Professor
Insect Rearing and Experimental Station, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor Dr. Kabirul Bashar is a distinguished Medical Entomologist and Scientist, widely recognized for his expertise and public speaking on Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria, Zika, and Filariasis in Bangladesh. He serves as an International Exchange Adviser and Collaborative Professor at Kanazawa University, Japan. He is working as a member of Regional Technical Advisory Group (RTAG) for Dengue and other Arboviral Diseases in the WHO South-East Asia Region. His extensive consultancy experience includes collaborations with the WHO, the Global Fund, the National Malaria and Dengue Control Program, and several multinational companies. Additionally, he serves on the editorial boards of numerous international journals.
Dr. Bashar’s research lab is dedicated to the study of insect-borne disease transmission, conducting both laboratory and field research. His work spans the entomology and epidemiology of diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, Malaria, and Filariasis. This includes examining vector species compositions, vector bionomics, control strategies, intervention evaluations, vector population biology, and the interplay between human behavior and epidemiology. His research aims to collect evidence that enhances understanding and informs decision-making, strategies, and policies to protect vulnerable populations globally.
The transmission of diseases like dengue and malaria by Anopheles mosquitoes, which vary significantly in biological attributes such as feeding habits and insecticide responses, presents complex challenges. These behavioral variations affect the effectiveness of interventions like Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs), Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), Spatial Repellents (SRs), and larval source management. Accurate identification of local mosquito species, their behaviors, and their roles in disease transmission is crucial for selecting effective interventions to reduce disease burden. The complexity of malaria transmission is further compounded by diverse local drivers and the variety of Anopheles species involved, with a particular focus on residual transmission occurring outside the scope of current interventions.
Dr. Bashar's lab supports various national and international organizations in making evidence-driven decisions on vector control strategies. This includes operational approaches and priority indicators to expand understanding of native vector bionomics, detect gaps in current interventions, and explore transmission drivers. This comprehensive data helps programs tailor solutions, reduce vector populations and human-vector contact, and drive down transmission effectively.
Over the past 24 years, Dr. Bashar’s lab has conducted research in numerous countries, including Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Italy, and Canada. His lab studies disease transmission dynamics from a global perspective, investigating mosquito vector species, their bionomics, and the effects of human and vector behaviors on disease transmission and intervention effectiveness. The Bashar lab is committed to conducting research, training, and service in collaboration with academic institutions, NGOs, and country health and education ministries, aiming to advance health standards, particularly for those disproportionately impacted by preventable diseases.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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