cobalt Ferrites”, M.S. Thesis (A. Khan), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, November, 2012.

5. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Effect of Annealing Condition on the Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline FINEMET Alloy with Composition Fe74Cu1.5Nb2.5Si12B10”, M.S. Thesis (E. Hossain), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, June, 2013.

6. Joint-Supervisor Dr. D. K. Saha, “Annealing Time and Temperature Dependent Structural and Magnetic Properties Study of Nanocrystalline Fe75.5Si13.5Cu1Nb1B9 Alloy”, M.S. Thesis (S. K. Saha), Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, June, 2013.

Non-Destructive Testing DivisionPaper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Recent Development on NDT”, M. S. Alam, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on

Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013.2. “Heat Exchanger Tube Inspection Using Multi-Frequency Eddy Current Testing”, J. Sadique,

AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013

3. “Digital Industrial Radiography- An Effective Tool for Defect Investigation”, M. F. H. Chowdhury, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013.

4. “Infrared Thermographic Inspection”, M. A. Habib, AECD-BSNDT-SAJ National Workshop on

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Advanced NDT and Plant Condition Monitoring, January 25-26, 2013.Supervision of Thesis1. Co-Supervisor: J. Sadique, “Non Destructive Testing of Spot Weld in Stainless Steel Using

Ultrasound and Radiography”, B.Sc. thesis (A. M. Safi), Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET, February 2013.

2. Co-Supervisor: J. Sadique, “Characterization of Material Properties by Eddy Current Technique”, B.Sc. thesis (S. Karim & M. A. Tiash), Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET, February 2013.

Energy InstituteBook1. M. A. Malek and M. M. Rahman, Dose assessment of radioiodine from TRIGA research

reactor, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, 2013.International 1. M .M. Rahman, N. Tanaka, S. Yokobori and S. Hirai, Three dimensional numerical analysis of

two phase flow separation using swirling fluidics, Energy and power Engineering, Vol. 5, 2013, pp 301-306.

2. M. M. Rahman, M. S. Hussain, M. A. Imtiaz and M. Q. Huda. “Computational analysis of thermo-hydraulic behavior of TRIGA research reactor.” Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 49, 2012, pp 48-56.

3. M. A. Malek, K. J. A. Chisty and M. M. Rahman, Dose distribution of 131I,132I,133I, 134I, and 135I due to a hypothetical accident of TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1(3), 2012, pp 244-259.

4. M. A. Malek, K .J. A. Chisty and M. M. Rahman, Radiological concentration distribution of 131I,132I,133I,134I, and 135I due to a hypothetical accident of TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, Journal of Modern Physics, Vol. 3, 2012, pp 1572-1585.

5. M. A. H. Mondal, M. Denich and T. Mezher; Deployment of renewable energy technologies in Bangladesh: Long-term policy implications in power sector: Article in press, Energy Strategy Reviews, DOI: 10.1016/j.esr.2012.11.006.

6. A. K. M. Sadrul Islam, M. M. Rahman, M. A. H. Mondal and F. Alam, “Hybrid energy system for St. Martin Island, Bangladesh: An optimized model”, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 49, 2012, pp 179–188.

7. M. A. H. Mondal and A.K.M. Sadrul Islam; Impacts of CO2 emission constraints on penetration of solar PV in the Bangladesh power sector: Renewable Energy, Vol. 43, 2012, pp 418-422.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. M. S. Islam, M. R. Hasan, F. Mohammadi, A. Majumder and A. Ahmed, “Study of Cost-

effective Crystalling Type Solar Panels and Solar Cells Manufacturing Practices in Bangladesh”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering Conference and 14thAnnual Paper Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012, MED, IEB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2. M. S. Islam and M. R. Hasan “Study of Economical and Environmental Impact of 1.68 kWp DC Operated Solar Pump with Auto Tracker”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering Conference and 14th Annual Paper Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012, MED,

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IEB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.3. M. S. Islam and M. R. Hasan “Study of Economical and Environmental Impact of 1.68 kWp

DC Operated Solar Pump with Auto Tracker”, 6th International Mechanical Engineering Conference and 14thAnnual Paper Meet-2012 (IMEC & APM), 28-29th September 2012, MED, IEB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4. M. A. R. Sheikh, M. A. Al Asad, M. M. Islam, M. R Hasan and M. A. I. Nahid, “Theoretical Investigation of the GMR Layer and Spacer Layer Thickness Dependency of Magnetoresistance of Multilayer Thin Films” National conference on physics for technology development, 27-28th December 2012, AECD, BAEC, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Institute of ElectronicsNational1. M. S. Alam, M. A. Sayid Haque, M. A. U. Zaman, M. N. Haque Mia, M. N. Islan and H. K.

Ghosh, “Design and Development technique of a Microcontroller Based Low Cost Digital Panel Mater”, Proceedings of the Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 167 – 171.

2. M. S. Hossen, M. N. Haque Mia, M. A. U. Zaman, M. S. Alam, K. Asaduzzaman, M. N. Islan, M. A. Sayid Haque, M. Hoq and S. A. Quarishi, “Design and Development of Reference Password Lock Opener Device (RPLOD)”, Proceedings of the Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 159 - 161.

3. M. N. Islan, K. Asaduzzaman, M. Hasan, M. S. Alam, M. Shahzamal, M. N. Haque Mia and M. Hoq, “Design and Analysis of a Band Pass Filter on a Silicon Substrate”, Proceedings of the Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference 2012, 3 - 4 October 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 227 – 229.

4. M. A. U. Zaman, M. Aliuzzaman, M. A. Hossion, M. N. Haque Mia, M. S. Alam and H. K. Ghosh, “Calibration of Spectroscopic Reflectometer for Thin Film Characterization”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering, 01 - 02 December 2012 (ICECTE 2012), RUET, Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh, pp. 289 – 291.

5. F. Akter, Design and Development of hand and foot radiation monitor, Proc. National Seminar on Electronics and ICT for National Development 2012, Bangladesh Electronics Society, October 3-4, 2012 Seminar proceedings, Contributory paper no. ICS-17, pp 193-197.

Internal Report1. M. A. Sayid Haque, F. Hafiz, F. Akter, M. Hoq, M. Hasan and A. S. M. Firoz, Design and

Development of a Low Cost 350kCi Co-60 Gamma Irradiator Storage Pool Chiller Pump Controller, IE Internal Report, IE-40/GE-17, August 2012.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Design and Development of hand and foot radiation monitor”, F. Akter, F. Hafiz, M. A. Sayid

Haque, M. S. Islam and M. Hoq. Seminar Proceedings, Bangladesh Electronics Society Conference, October 3-4, 2012.

2. “Design and Development of Low Cost Four Channels Microcontroller Based Digital Area Radiation Monitor”, M. S. M. S. Hossain, National Conference On Physics for Technology development, 27-28 December, 2012, Bangladesh physical society, Conference programme and abstracts Contributory paper no. TD-II-B 02, Abstract pp 45.

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3. “Study of Detection Efficiency for Locally Developed Beta Contamination Monitor”, F. Akter, 27-28 December, 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology development, Bangladesh physical society, Poster presentation no PP 51, Abstract pp 114.

4. “A VHDL Based DAC Implementation on FPGA”, H. A. Bustam and M. Shahzamal, International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), 11-13 January, 2013,SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

5. “Development of Nanostructure Formation and Soft Magnetic Properties from Amorphous Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 Magnetic Ribbon on Heat Treatment”, M. K. Hossain, M. M. Haque and A. K. M. Abdul Hakim, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27 - 28 December, 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp 72.

6. “Characterization of Al thin film deposited on glass substrate using four probe station and stylus surface profiler”, M. A. U. Zaman and M. A. Hossain, The 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, 27-29 September 2012: Section-3, pp 11.

7. “Calibration of Spectroscopic Reflectometer for thin film characterization”, M. A. U. Zaman, M. Aliuzzaman, M. A. Hossain, M. N. Haque Mia, M. S. Alam and H. K. Ghosh, ICECTE 2012: PI-0081, 01-02 December 2012, pp 53.

8. Deliver a lectures in the training on “Introduction to LabVIEW – Virtual Instrument and PC based Control System”, M. Shahzamal, 30 June – 04 July 2012. Venue: Electronics Division, AECD, Dhaka.

9. Deliver a Demonstration on technical visit of Institute of Electronics requested by Islamic University of Technology, M. Shahzamal, Gazipur, 12 November, 2012, held in the Institute of Electronics (IE), AERE, Savar, Dhaka.

Supervision of Thesis1. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of PC Based On-line Four

Channel Area Radiation Measurement and Detection with Temperature Monitoring System around the 3MW Research Reactor”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

2. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, Design and Development of Microcontroller based Room Environment Control System”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

3. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of Beta-gamma Radiation Contamination Monitor”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

4. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of PC based Area Radiation Monitoring System”, M.Phil. Thesis, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

5. Supervisor Md. Abu Sayid Haque, “Design and Development of Microcontroller Based Thermohygro Meter”, B.Sc. Engg. Thesis, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, World University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6. Supervisor Md. Shahzamal ,“Microcontroller Based Insect Repealer Using High Frequency Ultra Sound”, B.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200.

7. Supervisor Md. Shahzamal,“Evaluation of the performance of Single Chanel Analyzer (SCA) system using nuclear instrument module BIN”, B.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Prime University, Dhaka-1216.

8. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Multijunction Solar cell”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Applied

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Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.9. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Study on the semiconductor device fabrication and characterization

in the clean room”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.

10. Supervisor Md. Anzan-Uz-Zaman,“Study on the variation of carrier density of 2DEG and 2DEG of GaAs-InAs-GaAs Heterostructure using a self-consistent Schrodinger-Poisson solver developer with Matlab 6.1”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.

11. Supervisor Md. Nasrul Haque Mia, “Characterization of Cu thin film on glass substrate”, M. Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.

12. Supervisor Sardar Masud Rana, “A brief study research work on clean room in VLSI Technology”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.

Institute of Computer ScienceNational 1. M. D. Hossain, J. Moon, Y. Jae-woong and Y. Choe, Impact of Psychological Traits on User

Performance in Information Systems Delivering Customer Services: IS Management Perspective, Decision Support Systems (SCI), Vol. 54(1), December 2012, pp. 270-281.

2. M. D. Hossain, J. Y. Lee, J. K. Kim and K. J. Kim, Impacts of Cognitive Media Attributes and Motivation on IPTV Adoption: Exploring the Moderating Effects of Agricultural Information, Information Development (SSCI), Vol. 28, No. 4, November 2012, pp. 300-315.

Supervision of Thesis

Two students of Information Technology Discipline completed their M.Sc. dissertation under the supervision of Dr. M. S. Ahmed. Three M.Sc. dissertations were also assessed by Dr. M. S. Ahmed.

Institute of Radiation and Polymer TechnologyBooks1. M. A. Khan, S. M. A. Habib, F. Parvin and Jahid M. M. Islam (2013), Urea as additive:

Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Bio-materials by Irradiation, In Urea: Synthesis, Properties and Uses, Editors: Carla Maria Muñoz and Andrés Manuel Fernández Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 169-182.

2. J. M. M. Islam, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib and M. A. Khan, (2013), Modification of Gelatin Blends by Graft Co-polymerization using Radiation Technique, In Gelatin: Production, Applications, and Health Implications, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 169-184.

International 1. S. Nahar, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan, E. C. B. Abdullah, R. Islam, F. Karim, M. Rahman, A.

Rahman, A. K. Deb and U. H. B. Nahar, An Approach to Utilize Crust Leather Scrapes, Dumped into the Land, for the Production of Environmental Friendly Leather Composite, Engineering Journal, Vol. 17 (3), 2013, pp 17-24.

2. M. Afzal Hossain, M. M. Hoque, M. A. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and S. Naher, Foliar Application of Radiation Processed Chitosan as Plant Growth Promoter and Anti-fungal Agent on Tea Plants,International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4(8), 2013, pp 1693-

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Development of Urea Crosslinked Thin Film for Biomedical Application, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 62(13), 2013, pp 695-699.

4. M. F. Mina, M. H. Shohrawardy, M. A. Khan, A. K. M. Alam and M. Beg, Improved mechanical performances of triple super phosphate treated jute-fabric reinforced polypropylene composites irradiated by gamma rays, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. Published on line March, 2013, DOI:10.1002/app.39120.

5. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Modification and characterization of photo-cured sodium alginate film with ethylene glycol: effect of additives, Polymer Bulletin, Vol. 70 (1), 2013, pp 181-194.

6. J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Mechanical, thermal and degradation properties of jute fabric–reinforced polypropylene composites: Effect of potassium permanganate as oxidizing agent, Polymer Composites, Vol. 34(5), 2013, pp 671-680.

7. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Banana fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites: A study of the physico-mechanical properties, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 14(1), 2013, pp 121-126.

8. J. M. M. Islam, S. M. Ahsan Habib, F. Parvin, F. Rahman, A. H. M. Saadat and M. A. Khan, Removal of Industrial Dye Effluent (Drimarene Yellow) by Renewable Natural Resources, American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(2), 2013.

9. S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Development of Electrically Conductive Nanocrystalline Thin Film for Optoelectronic Applications, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 10(1), 2013, pp 90-101.

10. S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Thermal Properties og carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Composites, International Letter of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 12, 2013, pp 59-66.

11. K. Begam, M. A. Kabir, M. M. Rahman, M. A. Hossain and M. A. Khan, Properties of Proton Exchange Membranes Poly-ethylene Terephthalate (PET) Films Developed by Gamma Radiation Induced Grafting and Sulfonation Technique, Physics and Materials Chemistry, Vol. 1(2), 2013, pp 13-20.

12. M. K. Khan, M. M. Rahman, B. Nesa, R. Nasrin, S. Molla, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, P. Haque, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Poly (ethylene glycol) Grafted Ca-Alginate Fibers by -Irradiation for Biomedical Applications. J. Adhesion Sci. and Technol., Vol. 27(2), 2013, pp 216-226.

13. M. M. Bashar and M. A. Khan, An Overview on Surface Modification of Cotton Fiber for Apparel Use, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 21(1), 2013, pp 181-192.

14. J. M. M Islam, H. Tareq, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib, N. A. Rahman, E. Molla and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Low Cost Asymmetric Thin Film as Accelerating Wound Healing Material,American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(4), 2013.

15. J. Chakrabarty, M. M. Hassan and and M. A. Khan, Effect of Surface Treatment on Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Fiber in Polypropylene Composite. J. Polym Environ, Vol. 20, 2012, pp 501–506.

16. S. Nahar, R. A. Khan, K. Dey, B. Sarker, M. A. Khan, A. K. Das and S. Ghosha, Comparative

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Studies of Mechanical and Interfacial Properties between Jute and Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene-Based Composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 15-32.

17. M. M. Rahman, R. Karim, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Bio-blends from Gelatin and Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) by Extrusion Method. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 26, 2012, pp 1281-1294.

18. Q. M. I. Hoque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. O. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. A. Zaman, A. I. Mustafa, M. M. Rahman and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Extrusion Techniques. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51, 2012, pp 116-121.

19. M. M. Hassan, A. Karim, T. Shabnam, A. H. Bhuiyan and M. A. Khan, Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Urea-Treated Rice Straw Polypropylene Composites, Polym-PlastTechnol Eng., Vol. 51, 2012, pp 977–982.

20. J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, R. Islam and A. Gafur, Mechanical, Thermal and Interfacial Properties of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Potassium Dichromate Materials Sciences and Applications, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 350-357.

21. M. N. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and M. A. Khan, Fabrication and characterization of gelatin-based biocompatible porous composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering; Online first, J Biomed Mater Res Part A, Vol. 100(11), 2012, pp 3020-3028.

22. J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Mercerization on Mechanical, Thermal and Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-reinforced Polypropylene Composites, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 13(10), 2012, pp 1300-1309.

23. J. A Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Potassium Permanganate on Mechanical, Thermal and Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 31, 2012, pp 1725-1736.

24. M. Ahmed, M. A. Khan, N. Rahman and M. A. H. Khan, UV radiation induced graft copolymerization of allyl acetate onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films for fuel cell. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, Vol. 2012(2), 2012, pp 227-234.

25. Q. M. I. Huque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. Asaduzzaman, A. I. Mustafa, M. M. Rahma and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Extrusion Techniques” Journal of Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51, 2012, pp 116–121.

26. R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman and F. Parvin, Fabrication and Characterization of Jute Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25, 2012, pp 145–58.

27. H. U Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and M. Noor-A-Alam, Studies of the Physico-Mechanical, Interfacial, and Degradation Properties of Jute Fabrics/Melamine Composites, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(10), 2012, pp 748-758.

28. M. Naznin, M. Abedin, M. A. Khan and M. Gafur, Influence of Acacia catechu Extracts and Urea and Gamma Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Starch/PVA-Based Material. ISRN Polymer Science, Vol. 1(8), 2012, Article ID 348685.

29. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental measurements of jute fiber/polypropylene and coir fiber/polypropylene composites as ionizing radiation. Polymer Composites, Vol. 33(7), 2012, pp 1077-1084.

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30. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies of phosphate glass fiber/polypropylene and phosphate glass fiber/natural rubber composites. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, Vol. 44(6), 2012, pp 499-514.

31. M. Z. I. Mollah and M. A. Khan, Mechanical propertice development of sodium alginate films with additives by UV-radation processing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1), 2012, pp 275-281.

32. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Studies on the Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Gelatin Based Films Using 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate by Gamma Radiation. Open Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 2(1), 2012, pp 15-21.

33. H. U. Zaman, A. H. Khan, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Physico-Mechanical, Interfacial, Degradation, and Dielectric Properties of Jute/PP Composites: Effect of Dye and Gamma Radiation. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 596-610.

34. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparison of mechanical and degradation properties of EG and EGDMA grafted gelatin films, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 27(4), 2012, pp 413-422.

35. H. U. Zaman, R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and M. D. H. Beg, Jute-Reinforced Polymer Composite with HDDA Monomer by UV Radiation in the Presence of Additives. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 59-73.

36. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and S. Ghoshal, Effect of ionizing and non-ionizing preirradiations on physico-mechanical properties of coir fiber grafting with methylacrylate. Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 13(5), 2012, pp 593-599.

37. J. K. Roy, R. A. Khan, K. M. Z. Hossain, M. A. Khan and S Mistry, Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on the Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Short Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite by Extrusion Technique. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 571-586.

38. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Improvement of physicomechanical properties of grafted coir fiber with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate: effect of UV radiation. Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 32(2), 2012, pp 135-141.

39. R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman, F. Parvin and T. Isla, Fabrication and Characterization of Jute Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 45-58.

40. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies on the mechanical and degradation properties of natural fibers reinforced polypropylene composites. Composite Interfaces, Vol. 19(1), 2012, pp 59-70.

41. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of gamma radiation and bulk monomer on jute fabrics polyethylene/polyvinyl chloride composites. Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 32(4-5), 2012, pp 301-309.

42. H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of nonionizing radiation on the physicomechanical properties of banana fiber/pp composites with HEMA. Polymer Composites, Vol. 33(8), 2012, pp 1424-1431.

Supervision of Thesis1. Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposite for Biomedical Application, M.Sc thesis,

Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.

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2. Preparation of Conductive nanocomposite for Solar Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.

3. Invitro & Invivo Application of Polyelectrolyte Complex Membrane Based on Collagane: Effect of Gamma Radiation, M.Sc thesis, Dept. Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University.

4. Preparation and Characterization of Tin Oxide Based Transparent Conducting Coating for Solar Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University.

5. Study of the Possibility of Textile Sludge Utilization for Low cost Eco-Brick Manufacturing. M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.

Isotope Hydrology DivisionInternational

1. M. K. Roy, S. S. Ahmed, T. K. Bhattacharjee, S. Mahmud, M. Moniruzzaman, M. M. Haque, S. Saha, M. I. Molla and P. Chandra, Paleoenvironment of deposition of the Dupi Tila Formation, Lalmai Hills, Comilla, Bangladesh, Journal of the Geological Society of India. Vol. 80, 2012, pp 409-419.

Supervision of Thesis1. Co-supervisor: Nasir Ahmed, “Activation of the platinum electrode for the electrocatalytic

reduction of nitrate (NO3-) and nitrite (NO2-) ion.”., M.Sc. Thesis (S. M. Nizamuddin), Dept. of Chemistry, Shajahalal University of Science and Technology.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Using Environmental Isotope and Chemical Techniques in the Assessment of Fresh Water

Quality in the Groundwater of Sylhet Area, North Eastern of Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 22nd

Annual Science Conference of Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), 27-29 September 2012, BCSIR, Dhaka.

2. “Dissemination Conference on Arsenic Mitigation Research in Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 9-10 December 2012, LGED-RDEC conference room, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Organised by eawag, aquatic research, Switzerland, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and Dept. of Geology, Dhaka University.

Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management UnitInternational1. M. A. Samad, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman Bhuiyan and S. M. Azharul

Islam, A study on the radioactivity level in raw materials, final products and wastes of the phosphate fertilizer industries in Bangladesh, Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3(10), 2012, pp 1393-1402.

2. K. M. Nazrul Islam, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman Bhuiyan, A. Akter, B. Neher and S. M. Azharul Islam, Study of Environmental Radiation on Sand and Soil Samples from Kuakata Sea Beach of Patuakhali, Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3, 2012, pp 1078-1084.

3. M. M. Hasan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. A. Haydar and S. M. A. Islam, Measurement of natural radioactivity in coal, soil and water samples collected from Barapukuria coal mine in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(4), 2013, pp 63 – 71.

4. M. A. Hashem Bhuiyan and J. S. Park, Review of Safety Criteria for Nuclear Steam Supply

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National1. M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Assessment of Radioactivity in the Wastes

Generated from the Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer Factory, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 15-24.

2. A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, M. S. Rahman and G. Kim, Thermal Total Cross-Section of Naturally Occurring Tantalum, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp 39-43.

3. M. A. Samad, S. M. A. Islam, M. I. Ali and D. Paul, Investigation on the Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Urea Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, Vol. 35(1), 2012, pp 88-100.

4. M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh, SUST Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 20(6), 2012, pp 64-71.

5. A. F. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, M. A. H. Bhuiyan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman, and S. R. Chakraraborty, Radiological Dose Assessment in and around the Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facility at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, The Chittagong Univ. J. Sci., Vol. 30, 2012, pp 14-38.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Transfer of natural radionuclide from soil to plant in fertilized and non-fertilized soil”, M. A.

Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, 22nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science, 27-29 September 2012, pp 13.

2. “Assessment of occupational exposure due to intake of radionuclides by direct measurement”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, M. S. Rahman and A. K. M. M. Meaze, 7 th

SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 – 15 December 2012.

3. “Dosimetric quality assurance of high energy photon beam for the treatment of cancer patients in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman and S. Paul, 7 th SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 – 15 December 2012, p. 50.

4. “Measurement of absorbed dose to water of Co-60 teletherapy units in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, M. H. A. Bhuiyan, D. Paul, S. Paul, S. Pervin, M. K. A. Patwary and M. M. Rana, 7th

SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 –15 December 2012, p. 89.

5. “Investigation of Natural and Probable Artificial Radioactivity in Marine Fish Samples after Nuclear Power Plant Accident in Japan and Comparison of the Results with Fresh Water Fishes”, M. L. Miah, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M .A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 65.

6. “Radioactivity Concentration and Radiological Risk Assessment of the Wastes Generated from Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory, Fenchugang”, Sylhet,M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M.

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7. “The Whole Body Counting System: Energy and Efficiency Calibrations”, M. K. A. Patwary, A. K. M. Moinum Haque Meaze and M. S. Rahman National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.

8. “Estimation of Hospital Stay Time for Ca-Thyroid Patients Treated with Radioiodine-131”, S. Saha, A. K. Paul, J. Das, J. Ferdous and M. S. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.

9. “Dose Estimation of Spent-ion Exchange Resins Produced in the TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, K. Islam, A. Mondal, M. M. Rahman, S. Ghose and M. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.77.

10. “Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dosimetry Used for the Treatment of Cancer Patients in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, A. F. M. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, S. Paul, M. M. H. Bhuyian and S. Pervin, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.89.

11. “Gamma Radioactivity Concentrations in Surface and Sub-surface Water of Bhawal Gahr Area, Gazipur, Bangladesh”, S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 100.

12. “Function and Significance of Potassium for the Human Body – Possible Relationship of Enhanced Intake of Radioactive Potassium-40 with Body Height, Weight and Age”, M. K. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, M .S. Rahman, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 100-101.

13. “Assessment of the Internal Contamination of I-131 for the Occupational Radiation Workers following the Whole Body Counting Experience”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, M. S. Rahman, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 113.

14. “Reference Dosimetry and Quality Assurance of High Energy Photon Beam with IAEA TRS-277, TRS-398, AAPM TG-51, and DIN 6800-2 Protocols used for the Treatment of Cancer Patients”, M. S. Rahman, M. M. Hossain Bhuyian, D. Paul, S. Pervin and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong,30 March 2013, p. 43-45.

15. “Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from Jamuna Urea Fertilizer Factory at Tarakandi in Jamalpur”, M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. Azharul Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p. 39-40.

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16. “Background Gamma Radiation Mapping in Bangladesh: Radioactivity in the Surface Soil of ‘Bhawal Gahr’ area of Gazipur”, S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p. 37-38.

17. “Measurement of Internal Dose by Whole Body Counting (WBC) System and Associated Radiological Risk for Cancer Incidence”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. S. Rahman, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman and A.K.M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p. 80.

Supervision of Thesis1. Investigation on radioactivity concentrations of the wastes generated from the fertilizer factories

and study of the radiological impact of fertilizers on the soil in Bangladesh has been completed. Based on this work a Ph.D. Degree was awarded.

2. Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in the Vegetables Sample Collected from 10 km Radial Distance from the TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor, AERE, Savar, Dhaka has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

3. Assessment of Internal Radiation Dose by Whole Body Counting System and Associated Radiological Risk for Cancer Incidence has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

4. Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in Sand and Adjacent Soil Samples Collected from the Patenga Sea Beach, Chitrtagong has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

5. Measurement of Natural Radioactivity in Coal, Soil and Water Samples Collected from Barapuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur District of Bangladesh has been done. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

Nuclear Minerals UnitNational1. R. K. Majumder, J. Shimada and M. Taniguchi, Groundwater flow systems in the Bengal Delta,

Bangladesh, inferred from subsurface temperature readings, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 35(1), 2013, pp 99-106.

2. M. A. Halim, R. K. Majumder, M. N. Zaman, S. Hossain, M. G. Rasul and K. Sasaki, Mobility and impact of trace metals in Barapukuria coal mining area, Northwest Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-012-0769-1, 2012.

3. R. K. Majumder, M. A. Halim, J. Shimada, B. B. Saha, A. Zahid, M. Q. Hasan and M. S. Islam, Hydrochemistry and isotopic studies to identify Ganges River and riverbank groundwater interaction, southern Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-012-0767-3, 2012.

4. M. A. T. M. Tanvir Rahman, S. H. Rahman and R. K. Majumder, Groundwater Quality for Irrigation of Deep Aquifer in Southwestern Zone of Bangladesh, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 34(3), 2012, pp 345-352.

5. M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib and S. M. Rana, Effect of base treatment in identifying heavy

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minerals: Implications for backdune subsurface environment, Bangladesh Journal of NOAMI, Vol. 28(2), 2012, pp 23-32.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF & INNA

techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher and M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012.

2. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF & INNA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam and S. M. Hossain, 35th annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07-09 December 2012.

3. “Difference in Grain Size Distribution Among Heavy Minerals of Cox's Bazar, Barchara, Patuartek and Teknaf Fore dune Deposit” M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib, M. M. Zaman and S. M. Rana, 2012.

4. “Physical upgradation and characterization of river silica of Bangladesh to be used as glass sand”, M. Rajib, M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. M Zaman, S. M. Rana, 2012.

Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry DivisionInternational 1. N. C. Dafader, N. T. Duoc, P. T. T. Hong and D. Binh, Synthesis and characterization of

superwater absorbent hydrogel from cassava starch and acrylic acid blends by the application of γ-radiation, Caspian Journal of Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 2(1), 2013, pp 1-10.

2. N. C. Dafader, Tahmina Akter, M. E. Haque, S. P. Swapna, Sadia Islam and D. Huq, Effect of acrylic acid on the properties of polyvinylpyrrolidone hydrogel prepared by the application of gamma radiation, African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 11(66), 2012, pp 13049-13057.

3. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.

4. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, Ruhul A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M. Nurnabi and W. Tonny, Modification of Mechanical and Thermal Property of Chitosan-Starch Blend Films, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.

5. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogel of carboxymethyl cellulose cross-linked with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.

6. M. F. Hossain, M. A. I. Molla, S. M. Masum, A. A. Rana, A. F. M. Saiful Amin, R. S. Chowdhury, S. Sultana and M. M. Karim, Chemical and sedimentological characterization of moulvibazar silica deposit of Bangladesh as standard sand, International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 12(6), 2012, pp 170-176.

7. M. Z. I Mollah and M. A Khan, Mechanical Properties Development of Sodium Alginate films with Additives by UV-radiation Processing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1), 2012, pp 275-281.

National 1. S. Sultana, M. R. Istam, N. C. Dafader and M. E. Haque, Preparation of carboxymethyl

cellulose/acrylamide copolymer hydrogel using gamma radiation and investigation of its swelling behavior, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Vol. 25(2), 2012, pp 132-138.

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Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Study on the swelling behavior of gamma radiation induced acrylamide/ carboxymethyl

cellulose blend hydrogel in urea solutions”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, A. F. M. Mustafizur Rahman and K. Habib, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Dhaka, p.79.

2. “Study of CaCl2 and GDL: Formation the gelling of alginate with the effect of radiation”, M. Z. I. Mollah, S. Al-Assaf, M. Hasan, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader and S. Sultana, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Dhaka, p.82.

3. “Swelling behavior of carboxymethyl cellulose/acrylamide superabsorbent hydrogel in various types of salt medium”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. Z. I. Mollah, M. F. Alam and M. E. Haque, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.115.

4. “Effect of radiation on rheological parameters and hydrogel on alginate”, M. Z. I. Mollah, S. Al-Assaf, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, S. Sultana, F. Alam and S. Manir, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.116.

5. “Studies of excess molar volume and viscosities of some binary liquid mixtures”, M. F. Alam, S. Sultana, M. Z. I. Mollah and N. C. Dafader, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.116.

6. “Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Groundwater of Rajshahi City Area For Sustainable Drinking Water Source”, S. Manir, M. R. Zaman, R. K. Biswa, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society - 2012, p. 93-94.

Radioisotope Production DivisionNational1. M. M. Rahman, R. Akhter, S. Razia, M. A. Hossain, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, M. Razzak, M.

A. Haque and M. Z. Abedin, Production of Some Freeze Dried Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly Established Clean Room at RIPD, Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 80.

2. M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, S. Razia, M. Razzak, M. Z. Abedin, S. B. Amin, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, Evaluation of PZC as a Column Matrix for Cromatographic Tc-99m Generator Using Low Specific Activity Mo-99, Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 81.

Technical Reports1. M. Mahfujur Rahman, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. R.

Ali, M. Razzak, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin, Production of Tc-99m Generator at Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) During 2012, AERE Technical Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.

2. Sultana Razia, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. R. Ali, Md. Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, M.S. Reza, F.T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Z. Abedin, Quality Control of 99Mo/99m Tc Generator at RIPD During 2012,AERE Technical Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.

3. M. Razzak, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. Ramjan Ali, M. Mahfujur Rahman, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin,

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Production of I-131 at RIPD during 2012, AERE Technical Report, 2012.4. Sultana Razia, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, Rabeya Akhter,

M. R. Ali, Md. Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, S. B. Amin and M. Z. Abedin, Test Preparation of Three Common Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly Established Clean Room at RIPD, AERE Technical Report, 2012.

Reactor and Neutron Physics DivisionInternational1. S. Morito, T. Ohba, A. K. Das, T. Hayashi and M. Yoshida, Effect of Solution Carbon and

Retained Austenite Film on Development of Deformation Structure of Low Carbon Lath Martensite, Journal of ISIJ International, Vol. 53(12), 2013, pp 2226-2232.

2. A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, S. R. Chakroborty, P. K. Roy, S. M. Hossain, H. M. Rahat, K. Nahar and A. K. Dev, Metallic concentration in karnaphuly estuary sediment using neutron activation analysis technique, Journal Sains Nuklear Malaysia, Vol. 25(1), 2013, pp 61-72.

3. S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons from an Am/Be source: integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101, 2013, pp 205-209.

4. M. S. Rahman, S. M. Hossain and M. Jamal Uddin, Investigation of Vertical Distribution of Soil Elements at Central Part of Bangladesh Using Neutron Activation Analysis, International Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 5-13.

National 1. A. K. Das and I. Kamal, Morphology and Metallurgical Studies on a Few Archeological Samples

Found in Old Forges in Japan, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Science, Vol. 37(1), 2013, pp 43-50.

2. M. A. Rakib, M. E. Huda, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, Rahat Khan, M. S. Sultana, M. S. Akter, Mohammad A.H. Bhuiyan and Masum A Patwary, Arsenic content in inactive tissue: human hair and nail, Journal of Scientific Research & reports, Vol. 2(2), 2013, pp 522-535.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop1. “Study of homogeneity and water absorption behavior of Miller auto brick sample

manufactured by Hoffman Kiln method using film neutron radiography technique”, M. K. Alam, M. N. Islam, S. Saha and Rabiul Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, pp.110, Article no. PP41.

2. “Crystallographic Features of a Recent Japanese Sword Prepared by Tatara Method”, A. K. Das, First National Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 05 December, 2013. p. 24

3. “Determination of trace elements in local reactor shielding materials by INAA technique”, M. A. Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher and M. H. Ahsan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p 99.

4. “Studies on toxic metal accumulation in shrimps of Satkhira district by AAS”, K. Fatema, K. Naher, T.R. Chowdhury, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 91.

5. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF and

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INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 88.

6. “Improvement of analytical capabilities of prompt gamma-ray analysis by coincidence technique for elemental analysis of geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam, M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 35.

7. “Elemental analysis of raw materials of concrete to develop low activation nuclear reactor shielding”, M. Amirul Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. H. Ahsan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 77.

8. “Characterization of multiple prompt gamma-ray analysis system for elemental analysis of geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam, M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, page 39.

9. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF and INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 37.

10. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, International Conference on Advance Physics , 3-5 January 2013, Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

11. “NAA: overview and applications”, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, National Conference on Progress in Physics, 30 March 2013, Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, page 55.

Supervision of Thesis During the reporting period, one student from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST) has completed his M. S thesis under the supervision of NS group scientists using the NS laboratory facilities. Four students from different University have completed their M.S. thesis under the supervision of NAA group scientists. One student has completed M.Phil. thesis from NAA laboratory. Two M.S. students from different universities have completed their M.S. thesis under the supervision of neutron radiography group scientists.

Reactor Operation and Maintenance UnitPaper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Status of Nuclear Power Development of Bangladesh”, M. A. Malek Soner, Country Report on

Training on Reactor Plant Safety Course, 22 October-18 November, 2012, Tsuruga, Japan.2. “Safety Management System of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor of BAEC”, M. A.

Salam, Country Report on, 29 Oct-02 Nov, 2012, Daejeon, Korea.3. “Application of the Graded Approach for the safety of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor

of Bangladesh”, A. Haque, 10 – 14 December, 2012, Hanoi, Vietnam.4. “Strengthening Operational Safety of the BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor using

Seismic Instrument”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin,

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M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 76.

5. “Control Rod Drop Time Measurement of BAEC 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, M. Bodhroddoza Shohag, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, A. Rahman and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p. 76.

6. “Modification and Update the auxiliary system of the Instrumentation and Control System at BAEC 3MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor ”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 105.

7. “Operational Radiation Protection Programs for BAEC Research Reactors”, M. A. Malek Soner, Workshop on Operational Radiation Protection Programs for Research Reactors, 18-22 March, 2013, Vienna, Austria.

Reactor Physics and Engineering DivisionInternational 1. N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf, M. J. H. Khan, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and Z. I. Lyric,

Thermal hydraulic transient study of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II research reactor of Bangladesh using the EUREKA-2/RR code, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 41, 2012, pp 40-47.

2. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood and M. A. Motalab, A study on TRIGA core reconfiguration with new irradiation channels, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 43, 2012, pp 183-186.

3. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and J. H. Khan, Optimum burnup of BAEC TRIGA research reactor, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 55, 2013, pp 225-229, May.

National 1. M .S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab, M. T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun,

M. S. Rana and M. H. Altaf, Operation History Effect on Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp 103-113.

Technical Reports1. M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, M. A. Motalab, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Rana and M.

H. Altaf, “Fuel requirement for 1000 MWD core life extension of BAEC TRIGA research reactor”, Technical Report as per requirement of ROMU, AERE, 26th July, 2012.

2. M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S. Rana, M. A. Motalab, M. H. Altaf and Z. I. Lyric, “Shield Design Aspects of Disused Radioactive Source 60CoHead at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)”, Technical report as per service to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, 24th July, 2012.

3. M. J. H. Khan, Z. I. Lyric, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood and M. H. Altaf, “Verification of Shield Design of 75 kCi 60Co Source Room at Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB)”, Technical report as per requirement of IFRB, AERE, 25th April, 2013.

4. M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. A. Motalab, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun and M. H. Altaf, “On Fuel Loading Strategy of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor”, Internal Report, INST-134/RPED-36, June 2013.

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5. M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and M.S. Rana, “Benchmark of Static Experiments for Characterization of the SPERT-IV D-12/25 Core with Monte Carlo Code MVP”, Internal Report, INST-135/RPED-37, June 2013.

6. M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and M.S. Rana, “SPERT-IV D-12/25 Criticality Benchmark Calcualtion with Monte Carlo Code MVP”, Internal Report, INST-133/RPED-35, November 2012.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of the Disused Industrial Waste 60Co Head at

Mymensingh Medical College Hospital”, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S. Rana, M. A. Motalab, Z. I. Lyric, M. H. Altaf, and K. M. Rana, Proceeding of International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, IWMPE 2012, DUET Gazipur, December 2012.

2. “Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab, M.T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, and M. H. Altaf, Proceeding of Abstract, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Bangladesh Physical Society, 27-28 Dec, 2012.

Supervision of Thesis1. “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of Teletheraphy Facility at Sher-E-Bangla Medical

College Hospital of Barisal”, October-2012, Department of Physics, Govt. B. M College, Barisal.

2. “Validation Study of JEF-2.2 and JENDL-3.2 Evaluated Nuclear Data Files for TRIGA Calculation by Benchmarking TRX and BAPL Critical Lattices of Thermal Reactors” , June-2013, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

3. “A Comparative Analysis of Shielding Properties of Ilmenite Magnetite Concrete (IMC) between Monte Carlo Code MCNP5 and Secondary Standard Dosimetry System” June-2013, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.

Tandem Accelerator Facilities DivisionInternational1. A. Hermanne, R. A. Rebeles, F. Tárkányi, S. Takács, M. P. Takács, A. Ignatyuk and M. S.

Uddin, Excitation functions of deuteron induced reactions on natOs up to 50 MeV experiments and comparison with theoretical codes, Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B, Vol. 297, 2013, pp 75-85.

2. S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons of an Am/Be source: integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101, 2013, pp 205-209.

3. M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of physiochemical parameters and determination of the level of radiological threat to the population associated with the Karnaphuli river sediment containing municipal and industrial wastes of Chittagongn city Bangladesh, Radiat Prot Dosimetry, Vol. 153(3), 2013, pp 316-327.

4. M. A. Shariff, B. S. Borua, M. S. Uddin, M. M. Hasan, A. K. M. Shafiq Ullah, M. A. Huq, M. A. Shameem and M. A. Rashid, Heavy elemental contamination of soil in ship breaking area, Proc.

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Huq, Determination of Lead in blood using particle Induced X-ray emission analysis technique, Proc. Int. Conf. on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, 2012, pp 26-30.

6. J. Hassan, S. Khandaker, G. C. Saha, S. M. A. Islam, M. A. Shariff and M. M. Hasan, Nutritional and quantitative assessment of heavy metals in stem amaranth and Indian spinach irrigated with textile effluents, Int. Conf. on Industrial waste management and process efficiency, 2012, pp 243-256.

Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation CentreTechnical ReportA Technical Report titled as “Beneficiation of Monazite Based on Density Contrast from IRMS Middling of Pilot Plant at BSMEC, Cox’s Bazar: With Especial Emphasis on Its Rare Earth Geochemistry” has published during the reporting year.

Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring LaboratoryInternational

1. Q. M. R. Nizam, S. C. Nath, S. I. Bhuian, S. M. Shauddin, M. Kamal, R. A. Khan and H. Ali, Radiological Risk Analysis of Soil inside the Ship Breaking Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear And Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 40-44.

2. M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of Physiochemical Parameters and Determination of the level of Radiological threat to the Population Associated with the Karnaphuli River Sediment Containing Municipal and Industrial wastes of Chittagong city in Bangladesh, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. **, 2013, pp 1-12.

3. A. Miah, M. M. H. Miah, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. Rahmatullah, Natural Radioactivity and Associated Dose Rates in Soil Samples of Malnichera Tea Garden in Sylhet District of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 2(6), 2012, pp 147-152.

4. Q. M. R. Nizam, G. M. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, N. M. Eman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury, Distribution and Comparison of Natural and Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Sediment Below and at Surface Level in Charfassion Islam, Bhola, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1(1), 2013.

5. Q. M. R. Nizam, M. A. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury, Assessment of Activity Concentrations of Radionuclides from Upper Level Sediment In Charfassion Islam, Bhola, Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 36-39.

Nuclear Safeguards and Security DivisionInternational 1. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose cross-linked

with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.

2. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under

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irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.3. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, R. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M Nurnabi and

W. Tonny, Modification of mechanical and thermal property of chitosan-starch blend films, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop1. “Status of Nuclear Security in Bangladesh”, Country Report, Technical Meeting on the Draft

Implementing Guide on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Transport, Vienna, Austria, 23-27 July, 2012.

2. “Overview of Nuclear Security and Safeguards in Bangladesh”, Country Report, FNCA Workshop on Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Hanoi, Vietnam, 18-21 December, 2012.

3. “Current Status of the Ratification Process of the CPPNM Amendment, issues to be overcome, and the way forward”, Country Report, Regional Workshop on Facilitating Adherence to and Implementation of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclerar Material (CPPNM), Beijing, China, 1-3 April 2013.

4. “National Experience of Bangladesh with Nuclear Security”, Country Report, Sub-Regional Meeting on Nuclear Security Information Exchange and Coordination, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14-16 May, 2013.

II. BIO-SCIENCES

Agrochemical and Environmental Research DivisionInternational1. M. A. Rahman, A. Z. Chowdhury, M. Moniruzzaman, M. N. Islam, Z. and, M. K. Alam,

Pesticide residues in tobacco leaves from the Kushtia district in Bangladesh, Bull Environ Contam Toxicol, Vol. 89, 2013, pp 658-663.

2. M. Aktaruzzaman, M. S. Hossain, A. N. M. Fakhruddin, M. Jamal Uddin, S. H. Rahman, M. A. Zaman Chowdhury, M. K. Alam, Z. Fardous and M. A. Hossain, Water and bottom sediments quality of brackish water shrimp farms in Kaliganj Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh, Soil Science Society of Pakistan, Soil Environ., Vol. 32(1), 2013, pp 29-35.

3. A. Tareq, M. Alam, S. Raza, T. Sarwar, Z. Fardous, A. Z. Chowdhury and S. Hossain, Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Chitin and Chemically Treated Chitosan Prepared from Shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Shell Waste, Journal of Virology & Microbiology, Article ID 369217, 2013.

National1. M. A. Uddin, M. Saha, M. A. Z. Chowdhury and M. A. Rahman, Pesticide Residues in some

selected pond water samples of Meherpur region of Bangladesh, Journal of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Vol. 39(1), 2013, pp 77-82.

Supervision of Thesis Students from different public universities were given training on the use of HPLC, GC-MS and AAS techniques. Besides, two M. Sc. students have completed their thesis work and three M. Sc. and two Ph.D. students are doing their research work in this laboratory.

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International1. M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam, M. A. Hossain and

M. I. Khalil, Effect of gamma-ray induced mutant strains of Aspergillus niger on citric acid fermentation using molasses and jackfruit based medium, Academic Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 1(3), 2012, pp 23-28.

2. A. Khatun, A. Hossain, M. Islam, A. Hossain, M. K. Munshi and R. Huque, Effect of gamma radiation on antioxidant marker and microbial safety of fresh bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 2(11), 2012, pp 43-49.

3. J. B. Golding, R. Huque, P. Pristijono and R. B. H. Wills, Efficacy of NO treatment to inhibit browning on fresh cut lettuce types, Proc. 7th International Postharvest Symposium, Acta Hort. 1012, ISHS, 2013, pp 933-938.

4. R. Huque, R. B. H. Wills, P. Pristijono and J. B. Golding, Effect of nitric oxide (NO) and associated control treatments on the metabolism of fresh-cut apple slices in relation to development of surface browning, Postharvest Biology and Technology, Vol. 78, 2013, pp 16–23.

5. M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam and M. I. Khalil, Effect of biomass and sugar in citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using molasses and jackfruit as substrates, American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1(1), 2013, pp 1-6.

6. R. Huque, M. A. Hossain, M. K. Pramanik, M. Z. Hasan, M. Islam, A. Khatun and M. K. Munshi, Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma radiation and assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect, International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 1-5.

7. F. Akhter, M. Islam, A. Khatun, M. K. Munshi, M. A. Hossain, M. Hoque and R. Huque, Biochemical composition and effects of radiation on sensory, biochemical and physiological quality of fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 3(5), 2013, pp 25-34.

Supervision of Thesis1. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Phil. Thesis (Md. Fuad Hossain), Department of

Microbiology, Jahagirnagar University.2. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Sc. Thesis (Ms. Tasnuva Fairuz Sheuty), Department of

Zoology, Jahagirnagar University.

Insect Biotechnology DivisionInternational 1. M. Khan, Potential of liquid larval diets for mass rearing of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera

tryoni (Froggatt) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Australian Journal of Entomology, Vol. 52, 2013, pp 268-277.

2. P. Halder, M. Khan, A. A. Mahin and A. J. Howlader. Influence of antibiotics on the mortality and bacteria supplemented diets on the ovariole number of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Academic Journal of Entomology, Vol. 6(1), 2013, pp 27-32.

3. M. A. Alim, M. A. Hossain, M. Khan, S. A. Khan, M. S. Islam and M. Khalequzzaman, Seasonal variations of melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera:Tephritidae) in different agricultural habitats of Bangladesh, ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7(11), 2012, pp 905-911.

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National 1. M. Hossain, M. A. Hossain, A. J. Howlader and M. Khan, Evaluation of adult chill treatments

on recovery, longevity and flight ability of oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 1-11.

2. M. Z. Islam, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim, M. Khan and S. A. Khan, Determination of Male sterility dose and optimization of male ratio of pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for application in Sterile Insect Technique application, Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 93-101.

3. A. I. Bhuiyan and M. Momen, Studies on the Protozoan Parasites of Hilsa Shad, Tenualosa Ilisha in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, Vol. 40(1), 2012.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “Global Advances in Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Pest Management”, S. A. Khan,

Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management, Organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium, Dhaka, 20th April, 2013.

2. “Laboratory Research and Field-cage Trials of Fruit Fly SIT in Bangladesh-Problems and Prospects”, M. Khan, Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management, Organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium, Dhaka, 20th April, 2013.

3. “Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to suppress fruit fly pest and Mating Success of Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) and the Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in Support of SIT Application in Bangladesh”, M. Khan, Basic Nuclear Orientation Course, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, June, 2013.

Supervision of ThesisInsect Biotechnology Division (IBD) has academic programmes with different universities of Bangladesh. During reporting period 1 M.Sc. students of Zoology Department (Jahangirnagar University) and 1 M.Sc. students of Entomology Department (Sher-E-Bangla Agricutural University) have completed their thesis works under supervision of scientists of the division.

Microbiology and Industrial Irradiation DivisionInternational 1. Z. Mahal, T. Ahmed, M. S. Hossain, A. A. Mahin, H. O. Rashid and T. Mumtaz, Use of

Pleurotus sajor-caju in upgrading green jute plants and jute sticks as ruminant feed, Journal of bioscience and biotechnology, Vol. 2(2), 2013, pp 101-107.

2. R. Huque, M. A. Hossain, M. K. Pramanik, M. Z. Hasan, M. Islam, A. Khatun and M. K. Munshi, Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma irradiation and assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect, International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 1-5.

3. A. N. M. Mamun-Or-Rashid, B. K. Dash, M. N. Abedin Chowdhury, M. Fatima Waheed and M. K. Pramanik, Exploration of potential baker’s yeast from sugarcane juice: optimization and evaluation, Pakistan Journal of Biological Science, Vol. 16(13), 2013, pp 617-623.

4. M. A. Arif Kabir, M. O. Faruk, T. Mumtaz, M. K. Pramanik and H. O. Rashid, Radiosterilization of cotton based product for the improvement of microbiological quality, Research & Reviews in BioSciences, Vol. 7(1), 2013, pp 36-40.

5. L. Yee, T. Mumtaz, M. Mohammadi, L. Y. Phang, Y. Ando, A. R. Raha, K. Sudesh, H. Ariffin

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and M. A. Hassan, Polyhydroxyalkanoate synthesis by recombinant Escherichia coli JM109 expressing PHA biosynthesis genes from Comamonas sp. EB172, J. Microbial & Biochemical Tech., Vol. 4, 2013, pp 103-110.

6. Z. Rasdi, T. Mumtaz, N. A. Abdul Rahman and M. A. Hassan, Kinetic analysis of biohydrogen production from anaerobically treated POME in 2L bioreactor under optimized condition, Int. J. Hyd. Energy, Vol. 37, 2012, pp 17724-17730.

7. S. N. Jolly, S. Mubassara, M. K. Pramanik and M. A. Akond, Current status on bacteriological quality of drinking water of the Jahangirnagar University Campus, Dhaka, Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 3(6), 2013, pp 14- 19.

8. S. Nahar, M. H. Afrad, N. Begum, F. A. Mamun, A. K. Sarker, S. K. Das, A. S. Golam Faruque, M. R. Pourkarim, M. S. Kabir Choudhuri, T. Azim and M. Rahman, High prevalence of noroviruses among hospitalized diarrheal patients in Bangladesh, 2011, J. Infect. Dev. Ctries., Vol. 7(11), 2013, pp 892-896.

Supervision of ThesisThree M.Sc. students carried out research work for the completion of their thesis under the supervision of Dr. Kamruzzaman Pramanik and Dr. Tabassum Mumtaz of the Division from Shahjalal University and Jahangirnagar University.

Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering DivisionNational1. M. A. K. Azad, M. N. N. Mazumder, A. K. Chaki, M. Ali, M. L. Hakim, A. N. K. Mamun, Y.

Hase, S. Nozwa, A. Tanaka, A. Koike, H. Ishikawa and M. A. Azam, Photoperiod- insensitive mutants with short plant height identified in the M1 Generation of rice irradiated with carbon ion beam, SARBO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, Vol. 42(2), 2013, pp 179-186.

2. P. K. Roy, A. N. K. Mamun, M. H. Kabir, M. R. Islam, M. T. Jahan and M. Z. Rahman, Development of an efficient in vitro regeneration protocol on an Orchid, Phalaenopsis amabilis, Nuclear Science and Applications, Vol. 20(1&2), 2011, pp 38-42, Published in June 2013.

3. M. T. Jahan, M .R. Islam, A. N. K. Mamun, P. K. Roy and M. H. Kabir, Organogenesis in gladiolus (Gladiolus imbricatus L.cv. violet) using corm and cormel explants, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 2(1), 2013, pp 105-111.

4. M. R. Islam, M. T. Jahan, A. N. K. Mamun, P. K. Roy, M. H. Kabir and M. Z. Rahman, In vitro clonal propagation of Musa sp. Cv. Agnishwar – a rare banana plant variety of Bnagladesh, Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(1), 2012, pp 63-71.

Radiation Entomology and Acarology DivisionInternational1. A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam, A. S. M. Saifullah and A. Yamanaka, A preliminary report of

moth’s fauna in the campus of Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies, Vol. 1(1), 2013, pp 56-62.

2. K. Shefa, M. M. Hossain, M. H. Islam, A. T. M. F. Islam and A. S. M. Saifullah, An artificial larval diet for blowfly, Lucilia cuprina (Diptera Calliphoridae), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, Vol. 1(5), 2013, pp 99-102.

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National1. M. A. Razzak, A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam and A. S. M. Saifullah, The Effects of

Photoperiod on some aspects of biology of Alphitobius diaperinus (Panz.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), Jahangirnagar University. J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(2), 2012, pp 1-7.

2. A. T. M. F. Islam, M. H. Islam, M. A. Razzak, A. S. M. Saifullah and A. Yamanaka, Seasonal patterns of butterfly abundance and species richness in four different habitats at Savar, Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University. J. Biol. Sci., Vol. 1(2), 2012, pp 77-88.

Tissue Banking and Biomaterial Research UnitNational1. N. Akhtar, F. B. Atique, M. M. Miah and S. M. Asaduzzaman, Radiation response of bacteria

associated with human cancellous bone, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6(2), 20132, pp 79-84.

2. M. Z. Hasan, F. T. Zohra, S. S. Bari, M. Miah, K. Chakma, A. Nessa, M. A. K. Parvez and M. H. Rahman, Bacterial contamination of the human amniotic membrane and bone tissue allograft, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, Vol. 18(1), 2012, pp 34-38.

Supervision of ThesisDuring this period, two M.S. students have successfully completed their thesis works from this unit for the fulfilment of their M.S. degree.

National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied SciencesInternational1. S. Sajjan, K. A. Nabhani, Z. Saad, E. Panagiotidis, S. Salam, R. Syed and J. Bomanji, Patient

of multicultural society attending Nuclear Medicine department: Breaking the communication barrier, Nuclear Medicine Communications, Vol. 34(4), 2013, pp 390.

2. F. Begum, C. M. Ahmed, S. Afroz, E. Kabir, F. Alam, S. Banerjee and N. Zaman, Lean body mass based levothyroxine (LT4) replacement in young athyrotic patients with differentiated carcinoma of thyroid, Indian J. of Endocr. Metab., Vol. 17, 2013, pp 254-259.

3. K. A. Quadir, IAEA-TCS-50 and education of nuclear medicine physics in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 105th Scientific Meeting of JSMP Japanese Journal of Medical Physics., Vol. 33(1), April 2013.

National1. S. Salam, N. F. Ali and S. Afroz, Role of various radiopharmaceuticals in metastatic bone pain

palliation, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 54.2. N. Sultana, T. K. Majumder, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, B. U. Ahmed and F. A. Hussain, Color

Doppler Sonographic findings in idiopathic portal vein cavernous transformation, Comilla BMA Med. J., Vol. 28, 2013, pp 12-14.

3. N. Sultana, R. Parvin, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari and T. K. Majumder, DTPA renogram and color Doppler ultrasound in assessment of complication of transplant kidney –A hospital based study, Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol. 14(1), 2013, pp 36-40.

4. F. Begum, N. Nahar, S. Sultana, F. Alam, S. Afroz and N. Zaman, Whole Body Composition Measurement by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in Young Patients with Differentiated Carcinoma of Thyroid (DCT), Bang. J, Nucl, Med, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 12-16.

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5. M. N. Hossain, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman and F. Begum, Quantification of Thyroid Activity Using Conjugate View Method with Gamma Camera Images, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.16(1), 2013, pp 41-44.

6. M. R. Bhuiyan, N. F. Ali, A. Sultana, S. Salam and A. K. Mahmud, A primary hypertrophic osteoarthopathy or pachydermoperiostosis, Mymensingh Medical Journal, Vol. 21(3), 2012, pp 557-561.

7. S. Salam, N. F. Ali and S. Afroz, Application of radio- immunotherapy in haematological and solid malignancy- brief review, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(E), 2012, pp 113.

8. M. I. Hossain Ansari, M. Hasan, F. Alam, M. F. Kabir, L. Nisa, M. A. U. Azim and M. N. Islam Sarkar, Effectiveness of Time Resolved Fluoroimmunoassay for the determination of Neonatal TSH, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 104-108.

9. F. Begum, C. M. Ahmed, S. Afroz, E. Kabir, N. Nahar, S. Sultana, Z. Jabin, F. Alam, F. Kabir, S. Banerjee and N. Zaman, Effect of levothyroxine (LT4) replacement on exercise capacity of young athyrotic patient treated by radioiodine therapy, Bangladesh J. Nucl. Med., Vol. 14(1), 2012, pp 12-16.

10. N. Sultana, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, T. K. Majumder, M. R. Islam, F. A. Hussain and F. Alam, Duplex Study of carotid artery in patients with ischemic strok, .Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience, Vol. 28(2), 2012. pp 67-73.

11. F. Nasreen and S. Yasmeen, Predictive accuracy of parathyroid scans in case of primary hyperparathyroidism and its relation with pre surgical parathormone, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 100-103.

12. K. A. Quadir, N. Khatun, M. A. Hoque and A. Begum, Improvement of Hot Laboratory Facilities in Nuclear Medicine, Bang. Journal of Medical Physics, Vol.5(1), 2012, pp 37-40.

13. M. N. Islam, K. A. Quadir, F. Alam and M. M. Akramuzzaman, Bio-distribution and Dosimetry of Normal Bangladeshi Population for Commonly used Radiopharmaceuticals, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.15(2), 2012, pp 89-95.

14. M. N. Hossain, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum, M. A. U. Azim and N. Nahar, Quantitative study of Hyperthyroid Patient by Employing Different Protocols at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol.15(1), 2012, pp 22-25.

15. Z. Jabin, Neck dermoid cyst mimicking thyroid nodule : A case report, BJNM, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 119-121.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. “IAEA-TCS-50 and education of nuclear medicine physics in Bangladesh”, K. A. Quadir,

International Symposium and 105th Annual General Meeting of Japanese Society of Medical Physics (JSMP), Yokohama, Japan, 12-14 April, 2013.

2. “PET/CT and SPECT/CT in prostate cancer: tracer, advantages and limitations”, S. Salam, S. Lewitschnig, C. Sit, G. Gnanasegaran and S. Osmany, World Journal of nuclear medicine Volume 11 Issue 3, September 2012. P. 195 Levi, Finland.

3. “SPECT/CT and PET/CT in the nuroendocrine tumour – pearls and patterns”, S. Salam, C. Sit, F. Hassan, S. Navalkissoor and G. Gnanasegaran, World journal of nuclear medicine Volume 11 Issue 3, September 2012. P. 180 Levi, Finland.

4. “Detection and treatment of lung metastases in differentiated thyroid carcinoma, Z. Jabin,

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International Conference on Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (ICRT 2012), Levi, Finland, Nov, 2012.

5. “Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in assessment of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus”, T. Mandal, N. Sultana, L. Nisa and F. Nasreen, RCARO/ARCCNM Nuclear medicine education & training course, 2013, Annual general meeting of ARCCNM Page 51, Nehru Centre, Mumbai India Dec 12, 2013.

6. “Role of myocardial perfusion scan in the evaluation of coronary artery disease in Diabetic patients”, S. Quddus, L. Nisa and N. Sultana, RCARO/ARCCNM Nuclear medicine education & training course, 2013, Annual general meeting of ARCCNM Page 49 Nehru Centre, Mumbai India, Dec 12,2013.

7. “Quantification of Thyroid Uptake by using conjugate view method with Gamma Camera Images”, M. N. Hossain, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum and M. S. Islam, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologists International Cancer Conference, 14-15 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

8. “Plasma therapy: A new era of therapeutic techniques”, T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologists International Cancer Conference, 14-15 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

9. “Clinical Training program for Medical Physicists specializing in Nuclear Medicine in Bangladesh”, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, F. Begum, M. N. Hossain, T. A. Biman, M. S. Reza and A. S. M. H. U. Khan, 7th SAARC Federation of Oncologists International Cancer Conference, 14-15 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

10. “Quantification of Thyroid Uptake with Gamma Camera Images”, M. N. Hossain, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum and K. K. Nath, Journal of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine Vol-46, Sup-2, October 2012 Page:228, ARCCNM/KSNM International Symposium, 24-27 October 2012, Seoul, Korea.

11. “Study of correlation of two types of radiation into step-index optical fiber and its phenomena”, T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad, Journal of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine Vol-46, Sup-2, October 2012, ARCCNM/KSNM International Symposium, 24-27 October 2012, Seoul, Korea.

12. “Correlation of Wall Motion Score and Left Vntricular Ejection Fraction by Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging”, R. Hussain, A. Z. Sarker and S. M. F. Begum, World Journal of Nuclear Medicine Sep 2012;11 (3): 195.

13. “A study on Strontium-90 irradiation for treatment of postoperative Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma”, R. Hussain, K. K. Nath, S. Sultana, F. Alam and S. Afroz, World Journal of Nuclear Medicine Sep 2012;11 (3): 174-175.

14. “Agreement of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction measured by Planar Radionuclide Ventriculography and Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients with known or suspected Coronary Artery Disease”, A. Z. Sarker, R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz and L. Nisa, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Oct. 2012;46 (Suppl 2): 217-218.

15. “188Re-HDD/Lipiodol for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma”, M. I. H. Ansari, S. Quddus, F. Alam, M. Hasan, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2013; 16(1):77.

16. “Unusual presentation of choriocarcinoma-trapped in a diagnostic dilemma”, F. Begum, T. Mandal, 25th National Conf. of Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography, 26 April, 2013, Dhaka.

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17. “Measurement of activity in small organ from Gamma Camera Images”, M. N. Hossain, K. Afroj Quadir, M. N. Islam, T. A. Biman, F. Begum, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:86, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

18. ”Initiation of Residency Program for Nuclear Medcine Physicists in Bangladesh”, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Islam and F. Begum, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:73-74, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

19. “Design of a Special L-Bench Shield facility for Dispensing of Radiopharmaceuticals at INMU”, N. Khatun, K. K. Nath, K. M. Kabir, M. N. Islam and K. A. Quadir, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:82-82, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka.

20. “Role of color Doppler study in living Donor liver transplants: Experience of two successful liver transplants in Bangladesh”, N. Sultana, M. Alam and H. A. Khan, Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography souvenir 2012.

21. “Differentiation of Benign from Malignant thyroid lesions role of high resolution real time Elastoscan”, A. K. M. Fazlul Bari, N. Sultana and M. Alam, Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography souvenir 2012.

22. “Study of correlation of two types of radiation into step-index optical fiber and its phenomena”, T. A. Biman, K. A. Quadir, M. N. Hossain, M. N. Islam, A. Azim, M. R. Islam and R. Azad, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine Vol:16 Number:1, January 2013, Page:87-88, 18th

National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh 25-26 January 2013, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

23. “Detection and treatment of lung metastases in differentiated thyroid carcinoma”, Z. Jabin, 18th Diabetes & Endocrine Conference, 12th December, 2012 in Bangladesh Institute of health sciences, Dhaka.

24. “Thyrotoxicosis”, Z. Jabin, Thyroid symposium, 18th National Conference of SNMB, INMU auditorium, 26th January, 2013.

25. “Psycho-social aspects of thyroid cancer patients- (OP-II-1)”, Z. Jabin, 18th National Conference of SNMB, INMU auditorium, 26th January, 2013.

26. “A study on Strontium-90 for treatment of post-operative Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma”, R. Hussain, S. Sultana, K. K. Nath, F. Alam and S. Afroz, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 84.

27. “Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) in patients with conduction abnormalities”, A. Z. Sarker, R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz, K. K. Nath and L. Nisa, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 78.

28. “Correlation of Wall Motion Score and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging”, R. Hussain, A. Z. Sarker and S. M. F. Begum, 18th National Conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine, Bangladesh, 26 Jan, 2013, Dhaka Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Jan. 2013;16(1): 85.

29. “Agreement of left ventricular ejection fraction measured by planar radionuclide ventriculography and gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease”, A. Z. Sarker, R. Hussain, F. Nasreen, S. Momtaz

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, MitfordNational 1. M. F. Haque, M. M. Iqbal, Z. Ahmad, T. Sultan, M. Rahman, S. Quddus, M. U. Rahman and M.

M. Ahamed, A comparison of GFR by modified Gates method with measured cretinine clearence rate (CCR) & MDRD Formula based estimation in Type 2 Diabetes Subject with Nephropathy, Mymensingh Medical Journal, Vol. 22(4), 2013.

2. H. A. Rahamen, M. Hossain and J. A. Haque, Effect of long term thyroxin suppressive therapy on bone mineral status- a comparative study on pre and post menopausal women, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 48-50.

3. H. A. Rahamen, J. A. Haque and M. Hossain, Role of SPECT/CT Tc 99m MDP Scan for the Evaluation of TMJ disorder our initial experience, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(2), 2012, pp 109-111.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, RajshahiInternational1. N. Begum, B. Wang, M. Mori and Vares, Dose ionizing radiation influence Alzheimen’s

disease risk.2. M. M. Rahman, M. K. R. Khan, M. R. Islam, M. A. Halim, M. Shahjahan, M. A. Hakim, D. K.

Saha and J. U. Khan, Effect of Al doping on structural, electrical, optical & photoluminescence properties of nano-structural ZnO thin films, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, Vol. 28(4), 2012, pp 329-335.

3. M. A. Samad, M. M. Haque, M. K. Shah, M. R. Islam and M. C. Mia, Evaluation of TSH, T3 and T3 in human serum: standardization on normal individuals, American Journal of Modern Physics, Vol. 2(4), 2013, pp 202-207.

Supervision of Thesis1. Dr. Md. Kabiruzzaman Shah, Director, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Chief investigator of one

thesis student of MD internal Medicine S. Testeosterve lever in MI Patients.2. Dr. Md. Kabiruzzaman Shah, Director, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Co-supervisor of one thesis

student of M.Sc. level of Department of Physics of Rajshahi University, studied on “Evaluation of thyroid hormone status of clinically thyrotoxic hyperthyroidism”.

3. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Scientific Officer, INMAS Rajshahi act as a Co-supervisor of a thesis student of M.Sc. level of Department of Physics of Rajshahi University, titled of “To study the physiology of Thyroid Gland using Radio-iodine 131 Uptake Calculation”.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, SylhetNational1. K. Nahar and M. H. Khan, Incidence of thyroid dysgenesis at INMAS, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 69.2 K. Nahar and M. H. Khan, Comparison between high dose verses radio iodine therapy in the

treatment of thyrotoxic patients at INMAS Sylhet, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 15(1), 2012, pp 69.

3. M. H. Khan, Salt & Oli in Hypertension, Health Magazine IBN SINA Trust, Vol. 3(10), 2013.

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, MymensinghPaper presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. SPECT/CT of torso should be part of Bone scan protocol in evaluation of breast carcinoma

patients to identify metastatic focuses not detected in scintigraphy, Presented in ARCCNM, South Korea.

2. Specialized Ultrasound–Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Clinical Seminar in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.

3. Expanding Use of SPECT-CT : What we can do & what we are ready to do,-Clinical Seminar in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.

4. BMD & Osteoporosis,- Mymensingh Medical College teachers association. Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, DinajpurNational 1. W. Ahmed, K. R. Rimi, M. H. Rahman and B. K. Bose, Morphological Variations in Paranasel

air sinus region studied by CT Scan, Dinajpur Medical College Journal, Vol. 6(1), 2013. 2. S. A. Sarker, S. F. Ahmed, M. N. Rahman, S. S. Ali, Z. Rehana, S. Ahmed, F. Farzana, B. K.

Bose and J. Begum, Neonatal Seizures: Etiolosy and Hospital outcome, Dinajpur Med College ., Vol. 7(1), 2014.

Paper presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop1. Paper entitled Management of acute exacerbation of COPD’ in master class of COPD.

Organized by lung foundation Bangladesh at Rangpur Medical college on December 05, 2012.2. Paper entitled “Mangement of Thyroid Cancer” presented in a Seminar organized by BMA,

Dinajpur at Dinajpur Medical College.3. Seminar entitled “Diagnosis of Osteoporosis by BMD” organized by INMAS, Dinajpur

Auditorium.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, KhulnaNational1. S. Saha, A. K. Paul, M. S. Rahman, J. Das and J. Ferdous, Estimation of hospital stay time for

Ca_thyroid patients treated with radioiodine-131, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 12, 2012, pp 77-82.

2. J. Das, A. K. Paul, F. A. Hussain, S. Sultana, F. Begum, J. Ferdous, S. Saha and K. B. Shamsuddin, Effect of hyperthyroidism in bone mineral density in adult people, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 50-53.

Supervision of Thesis1. Post-graduate students and Internee doctors of Medicine Department, Khulna Medical College

received training on Thyroid disease management from Thyroid Clinic.2. Clinical students of Khulna Medical College and Khulna Polytechnique Institute were placed

for theoretical and practical classes.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, FaridpurNational1. S. K. Dey, Focal FDG uptake in brown fat: A potential pitfall on PET scan, Bangladeh J Nucl

Medicine, Vol. 15(2), July 2012.2. T. Biswas, M. Rahman, L. S. Banu, H. Rahman and S. K. Dey, Renogram in the diagnosis of an

unusual case of crossed renal ectopia: a case report, Bangladesh J. Nucl Medicine, Vol. 15(2),

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July 2012.3. H. Rahman at el, The Role of SPECT- Guided CT for Evaluating Foci of Increased Bone

metabolism classified as indeterminate on SPECT in cancer patients, Faridpur Medical College Journal, Vol. 8(1), Jan 2013.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/WorkshopDr. Shankar Kumar Dey, INMAS, Faridpur presented following scientific papers at NINMAS, Dhaka 1 Oct. 2012 on (i) PET-CT imaging in oncology, (ii) SPECT-PET myocardial perfusion imaging, (iii) F-18 Bone PET and (iv) Thyroid cancer stem cell.

Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, ComillaInternational1. M. S. R. Miah, M. R. Islam and S. Sardar, Bone Mineral Density of Female thyroidal and non-

thyroidal patient, ARCCNM/KSNM International Symposium, The 51st Annual Autumn Meeting of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 46(2), 2012.

National1. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and M. S. Haque, Ectopic thyroid at the Centre for Nuclear

Medicine & Ultrasound (CNMU), Comilla, Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 1(15), 2012, pp 26-28.

2. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and S. Haque, Post Ablative Follow up in Thyroid cancer, Comilla BMA Medical Journal, Vol. 1(26), 2012, pp 20-23.

3. R. Islam, S. Sardar, S. R. Miah and S. Alam, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma –A case report, Comilla BMA Medical Journal, Vol. 1(26), 2012, pp 48-50.

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