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A.K.M. Mostafa Anower; DVM, PhD

Professor
Department of Microbiology and Public Health
Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine

Office Address

Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Public Health,Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (Barishal campus), Khanpura, Babugonj, Barishal-8210, Bangladesh

Phone

+8801711069468

Email

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Biography

Biography of Dr. A.K.M. Mostafa Anower

Professor, Department of Microbiology and Public Health

Dr. A.K.M. Mostafa Anower is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Public Health within the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU).

A dedicated academic and researcher, Dr. Anower laid his foundational knowledge with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a Master of Science (MS) in Veterinary Public Health and Food Hygiene from Bangladesh Agricultural University, where he specialized in microbiology, becoming proficient in bacterial culture, biochemical tests, vaccine production, and animal trials. He then pursued and earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Major in Molecular Medicine) from the prestigious Ajou University School of Medicine in South Korea. During his PhD, he pioneered the use of a Herpes Simplex Virus-induced model to study Behcet’s disease, providing novel insights into in vivo and in vitro macrophage activation. His work also extended to exploring innovative gene therapy treatments for Sepsis. Dr. Anower is highly skilled in a suite of advanced laboratory techniques, including molecular cloning, PCR, FACS, cell and virus culture, and electronic microscopy.

Dr. Anower's career at PSTU exemplifies a steady ascent through the academic ranks, progressing from Lecturer to his current position as Professor. His commitment to the university's development is further demonstrated through his significant administrative service, including as Departmental Chairman, Member Secretary of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Internship Coordinator.

His expertise extends beyond the university campus into the international arena. Since 2018, Dr. Anower has been collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), serving in various capacities including EuFMD Short Term Professional based in Rome, Italy, and as a National Animal Health Expert in Bangladesh. In this role, he is instrumental in shaping Bangladesh's livestock sector, leading the drafting of critical national policies such as the National Livestock Extension Policy, Animal Breeding and AI policy, and the national strategies for controlling Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and eradicating PPR. He also develops training modules for veterinarians and farmers and contributes to climate change research through projects on enteric methane quantification.

An accomplished scientist, Dr. Anower has a robust research portfolio with numerous publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He actively supervises MS and PhD students and has presented his work at conferences across the globe, including in Thailand, Singapore, Italy, and South Korea. His early career included vital roles as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) and a Senior Scientific Officer at the FMD Vaccine Production Laboratory, LRI in Cumilla.

Dr. Anower is a respected leader in his professional community, currently serving as the President of the Network for the Veterinarians of Bangladesh (BDVetNet), Vice-President of the Bangladesh Society for Safe Food and as a member of the National AMR Sectoral Working Group for Animal Health. He also contributes to the advancement of scientific discourse as a Managing Editor and Editor for several national and international journals.

His extensive training, both at home and abroad (including in the Netherlands, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India), underscores his commitment to continuous learning and global collaboration in the fields of veterinary science, public health, and One Health.

For more information, please visit his university profile: http://pstu.ac.bd/teachers/dr.a.k.m.mostafaanower

Research Interest

Livestock disease sero-surveillance and diagnosis, Animal health policy formulation, Animal disease control and prevention strategies, Food safety, One health.

Qualifications

  • PhD, Ajou University School of Medicine (2013)
  • Master of Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University (2000)
  • DVM, Bangladesh Agricultural University (1998)

Previous Positions

  • 2017-2025
    Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
  • 2013-2017
    Associate Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
  • 2008-2013
    Assistant Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
  • 2006-2008
    Lecturer Patuakhali Science and Technology University
  • 2003-2006
    Senior Scientific Officer FMD Vaccine Production Laboratory, LRI, Cumilla
  • 2001-2002
    Scientific Officer Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Dhaka

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal


Publications

Journal (13)

Dr. Md. Yeasin Arafat, and Wahedul Karim Ansari

Knowledge, attitude and practice assessment of bovine tuberculosis among abattoir personnel in Barishal City of Bangladesh

Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 9(3), 97-105.

Wahedul Karim Ansari

Occurrences, isolation, identification and susceptibility of Salmonella sp. in pigeons at Kamrangirchar thana, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 28(02), 2381-2388.

Dr. Farzana Islam Rume, Dr. Mohammad Enamul Hoque Kayesh, and Dr. Mohammad Rohul Amin

Antibiotic resistance and residue in chicken, cattle, buffalo and goat meats in different southern districts of Bangladesh

Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security. 5 (1): 19-26.

Dr. S.M. Hanif, and Professor Dr. Dibyendu Biswas

A study on udder health management practices, reproductive disorders and subclinical mastitis in buffalo herds in coastal region of Bangladesh

Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. 8 (8): 1662-1667.

Dr. Mohammad Enamul Hoque Kayesh

Lumpy skin disease virus infection: An emerging threat to cattle health in Bangladesh

Hosts and Viruses. 7 (4): 97-108.

A.K.M. Mostafa Anower; DVM, PhD

Genotyping of κ-casein and β-lactoglobulin genes in native cattle from Barishal region of Bangladesh. Animal Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology. 1-7. 

Dr. Farzana Islam Rume, and Wahedul Karim Ansari

Assessment of bacterial contamination levels on the surface of the bovine carcasses at slaughterhouses of Barishal city in Bangladesh

Journal of Veterinary Medical and One Health Research. 1 (2): 231-245.

A.K.M. Mostafa Anower; DVM, PhD

Food security and economic impact of family poultry farming through the Farmer's Field School (FFS) approach in southwest Bangladesh

Global Journal of Poultry Farm and Vaccination. 6 (1): 299-308.

Dr. Farzana Islam Rume

Assessment of subclinical mastitis in milch animals by different field diagnostictests in Barishal district of Bangladesh

Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology. 4 (1):24-33.

Dr. Mohammad Rohul Amin, and Professor Dr. Mohammed Lalmoddin Mollah

Evaluation of some prescribed and over-the-counter drugs induced hematobiochemical changes in mice.

Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research.  5 (4), 297-302.

A.K.M. Mostafa Anower; DVM, PhD

Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Microbes Isolated from Street Food Vended in Chittagong, Bangladesh

International Invention of Scientific Journal. 2 (6): 208-212.

Dr. Farzana Islam Rume, and Dr. Md Ahsanur Reza

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Escherichia coli Isolated from Raw Dairy Milk.

Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. 6(9): 1108-1113.

Dr. Farzana Islam Rume, and Dr. Mohammad Rohul Amin

Bacteriological contamination of street food vended in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Annals of Life Sciences. 2 (1): 15-22.

Grants

Supervision

Current Supervision

  • Molecular characterization of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus in Buffalo of Bhola district in Bangladesh

    Supervisor: A.K.M. Mostafa Anower, Co-Supervisor: Md. Rezaul Karim

    Molecular characterization of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus in Buffalo of Bhola district in Bangladesh > MS/MBA
    Student: Yousuf Biswas

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    Department of Microbiology and Public Health
    Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine
    Email: mostafa.anower@pstu.ac.bd
    Phone: +8801711069468
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