Department of Public Health
Mr. Md. Biplob Hossain  Lecturer
Name :
Mr. Md. Biplob Hossain
Designation
Lecturer  
Department
Department of Public Health
Faculty
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Personal Webpage
https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/ph/biplob-ph.html
E-mail
biplob.ph@diu.edu.bd
Phone
+8809617901233
Cell-Phone
+88 01622809808
  • PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Birmingham City University, UK (2026) – Distinction 
  • Master of Public Health (MPH), Birmingham City University, UK (2024) – Distinction 
  • Master of Public Health (MPH), Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2023) – CGPA 4.00/4.00; Graduated as Program Topper and received recognition at the 11th Convocation. 
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Technology (B.Sc.), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2019) – Passed 

 

  • Faculty Development Program on Quality Education, German University Bangladesh (2026)
    Completed a comprehensive faculty development program focusing on quality assurance and excellence in higher education. Training areas included quality assurance, BNQF compliance, Bloom's taxonomy, outcome-based education, lesson planning, teaching methodologies, curriculum design and review, interactive teaching and learning, assessment and rubric development, research methodology, self-assessment processes, accreditation procedures, and Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) standards and criteria.
  • Effective Classroom Management and Outdoor-Based Classroom Strategy, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • The Power of Joyful Teaching: Fostering Engagement and Learning, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Training on Qualitative Data Analysis Using NVivo, Centre for Research in Multidiscipline, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Research Methodology, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Crafting a Digital Dossier to Make Your Teaching Visible, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Hands-On Course on Essential Statistical Analyses for Clinical Research, GHRC, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Training on Blended Learning Centre (BLC) and IoU Course Development, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Mentorship and Leadership Development Training Program, HRDI, Daffodil International University (2023)
  • Workshop on Infection Prevention and Control, Dhaka South City Corporation (2022)
  • Workshop on PCR Technique, University of Dhaka (2018)

Introduction to Public Health, Geriatric Health, Community Health, Health Care System & Administration, Epidemiology, Basic Microbiology

  • Sarker, R. J., Hossain, M. B., Sarker, J., Chowdhury, A. A., Islam, M. J., & Haque, M. I. (2026). Exploring prevalence and key determinants of developmental difficulties among young children: A cross-sectional study in urban Bangladesh. BMC Pediatrics.
  • Hossain, M. B., Haque, M. I., Shimul, M. M. H., Sarker, R. J., Sakib, S. N., Hridoy, A. I., et al. (2026). Prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression: A community-based cross-sectional study in Bangladesh. Aging Medicine, 9(1), 30–39.
  • Hossain, M. B., Ali, N., Al Sabbir, A., Imran, F. A., & Shahjahan, M. (2025). Smartphone use and its association with academic performance among university students in Bangladesh. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 14(6), 4854–4863.
  • Imamuzzaman, M., Hossain, M. B., Shahinuzzaman, M., Ahmed, K., Sarker, R. J., Akther, A., et al. (2025). Prevalence of quitting decision and impact of cigarette price increase among male garment workers in Bangladesh. Public Health, 238, 83–89.
  • Sharma, B. P., Haque, M. I., Hossain, M. B., Sarker, R. J., Abedin, E. S., Shahinuzzaman, M., et al. (2024). Depression and anxiety among informal caregivers of cancer patients in Nepal. Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 19(3), 482–491.
  • Sultana, S., Hossain, M. B., Muhammad, F., Chowdhury, A. A., & Khan, S. (2023). Tomato flu outbreak: A threat to children in India. The Open Public Health Journal, 16.
  • Nadira, M., Shahjahan, M., Salamat, K., Omar, K. M., Rezoun, S. M. S., & Biplob, H. M. (2023). Association between COVID-19 vaccination and severity among patients in urban Bangladesh. DIU Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 10(1), 78–85.
  • Shilpi, M., Tasnim, A., Habiba, T. U., & Biplob, H. M. (2022). Level of anxiety among cardiac patients in a specialized hospital in Bangladesh. DIU Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9(1–2), 01–10.
  • Yusuf, A., Sultana, S., Hossain, K., Hossain, B., BakiBillah, A. H., & Chowdhury, A. A. (2020). Medication compliance among patients with schizophrenia in Bangladesh. DIU Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 7(1–2), 15–24.

Geriatric Health, Health Systems, Tobacco Control, Mental Health

Research Grants

  • Barriers Towards Compliance on Dengue Prevention and Control in High-Risk Areas of Dhaka (Co-PI), 2026 — Funded by German University Bangladesh
  • Exploring Challenges and Way Forward for Developing an Elderly-Friendly Health System: A Qualitative Study (PI), 2025 — Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh
  • Real-Time Vital Sign Monitoring Mechanism for Myocardial Infarction Patients Using IoT (Co-PI), 2025 — Funded by ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh
  • Patients’ Satisfaction and Quality of Healthcare Services at Community Clinics in the Haor Region of Bangladesh (Co-PI), 2025 — Funded by Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh
  • Impact of Daffodil International University on Surrounding Community: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development (Co-PI), 2025 — Funded by Daffodil International University
  • Establishing a Hepatitis-Free Community: A Survey-Based Intervention Toward a NoHep Village in Vabanipur (Co-PI), 2024 — Funded by National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh
  • Healthcare System Reform of Bangladesh (Co-PI), 2024 — Funded by Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
  • Smartphone Usage and Health Problems among University Students in Bangladesh (RA), 2023 — Funded by Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC)

Honors & Awards

  • Public Health Champion Award, 2024,2025 — Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University
  • Topper of the MPH Program, 11th Convocation, 2024 — Daffodil International University
  • Teaching Apprentice Fellowship (TAF), 2023 — Daffodil International University
  • University Scholarship Grant, 2022 — Daffodil International University
  • German University Bangladesh — Lecturer, Public Health
    Nov 2025 – May 2026 | Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Daffodil International University — Lecturer, Public Health
    Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 | Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Daffodil International University — Technical Officer, Public Health
    Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Daffodil International University — Graduate Teaching Assistant (Teaching Apprentice Fellowship, TAF)
    Mar 2023 – Dec 2023 | Dhaka, Bangladesh