Bangladesh Maritime University

About: Md. Nayeem Hossain serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture at Bangladesh Maritime University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and a Master of Science in Fish Biology and Biotechnology from Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. His academic and research interests include saline water fish breeding biology, coastal aquaculture, fish genetics and physiology, and various aspects of marine biology and ecology. He participates in scientific and professional forums related to aquaculture and marine resource management, and his work integrates field studies, laboratory research, and academic responsibilities to support informed practice in Bangladesh’s marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Research Area:



Broad Areas	Description
Saline Water Fish Breeding	Work on breeding, larval rearing, and early-life physiology of coastal and estuarine fish species.
Coastal and Marine Aquaculture	Experience in land-based and cage-based aquaculture systems with direct involvement in government-funded projects.
Fish Genetics and Physiology	Molecular and physiological studies including stress response, growth regulation, and gene expression analysis.
Marine Biology and Ecology	Field-based ecological surveys, species monitoring, and research on coastal biodiversity.
Reproductive Biology	Studies on gonadal development, maturity assessment, spawning cycles, and reproductive strategies of fish and invertebrates.
Conservation Biology	Development of conservation plans for threatened coastal species.
Species Distribution and Morphometrics	Work on morphological variation, population structure, and distribution modeling of aquatic organisms.
Aquatic Health and Environmental Physiology	Assessment of stress physiology, health indicators, and environmental drivers affecting species performance.

Research Interests:



Specific Interest	Focus
Marine Finfish and Shellfish Breeding	Captive breeding, and larval rearing of commercially and ecologically important coastal species.
Gene Expression and Molecular Stress Biology	Stress genes, growth-related genes, endocrine regulation, and responses to temperature and oxygen stress.
Reproductive and Feeding Ecology	Seasonal feeding dynamics, gonadal development, and ecological drivers influencing reproductive cycles.
Conservation Planning	Habitat assessment, species monitoring, and protocol development for threatened marine organisms.
Climate Stress and Physiological Response	Thermal tolerance, hypoxia response, and environmental impacts on growth, behavior, and health.
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Practices	Science-based approaches to improve productivity while protecting coastal ecosystems.
Coastal Aquaculture Development	Community-linked mariculture, small-scale cage farming, and sustainable production models for coastal fisheries.

Academic Qualifications:

Sl	Exam	Institute	Year	Result
1	M.Sc. in Fish Biology and Biotechnology	Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University	2024	4.00
2	B.Sc. in Fisheries (Hons)	Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University	2022	3.91

In Service Courses, Symposium, Workshop and Seminar:

Sl	Title	Institute	Year	Remarks
1	Sakura Science Exchange Program, Japan Science and Technology	Niigata University, Japan	2023
2	Externship Training	Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia	2022
3	Internship Training	Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute	2022
4	Internship Training	Coastal Biodiversity, Marine Fisheries and Wildlife Research Centre, CVASU	2022
5	Workshop on Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing	Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	2022

Awards:

1. Dean's Award for Outstanding Performance in B.Sc. in Fisheries (Hons), 2023
2. National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship, 2023
3. Best Presenter Award, Scientific Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries, CVASU Fish Festival, 2025
4. Champion of Hult Prize Foundation at Campus Level, CVASU, 2021
5. Government Scholarship for Excellent Performance in Secondary School Certificate Exam
6. Government Scholarship for Excellent Performance in Junior School Certificate Exam 

Experience:

Sl	Designation	Organization	From	To	Remarks
1	Lecturer	Bangladesh Maritime University	06-Nov-2025
2	Research Assistant	Dept. Marine Bioresource Science, CVASU funded by Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway, WorldFish	09-Nov-2024	02-Nov-2025
3	Research Assistant	Dept. of Fish Biology and Biotechnology, CVASU funded by SCMFP, Department of Fisheries	01-Jul-2023	30-Jun-2024
4	Research Assistant	Dept. of Fish Biology and Biotechnology, CVASU funded by UGC-CVASU	10-Jan-2023	30-Jun-2023

Publications:

1.  Hossain, K. Z., Jahan, I., Hossain, M. N., Ferdous, A., Ali, M. R., Rahman, M. M., & Asaduzzaman, M. (2025). Feeding selectivity and gametogenic cycle of Crassostrea madrasensis in relation to seasonal plankton and environmental variability in the southeast coast of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. Journal of Sea Research, 102646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2025.102646

2.    Hossain, M. N., Chakrabarty, J., Mia, M. J., Rahman, M., Chakma, S., Karim, E., & Zahangir, M. M. (2025). Comparative assessment of pellet stability and size of different diets in feed intake, moulting and growth in Metapenaeus dobsoni in aquarium conditions. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 51(4), 517–523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejar.2025.08.004.

3.   Chakrabarty, J., Majharul Islam, S. M., Hossain, M. N., Naziat, A., Zahangir, M. M., & Shahjahan, M. (2025). Temperature‐Induced Expression Dynamics for the Stress, Appetite and Growth‐Related Genes in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 2025(1), 5475569. https://doi.org/10.1155/jai/5475569

4.   Naher, F., Hossain, M. N., Sunny, Z. A., Tarek, M., Shimul, S. A., Rana, S., & Nahid, S. A. A. (2025). Population structure and allometric patterns in mangrove horseshoe crab, Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda from the coastal area of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 84, 104113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104113

5.     Mamun, M. M. U., Hossain, M. N., Akhter, F., Al Nahid, S. A., Zahnagir, M. M., & Islam, M. M. (2025). Artificial propagation of oranda fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) by using novel synthetic ovulin hormone. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 26(2). https://doi.org/10.4194/TRJFAS28042

6.    Hasan, M. M., Mely, S. S., Faruk, A., & Hossain, M. N. (2023). Climate change effects on hatching success, embryonic development and larvae survival of freshwater fish: a critical review. International Journal of Ecotoxicology and Ecobiology, 16, 24. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijee.20230804.11

7.    Nayma, Z., Khatoon, H., Rahman, M. R., Mukta, F. A., Sultana, R., Hossain, M. N., & Iqbal, M. Z. (2021). A comparative study on the productivity of selected tropical freshwater microalgae. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 33(2), 255-264. https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2021.33.28