Dr. M. Wakilur  Rahman

Dr. M. Wakilur Rahman


Professor
Department of Rural Sociology
Faculty of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Research Interest:    Community development,  Gender and livelihoods, Impact assessment and Microfinance and Groundwater governance.
Contact No : +8801686577573
Total Publications: 110

Journal Article (104)
2026
1. Domestic dairy consumption among urban and rural households in Bangladesh: evidence from Engel’s curve analysis
Discover Agriculture

Author List: Yasmin, S., Hasan, M.M., Nasrin, M. Rahman, MW., Palash, MS
Vol. 4, pp . 2026.
2. A qualitative study of maternal health knowledge and healthcare-seeking behaviour among rural married women in Bangladesh using the social-ecological model
Discov Public Health 23

Author List: Islam, M.R., Rahman, M.W., Islam, S., Rifat, H, Dostogir, MG
Vol. 23, pp 652. 2026.
2025
3. There is more to it than just adoption: Exploring agricultural mechanization journeys in South Asia
Agricultural Systems

Author List: Brown, B., Timsina, P. Chaudhary, A., Karki, E., Sharma, A., Das, K.K., Ghosh, A. Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 23, pp https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104564.. 2025.
4. Co-Application of Biochar and Organic Matter With Synthetic Fertilisers Improves Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Rice Yield and Benefit–Cost Ratio: A Meta-Analysis
Global Change Biology and Bioenergy

Author List: Omidvar, N., Hosen, MHA., Farrar, MB., Dissanayake, L., Burns, GL., Das, S., Chaki, AK., Neogi, MG., Rahman, MW., Nguyen, TTN., Rashti, MR., Elliott, B., Bai. SH
Vol. 18, pp . 2025.
5. Improving smallholder farm practices in Central Bangladesh through wide-row intercropping: Lessons from two clustered villages
Societal Impacts

Author List: Palash, MS., Islam, AKM., Aziz, MG., M Rahman, MW., Laing, L
Vol. 2025, pp . 2025.
6. Effectiveness of participatory trainings in improving nutrition knowledge and dietary diversity in rural Bangladesh.
Agric & Food Security

Author List: Davidson, K.A., Kropp, J.D., & Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 14, pp 1-14. 2025.
7. Exploring Drivers of Crop Diversification in the Farming Communities of Northern Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal Agricultural Economics

Author List: Nahar, N., Rahman, MD. Hasan, M., Masud, M
Vol. 46, pp 24-45. 2025.
8. What Enables Agricultural Diversification in the Eastern Gangetic Plains? Learning From Past Success Journal Title: Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems
Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems

Author List: Arifa Jannat, Avinash Kishore, Tamara Jackson, M. Wakilur Rahman, Md. Mojammel Haque, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Tapan Chowdhury, Kalyan Kanti Das, Indu Raj Joshi
Vol. 2025, pp 1-21. 2025.
2024
9. Online Mango Business Challenges and Opportunities in Rajshahi Division: A Qualitative Approach
Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting

Author List: Masud, MK; Hasan, MM; Rahman, MW; Singha, S; Palash, MS
Vol. 24, pp 460-468. 2024.
10. Comparative Cost and Return Analysis of Eight Major Vegetables in Char Land Ecosystem of Bangladesh
SAARC Journal of Agriculture

Author List: Hasneen, J; Rahman, MW; Bristy, B; Rezwan-Al-Ramim, A; Labanya, B; Hossain, ME; Md. Asaduzzaman, M
Vol. 22, pp 223-234. 2024.
11. Dataset on the status of crop diversification in the Eastern Indo Gangetic Plains of South Asia
Data in Brief

Author List: Nandi, N; Tamara Jackson; Arifa Jannat; Biplab Mitra; Arunava Ghosh; Kali Ratan Chakma; Timsina, P; Chaudhary, A; Rahman, MW; Karkif, K; Rana, R; Krupnika, T; Pokhre, P
Vol. 56, pp . 2024.
12. Delivery of services and agricultural technologies through farmers’ hubs
Development and Change

Author List: Sattar, MN; Macfadyen, S; Rahman, MW; Tiza, FT
Vol. 34, pp 782-795. 2024.
13. The impact of crop diversification on food security of farmers in Northern Bangladesh
Agriculture & Food Security

Author List: Nahar, N; Rahman, MW; Miah, MA; Hasan, MM
Vol. 13, pp . 2024.
14. Economic well-being induced Women's empowerment: Evidence from coastal fishing communities of Bangladesh
Heliyon

Author List: Palash, MS; Haque, M; Rahman, MW; Nahiduzzama, Hossain, A
Vol. 10, pp . 2024.
15. Women Empowerment in the Coastal Fishing Communities of Bangladesh
SAGE Open

Author List: Rahman, MW; Haque, M; Palash, MS; Zaman, T; Nahiduzzama, N
Vol. 14, pp . 2024.
2023
16. Medical Education in Bangladesh from student and teacher’s perspective: Impact and Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic


Author List: Rahman, MW; Palash, MS; Asaduzzaman
Vol. , pp . 2023.
17. Effect of supplementary feeding on the production traits, carcass and meat quality of Jamuna basin lambs
Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Author List: Hossain, MA; Rahman, MM; Rahman, MW; Hossain, MM; Hashem, MA
Vol. 65, pp 209-224. 2023.
18. Conservation agriculture practices improve crop productivity and farm profitability when adopted by Bangladeshi smallholders in the Eastern Gangetic Plain
Outlook on Agriculture

Author List: Miah, MA; Bell, RW; Haque, E; Rahman, MW; Sarkar, AR; Rashid, MA
Vol. 52, pp 21-Nov. 2023.
19. Overcoming barriers to social inclusion in agricultural intensification: reflections on a transdisciplinary community development project from India and Bangladesh
Community Development Journal

Author List: Roth, CH; Cosijn, M; Carter, M; Chakraborty, A; Das, M; Hamilton, SH; Jana, AK; Lim-Camacho, L; Majumdar, S; Merritt, WS; Mishra, P; Mishra, R; Nidumolu, U; Rahman, MW; Ray, D; Williams, LJ
Vol. , pp . 2023.
20. How diverse are farming systems on the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia? A multi-metric and multi-country assessment
Farming System

Author List: Brown, B; Chaudhary, A; Sharma, A; Timsina, P; Karki, E; Rashid, MM; Das, KK; Ghosh, A; Rahman, MW; Jackson, TM
Vol. 1, pp . 2023.
21. Intra-household gender differences in perception of climate change and eventual impacts: Empirical evidence from groundwater depleted zones of Bangladesh
Current Research in Environmental Sustainability

Author List: Al-Amin, AKM; Jahan, H; Akhter, T; Islam, AHMSI; Rahman, MW; Mainuddin, M; Karim, F; Sayem, SM
Vol. 6, pp . 2023.
22. Medical education in Bangladesh from Student and Teacher’s Perspective: Impact and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
MedEdPublish

Author List: Rahman, MW; Hasan, MM; Palash, MS; Asaduzzaman, M
Vol. 13, pp . 2023.
2022
23. Integrating gender and farmer’s preferences in a discussion support tool for crop choice
Agricultural Systems

Author List: Uday N., M. Lubbers, A Kanellopoulos, M. van Ittersum, C. Roth, P Mishra, N. Bagchi, L. Carter, S. Majumdar, Rahman, MW., Das, and D. Gaydon
Vol. 195, pp 15-Jan. 2022.
24. Effect of flock size on the production performances of Jamuna basin lamb in Bangladesh
Journal of Agricultural Innovation and Development

Author List: Hossain, M.A., MM, Rahman, Rahman, MW, MA Hashem
Vol. 1, pp 37-50. 2022.
25. Does agricultural intensification induce social exclusion: A qualitative assessment in the southern coastal Bangladesh
Journal of Sylhet Agricultural University

Author List: Singha, S., Rahman, MW., MS Kabir and N. Pal
Vol. 9, pp 103-113. 2022.
26. Effect of grazing and stall feeding on the productive performance, carcass traits and meat quality attributes of Jamuna basin lambs
Meat Research

Author List: Haque, ME and Hashem MA Hossain MA, Rahman MM, Rahman MW, Hossain MM
Vol. 2, pp 7-Jan. 2022.
27. Exploring strategies to control the cost of food security: Evidence from Bangladesh
Agricultural Systems

Author List: Jalilov, S., Rahman, MW., Palash, MS., Jahan, H., Mainuddin, M., and Ward, F.A
Vol. 196, pp 15-Jan. 2022.
28. Field-level impacts of improved lentil varieties in Bangladesh
PLOS ONE

Author List: Yigezu, AY., Rahman, MW., El-Shater, TAD., Alene, A. Sarker, S., Kumar, and A. Frija
Vol. 17, pp 13-Jan. 2022.
29. Agroforestry Practices In Bangladesh: Perspectives On Knowledge, Perception, And Economic Benefits
The Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural Economists Association

Author List: Jahan, H; Rahman, MW; Al-Ramim, AR; Asaduzzaman, M; Bhowmik, L; Banik, B; Shifat, ZF
Vol. XVII, pp 117-137. 2022.
30. Reflecting on an integrated approach to understanding pathways for socially inclusive agricultural intensification
Journal of Development Studies

Author List: Merritt, WS; Cosijn, M; Rahman, MW; Das, M; Bhuiya, SS; Ismail, MH; Jahan, H; Carter, L; Roth, CH; Singha, S; Syme, GJ
Vol. , pp . 2022.
2021
31. Socio-economic characteristics and present scenario of sheep farmers at Sherpur district in Bangladesh
SAARC Journal of Agriculture

Author List: Hossain, M.A., Sun MA., Islam T., Rahman MM., Rahman MW and Hashem MA
Vol. 19, pp 185-199. 2021.
32. Strategies for Encouraging Participation of Marginalised Households in Shrimp Value Chains of Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Haque, M.M., Islam, M.S., Jahan, H., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 19, pp 268-276. 2021.
33. Variations in Fertility Behaviour between Migrant and Non-Migrant Rural Households in Bangladesh
Journal of Arts & Social Sciences

Author List: Farid, KS, Aktar, R and Rahman, MW
Vol. 5, pp 14-Jan. 2021.
34. Food Security of Small Farm Households: An Empirical Investigation in a Water Scarce Area of Naogaon, Bangladesh
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Jahan, H., Sultana, T., Palash, M.S., Rahman, MW., Jalilov, S.M.
Vol. 19, pp 379-388. 2021.
35. Participation of Marginalized Households in Shrimp Value Chains in Southern Coastal Bangladesh
Asian Development Perspectives

Author List: Haque, Md. M., Islam MS, Hossain, MI and Rahman, MW
Vol. 12, pp 85-100. 2021.
36. Availability and Utilization Pattern of Agricultural Waste at Household Level in Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Waste Management Research

Author List: Miah, MMA., Haque, ME., Bell, R.W., Rahman, MW., Akhter, S., and Hossain, MB
Vol. , pp . 2021.
37. Determinants of Students’ Academic Performance at University level: Case of Bangladesh
IJASRT in EESs

Author List: Rahman, MW., Farid, KS., Tanny NJ.
Vol. 11, pp 213-222. 2021.
2020
38. Effects of groundwater stress on farmers livelihoods in Northwest Bangladesh


Author List: M W Rahman, M Das, Michaela Cosijn
Vol. , pp . 2020.
39. Sustaining groundwater irrigation for food security in northwest region of Bangladesh
CSIRO, Australia

Author List: Rahman MW, Jahan, H, Palash, MS, Shok, J, Mainuddin, M
Vol. , pp . 2020.
40. Improvement of Socio-Economic and Livelihood Development of Tribal People Through Integrated Livestock Project
Department of Livestock Services, MoFL

Author List: Rahman MW, Palash MS, Asaduzzaman, M
Vol. , pp . 2020.
41. Can Simple Nudges and Workshops Improve Diet Quality? Evidence from a Randomized Trial in Bangladesh
American Journal of Agricultural Economics

Author List: Davidson, K., Kropp, J.D., Mullally, C.C., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 102, pp . 2020.
42. Assessment of gender priority on groundwater utilization in Northwest Bangladesh
Journal of Forestry & Agriculture

Author List: Asaduzzaman, M., Rahman, M.W., Palash, S., Shok, J.
Vol. 1, pp 13-28. 2020.
43. Integrated Assessment—How Does It Help Unpack Water Access by Marginalized Farmers?
Water

Author List: Hamilton, S.H.; Merritt, W.S.; Das, M.; Rahman, M.W.; Bhuiya, S.S.; Carter, L.; Cosijn, M.; Roth, C.H.; Singha, S.; Syme, G.J.
Vol. 12, pp 3444. 2020.
44. An Empirical Investigation of Men's Views of Women's Contribution to Farming in Northwest Bangladesh
Sustainability

Author List: Rahman, MW., Palash, S.; Jahan, J.; Shok, J. Mainuddin, M.
Vol. 12, pp 3521. 2020.
2019
45. Do women’s contribution in farming equally valued by men and women? An empirical investigation in Northwest Bangladesh


Author List: M W Rahman, H Jahan, S. Palash, M. Mainuddin, Shok, Jovl
Vol. , pp . 2019.
46. Determinants of Gender Based Wage Discrimination of Agricultural Wage Laborer in Bangladesh


Author List: M W Rahman, K.S Farid, H. Jahan, M.S Palash, M. Kabir
Vol. , pp . 2019.
47. Irrigation water, agriculture intensification and livelihood of marginalized: Ethical community engagement for extending the benefits in southern Bangladesh


Author List: M W Rahman, M Das, Michaela Cosijn
Vol. , pp . 2019.
48. Understanding gender-related barriers to sustainable nutrient management and ways to support women’s participation in the NUMAN Project


Author List: Rahman MW, H. Jahan, Davin B, Jane
Vol. , pp . 2019.
49. Ethical Community Engagement for Agricultural Intensification in Bangladesh
ACIAR, Australia

Author List: M, Rahman MW, Wendy, M, Serena, W
Vol. , pp . 2019.
50. The Assessment of Private Companies Rice Research and Development for the Public Private Partnership in Bangladesh
IRRI office Bangladesh

Author List: Rahman MW, AHK Robin, MA Alam
Vol. , pp . 2019.
51. Determinants of drought risk coping mechanisms among the farmers of northern region of Bangladesh
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Farid, K.S., Tanny, N.Z., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 17, pp 58-64. 2019.
52. Water stress effect on the factors of production of irrigated rice in Northwest regions of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics

Author List: Palash, M.S., Rahman, M.W., Amin, M.R., Mainuddin, M., Shokhrukh, M.J.
Vol. 40, pp 43-56. 2019.
53. Unfolding Household Typology towards Better Extension Advisory Services in Typical Southern Villages of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education

Author List: Rahman, M.W., Das, M.
Vol. 31, pp 51-67. 2019.
2018
54. Household typologies of two southern villages of Bangladesh
ACIAR, Australia

Author List: Rahman MW and M. Das
Vol. , pp . 2018.
55. Is DNA fingerprinting the gold standard for estimation of adoption and impacts of improved lentil varieties?
Food Policy

Author List: Yigezu, Y.A., Alwang, J., Rahman, M.W., Mollah, M.B.R., El-Shater, T., Aw-Hassan, A., Sarker, A.
Vol. 83, pp 48-59. 2018.
56. Behavioral Nudges and Nutrition Education in Bangladesh: Experimental Evidence Comparing Food Choices in a Lab Setting to Decisions at Home
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Author List: Davidson, K., Kropp, J.D., Mullally, C.C., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. , pp . 2018.
57. Effectiveness of groundwater service providers in northwest Bangladesh
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural Economics

Author List: Uddin, M.B., Rahman, M.W., Farid, K.S., Mainuddin, M.
Vol. 39, pp 73-84. 2018.
2017
58. Analyzing the Gender Sensitivity of Rural Advisory Services in Bangladesh


Author List: Rahman M.W, NZ Tanny, MS Islam
Vol. , pp . 2017.
59. Synthesizing gender-responsive and nutrition-sensitive programs and enhancing collaboration by integrating education, research and extension services
INGENAES, Feed the Future

Author List: Rahman MW, M.S Islam, NJ Tanny, L Hassan, L, Parvin
Vol. , pp . 2017.
60. Adoption of improved lentil varieties in Bangladesh: comparison between expert estimates, nationally representative farm household survey and dna fingerprinting
ICARDA

Author List: Yigezu, A Y, M.W Rahman, Jeff, Awlong, A.A Hassan
Vol. , pp . 2017.
61. Climate-induced gender vulnerabilities in northwestern Bangladesh
Indian Journal of Gender Studies

Author List: Tanny, N.J., Rahman, M.W., Ali, R.N.
Vol. 24, pp 360-372. 2017.
2016
62. China’s Policy Success on Poverty Reduction: Lessons for South Asian countries particularly Bangladesh


Author List: M.W Rahman, MM Islam
Vol. , pp . 2016.
63. Socioeconomic Impact of Tobacco Cultivation in Bangladesh: Present Status, Profitability and Challenges
British American Tobacco Company, Bangladesh

Author List: Islam, MS, L. Hassan, MO Islam, MM Hoque, MW, Rahman and ASMZ Hossain
Vol. , pp . 2016.
64. Impact Assessment on Upstream Water Withdrawal to Conserve Natural Breeding Habitat of Major Carps in the River Halda, Sociological Component
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI)

Author List: Rahman MW
Vol. , pp . 2016.
65. Determinants of academic performance at higher education: the case of Bangladesh
BAURES, BAU

Author List: Rahman MW
Vol. , pp . 2016.
66. Why has Bangladesh made success in microfinance: An application of Social Relations Model
Indian Journal of Social Research

Author List: Rahman, M.W., Farid, K.S., Mollah, B.R.
Vol. 57, pp 441-462. 2016.
67. Challenges and way forwards for implementation of Social Safety Programs in Bangladesh
Journal of Rural Development Academy

Author List: Rahman, M.W., Hafeez, A.S.M.G.
Vol. 19, pp 97-131. 2016.
68. Climate Change Vulnerabilities of Women in Bangladesh
The Agriculturists

Author List: Tanny, N.J., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 14, pp 113-123. 2016.
2015
69. A comprehensive review of microfinance impact, outreach and sustainability
International Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology

Author List: Rahman, M.W., Luo, J., Hafeez, A.S.M.G., Tongquan, S.
Vol. 6, pp 64-76. 2015.
70. Welfare Impacts of NGO type Microfinance Service Providers in China: An empirical study in Shaanxi China
Journal of International Development

Author List: Rahman, M.W., Luo, J., Minjuan, Z.
Vol. 27, pp 1012-1026. 2015.
2014
71. Islamic Microfinance and Livelihood Improvement: An empirical study based on the “PROVED” project


Author List: Hafeez, G. ASM, MW Rahman
Vol. , pp . 2014.
72. Why has Bangladesh Made Remarkable Success in Microfinance? An application of Social Relations Model


Author List: Rahman, MW, ASM Golam Hafeez
Vol. , pp . 2014.
73. Co-existence of microfinance norms and functionalism model in sustaining microfinance over three decades in Bangladesh
BAURES

Author List: M W Rahman
Vol. , pp . 2014.
74. Impact of Islamic Microfinance on the livelihoods of rural women-An empirical study based on the “PROVED” project at Mithapukur
Islamic Relief

Author List: ASM Hafeez, M W Rahman
Vol. , pp . 2014.
75. Technical Analysis of Shallow Tubewell Irrigation Equipment: A field Study in Ghatail Thana of Tangail District
Tech. J. River Res. Inst.

Author List: Hossain, AM., MA Amoududi, MR Ahmed, RH Sarwar, MW Rahman, A Sharmin
Vol. 12, pp 45-56. 2014.
76. Economics of Small Scale Dairy Farming in Urban Areas Bangladesh - Constraints and Opportunities
International Journal of Science and Research

Author List: Hafeez, G.A.S.M., Rahman, M.W.
Vol. 3, pp 2296-2301. 2014.
2013
77. Social Safety Nets Incentives: Challenges and step forward toward achieving food security


Author List: Rahman, MW
Vol. , pp . 2013.
2012
78. Determinants of Women Micro-entrepreneurship Development: An Empirical Investigation in Rural Bangladesh
International Journal of Economics and Finance

Author List: Parvin, L., MW Rahman, Jia Jinrong
Vol. 4, pp 266-272. 2012.
79. Women entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh: What are the challenges ahead?
Afr. Jr. Bus Manage

Author List: Parvin, L., Jia Jinrong, MW Rahman
Vol. 6, pp 3862-3871. 2012.
80. Regulation of Microfinance Service Providers in China and Bangladesh: An approach to strengthening the regulatory environment
Afr. Jr. Bus. Manage

Author List: Rahman, MW and Jianchao Luo
Vol. 6, pp 1019-1033. 2012.
81. Sustainability of NGO type MFIs in Shaanxi Province, China - compared with Grameen Bank model
Afr. Jr. Bus Manage

Author List: Rahman, MW and Jianchao Luo
Vol. 6, pp 5319-5327. 2012.
82. The Synthesis of Grameen Bank, BRAC and ASA Microfinance approaches in Bangladesh
World Applied Sciences

Author List: Rahman, MW., Jianchao Luo, S. Ahmed, W. Xiaolin
Vol. 20, pp 1055-1062. 2012.
2011
83. Policies and Performances of Agricultural/Rural Credit in Bangladesh: what does influences on agricultural production?
Knowledge Globalization Conference

Author List: Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo
Vol. 5, pp 224-245. 2011.
84. The Synthesis of Grameen Bank, BRAC and ASA Microfinance Approaches in Bangladesh
IPRCC working paper series

Author List: M W Rahman, Jaiancaho Luo, W. Xiaolin, S Ahmed
Vol. No. 4, pp . 2011.
85. Improving Livelihoods of Rural School Dropouts undertaking small entrepreneurship
Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education

Author List: Chowdhury, M.I., K.L. Mozumder, MW Rahman, K.S. Farid
Vol. 23, pp 29-36. 2011.
86. The Development Perspective of Finance and Microfinance Industry in China: How far is MFIs regulations?
International Journal of Economics and Finance

Author List: Rahman, MW and Jianchao Luo
Vol. 3, pp 160-170. 2011.
87. An Investigation of Groundwater Irrigation and Command Area Management Issues in Bangladesh
Journal of Knowledge Globalization

Author List: Rahman, MW, RH Sarwar, R. Ahmed
Vol. 4, pp 93-114. 2011.
88. Comparison of Microfinance Models in China and Bangladesh: the implications for institutional sustainability
World Applied Sciences Journal

Author List: Rahman, MW and Jianchao Luo
Vol. 14, pp 245-255. 2011.
89. Policies and Performances of Agricultural/Rural Credit in Bangladesh: what is the influence on agricultural production?
Afr. Jr. of Agril. Res.

Author List: Rahman, MW and Jianchao Luo
Vol. 6, pp 6440-52. 2011.
2010
90. Comparison of Microfinance Model in China and Bangladesh


Author List: Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo
Vol. , pp . 2010.
91. Successful Cases of Irrigation Water Management and Technological Advancement in Bangladesh


Author List: Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo
Vol. , pp . 2010.
2009
92. Microfinance Regulatory Framework in Bangladesh: An instrument of sustainable financial market in Bangladesh


Author List: Rahman, MW
Vol. , pp . 2009.
93. Shallow Tubewell Irrigation Business in Bangladesh A Field Study in Dighalkandi Union under Ghatail Upazilla of Tangail District
IMWI Research Report

Author List: R. H Sarwer, M W Rahman, M. R. Ahmed, M.A Hossain, A. Sharmin
Vol. , pp . 2009.
94. Towards an Assessment of Political Affiliation of Rural Leaders
The Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology

Author List: L. Mazumdar, R.N. Ali, MW Rahman, K.S. Farid
Vol. 7, pp 37-40. 2009.
95. Impact of Irrigation on Food Security in Bangladesh for the Past Three Decades
Journal of Water Resource and Protection

Author List: Rahman MW and L. Parvin
Vol. 1, pp 216-225. 2009.
96. Broiler farming: An approach to improve rural livelihood
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

Author List: L. Mozumdar, K.S. Farid, J.U. Ahmed, MW Rahman
Vol. 7, pp 395–402. 2009.
2008
97. Ground Water Irrigation and Command Area management: the role of indigenous social institution
Ecological Research for Sustaining the Environment in China

Author List: Rahman, MW
Vol. , pp 43-44. 2008.
98. Women Involvement in Livestock raising in some selected areas of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh
Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development

Author List: Rahman, MW, R.N. Ali, M.M. Hossain
Vol. XVIII, pp 119-132. 2008.
2007
99. Credit Program of ASA: Impact on Poverty Reduction in Some Selected Areas of Mymensingh District
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Rahman, MW; L Parvin
Vol. 5, pp 429-436. 2007.
2006
100. Upliftment of Rural Women through Small Entrepreneurship Development in Some Selected Areas
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: M.S Kabir; R.N Ali; MW Rahman
Vol. 4, pp 157-164. 2006.
101. Sociological Parameters of Suicide and Attempted Suicide in Rural Bangladesh: Some Case Studies
Journal of Socio-economic Research and Development

Author List: M.R Islam; MW Rahman
Vol. 3, pp 42-49. 2006.
102. Determinants of and Personal Factors in Rural-Urban Migration: Case of Comilla-Dhaka Migrants
Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education

Author List: K.S Farid; R.N Ali; MW Rahman
Vol. 18, pp 17-Sep. 2006.
2005
103. Teaching Quality of the Senior Faculty Members of Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh Journal of Training and Development

Author List: M.M Ali; MW Rahman
Vol. 18, pp 14-Sep. 2005.
104. Poverty Alleviation through Livestock and Poultry Raising in Some Selected Areas of Mymensingh District
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Rahman, MW; R.N Ali; M.S Kabir
Vol. 3, pp 375-380. 2005.
Book (2)
2012
1. Microfinance Impacts and Sustainability


Author List: M. W. Rahman, Jianchao Luo
Vol. , pp . 2012.
2011
2. Poverty Alleviation: the contribution of homestead livestock


Author List: M. W. Rahman, R. N. Ali
Vol. , pp . 2011.
Book Chapter (1)
2022
1. Farmers’ Producers Organization in Bangladesh


Author List: Rahman, MW
Vol. , pp . 2022.
Technical Report (3)
2024
1. Long-term socio-economic and environmental impacts of improved Lentil cultivars in Bangladesh


Author List: Yigezu, Y; Rahman, MW; Kyle; Casesy
Vol. , pp . 2024.
2021
2. Gender Formative Research on Socio-economic and Women’s Empowerment in Coastal Fishing Communities


Author List: Rahman, MW
Vol. , pp . 2021.
2015
3. Livestock Vaccination Program in Bangladesh: challenges and policy option
Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Author List: ASM Golam Hafeez, M W Rahman
Vol. , pp . 2015.
PhD
Northwest A&F University
China
B.Sc. Ag. Econ. (Hon's)
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
MS In Rural Sociology
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Total Number: 10
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 Co-Principal Investigator SACA 2024 Change in soil and water dynamics and supporting adoption of Conservation Agriculture in Bangladesh (SACA)” ACIAR, Australia July/24- June/28.
2 Co-Principal Investigator TF-154-L/23 Finding gaps in broiler supply chain and formation of control strategies KGF Jan-2023 to Dec 2027.
3 Principal Investigator Ministry of Agriculture 12000-22-20-22-25-67 An Evaluation of PhD Scholarship Program Awarded by BARC in Agriculture Sector Ministry of Agriculture via BARC Feb 2026 June 2027
4 Principal Investigator BLRI 21-26-56 Impact assessment of buffalo farming in Bangladesh” Funder by MoLF from Jan-2026 to be ended June 2026. MoLF Jan-2026 to June 2026.
5 Co-Principal Investigator Friendship 2026 Evaluation of Friendship NGO’s Livelihood Interventions in Climate Vulnerable Locations of Bangladesh European Union. May-2026- August 2026
6 Co-Principal Investigator SAF 2026/12 ssessing the Comparative Affordability of Agroecological and Conventional Nutritious Foods in Bangladesh: A Situational Analysis of the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) Project Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) June-2026- August 2026
7 Principal Investigator CROP/2022/111 Intercropping in wide row crops for resilient crop production in Bangladesh, India and Bhutan” Funder by ACIAR, Australia from Jan-2023 to be ended Dec 2027. ACIAR, Australia Jan-2023 to Dec 2028
8 Principal Investigator SS SD-1/2022-23/01 Irrigation Water Management and Web-based Agricultural Information System for Bangladesh (Web-AIS)’ Funded by Technische Hochschule Köln, Germany, during July/24 to June/27. Funded by Technische Hochschule Köln, Germany July/24 to June/27.
9 Principal Investigator BAURES 395/2025 Biochar production and expansion as livestock feed” BAURES from Jan-2023 to Dec 2027.
10 Principal Investigator BSERT short 2025 Feasibility Study for Establishing Food Fortification Centre (FFC) Funded by GAIN, International April -October, 2025
Total Number: 11
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Leadership Brokeriing Training 25-28 September 2014 ACIAR, Australia Program focused on leadership brokering.
2 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Salinity 14-16 December 2014 SEPRP, ICARDA, Amman, Jordan Training on socio-economic impact assessment of salinity.
3 Sixth South-South Institute on “Democratic renewal versus neo-liberalism” 26 September to 3 October 2013 CLACSO, CODESRIA, IDEAs, Santiago de Chile Focused on democratic renewal and empowerment.
4 Microfinance Product Design and Business Plan 23-25 February 2011 China Association of Microfinance (CAM), CICETE, Beijing, Institute of Microfinance (InM, Bangladesh) Training on microfinance product design and business plan.
5 Ground Water Governance in Asia: Theory and Practice November 2007 to March 2008 IWMI, Sri Lanka Focused on groundwater governance in Asia.
6 Web Page Design and Hosting 02-06 December 2006 - Training on web page design and hosting.
7 Project Cycle Management and TAPP Preparation 22 April to 04 May 2006 - Focused on project cycle management and TAPP preparation.
8 Basics of MS Office 27 May to 08 June 2006 - Training on MS Office basics.
9 Teaching Methods and Techniques 22 January to 04 February 2006 - Training on teaching methods and techniques.
10 Scientific Report Writing 04-09 June 2005 GTI Training on scientific report writing.
11 Community Engagement-Social Behavior Change (CE-SBC) 5-16 October 2025 UNICEF Comprehensive ToT for Community Engagement and Social Behavior Change (CE-SBC)- I was the UGC nominated candidate
Professor
20 Jun, 2016 -
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Associate Professor
20 Jun, 2012 - 19 Jun, 2016
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Assistant Professor
25 Sep, 2006 - 19 Jun, 2012
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Lecturer
25 Sep, 2004 - 24 Sep, 2006
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Total Number: 15
SL Name Title Organizer Duration Location
1 Rahman, MW High-value agriculture at scale: Lessons from 13 case Studies of Commodity Hubs in Bangladesh, West Bengal, and Nepal 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists August 2-7, 2024 NASC Complex, New Delhi, India
2 Palash, MS, Rahman MW, Shok, J. Mainuddin M. Effects of groundwater stress on farmers' livelihoods in Northwest Bangladesh Silk Road International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education, Research and Application December 11-13, 2020 Northwest A&F University, China
3 Rahman, MW, M Das, Michaela Cosijn Irrigation water, agriculture intensification, and livelihood of marginalized: Ethical community engagement for extending the benefits in southern Bangladesh Workshop on Gender, water and food: perspectives and contestations December 3-4, 2019 IDS, University of Success, UK
4 Rahman, MW, S Farid, H. Jahan, MS Palash, M. Kabir Determinants of Gender Based Wage Discrimination of Agricultural Wage Laborer in Bangladesh Seeds of Change Conference 2019 University of Canberra, Australia
5 Rahman, MW, H Jahan, S. Palash, M. Mainuddin, Shok, Jovl Do women’s contribution in farming equally valued by men and women? An empirical investigation in Northwest Bangladesh International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture October 19-20, 2019 Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)
6 Rahman M. W, MM Islam China’s Policy Success on Poverty Reduction: Lessons for South Asian countries particularly Bangladesh 7th International Seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication November 13-15, 2016 -
7 Rahman, MW, ASM Golam Hafeez Why has Bangladesh Made Remarkable Success in Microfinance? An application of Social Relations Model International Symposium on Rural Finance and Development September 21-25, 2014 Northwest A&F University, China
8 Hafeez, G. ASM., MW Rahman Islamic Microfinance and livelihood Improvement: An empirical study based on the “PROVED” project of Bangladesh Annual International Conference on Islamic Economics October 29, 2014 Pusat Studi Ekonomi Islam, Universityas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
9 Rahman, MW Social Safety Nets Incentives: Challenges and step forward toward achieving food security Keynote Speaker at Regional Office of CARE-Bangladesh May 18, 2013 Bangladesh
10 Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo Policies and Performances of Agricultural/Rural Credit in Bangladesh: What influences agricultural production? Knowledge Globalization Conference October 16-17, 2011 -
11 Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo Successful Cases of Irrigation Water Management and Technological Advancement in Bangladesh Yangling International Agri-science Forum - China
12 Rahman, MW, Jianchao Luo Comparison of Microfinance Model in China and Bangladesh CAER-IFPRI International Annual Conference October 16-17, 2010 Beijing, China
13 Rahman M.W. Microfinance Regulatory Framework in Bangladesh: An instrument of sustainable financial market in Bangladesh Yangling International Agri-science Forum - P.R China
14 Rahman, M.W. Ground Water Irrigation and Command Area management: the role of indigenous social institution in indo-genetic basin of Bangladesh Ecological Research for Sustaining the Environment in China - Beijing, P.R China
15 Md Wakilur Rahman 5th World Dairy Goat Industry Development Conference and Rural Revitalization Forum Northwest A&F University, China 25-30 October 2025 Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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UNESCO_TWAS Associate UNESCO-TWAS, ITALY Research Collaboration 2014
2nd Position Shaanxi Provincial Govt. Best Publication Award 2013
Publication Award Northwest A&F University Publication award 2010, 2011, 2012
Internship UNDP Writing a book 2010
Internship IPRCC Sharing Experience between China and Bangladesh 2011
BAUTA-2021 Best Publication Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Publication 23rd December 2021
Junior Research Fellow IWMI Groundwater Governance in Asia 2007-08
Global Recognition of Research Impact Award Bangladesh Agricultural Univeristy Global Recognition of Research Impact Award 2019 14 January 2019
Global Research Impact Award 2021 BAURES, Bangladesh Agricultural University Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology 29 May 2021
John Dillon Fellowship ACIAR, Australia Leadership Award Sep to Dec 2022
BWTP Research Competition Award-2010 Foundation for Development Cooperation, Australia Research Competition 2010
Membership Type Organization
Professional Bangladesh Economists Association
General Member Bangladesh Agriculturists Association
General Member Bangladesh Agricultural Economists Association
General International Agricultural Economists Association
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