{"title":"Variability of Rainfall Over the Coastal Area In Bangladesh by Using Climate Model","authors":"Shahana Islam, -. Md Moniruzzaman, Mannan Ma","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57278","url":null,"abstract":"The study attempt to understand the variability of rainfall by looking into the previous and future climate of the coastal area in Bangladesh from 1850 to 2100 by using the climate model (CMCC-CM- the Centro Euro-Mediterraneo Sui Cambiamenti Climatici Climate Model) of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Rainfall data were collected from CMCC-CM by R programming for two GHGs emission scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5) referred to as ‘Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)’. The analysis has been conducted based on four seasons and an annual basis by plotting model data in MS Excel and R programming. The model shows that the average annual rainfall will increase from 1055.6 mm (during 1850-1900) to 1368.1mm (during 2051-2100) for RCP 4.5 while it will reach 1569.7mm (during 2050-2100) for RCP 8.5. Rainfall is also increasing for all seasons except winter. In winter season, the average rainfall will increase from 35.37mm (during 1850-1900) to 41.75mm (during 2051-2100) for RCP 4.5, where it will decrease from 35.37mm (during 1850-1900) to 22.55mm (during 2051-2100) for RCP 8.5 in the study area. The increasing and decreasing trend are more in high GHGs emission scenarios than in the medium, which will be alarming. Accordingly, this projection will be helpful to understand the adverse impacts of climatic elements and take short and long-term planning of decision-makers in that area.\u0000J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 47(2): 149-160, December 2021","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130853928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laboratory-Based Cytological and Biochemical Profile of Cerebrospinal Fluid for Children With Acute Bacterial Meningitis in Bangladesh","authors":"M. Z. Abedin, Laila Jarin, D. J. Gomes","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57277","url":null,"abstract":"An attempt was made to analyze the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for a cytological and biochemical profile to identify etiological agents from children with suspected acute bacterial meningitis. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from 371 suspected meningitis cases were examined, and the highest bacterial meningitis was found in 52(14.0%) cases in this study. Among a total of 371 samples of CSF, 272(73.3%) were crystal clear, 52(14.0%) were moderately turbid, 47(12.7%) highly turbid. The total leukocyte cell count of the CSF was proportionate to the turbidity. In the case of crystal clear CSF’s, total leukocyte counts (TLC) were normally ranging from <5 to 45 per mm3 with predominant lymphocytes. Moderately turbid fluid showed 46 to 500 cells per mm3 and highly turbid fluid showed from 501 to more than 10,00 cells/mm3. In the latter cases, differential counts demonstrated polymorphonuclear predominance. In addition, about 100% (52 cases) of positive and 12.5% (40/319) of negative cases had CSF protein concentration >100 mg/dL. CSF protein concentration greater than 100 mg/dl and sugar level below 40 mg/dl were considered as suspected bacterial meningitis in this study. Surprisingly, the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) values were found to be >40 mg/dL in both culturally positive and negative cases. Most of meningitis positive cases showed increased total cell counts as well as protein concentration, and decreased serum sugar concentrations.\u0000J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 47(2): 137-147, December 2021","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124217834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Leading to Secondary School Dropout In Bangladesh: The Challenges to Meet the Sdg’s Targets","authors":"M. Rahman","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v47i2.57280","url":null,"abstract":"Bangladesh is regarded as a success story for rapid economic development and changes in social indicators that have taken place in the last couple of decades. Enrolment in education, especially women's education, has reached a desirable level. However, the dropout rate in secondary education is still a concern, which has not been reduced to the desired level. This research aims to understand better the undisclosed causes of dropout at secondary level schools. The primary data were collected from 790 former secondary school level students and 1580 parents/guardians, enabling in-depth and systematic analysis of the issue.. The method used in this study is quantitative with logit analysis. The study results showed that students’ perceptions on education, working experience, low socio-demographic status (SDS), family size, total number of siblings, food deficit, distance of the school, bullied by peers/teachers have a significant effect on increasing the probability of dropping out of school. Contrariwise, parents’ academic support, NGO membership of family members, mobility to the local power structure, and government’s social safety net programmes support are significant variables to reduce the probability of dropping out. The research reveals that financial problems are severely engaged to increase the dropout rate, and non-financial factors together aggressively play a catastrophic role and lead the academic life of the dropout student towards the end. The study suggests authorities for rapid response to reduce dropout, which leads Bangladesh to achieve SDGs targets and eventually become an upper middle-income country by 2041.\u0000J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 47(2): 173-190, December 2021","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129259920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Growth and Yield of Avicennia Officinalis (Baen) L. And Heritiera Fomes (Sundri) Buch. Ham. Plantations Established From Plus Tree Seeds in the Western Coastal Belt of Bangladesh","authors":"Abdul Quddus Miah, G. Moula","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54416","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract not available \u0000Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 46(2): 209-214, December 2020","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"42 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120997677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antagonistic Potentiality of Some Soil Fungi Against Six Fungal Pathogens Isolated From Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) Seeds","authors":"A. Khatun, S. Shamsi, A. Bashar","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54410","url":null,"abstract":"The antagonistic potentials of four soil filamentous fungi viz., Aspergillus flavus Link, A. fumigatus Fresenius, A. niger van Tieghem and Trichoderma viride Pers. against six pathogens isolated from 14 varieties of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) were evaluated by \"dual culture colony interaction”, volatile and non-volatile metabolites. In dual culture colony interaction, out of four soil fungi, T. viride was found be the most effective to control the growth of the cotton pathogens. T. viride showed the highest growth inhibition against Curvularia lunata, Fusarium moniliforme, Mucor sp. and Rhizoctonia solani. On the other hand A. niger showed the highest growth inhibition against Fusarium nivale and A. fumigatus showed the maximum growth inhibition against C. gloeosporioides. The highest inhibition of radial growth of C. lunata, F. nivale and F. moniliforme was observed might be due to the secretion of volatile metabolites of T. viride whereas, the maximum inhibition of radial growth of C. gloeosporioides was observed because of the volatile metabolites of A. flavus. Mucor sp. and R. solani were inhibited due to the volatile metabolites of A. fumigatus. The greatest radial growth inhibition of C. lunata and F. moniliforme were noticed in case of T. viride owing to the effect of non-volatile metabolites. On the other hand, the radial growth of C. gloeosporioides and F. nivale were inhibited highest amount for the effect of non-volatile metabolites of A. niger, whereas highest growth inhibition of Mucor sp. and R. solani was observed due to the non-volatile effect of A. fumigatus. The present investigation suggests that the isolates of Aspergillus and Trichoderma may be further exploited as potential biocontrol agents against the fungal pathogens of cotton in field trial. \u0000Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 46(2): 143-153, December 2020","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125490365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Host Plants of Mealybugs With Their Damage Extent on Some Selected Plants","authors":"Mmh Khan","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v46i2.54415","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract not available \u0000Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 46(2): 201-207, December 2020","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126660432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioefficacy of Three Indigenous Plant Extracts Against Callosobruchus Chinensis L. (BRUCHIDAE: COLEOPTERA)","authors":"S. Ahmed, M. Hossain, A. Siddique, M. Bachchu","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v46i1.54224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v46i1.54224","url":null,"abstract":"Results of the evaluation on bioefficacy of three indigenous plant extracts for toxicity and residual effects against the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Bruchidae: Coleoptera) showed that the plant extracts had toxic and residual effects for controlling pulse beetle. Mortality and residual effects were statistically different among the plant extracts and doses applied. Neem extract showed the highest adult mortality (36.78%) whereas eucalyptus extract showed the lowest (22.75%). The order of the toxicity of three plant extracts was found as neem > custard apple > eucalyptus. Mortality was found directly proportional to the hour after treatments which increased with the progress of time. Between two solvents, acetone solvent possessed the highest toxicity (mortality 32.95%) but methanol showed the lowest toxicity (mortality 30.56%). The residual toxicity was evaluated on the basis of egg laid, adult emergence, seed infestation and weight loss caused by the insect. The highest residual toxicity was found in neem extract with acetone while the lowest in eucalyptus extract with acetone. Neem extract with acetone and custard apple extract with methanol solvent were found effective to toxic and residual effects against pulse beetle of three plant extracts applied. \u0000Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 46(1): 1-12, June 2020","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123976953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shamim Ara Sheauli, P. Saha, Younus Mia, R. Afrin, S. Mahmud
{"title":"Microbial, Physicochemical and Nutritional Quality Assessment of Fruit Juices in Tangail Municipality, Bangladesh","authors":"Shamim Ara Sheauli, P. Saha, Younus Mia, R. Afrin, S. Mahmud","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v46i1.54227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v46i1.54227","url":null,"abstract":"Analysis of the microbial, physicochemical and nutritional qualities of some commercially bottled and handmade fruit juices showed that total viable bacteria in bottle juices ranged from 9.6×107 to 2.0×1011 cfu/100 ml and handmade juices 1.3×105 to 9.6×107 cfu/100 ml. The log mean values of total bacteria count ranged from 9.14-10.19 cfu/100 ml (bottled) and 6.09-9.08 cfu/100 ml (handmade).Total coliform bacteria ranged from 0-7.6×109 cfu/100 ml (bottled) and 0 - 2.8×105 cfu /100 ml (handmade) with a range of log mean values of 3.18-6.95 cfu/100 ml (bottled) and 3.47-3.48 cfu/100 ml (handmade). The pH was acidic and mean value ranged from 3.14-4.03 for bottled juice and 3.72-3.73 (handmade). It was found that total soluble solids ranged from 10-11.33% for bottle and 11.33-12.33% for handmade juices. The concentration of vitamin C in bottled and handmade juices ranged from 0.74-2.22 mg/100 ml and 2.34-3.7 mg/100 ml, respectively, indicated that vitamin C content was very low. It was also revealed that quality of bottled and handmade juices was unsatisfactory and may not be useful for consumption. It is suggested that proper measure must be taken and manufacturing companies should develop the quality by maintaining hygiene and using good quality ingredients in preparing different types of juices. \u0000J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 46(1): 37-47, June 2020","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123951949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Uddin, Arafat Rahman, Ovi Uz Zaman, Sharmin Rahman, Nurnabi, K. K. Adhikary
{"title":"A study on water quality of Hail haor ecosystem of Bangladesh","authors":"M. Uddin, Arafat Rahman, Ovi Uz Zaman, Sharmin Rahman, Nurnabi, K. K. Adhikary","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v47i1.54189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v47i1.54189","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract not available \u0000J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 47(1): 91-97, June 2021","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124474558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diversity and Abundance of Pteropods Along the Saint Martin’s Island and Its Effects on Ecology of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh","authors":"S. Saha, Nahid Ibn Muzib, Mahmud Al Noor Tushar","doi":"10.3329/jasbs.v45i1.46567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v45i1.46567","url":null,"abstract":"The study deals with pteropods which is an important group of Holoplanktonic mollusks belonging to the class Gastropod. The study attempted to disclose the available pteropods in this region and to attain a clear concept of their abundance and diversity in and around Saint Martin’s Island. The study also attempted to establish pteropods as another significant environmental indicator along with other microfossils in this region. Among the 41 identified species included both Thecosomata and Gymnosomata orders with having a total of 17 families and 19 genera were described. The study was conducted from the ferry ghat to Uttar para and Dakkshin para and covering to the southernmost part of Chera Dwip of the Saint Martin’s island. The study also reveals the diversity and variation of the species with the gradual distance and water depth from land to ocean area. The study identified both the freshwater and Pelagic pteropods. Abundance of Thecosomes was a significant finding which can boost in further studies on ocean acidification in Saint Martin’s island of Bay of Bengal. \u0000Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 45(1): 15-33, June 2019","PeriodicalId":186946,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122632177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}