Sanjita Rani Paul, born on December 7, 1997 in Patuakhali, Bangladesh. She is the daughter of Ajit Kumar Paul and Tulsi Rani Paul, who have been a constant source of support and encouragement in her academic and professional journey. She is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at Habiganj Agricultural University. She completed her Master’s degree (M.S.) in Animal Science at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), where her thesis work titled "Expression of ISG15 Gene for Early Pregnancy Detection of Black Bengal Goat," exemplified her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in her field. She previously earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Animal Husbandry from Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU). Her academic excellence has been recognized with the prestigious Dean’s Merit Award and a Gold Medal Award. Beyond her role as a lecturer, she has made significant contributions to research in animal science, with a particular focus on improving livestock productivity and promoting sustainable practices. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing the field and supporting the agricultural sector in Bangladesh.

Research Articles

1. Chanda, T., Paul, S. R., Fakruzzaman, M., Sultana, M., Debnath, G. K., (2020). Productive and reproductive performance of goat breeds under semi-intensive system in Bangladesh. Indian Journal of Small Ruminants, 26(2): 253-255.
2. Sultana, J., Paul, S.R., Arafath, M.S., Hossain, I., Talukder, M.A.S., Juyena, N.S., Alam, M.H., Parvin, R. and Moniruzzaman, M., 2025. Expressions of ISG15, MX1, and MX2 in Circulating Blood Cells Can Be a Good Biomarker for Early Pregnancy in Black Bengal Goats. Animal Science Journal, 96(1), p.e70124. (https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70124)
3. Sultana, J., Paul, S.R., Arafath, M.S., Alam, M.H., Hossain, M.S. and Moniruzzaman, M., 2025. Early pregnancy detection in ruminants: challenges and innovations. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 71(5), pp.238-248. (https://doi.org/10.1262/jrd.2025-048)

Conference Proceedings

1. Paul, S.R., Sultana, J., Hossain, I., Arafath, M.S., Parvin, R., Alam, M.H., Moniruzzaman M. (28 August 2022 ). Diagnosis of early pregnancy by ISG15 gene in Black Bengal goats. “Innovative Technologies for Animal Production: Bangladesh and Global Perspective”[Conference poster presentation]. Bangladesh Society for Animal Production Education and Research (BSAPER), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Projects

1.  Expression of ISG15 gene for early pregnancy detection of native sheep in  Habiganj district.

• Status: Ongoing
• Duration: January 25 - June 25
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission through Habiganj Agricultural University Research System
• Role: Principal Investigator (PI)