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DR. Sazeda Akter
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine


About
Qualifications
Honours
Publications
Funding



Dr. Sazeda Akter is an Assistant Professor with a distinguished academic background in veterinary medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2014, followed by a Master of Science (MS) degree in 2017, both from Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) in Bangladesh. Her illustrious career in academia commenced in 2016 when she joined as a Lecturer at CVASU. Dr. Akter is deeply committed to her role as a teacher, imparting knowledge to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Her expertise spans various subjects, including Farm Animal Medicine, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, and Veterinary Epidemiology. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Akter is a dedicated researcher with a keen interest in epidemiological investigations related to subclinical mastitis in ruminants. Her work in this area has led to several publications in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals. She had actively accomplished multiple research projects, such as "Virulence factors in Staphylococcus associated with goat mastitis and antimicrobial resistance genes in Chattogram, Bangladesh" and "Molecular Detection and Characterization of Zoonotic multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from small companion animals." In addition to her teaching and research roles, Dr. Sazeda Akter served the position of Scientific Officer (additional-charge) at the Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC) within CVASU, where she contributes her expertise to furthering the institution's mission. She also has received a training entitled “Qualifying Workforce for AMR surveillance (QWArS) in Africa and Asia Training Program” Furthermore, Dr. Akter's commitment to advancing knowledge extends beyond her institution. She is an integral team member of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION Erasmus+ Programme (ERASMUS) funded project titled "Building the practical and theoretical knowledge capacity to monitor, assess, and mitigate the risks of vector-borne diseases in Bangladesh." Her active involvement in this initiative showcases her dedication to addressing critical issues in the field of veterinary medicine. Her commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing issues in the sector will accelerate the development of the institution and the broader veterinary community.




Research Interests



Experience


Teaching
•   Assistant Professor in Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal sciences University from Feb. 3, 2019 to Present
•   Lecturer in Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Oct. 5, 2016 to Feb. 2, 2019

Administrative
•   Additional Scientific Officer in Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Poultry Research and Training Centre from Oct. 24, 2016 to May 15, 2017


Teaching : Current Courses


Undergraduate
Course Name Course Code Department
Farm Animal Medicine I FAM 401 Department of Medicine and Surgery
Farm Animal Medicine II FAM 402 Department of Medicine and Surgery
General Medicine and Production Diseases GMP-302 Department of Medicine and Surgery
Preventive Veterinary Medicine PVM-401 Department of Medicine and Surgery
Veterinary Epidemiology VEP 401 Department of Medicine and Surgery

Masters
Course Name Course Code Department
Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion FBT-602 Department of Medicine and Surgery
Food Animal Medicine FAM-601 Department of Medicine and Surgery


Contact

Email:
sazeda@cvasu.ac.bd
najatdvm@gmail.com

Cell Phone:   01924159414

Location

403, SAQTVH, Department of Medicine & Surgery,
Khulshi.

Qualifications


Educational Qualifications

Master of Science (MS):

Institute: Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh

Discipline: Veterinary Medicine

Thesis title: Investigation of bacterial pathogens and associated risk factors for subclinical mastitis in goats at  Chittagong in Bangladesh 

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): 2008-2012 ( Final exam held in 2014)

Institute: Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Discipline/Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Projects: (1)  Determination of Salmonella in egg shell and egg content in some selected areas of

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary (HSC):

Institute: Chittagong  Government Girl's College, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Degree: Higher Secondary Certificate

Major: Science

Board: Chatttogram Board, Bangladesh

Secondary School (SSC):

Institute: Charfokira High School, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Degree: Secondary School Certificate

Major: Science

Board: Comilla Board, Bangladesh


Honours


Membership

Bangladesh Veterinary Council (ID No. 4790)

Bangladesh Veterinary Association

Bangladesh Agriculturist Association

Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Alumni Association 

Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Teacher’s Association

One Health Young Voice, CVASU, Bangladesh.

Association of Avain Veterinarian, Bangladesh

Krishibid Institute, Bangladesh.

BADHON – A voluntary Blood Donor Organization, Bangladesh

 


Publications



  1. Fazal MA, Rana EA, Akter S, Alim MA, Barua H, Ahad A. Molecular identification, antimicrobialresistance and virulence gene profiling of Staphylococcus spp. associated with bovine sub- clinical mastitis in Bangladesh. Veterinary and Animal Science. 2023 May 24:100297. 
  2. Nizami TA, Al Sattar A, Akter S, Rahman MH, Chisty NN, Chowdhury MY, Hoque MA. Clinico-epidemiological Inspection of Canine Parvoviral enteritis at Teaching Veterinary Hospital of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Turkish Veterinary Journal. 2020; 2(2):45-53. 
  3. Chisty NN, Belgrad JP, Al Sattar A, Akter S, Hoque MA. Clinico-epidemiological investigation of feline panleukopenia and parvoviral enteritis in the two largest pet hospitals in Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 2020 Dec; 7(4):726. 
  4. Islam S, Rahman MK, Ferdous J, Rahman M, Akter S, Faraque MO, Chowdhury MN, Hossain MA, Hassan MM, Islam A. Hemoprotozoa and Anaplasma spp. in rodents and shrews of Bangladesh. Tropical Biomedicine. 2020; 37(4):842-51. 
  5. Islam S, Ahmed RU, Rahman MK, Ferdous J, Uddin MH, Akter S, Faruq AA, Hassan MM, Islam A, Islam A. Detection of hemoparasites in bats, Bangladesh. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 2020 Jul 12(10):16245-50. 
  6. Akter S, Rahman MM, Sayeed MA, Islam MN, Hossain D, Hoque MA, Koop G. Prevalence, aetiology and risk factors of subclinical mastitis in goats in Bangladesh. Small Ruminant Research. 2020 Jan 2:106046. 
  7. Rahman MK, Islam S, Rahman M, Ferdous J, Akter S, Rahaman MM, Hossain MA, Hassan MM, Islam A. Hematological and biochemical reference values of Asian house shrews (Suncus murinus) in Bangladesh. Veterinary world. 2019 Sep;12(9):1514. 
  8. Islam A, Islalm S, Ferdous F, Rahman KM, Uddin HM, Akter S, Rahman HM, Hassan MM. Diversity and prevalence of parasitic infestation with zoonotic potential in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and fat-tailed sheep (dhumba) in Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 2019; 6(1): 142-147 
  9. Akter S, Akter S, Kamal MAHM, Islam MN , Hoque MA and Rahman MM. Clinical case report on nutritional dystrophy in goats at S. A. Quandary Teaching Veterinary Hospital, CVASU, Chittagong. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 2018; 16 (2): 175–181 
  10. Koop G, Islam MN , Rahman MM, Khatun M, Ferdous J, Sayeed MA, Islam MN, Ahaduzzaman M, Akter S, Mannan A, Hassan MM, Dissanayake R, Hoque MA. Risk factors and therapy for goat mastitis in a hospital-based case-control study in Bangladesh. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 2015; 124:52-57. 
  11. Akter S, Ferdowshi Z, Islam MN, Prodhan MAM and Chowdhury MYE. Determination of Salmonella in egg shell and egg content in some selected areas of Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural Sciences. 2015; 5(2): 66-72 
  12. Das BC, Ahaduzzaman M, Akter S , Hossain F, Faruque MR , Sutradhar BC. Management of a Traumatic Wound in a Malnourished Orphan Asian Baby Elephant (Elephas maximus) . International Journal of Natural Sciences. 2015; 5(1): 21- 25 
  13. Islam MN , Shaikat AH, Islam KMF , Shil SK, Akter S, Rahman MM, Hassan MM, Islam A, KhanSA, Furey N. First record of Ratanaworabhans’s Fruit Bat MegaeropsniphanaeYenbutra&Felten, 1983 (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) from Bangladesh. J. threat. Taxa. 2015; 7(11): 7821–7824


Funding


Current Funding

Building the practical and theoretical knowledge capacity to monitor, assess and mitigate the risks of vector borne diseases in Bangladesh

Researcher and trainer

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Erasmus+

Programme (ERASMUS)

2023-to

date


Project Completed

Project Title

Designation

Funding body

Duration

Virulence factors in Staphylococcus associated with goat mastitis and antimicrobial resistance genes inChattogram, Bangladesh

Principal- investigator

University Grants Commission (UGC)

2021

 

- 2022

Molecular Detection and Characterization of Zoonotic multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from small companion animals suffering from skin infections and their antimicrobial resistance profiles

in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Principal- investigator

University Grants Commission (UGC)

2022

 

-to 2023


Supervision


Collaboration