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EXTERNAL PROFILES

Assistant Professor

Afsana Kabir Dipty

Committed to dynamic teaching that supports the growth of my students’ knowledge and abilities. My passion lies in exploring water quality parameters, aquatic biodiversity, and plankton communities. At present, my research examines the relationship between water quality parameters and their effects on plankton communities. This work is intended to guide future stakeholders in recognizing the importance of water quality and in identifying the parameters that most influence phytoplankton communities within aquatic systems.

Fisheries and Marine Science

BIOGRAPHY

I am Afsana Kabir Dipty, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh and hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the same institution, securing first position in both programs with outstanding academic results. My research focuses on aquaculture, fish ecology, and the environmental impacts of fisheries, with several publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals. I have presented my work at global conferences, including Aquaculture America and events in Japan. I am a recipient of multiple awards, including the Chancellor Gold Medal and the National Science and Technology Fellowship. In addition to academic achievements, I have as completed various international training programs and supervises undergraduate research in fisheries science.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Aquaculture Fish Biology Biodiversity Marketing Plankton Community Marine Science.

2018 - 2020

Master of Science

Department of Fisheries and Marine Science (Aquaculture)
Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali.06

2013 - 2018

Bachelor of Science

Department of Fisheries and Marine Science
Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali

2010 - 2012

Higher Secondary Certificate

Science
Government Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College, Chittagong

2001 - 2010

Secondary School Certificate

Science
Bangladesh Nou-bahini High School and College, Chittagong

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September 26, 2018 to October 03, 2018
The International Summer School on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Description: Completed The International Summer School on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018.
Organization: Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Japan
September 25, 2018 to October 03, 2018
Course on software ' Stella' of Japan-Asia Youth Exchange program in Science (SAKURA)
Description: Attended as a trainee in a course on software ' Stella' of Japan-Asia Youth Exchange program in Science (SAKURA) administered by Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan, 2018.
Organization: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan.
February 17, 2018 to February 17, 2018
Integrated Rooftop Agriculture Management
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Organization: Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
January 05, 2018 to January 30, 2018
A course on Leveraging ICT for Growth Employment and Governance project
Description: Completed a course on Leveraging ICT for Growth Employment and Governance project under ICT division, Bangladesh, certified by George Washington university, USA, 2018.
Organization: George Washington university, USA.
January 01, 2018 to June 30, 2018
Assessment of Soil and Water Quality Parameters
Description: Attended as a trainee in a training program in Soil Resource and Development Institute (SRDI), Noakhali, 2018.
Organization: Soil Resource Resource and Development Institute (SRDI), Noakhali.
October 19, 2016 to October 20, 2016
The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library
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Organization: Noakhali Science and Technology University
May 05, 2016 to May 07, 2016
Intra-NSTU Model United Nations 2016
Description: Attended as a representative of Australia.
Organization: Noakhali Science and Technology University
March 15, 2023 to March 16, 2023
Development of OBE Curriculum
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Organization: Noakhali Science and Technology University
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1

National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship Award

the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Bangladesh
Description: National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship award for excellent research from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Bangladesh
Date: March 04, 2020

2

Best Oral Presenter Award

Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Achieved best oral presenter award in 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries, 2019.
Date: April 14, 2019

3

Chancellor Gold Medal Award

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Description: Chancellor Gold Medal Award for securing the highest CGPA (3.94 out of scale 4.00) and 1st position in Bachelor Examination of Noakhali Science and Technology University
Date: February 24, 2019

4

Merit Scholarship (based on academic performance)

Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Merit Scholarship at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh (based on academic performance) (2012-2018).
Date: November 11, 2018
2025
Journal

Availability and Marketing System of Fish and Crustaceans in an Urban Fish Market: A Study on Retail Practices

Authors: Chakraborty, Smriti and Dipty, Afsana Kabir and Rahman, Md Mofizur and Sarker, Bhakta Supratim and Paul, Shyamal Kumar and Banik, P and Diba, Shajia Afrin and Wasim, Asaduzzaman
Journal: Limnology and Freshwater Biology, Publisher: The Limnological Institute SB RAS , Volume: 8 , Issue: 3 , Page: 259--267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31951/2658-3518-2025-A-3-259
2024
Journal

Diversity of fishery resources and catch efficiency of fishing gears in the Feni River (Bangladesh)

Authors: Dipty, Afsana Kabir and Uddin, ME and Sarker, MJ and Rahman, A
Journal: Limnology and Freshwater Biology, Publisher: The Limnological Institute SB RAS , Volume: 7 , Issue: 5 , Page: 1196--1205
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31951/2658-3518-2024-A-5-1196
2024
Journal

Preferred food items of Juvenile hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) of the Meghna river estuary in Moju Chowdhury Hat, Lakshmipur

Authors: Dipty, Afsana Kabir, Elias Mahmud, and Meskat Hossain
Journal: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, Publisher: Aiknik Publication , Volume: 12 , Issue: 1 , Page: 126-132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2024.v12.i1b.2900
2024
Journal

Assessment of fish biodiversity and fishing gear efficiency of the Meghna River at Ramgati Upazila under Lakshmipur district in Bangladesh

Authors: Afsana Kabir Dipty, Ashiqur Rahman, Md Jahangir Sarker and MD Easin Uddin
Journal: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, Publisher: Aiknik Publication , Volume: 12 , Issue: 4 , Page: 127-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2024.v12.i4b.2951
2023
Journal

Seasonal variation in the epibenthic feeding habits of hilsa shad (tenualosa ilisha) in the upper meghna river estuary, Bangladesh

Authors: Sarker, Md Jahangir and Sarker, Pallab Kumer and Cahoon, Lawrence B and Dipty, Afsana Kabir and Bashar, Md Abul and Hasan, Md Monjurul and Mahmud, Yahia and Sarker, Md Milon
Journal: Fishes, Publisher: MDPI , Volume: 8 , Issue: 7 , Page: 335
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes8070335
2023
Journal

Investigation of the Livelihood Conditions of Fish Farmers in Feni District

Authors: Dipty, AK and Sarker, MJ and Fahad, MB
2023
Journal

Impact of aquaculture on crop productivity in greater Noakhali, Bangladesh

Authors: DIPTY, AFSANA KABIR and SARKER, MD JAHANGIR and FAHAD, MD BADSHA and AKTER, KARNIZ TAMANNA and SARKER, MD MILON and AKHI, SOHANA HOSSAIN and RAHMAN, MD MOFIZUR
Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, Publisher: Bangladesh Fisheries Society , Volume: 35 , Issue: 1 , Page: 83--97
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2023.35.08
2022
Journal

Impact of environmental stressors on the phytoplankton communities to assess the River Halda, Bangladesh

Authors: HOSSAIN, MD MOSAREF and SARKER, MD JAHANGIR and SARKER, MD MILON and DIPTY, AFSANA KABIR and RIMA, NAZMUN NAHER and SULTANA, NAHID
Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, Publisher: Bangladesh Fisheries Society , Volume: 34 , Issue: 1 , Page: 109--117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2022.34.11
Journal

Larval fish assemblages in coastal waters of Bangladesh: spatial and seasonal dynamics

Authors: Nahid, Sk Ahmad Al and Rana, Saifuddin and Sultana, Nargis and Mawa, Jannatul and Souhardya, Sazeed Mehrab and Kabir, Ilias Ebne and Shimul, Shahida Arfine and Billah, Md Masum and Bhuiyan, Md Khurshid Alam and Dipty, Afsana Kabir and others
Journal: Conservation, Publisher: MDPI , Volume: 4 , Issue: 1 , Page: 36--50
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation4010003
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Honors - 2019-20

Md Safiul Alam Saikat

Masters

Thesis Title: Fish Species Availability and Marketing Structure in Kabirhat Upazilla of Noakhali District, Bangladesh: Recommendations for Efficient Marketing.

Overview: This study examined the pricing dynamics, species availability, and fish marketing system in Kabirhat Upazila, Noakhali District, Bangladesh, over an eight-month study period, from July 2024 to February 2025. Data was gathered from four selected fish markets using structured questionnaires from 20 customers and 60 fish traders (retailers, wholesalers, and aratdars). 23 fish species and 2 crustaceans were discovered, where carps accounted the highest percentages (54.77%). According to price study, mrigal carp had the lowest retail price (BDT 155.99/kg), while hilsa shad had the highest (BDT 1294.16/kg). Nine different marketing routes were found, most of which involved multiple middlemen. These channels drastically decreased the fishermen's share of the final price, which ranged from 61.46% to 73.83%. Marketing cost ranged 0.40% to 2.34% of the retail price where icing having the highest percentage (34%) followed by transportation (27%), and other sectors. Seasonal fluctuations influenced both fish availability and prices in December and February recorded the highest and lowest volume respectively. Extended marketing chains, inadequate handling, and a lack of stakeholder training were among the main obstacles. Government fish depots, improved storage and transportation facilities, and policy interventions are suggested for a fish-based marketing system in the current study location.

Honors - 2018-19

Md. Easin Uddin

Masters

Thesis Title: Diversity of fishery resources and catch efficiency of fishing gears in the Feni River (Bangladesh)

Overview: A thorough examination of fish diversity indices, gear efficiency, catch composition, and decline causes of fish diversity was carried out in the Feni River (Bangladesh). Monthly data collection took place from July to December 2023 at three stations of the river. A total of 8 fish species under 7 orders and 8 families were recorded. The order Perciformes was the most prevalent, representing 30% of the total. Approximately half of the identified species are classified as least concern, while the remaining 4 species are classified as Not Threatened (12.5%), Vulnerable (12.5%), Endangered (12.5%), and Critically Endangered (12.5%). The mean values of the Margalef’s richness (d), Pielou’s evenness (J), Simpson’s index (1-D), Shannon-Weaver diversity (H), and 0.973±0.002 were calculated as fol lows: 1.720±0.139, 0.699±0.112, and 0.248±0.034, respectively. Based on the Bray-Curtis similarity matrix, two groups were observed at a similarity of 58% within six months across the three sites. The chandi net and ghera net recorded the highest CPUE (kg gear-1day-1) at 5.93±0.966 and 0.53±0.041, respectively. The highest fish catch was recorded in July (2249 ± 668.71 kg), while the lowest was in October (1564 ± 465.05 kg). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the monthly fish catch. Fish biodiversity in the Feni River is declining day by day as a result of pollution, overfishing, the use of harmful gear, and a lack of optimal water and pollution. To improve and conserve fish species in the Feni River, it is strongly advised that appropriate fishery management techniques should be applied, that overfishing be closely monitored, and that fishermen be made more aware of their rights.

Honors - 2018-19

Md. Ashiqur rahman

Masters

Thesis Title: Fishery resources diversity and fishing gear catch efficiency in the Meghna River, Bangladesh

Overview: catch composition and the causes of the loss in fish diversity data were collected for six months during July 2023 to December 2023 from the Meghna River, Bangladesh. There was a total of 6 fish species and 1 prawn species, belonging to 7 orders and 7 families and among them order Cypriniformes (21%) was identified most dominant order. The mean values of Shannon-Weaver diversity, Simpson's index, Margalef's richness, and Pielou's evenness indices were measured as 1.862±0.016, 0.976±0.001, 0.537±0.018, and 1.059±0.041, respectively. There is no significance difference (p> 0.05) was observed for the mean monthly fish catch in the present study. Numerous factors, including overexploitation, pollution, and natural causes like siltation may be responsible for a decline in biodiversity. Fish variety in Bangladesh's Meghna River can be greatly enhanced and preserved by using authorized fishing gear, enforcing fish laws and regulations effectively.

Honors - 2017-18

Md. Elias Mahmud

Masters

Thesis Title: Preferred food items of Juvenile hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) of the Meghna river estuary in Moju Chowdhury Hat, Lakshmipur

Overview: Monthly and size group-wise variation of feeding preference of juvenile hilsa was studied in the Meghna estuary, Lakshmipur from July to December, 2022. The specimens were dissected and gut contents were analysed by frequency of occurrence (FOC%), volumetric analysis (V%), relative gut length (RLG) and index of relative importance (IRI%) method. Fishes (n=120) were divided into 5 different size groups i.e. below 5 g, 5-10 g, 10-15 g, 15-20 g and 20-25 g. There were 26 genera of phytoplankton and 16 genera of zooplankton were recorded. According to FOC%, V% and IRI%, copepod and diatoms were found the major food constitutes in all the five size groups. Major bacillariophyceae genera were recorded Coscinodiscus sp., Synedra sp. and Rhizosolenia sp., and followed by copepoda (Calanus sp. and Pseudodiaptomus sp.). Based on the FOC% and V% we found sand particles as a constituent in the gut of hilsa (early age) was noticed but from IRI% value, it was observed that sand was only engulfed by hilsa with food particles during bottom feeding but not a preferred food item.

  • Institutional Email: dipty.fims@nstu.edu.bd
  • Personal Email: afsanakabirdipty@gmail.com
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