Department of Pharmacy
Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman  Associate Professor
Name :
Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman
Designation
Associate Professor  
Department
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Personal Webpage
https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/pharmacy/mizanur-pharm.html
E-mail
mizanur.ph@diu.edu.bd
Phone
+8809617901233
Cell-Phone
0181145881801556346870
  • Ph.D, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
  • MPH, Bangladesh Open University.
  • M. Pharm (Thesis) and B. Pharm, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
  • Successfully completed four weeks In-plant training in SQUIBB [Bangladesh] Limited on various aspect of Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing & Quality control 5th to 28th November’1990.
  • Successfully completed six weeks computer-programming course on ‘BASIC Language with Applications’ organized by Computer center, Jahangirnagar University held from 3rd April to 10th May 1990.
  • Successfully completed one month training program on ‘PRODUCT MANAGEMENT’, organized by Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, held on 4th to 2nd December 1996 at Dhaka.
  • Attend a training program on “Quality improvement” from INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, held on 15-16 September 2001 at Dhaka.
  • Successfully completed one weeks training program on “Good Manufacturing Practices [GMP] in Manufacture & Quality Control of Drugs” by the Directorate of Drug Administration in collaboration with WHO held in Dhaka from 5th to 9th August, 2001.
  • Attended training on ‘WATERS HPLC Systems’, organized by Technoworth, held on 9th to 10th November 2002 at 78 motijheel C/A, Dhaka.
  • Training on Development of Teaching Learning Process for quality education held on 10th March 2018, organized by Pharmacy Department, Daffodil International University
  • Attended training on ‘Outcome Based Teaching & Learning (OBTL)’ organized by Pharmacy Department, Daffodil International University, held January 2019.
  • Successfully completed two weeks training program on “Teaching, Research and Professional Development” organized by Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, held on 18th July to 03rd August, 2019
  • Production of various dosage form (Tablet, Capsule, Liquid, Dry Syrup, Ointment, Cream, injectable & Hemodialysis fluid).
  • Built and led a motivated team towards productivity improvisation, yield loss prevention of product.
  • Preparation and maintaining of all necessary documents, registrar for production and cGMP implementation.
  • Ability to Prepare Product Recipe & Inclusion Materials.
  • Ability to coordinating Regulatory Affairs & VAT related Affairs.
  • Ability to coordinating materials planning.
  • Ability to prepare and Design all kinds of materials for new Project.
  • Ability to Prepare Factory Layout Plan.
  • Prepare all kinds of papers related with the factory.
  • Ability to set up new pharmaceuticals
  • Basic Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Pharmaceutical Regulatory affairs
  • International Marketing & Regulatory Affairs

Journal Publications:

  1. Alam, M. J., Akter, S., Rahman, M. M., & Shahriar, M. (2026). Unveiling the anti-diabetic potential of Clerodendrum splendens leaf extract in STZ and high-fat diet-induced type 2 diabetic rats. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 15(4), 256–264.
  2. Islam, F., Ahmed, S., Hossain, M. S., Ahmad, S., Rahman, M. A., Islam, F., ... & Rahman, M. (2026). Comprehensive phytochemical profiling and multimodal evaluation of the antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory potential of Rhapis excelsa leaves. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 104134
  1. Rahman M. M., Alam M. J., Khatun M. T., Sutar C., Akter S., Mahmood A. D., Khan S. M. S (2026). Comparative assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward self-medication among health and non-health students at Daffodil International University, Dhaka (2022–2023). International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 15(1), 266-273
  1. Hossen, M. R., Nahid, K., Rahman, M. M., Alam, M. J., Kawsar, M. H., & Rana, M. S. (2026). Investigation of the Hepatoprotective Properties of L. coromandelica Bark Extract Against Paracetamol Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, 29(2), 254-260
  1. Rahman, M. A., Ahmad, S., Faruk, M. O., Azad, M. A., Rahman, M. M., Simanta, A. A., ... & Hossain, M. S. (2026). Unveiling the antifungal potential of Xantolis assamica methanolic leaf extract: A phytochemical investigation and in silico analysis. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 109058.
  1. Rahman, M. M., Alam, M. J., Bhuiya, M. S., Amin, R., & Shahriar, M. (2025). Phytochemical characterization and investigation of bioactivities of Melochia corchorifolia L. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 13(6), 120-131
  2. Amin, R., Quispe, C., Herrera-Bravo, J., Rahman, M. M., Novakovic, R., Daştan, S. D., ... & Sharifi-Rad, J. (2022). Ethnopharmacological‐Based Validation of Polyalthia suberosa Leaf Extract in Neurological, Hyperalgesic, and Hyperactive Gut Disorders Using Animal Models. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022(1), 1345006.
  3. Islam, F., Bibi, S., Meem, A. F. K., Islam, M., Rahaman, M., Bepary, S., Rahman M M ... & Emran, T. B. (2021). Natural Bioactive Molecules: An Alternative Approach to the Treatment and Control of COVID-19. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(23), 12638
  4. Ahmed, S., Yesmine, S., Rahman, M., & Shahriar, M. (2021). Assessment of Interactions of Drugs Prescribed for Pediatric Patients in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, 24(2), 91-98
  5. Rahman, M. M., Amin, R., Afroz, T., & Das, J. (2021). Pharmaceutical, therapeutically and nutraceutical potential of aloe vera: a mini-review. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(37A), 109-118
  6. DEY, B. K., AMIN, R., ALAM, F., RAHMAN, M., GOGOI, P., & AFROZ, T. (2021). A ripple effect of covid-19 pandemic on shortage of medicinal products and its impact on patient care. International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, 364-370.
  1. Rajib, A. H., Rahman, M., Majumder, S., Akter, F., Islam, F., Shahriar, M., & Alam, J. (2021). Pre-clinical investigation of analgesic, anti-diarrheal and CNS depressant effect of Pterocarpus indicus in Swiss albino mice. Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 14(1).
  2. Harun-Or-Rashid, M., Aktar, M. N., Rahman, M. M., Munna, M. M. R., & Nurul, T. M. (2020). A Review of the Recent Advance Report of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Animal-to-Human-to-Human Transmission, Diagnosis, Treatment and Pathogenesis of COVID-19 from Hospitalized Patients and Post-Mortem Reports of COVID-19 Infected Death Body. International Journal of Public Health and Safety, Volume 5:4, page: 01-05.
  3. Rahman, M.M., Roni M.A.S., Erfan. S.A., Bepary.S., Amin. M.A., Munny. S.S., Akter. A., & Tanny. S. Z. (2020) Anti diabetic medicinal plants used in Bangladesh for diabetes mellitus: A review. Pharmacology Online, Archives Vol.: 3, page: 81-88.
  4. Rahman. M.M., Farhana. M.M., Majumder. S., Akter. F., Rajib. M.A.H., Haque. M.A.H., & Afroz. T. (2020) Knowledge attitude and practice on dengue among households in rural areas [North Dharmapur, Gaibandha Bangladesh]. Pharmacology Online, Archives Vol.: 3, page: 70-80.
  5. Afsari T, Dilshad M, Miah MH, Hossain MS, Akhter L, Jahan A, Alam MJ, Rahman MM & Shahriar M. (2020) Investigation of lipid lowering effect of Gynura nepalensis (leaves) in fat induced Hyperlipidemic rats. Pharmacology Online, Archives Vol.: 2, page: 213 – 31
  6. Rahman MM, Jahan FI, Fahim NF, Paul N, Jahan N, Rashid M H and Tanny SZ (2020) In Vitro Comparative Quality Evaluation of leading brands of Metronidazole Tablets available in Bangladesh. Pharmacology Online, Archives Vol.: 2, page: 63 – 72
  7. Hossain M S, Rashid M M, Azad M A K, Rahman M M, Ferdous M. W, Islam M. A (2020), AN IMPRESSIVE THROMBOLYTIC AND ANALGESIC EFFECT HAS BEEN EXHIBITED IN THE METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF HYGRORYZA ARISTATA LEAVES. Pharmacology Online, Archives Vol.: 1, page: 47 – 54.
  8. Parvez, A., Azad, M. A., Islam, M. Z., Munna, M. M. R., Shaheen, S. M., Rahman, M. M., & Azad, A. K. (2019). A phytochemical and pharmacological review on Trema orientalis: a potential medicinal plant. Pharmacology Online, 3, 103-119.
  9. Harun-Or-Rashid, M., Shaheen, S. M., Rahman, M. M., Azad, A. K., Mamunur, M., Munna, R., & Akter, M. N. (2019). BACLOFEN'S OUTCOME ON GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE TREATMENT: A ARBITRARY CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS BY META-ANALYSIS.
  10. Islam, F., Faysal, M., Trina, T. A., Begh, M. Z. A., Al Amin, M., Rashid, M. M., & Rahman, M. M. (2019). Phytochemical screening and anthelmintic activity of alcoholic extract of fruits of Eleocharis dulcis. Pharmacology, 3, 94-99.
  11. Rahman, M. M., Akther, M. T., Talukdar, S. J., Afroz, T., & Azad, A. K. (2019). IN-VITRO STUDY OF FORMULATED PARACETAMOL PLUS CAFFEINE TABLET WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS AVAILABLE IN BANGLADESH. IN-VITRO, 2, 94-104.
  12. Faysal, M. D., Azad, A. K., Islam, F., Rahman, M. M., Hossain, M. S., Parvez, A., & Begh, M. Z. A. (2019). Phytochemical investigation, cytotoxic and thrombolytic activity of acetone extracts of Rhynchotechum ellipticum (Gesneriaceae).
  13. Rahman, M. M., Ali, M. A., Parvez, A., Shahriar, M., Rahman, T., & Shameem, D. (2019). Knowledge and practice of personal hygiene among primary school students in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 11(9), 3140-3144.
  14. Rahman, M. M., Akther, M. T., Talukdar, S. J., Afroz, T., & Azad, A. K. (2019). IN-VITRO STUDY OF FORMULATED PARACETAMOL PLUS CAFFEINE TABLET WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS AVAILABLE IN BANGLADESH. IN-VITRO, 2, 94-104.
  15. Rahman, M., & Roman, R. H. (2019). Assessment of depression among science students at a private university: a questionnaire survey. Pharmacologyonline, 1, 34-39.
  16. Rahman, M., & Islam, S. (2019). Prescribing trends in the outpatient department in a rural hospital in Bangladesh. drugs, 28, 291.
  17. Rahman, M., Haque, M. A., & Fahim, N. F. (2019). Comparative quality evaluation of different brands of ciprofloxacin tablets available in pharmaceutical market of Bangladesh. Pharmacology, 1, 43-49.
  18. Afroz, T., Hasan, M., Kafi, M., Azad, A. K., Rahman, M. M., Akter, A., & Rahman, M. M. (2019). Phytochemical screening and pharmacological studies of methanol extract of Polyalthia suberosa Roxb. Pharmacologyonline, 1, 104-116.
  19. Jahan, N., Ferdousi, J., Alam, M. J., Rahman, T., Rahman, M., & Shahriar, M. (2019). Antidiarrheal activity of ethanolic extract of Melochia corchorifolia L. and Glochidion thomsonii in experimental animal models. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, 22(2), 192-199.
  1. Rahman, M. H., Oliullah, A. B. M., Rahman, M. M., Alam, M. J., Shahriar, M., & Jahan, F. I. (2018). Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Ethanolic Extract of Glochidion Thomsonii (BARK). Pharmacology Online, 3, 317-323
  1. Rahman, M. M., Rahman, M. H., Oliullah, A. B. M., & Shahriar, M. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of ethanolic extract of Gynura nepalensis (leaf). Pharmacologyonline, 3, 247-253.
  2. Rahman MM, Roy J, Rafiquzzaman M. Unethical Promotion of Medicines in Bangladesh: A case of Study, The Jahangirnagar Review Part II Social Sciences, Vols: XV–XVIII 1991-1994, pages 105-113
  1. Rahman MM, Chowdhury SK, Sarker MH, Ali MK. Hypoglycemic effect of tamarind seed extract on blood sugar levels of normal fasting and hyperglycemic rabbits. Journal of Institute of Postgraduate Medicine and Research, 1992, July, Volume-7 (1) pages 8

  

Conference Presentation:

  1. Oral presentation on: ‘Pre-clinical investigation of analgesic, antidiarrheal and CNS depressant effect of Pterocarpus indicus in Swiss albino mice’ Phytochemical Society of Europe –Natural Product Scientists 2020 Summit, Organized by Pharmacy Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh, held 16-18 January 2020.
  2. Poster presentation: ‘Pharmaceutical, therapeutical, and nutraceutical potential of Aloe Vera: A review.’ International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC), Organized by Department of chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, held 07-08 Febuary, 2020.
  3. Poster presentation: ‘Chemicals from Food and Household Products that Can Cause Cancer- A Review.’ International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC), Organized by Department of chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, held 07-08 Febuary, 2020
  4. Oral presentation on: ‘Analgesic, anti-diarrheal and neuropharmacological activities of the extract of Polyalthia suberosa leaves in Swiss albino mice’ First Multidisciplinary international conference on the Social and Life Sciences, ICSL 2020 Organized by East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, held 27-29 Febuary 2020.

Research Interest:
Basic concern in the field of Neuromedicine, Cell Biology, Diabetes, Cadiovascular Pharmacology, Drug Formulation and Public Health related issues.

I am enjoying act as a team with scientists from different disciplines to develop new skills and solve new challenges.

Research Experience
I have been doing research work on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology and Public Health related fields since 1992.

  • Registered with Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh (A - 1324).
  • Member of Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society (BPS).
  • Member of Pharmacy Graduates Association’ Bangladesh (PGA).
  • Associate member Bangladesh Pharmacological Society.
  • Associate member Bangladesh Botanical Society.
  • Adjunct Professor: Chandigarh Pharmacy College, Chandigarh Group of College, Jhanjeri, Mohali, India. from 08.05.2025 to till date.
  • Assistant Professor: Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh from 01.09.2017 to 30.11.2025
  • Adjunct Faculty, Department of Pharmacy, Daffodil International University from 01.07.2017 to 31.08.2019.
  • Head of Production, Techno Drugs (Unit-I) from 01.03.2016 to 31.08.2016.
  • Plant Manager, Globex Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.01.2012 to 28.02.2016.
  • Head of Production, Sharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.09.2010 to 30.11.2011.
  • Plant Manager, Hallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.12.2008 to 30.08.2010.
  • Head of Operation, Greenland Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.10.2007 to 30.11.2008.
  • Asst. Manager, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.03.2007 to 30.09.2007.
  • Production Manager, Greenland Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.11.2003 to 28.02.2007.
  • Production Manager, Silva Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.01.2001 to 31.10.2003.
  • Asst. Manager, Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.08.1997 to 31.12.2000.
  • Production Officer, Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 01.03.1994 to 31.07.1997.