Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Public Health
M. Phil (Ongoing)
Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
MPH (Thesis group)
Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
BSc
Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
HSC (Science group)
Kushtia Government College, Kushtia, Bangladesh. GPA 5.00 out of 5.00.
SSC (Science group)
Ideal Secondary School, Shibpur, Meherpur, Bangladesh. GPA 5.00 out of 5.00.
Mst. Sanjida Akhter is currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Public Health under the Faculty of Science and Engineering, City University, Bangladesh. She is also pursuing her M.Phil. in the Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She completed her BSc and MPH with excellent academic records from the Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her research interests span Mental health, Maternal and child health, Food and public health nutrition, antimicrobial studies, Systematic reviews, Toxicity, Heavy metals, and Nanomedicines, etc. Mst. Akhter has published several peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers and has received multiple academic scholarships and national fellowships in recognition of her academic excellence.
Lecturer, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Science and Engineering, City University, Khagan, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1340, Bangladesh. [01 December 2025 - Present].
Research Assistant, Mental Health Service Project (Funded by: USAID), Infectious Diseases Division, ICDDR, B, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. [26 November 2024 - 31 January 2025].
Mental health
Maternal and child health
Food and public health nutrition
Antimicrobial studies
Systematic reviews
Heavy metals and Nanomedicines
Human and Environmental Toxicology
Research Experience
Worked as a Research Assistant in a “Mental Health Service Project in Response to the Flood in Comilla and Feni” at ICDDR, B (funded by USAID).
Have working experience at “Antimicrobial Research Laboratory”, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Also have working experience at “Analytical Research laboratory”, Wazed Miah Science Research Centre, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Accustomed to working at “The Public Health Research Laboratory”, Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Awards/Scholarship
Received government “NST Fellowship” for MPH research from the Ministry of Science and Technology, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
I was awarded the “Bangladesh Government Scholarship” in recognition of my academic excellence, based on my honors result in the Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Achieved “Academic Scholarship” for good academic records in each year of BSC in the Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Received a “Government Scholarship” for obtaining a talent pool scholarship in classes five and eight.
Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Rahman, M. A., Khanam, T., Khandaker, S., Akhter, M. S., Sristy, S. A., Masuma, R., & Zobayed,A. (2025). A systematic review on the benefits and toxicities of different colouring agents used in foods and pharmaceutical products. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 13(1), 23–39. https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v13i1.83652
Akter, R., Rahman, M. A., Bijly, R. A., Akhter, M. S., Khatun, M. C. S., Ferdiousi, N., Khandaker, G., & Rafiquzzaman, M. (2025). Status of heavy metals in naturally grown native fish in Bangladesh and its consequences on human health: A Comprehensive review. American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 16(05), 69–105. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajac.2025.165005
Eva, M.A., Ovi, M.A.R., Akhter, M.S., Tanjin, R., Akter, R., Samapti, M.M.S., Masuma, R. and Rahman, M.A. (2025). Prevention Treatment and Management Strategies for Monkeypox Virus Infection in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: A Systematic Review. Advances in Infectious Diseases, 15, 110-127. https://doi.org/10.4236/aid.2025.151009
Conference Proceedings
T. Khanama, S. Khandakera, M. S. Akhterb, S. A. Sristya, A. Zobayeda, M. A. Rahmana*, “Benefits and Untoward Effects of Various Color Additives Used in Medicinal and Dietary Products: A Systematic Review” published in the conference book, the “3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences”, organized by the Faculty of Life Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail – 1902, Bangladesh. | 11-12 January 2025
T. J. Tomaa, M. Aktera, S. S. Tomaa, N. Sakiba, M. R. Islama, M. S. Akhterb and M. A. Rahmana*, “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Antibiotic Utilization and Resistance among University Students in Bangladesh”, published in the conference book, the “3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences”, organized by the Faculty of Life Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science, and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail – 1902, Bangladesh. | 11-12 January 2025
S. S. Parves a, M. H. Mahmud a, M. S. Akhter b and M. A. Rahman a*, “The Ragging and Its Cruel Consequences on Academic Performance and Mental Health of Newly Admitted University Students in Bangladesh”, published in the conference book, the “3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences”, organized by the Faculty of Life Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail – 1902, Bangladesh. | 11-12 January 2025