Current Position

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Academic Experiences

• Professor, Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh From 8/2/1992 to date 4/12/2009
• Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh From 28/1/1987 to 7/2/1992
• Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh From 12/5/1974 to 27/1/1987
• Lecturer Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh From 8/11/1971 to 11/5/1974
• Research Officer (Research Sector) Planning Department Govt. of East Pakistan From 12/2/1970 to 5/11/1971
• Adjunct Faculty, ASA University, Dhaka From 2008 to Present December 2009
• Adjunct Faculty Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) From 2008 to Present February 2010

Administrative Experiences

• Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 9/8/1998 to 8/8/2000
• Convenor, Dean Council Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 30-06-2000 to 08-08-2000
• Head, Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 8/11/1989 to 31/1/1992
• Head, Department of Agricultural Statistics Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 18/8/2005 to 17/8/2007
• Provost, S.N. Ahsan Hall Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 26/5/1992 to 7/7/1994
• Convenor, Provost Council Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 10/12/1993 to 7/7/1994
• House Tutor, F.H. Hall Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 8/4/1981 to 7/1/1984
• House Tutor, S.N. Ahsan Hall Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh From 1/1/1987 to 29/8/1988

Other Experiences

• Questions setter and scripts examiner of both Hons. And Masters Degree students in the field of Statistics of Dhaka University, Chittagong University, Rajshahi University, Jahangirnagar University, Hazi Danesh University of Science and Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.
• M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D thesis examiner in the field of Statistics of the students of Dhaka University, Chittagong University Jahangirnagar University and Agricultural University
• Guest teacher to teach Basic Statistics and Advanced Statistics to the Researchers serving in various Agricultural Research organizations in Bangladesh such as BRRI, BARI, BINA, JRI, SRI etc. conducted by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh and funded by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) Dhaka
• Part-time Professor in the department of Radiology, Mymensingh Medical Collage (MMC) to teach Bio-Statistics to the students for the award of Degree in Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Radiology and Imaging.
• Expert member of the selection committee to select candidates in the field of Statistics for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and lecturer of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Jahangirnagar University, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Hazi-Danesh University of Science and Technology and Patuakhali University of Science and Technology
• Member, Commonwealth Scholarship Selection Committee (University Grants Commission) in the field of Statistics
• Senior Expert of the project entitled “Promotion of Modern Drying Technologies in Rural Areas of Bangladesh” (Funded by German Technical co-operation)

Specialization

Basic Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Regression Analysis, Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, Design of Experiments, Research Methodology.

Publications

• Haque, M.E., M.I. Hossain and M.F. Imam. (2005). The best fitting model for growth analysis and forecasting of fish production in Bangladesh. Journal of the Bangladesh Society for Agricultural Science and Technology. 2(1&2): 227-234.
• Haque, M.E., M.I. Hossain and K.M.M. Rahman. (2005). Forecasting fish production in Bangladesh using ARIMA model. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. 3(2): 381-392.
• Haque, M.E., M.I. Hossain and K.M.M. Rahman. (2004). Searching for the Best Fitting Deterministic Model for Innovative Growth Analysis and Forecasting of Rice Production in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics. 27(1): 15-35.
• Sarker, M.M.R., M.I. Hossain and M.A. Quddus. (2001). Growth Performance and Sub-sectorial Variation of Fish Production in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Science. 28(2): 335-344.
• Huque, S.M.R. and M.I. Hossain (1999). Effect of organic trace mineral complex on the performance of broiler. Bang. J. An. Sc. 28(1-2): 111-120.
• Haque, M.E., M.I. Hossain and K. Afroz. (1998) : Acreage, production and yield growth of rice during list two decades in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Train. and Dev. Vol. 11 No. 1 & 2 : 47-56..
• Barman, Basanta Kumar, Md. Iqbal Hossain and Md. Ershadul Haque (1997). "Regional Variation in the Demand of Chemical Fertilizer in Bangladesh". The Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics. Vol. 20, No. 1 pp. 57-66.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal, Md. Ershadul Haque and Khandaker Md. Mostafizur Rahman (1994): "The Regional Agricultural Productivity Differences in Bangladesh : An Application of Analysis of Covariance Model". Journal of Business Administration. Vol. 20, No. 3 & 4, pp. 193-206.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, M.I. Hossain, A.G. Mondal (1991): "Rural Urban Differences in Knowlede, Attitute and Practicse of Contraceptive Methods". Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 35-42..
• Rahman, Khandaker Md. Mostafizar, Md. Iqbal Hossain and Md. Ferdous Alam (1993): "Resource Use Efficiency in HYV Boro Paddy Production in Some Selected Areas of Brahmanbaria District". The Bangladesh Joural of Agricultural Economics. Vol. XVI, No. 1, pp. 49-57.
• Hossain, M.D., M.I. Hossain and M. Alam (1991): "Juice harvesting from Date and Palmyra Tree in Bangladesh". Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 2(1): 17-24, March 1992.
• Hossain, M.D., M.I. Hossain and M. Alam (1991): "Juice harvesting from Date and Palmyra Tree in Bangladesh". Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 2(1): 17-24, March 1992.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, M.I. Hossain, A.G. Mondal (1991): "Rural Urban Differences in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraceptive Methods". Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 35-42.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1991): "The Interrelationship among Institutions, Research and Technology Adoption: A New Approach for Bangladesh". Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 75-83.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1990): "Factors Affecting the Adoption of HYV Technology in Bangladesh: Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics. Vol. 13, No. 1&2, pp. 93-106.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1990): "An Analysis of the Growth of Major Agricultural Crops in Different Old Districts of Bangladesh". The Journal of Management, Business and Economics. Vol. 16, No. 1&2, pp. 1-26.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1990): "Regional Distribution of Agricultural Growth of Crop Output in Bangladesh". Progressive Agriculture. Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 71-78.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal, A.S.M. Shafiul Islam, Md. Ershadul Haque (1990): "Regional Variation in the Adoption of HYV Rice Technology in Bangladesh". Bangladesh Journal of Potitical Economy. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 12-27.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1990): "Some Aspects of HYV Rice Technology in Bangladesh". Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 59-68.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1990): "Growth Performances of Major Agricultural Crops, Regional Differences in Agricultural Productivity: Implications for Agricultural Sector Planning in Bangladesh". Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy. Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 22-257.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal and Muzaffar Ahmed (1989): "Growth of Major Agricultural Crops over the Years in Different Regions of Bangladesh". Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy. Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 105-129.
• Hossain, Md. Iqbal (1989): "Regional Agricultural Productivity Differences in Bangladesh". An unpublished Ph.D. thesis. University of Dhaka.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, S.C. Debnath, P.C. Modak, M.I. Hossain and A.G. Mondal (1988): "Some Characteristics of Rural Acceptors of Family Planning Measures: Rural Demography, Vol. 15, Nos. 1&2, pp. 41-46..
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, Md. Iqbal Hossain and Karim, A.S.M. Ziaul (1986): "Some Characteristics of Landless and Small Farmers and Their Implications to Agricultural Extension Programms. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education. Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 33-39.
• Ahmed, A. Radhid, P.C. Modak and Md. Iqbal Hossain (1986): "Labor Force Entry among the Educated School Leavers in Bangladesh: The Journal of Management Business and Economics. Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 121-130.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, S.C. Debnath, P.C. Modak and Md. Iqbal Hossain (1985): "Acceptance of Family Planning Measures and Related Factors: A Rural Urban Comparison". Bureau of Socio-Economic Research and Training, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, RR-9, pp. 1-30.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid, P.C. Modak and Md. Iqbal Hossain (1985): "An Analysis of Agricultural University Admission Test Data". Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh GTI Pub. No. 54, pp. 1-22.
• Ahmed, A. Rashid and Md. Iqbal Hossain (1985): "Utilization and Repayment of Bank Loans in the Rural Sectors". The Journal Management Business and Economics. Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 333-338.
• Bala, Bilash Kanti, Md. Daulat Hossain, S.M. Hossain Saif, and Md. Iqbal Hossain (1980): "Effects of Moisture Content on Quantitative and Qualitative Losses in Wheat". Agricultural Mechanization in Asia. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 69-71. Japan
• Chowdhury, M.Y.M.S. Ali, and M.I. Hossain (1979): "The Combined Effect of Organic Manures and Inorganic Fertilizers on Quality and Yield of Boro Rice IR-8". Agricultural Mechanization in Asia. Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 59-64. Japan.
• Ali, M.S., A. Karim, M.Y. Chowdhury and M.I. Hossain (1977): "A Study on Ionic Distribution and Their Natural Behaviour Pattern in Crop Nutrition (Rice) Grown under Tropical Humid Zone of Bangladesh: Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 119-126.

Membership

• Life Member, Bangladesh Economic Association
• Life Member, Bangladesh Statistical Association
• Former Member, Teacher's Council (Two times), BAU, Mymensingh
• Former Vice President, Bangladesh Statistical Association